After the cylinder, the pyramid and the cuboid, comes the sphere

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  1. AgAuNEWS

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    Saw this in Berlin and it's actually a pretty cool seven-ounce coin. Themed around the New 7 Wonders. First look. Not for everyone I know, but you really have to appreciate the skill-set at this mint, quite phenomenal. http://agaunews.com/?p=17448

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    Jislizard Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Hey, I can see my old house!

    Edit: Agree about the crystals, gilding might have been better but may not have been possible.
     
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    Altima Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Wow. Looks cool alright. How much does it cost though?
     
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    I thought I seen them somewhere... very very familiar look.

    Then I realize I have these on my work desk; leftover after Valentines. :lol: :lol:

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    On a serious note, the spherical coin looks rough and the details are weak. It does look like chocolate in silver wrapper...
     
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    no comment, but I would agree with yrh. This is something of a kid opening a present and being excited about it for a day or two, and it goes on the 'trash heap' of plastic toys. While the value goes from X (super high) to Z (super low). Just my opinion.
     
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    House Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Phwooooar. Now that I like. Can't find a distributor or price anywhere yet. Guess it'll be $850+
     
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    They should release the Deathstar next!
     
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    To be fair, these are early strikes and smartphone pictures. It was impressive in the hand. Unfortunately, I ddn't get an image of the antique version as it had been lent to a distributor and when it came back I couldn't get a decent image and they were swamped with people. It was very cool.
    Mik.
     
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    Ok I shall hold my judgement until better photos emerge on the net :)
     
    yrh0413, Feb 24, 2015
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    It looks interesting.:)
     
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    The weird Papal cuboid coin from last year has been re-released as a flat 'non-cuboid' gilded version with a mintage of just 115 pieces. Pretty rare. Weighs 6.5oz but haven't seen a price yet.

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    Now available in FFC.. Proof & Antique finished - 1007 mintage for each version at USD $990.
     
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    The Borg cubes have evolved - it's Borg spheres now :)
     
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    Maybe Walt Disney will release Death Star together with Perth Mint with release of new SW movie. ;)
     
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    Definitely looks like something out of Star Wars. But I was thinking more of R2D2's head.
     
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    It is an amazing coin. I'd love to see one in person. Considering the work gone into it I guess the premium is justified. Limited number of collectors want to pay premiums like that though.
    I watched the video. Did not appreciate their watermark covering 1/4 of the screen.
     
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