Today I Bought...

Discussion in 'General Precious Metals Discussion' started by bloomst, Apr 24, 2013.

  1. ego2spare

    ego2spare Well-Known Member

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    thats pretty damn cool. but... its a bracelet? i have never seen a bracelet with one huge pendant on it. wearing it people would think its a watch. seems to short of a chain for a necklace? picks of somone wearing it!!
     
  2. phrenzy

    phrenzy In Memoriam - July 2017 Silver Stacker

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    It's a bracelet, it's not as big as it looks, only a half ounce coin. The chains don't look as small when it's on your wrist, I think the doubled chains help.

    Ended up costing more than I thought since I couldn't feet a quote for the work ahead of time (and it had to go back for adjustments) but I'm pretty happy with the result. It's pretty much the ultimate stacker accessory.

    Ill take some pics on the wrist in a bit.
     
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    phrenzy In Memoriam - July 2017 Silver Stacker

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    Doesn't quite look natural there but it looks great on the arm. I'm quite happy with it.
     
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    $2 Dollar Endangered Series Bengal Tiger Niue Island 1 oz Silver Proof 2015

    Pre-Sale. Estimated delivery: Tue. 17 Feb. - Mon. 23 Feb.
    Third coin in the "Endangered Series"
    $2 Bengal Tiger 1 oz Silver 2015
    Mintage: only 2,000
    Composition: 99.9 % Silver
    Weight (g): 31.135
    Quality: Proof
    Shipped including original coin box and original packaging
    The Certificate of Authenticity is coming with the coin.

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    http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2-Dollar-End...e-Island-1-oz-Silver-Proof-2015-/231448619420?
     
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    Gazza79 Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    While at the Royal Children's Hospital with my daughter I decided to drop in at Gold Stackers to buy a treat for myself :)

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    Revils Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Hope all is well with your daughter!
     
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    Gazza79 Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Cheers Revils :) She will be ok.
     
  8. phrenzy

    phrenzy In Memoriam - July 2017 Silver Stacker

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    So I walk into a gold dealers office to buy a couple coins he's put aside for me and what do you know, 15 minutes before the RBA decided to kick my wallet in the nuts. The spot jumped $35 just during the car ride over. So instead of just buying this and a couple other little pieces I traded in a 4 ducat. It's a beautiful coin though. 1881. He had a double eagle and st gaudans but like us sliver dollars they suffer from weak strike and just don't look that nice in person, even mint they look worn (maybe because of the low rim?). He also had some 1905 gold $5 coins but they were awfully small for a $450 coin.
    This is the sweet spot. Feels weighty in the hand, strong image and great color. Very happy.
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    *edit* couldn't help looking a few things up. Apparently when this coin was minted a cowboy or a school teacher would earn roughly $1 day. A pair of handmade shoes cost $3. A Pound of coffee or a dinner in a hotel cost $0.25. A haircut cost $0.10 (and a "super deluxe " haircut in a bordello would cost $2.50:). A colt peacemaker cost $17.

    Interestingly, a 70lb bushel of corn cost $1.75 in the late 1800's and costs basically the same now in the US wroth subsidies.
     
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    Stark Active Member Silver Stacker

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    Hmmm, this looks nice. :)
     
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    viennese philarmonic proof set.:)
     
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    Altima Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Always wanted a 1967 Canada Gold $20 Confederation coin. Managed to get these 2 for spot :)

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    Just something I found today in my cupboard, didn't even know I had!

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    Let's try this again.... Picked this at my LCS on Friday. $55 for the Morgan and Peace. The kookaburra was in the mail when I got home, not the LCS.
     
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    Why is the Kookaburra without it's capsule ?
     
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    Because it's a free bird!
     
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    spannermonkey Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Decided to do a bit of roll hunting on the way home. I got $60 in halves and no silver. BUT! I did get an entire roll of '73 D halves, the roll was already marked too. I know, it's not much, and it's not silver, but it is a nice little addition to a growing collection.
     
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    It came with out a capsule.
     
  19. Lunardragon

    Lunardragon Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Just got them today and cant resist not to upload here for such as fine quality Scottsdale rounds.


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  20. ego2spare

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    these bebez. 2x 5oz and a stack of 2s
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