Poll: This Napoleonic medal is about to come my way in a swap. But which item should I swap for it?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by lordmarcovan, Jun 14, 2019.

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Which swap option should I use to acquire the Napoleon medal?

  1. Swap the 1854 PCGS XF45 USA 25c + $150 cash.

    8 vote(s)
    40.0%

  2. Swap the 1875 PCGS F12 USA 20c, even-stevens.

    5 vote(s)
    25.0%

  3. Keep the US coins and scrape up the $295 cash the seller is asking for the medal.

    2 vote(s)
    10.0%

  4. I'm biased towards US coins so I don't find the medal that appealing.

    1 vote(s)
    5.0%

  5. I'm NOT biased towards US coins but still don't think the swap is ideal.

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  6. I like both your US coins AND the medal, so I can't narrow it down.

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  7. You should have Chinese carryout for dinner.

    3 vote(s)
    15.0%

  8. You should have Japanese carryout for dinner.

    2 vote(s)
    10.0%

  9. I'm not voting unless you include the traditional bacon option.

    2 vote(s)
    10.0%

  10. You should flush your coins down the toilet and do a public kazoo solo in pink plaid boxer shorts.

    1 vote(s)
    5.0%
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  1. George McClellan

    George McClellan Active Member

    I am a Bonapartist, mais, cette médaille de 1990 est trop nouvelle.
     
    George McClellan, Jun 14, 2019
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  3. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    For the record, I'm leaning strongly toward Option 1 (and was, even before the poll). But cash is tight, as always, and I have an upcoming auction item in my crosshairs, so...

    Oh- and also for the record, I own neither a kazoo nor any pink plaid boxer shorts, so alas, y'all will not get to see that performance, and will have to settle for this instead.
     
    lordmarcovan, Jun 14, 2019
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  4. CircCam

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    Option 3: if buyer guy is already down with both coins, you could swap the 20 cent for the Napoleon and see if he wants to make a cash offer on the LSQ towards your auction piece. :)
     
    CircCam, Jun 14, 2019
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  5. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    BTW, the "1990" on the medal's PCGS label is the Bramsen variety number and not the year it was struck. It is indeed an 1840 specimen striking.
     
    lordmarcovan, Jun 14, 2019
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  6. George McClellan

    George McClellan Active Member

    Whoops! Tu m'as mis là-bas.
     
    George McClellan, Jun 14, 2019
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  7. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    It's a posthumous piece, but not that posthumous.

    From 19 years after he croaked. Not 169. ;)
     
    lordmarcovan, Jun 14, 2019
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  8. dadams

    dadams Well-Known Member

    Swap the 1854 PCGS XF45 USA 25c + $150 cash

    Keep the CircCam 20c as it will be much harder to find an attractive replacement. I really admire the Napoleon portrait on this medal and being gilt makes it stand out much better. A quick search didn't reveal a similar "gilt" piece and I'd say its worth the trade and cash.

    I know what you asked for but alas I only have this 1854 remaining in the US collection:
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    dadams, Jun 15, 2019
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  9. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    Thanks, Doug. That cinches it, I think. Option 1 it shall be.

    Nice half cent. It could swear it has the sharpness of a proof. What's the grade?
     
    lordmarcovan, Jun 15, 2019
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  10. dadams

    dadams Well-Known Member

    She's a sharp "ungraded" gal just hanging out in my 7070. If I had ever gotten around to sending her in I doubt she'd still be with me as my collecting interests have changed a bit. ;)
     
    dadams, Jun 15, 2019
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  11. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    My guess would be AU55-58. Or... PR55-58? You'd need someone more experienced than I to confirm or deny the proof hypothesis. I might be barking up the wrong tree there. But there's just something about that coin that looks a bit "proofy" to me, for some reason.
     
    lordmarcovan, Jun 15, 2019
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  12. NLL

    NLL Well-Known Member

    I would keep the 20 cent piece because they are a wanted type coin and were produced for such a short time.
     
    NLL, Jun 15, 2019
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  13. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    Done deal, now. Option 1 it was. Just paid the seller the $150, and will be shipping him my 1854 quarter.

    Napoleon is mine now. :)
     
    lordmarcovan, Jun 15, 2019
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  14. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    Looks like I’m late to the party, but agreed with all this. Good choice.

     
    Seattlite86, Jun 15, 2019
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