Hi All, I have always been a US collector. I started with Walking halves, then Franklin's and then the Dansco 7070. It took me quite a few years to finish the 7070, but in the end I was unsure where to go next. Having very few graded coins I decided to move forward with a high end type set. Or atleast as high end as I could afford. This meant only 2-3 coins a year on my minimal budget, but quality over quantity right? After a couple years I found that while buying nice coins was fun. I was buying many types more to fill a hole than because I truly enjoyed the coin. This obviously then felt like wasted funds. The pandemic hit and shows and such stopped. I've never purchased much coin wise online so my collection was pretty stagnant. At the same time, every time @lordmarcovan posted his Eclectic box, I would just stare and wonder at the variety of amazing and beautiful designs. I had never collected foreign coins aside from 1oz silvers (Eagle, Maple leaf, Panda, etc.). I had some foreign stuff passed to me from my grandfather from his time in the Navy which I thought was neat but never really explored. Well recently I have decided to overhaul my collection. I am keeping my 7070 (all raw) as that was my 1st major accomplishment in the hoby, but many other coins will soon be sold off and funds allocated to coins which truly speak to me. Finally to the reason I am excited.... I have been searching around on ebay the few weeks at many ancients and medieval coins. I found one that I had to have. This coin holds a lot of firsts for me: 1st graded foreign Oldest coin I own 1st Thaler (1/24 to be exact) And to top it all off, my 1st top pop! Coin is not in-hand yet. Should be here in a few days so these are the seller's pics. 2 by chlorinated posted Mar 25, 2022 at 8:17 PM 1 by chlorinated posted Mar 25, 2022 at 8:17 PM GERMAN STATES, Saxony. Silver 1/24 Thaler, 1641, NGC AU58 I made several offers to the seller and got a fair price based on my research. This will be the first of many new additions, but making this choice if the best choice I've made in this hobby. Thank you lordmarcovan for the inspiration!
Welcome to the Dark side (world coins). It is where I live. Very cool early date 1641 coin. I also really enjoy German States coins. Now I collect German States/ Baden. What drew you to this coin you bought ? The early date has my attention.
Congrats on starting a new journey! Doing an eclectic LordM style collection is very fun and allows you plenty of freedom. You aren’t bound by any conditions besides picking coins you find interesting. That first one is a beauty!
Those are some nice coins! Part of what drew me was the date and the fact something so old was so affordable given I have mostly US coins. Second was the design. The intricacies of it are beautiful and I love the lions. I know the old Mexico coins also have lions but they don't grab my attention as much for some reason. I saw a 174? 2.5 Kreuzer on ebay I really liked but got outbid last minute. Another beautiful coin. I would love something with a knight, shields, lance, etc. I know Lithuania has some cool stuff. Just starting, but excited!
Agreed! Only 1 coin in and already feel it's the best decision I've made collection wise. Not sure how dark haha but I get the meaning. Quite addictive and a whole new world to explore.
Newest addition.... Went to the NH coin and currency expo last weekend. Great turnout of dealers. I enjoyed the US stuff. But the Medievil and early England coins....well the photo above tells the story!
