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[mmarotta]

Everyone needs one perfect coin.  This one has a pricetag of $34.95 and when I looked it up in the Red Book, it was listed at much less.  Apparently, someone had a sense of humor.  I only hope that I did not actually pay that much for it.

(OK... I'll have to do this later...  It seems that the holder is taking the coin too far from the scanning head...  Let me work on this...)

(It's a Silver Roosevelt Dime. 1992-S Proof Deep Cameo 70 ICG.)

[coinsarefun]

I'm not sure what you mean by perfect coin, unless you mean by the MS or PR 70's but I will give a few examples and explain why.

From the auction description

New York. New York City. 1860 J.N.T. Levick “Smoker" token. Miller NY 428. Brass. Gem Prooflike Uncirculated.

By George Hampden Lovett. Obv. Jolly Regency era smoker, NO PLEASURE CAN EXCEED – THE SMOKING OF THE WEED. Rev.
Crossed pipes over tobacco box, issued by a famous pioneer numismatist and American Numismatic Society officer, J.N.T. Levick (1828-1909).

This token was voted for listing in The 100 Greatest American Medals and Tokens book, a copy of which should be in your numismatic library.
If not, hasten to Stack's website and buy one, or, borrow one free of charge from the ANA Library.
Whatever you do, get set for an evening of enjoyable, informative reading.

Warning: it can be dangerous to your pocketbook, as without doubt many pieces will be added to your Want List!


J.N.T. Levick is one of the most famous of all late 19th and early 20th century coin collectors and dealers.
Born in 1828, he became a broker in government securities and banking and amassed a fortune.

He soon became interested in rare coins and especially tokens, and was instrumental in the foundation of the
American Numismatic Association and the American Numismatic Society.
He loved his tokens and had a series of his own struck by George H. Lovett.

He was one of the earliest serious collectors of Hard Times tokens and his 1870 catalogue of 56 types served
as the basis for Low's later analysis of the series


Most people mis interpret this token to actually refer to drugs but they forget back then weed was tobacco but
he could have had a great sense of humor and let the people think what they may


To me this is the perfect  token  because he was such an avid collector of HTT's and brought them to the forefront of collectors










The second perfect coin is a Russian Coin, as far as grade goes, there are none finer graded


 




Another on is  this one. It is not the highest grade coin but it is my FIRST coin that got me started in collecting
And becasue of its beuty I continue to collect to this day





For the highest grade, US coin is the beautiful American Silver Eagle Reverse proof.


 

[mmarotta]

Outstanding coins, there, Stefanie.  Not only physically perfect, the token is ideal on several levels.  I just told a friend about Conders and how they celebrated common virtues such as Industry and Progess.  But celebrating the pleasure of smoking, now, there is indulgence!

Indeed, Mint State 70 and Proof 70 are perfect.  Your perfect coin might not be certified.  This one is not.  The blue field is an artifact of the scanning.  It is a mirror field.  I think I bought this when I was writing an article about Cameos, it was in a 2x2 and I put it in a hard plastic holder.  The apparent imperfections are in the plastic, not on the coin.

[coinsarefun]

Ahhh, moderns


Always loved this design!

[Zantetsuken]

I'm not sure if these qualify as perfect but close enough as far as comparison to what's usually found for the following item. The first is 2 Para/3 Kopek from MOLDAVIA & WALLACHIA dated 1773. Often called Sadagura coins (named for the town which they are minted), these coins are extremely difficult to find in mint condition.  Most are found in very poor condition due to weak striking and wear. Except for the scar marks from being mounted, this is a choice example for this denomination. The next is 3 Ruble (Type 1) from ARMAVIR dated 1918. Being the only coins issued inside Russia proper during the civil war period, these are extremely rare to find in any grade, especially the high ones. The last is 10 Reichspfennig from GERMANY dated 1945 E. Being the last coins issued for the Third Reich, 1945 issued are very scarce. This one was minted in Muldenhutten, one of only two mints that were active at the time.  Berlin was the other. With it's nice toning and sharp detail this is a choice specimen considering zinc coins don't often age well.

Details

MOLDAVIA & WALLACHIA (PRINCIPALITY)~2 Para/3 Kopek 1773

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ARMAVIR (MUNICIPAL)~3 Ruble <Type 1> 1918

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GERMANY (THIRD REICH)~10 Reichspfennig 1945 E


~Daniel

[Scottishmoney]

Mint fresh:

PCGS MS-67, one of the few commemorative USA half dollars I wanted to own.  Some say design is busy, I say it fills out the coin and screams "Texas!". 

[Zantetsuken]

Mint fresh:

PCGS MS-67, one of the few commemorative USA half dollars I wanted to own.  Some say design is busy, I say it fills out the coin and screams "Texas!".

Gorgeous specimen 'Scottishmoney'. I especially love the luster and how it brings out the elaborate pattern. I agree with your opinion. I think the detailing is perfect. So many coins today are too stark or simple. This one on the other hand, is unique and eye-catching. Thanks for sharing.


~Daniel

[regandon]

Heres one of mine.

[coinsarefun]

Heres one of mine.

WOW

[Zantetsuken]

Heres one of mine.

WOW

What Stefanie said. Beautiful coin 'regandon'. Toning and all.