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<p>[QUOTE="Kasia, post: 2379945, member: 31533"]Kyle, all fantastic coins to be sure, but really you have only filled 6 spots, not all ten. I would be generous in putting in one spot (planned for another) since you offer a proof example (the 1866 one).</p><p><br /></p><p>The fun thing about this is I am actually learning more about these coins in trying to clarify what is and isn't in the collection. As far as pics, the 1794 has outstanding appeal to me as does 1873CC you show here. Not saying the others aren't great coins, but their pics leave a bit to be desired, and as a whole, the coins (visually/aesthetically as a collection) just aren't 'going together' as far as eye appeal flowing from one coin to another as you look at them. </p><p><br /></p><p>Also, think about your selections as if I had a collection like you show, I can't think how this grouping has any focus or theme to it and how would one put together an exhibit that would be compelling for someone not owning the collection to see, appreciate, and learn more about them in a historic context????[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Kasia, post: 2379945, member: 31533"]Kyle, all fantastic coins to be sure, but really you have only filled 6 spots, not all ten. I would be generous in putting in one spot (planned for another) since you offer a proof example (the 1866 one). The fun thing about this is I am actually learning more about these coins in trying to clarify what is and isn't in the collection. As far as pics, the 1794 has outstanding appeal to me as does 1873CC you show here. Not saying the others aren't great coins, but their pics leave a bit to be desired, and as a whole, the coins (visually/aesthetically as a collection) just aren't 'going together' as far as eye appeal flowing from one coin to another as you look at them. Also, think about your selections as if I had a collection like you show, I can't think how this grouping has any focus or theme to it and how would one put together an exhibit that would be compelling for someone not owning the collection to see, appreciate, and learn more about them in a historic context????[/QUOTE]
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