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Choi

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    Choi got a reaction from mr1030 in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    It's fascinating to compare the color of the Charles X coin with previous versions.  According to an old newspaper article from 1901,  Gold coins from Napoleon I and Louis XVIII are more yellowish due to it's high silver content in the alloy. There is an error in this article because 10 Franc gold coin didn't existed before Nap III.
    You can also see the difference when comparing Gold Eagles / Krugerrands.  
     




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    Choi got a reaction from mr1030 in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    Here is my recent additions
    France
    1.1828 A Charles X 20 Francs
    2.1852 A Louis Napoleon (pre-emperor) 20 Francs
    3.1864 BB Napoleon III 20 Francs   I already own this type, but I bought it because it was close to spot
     
    Greece
    1884 20 Drachmai 
     I bought this by selling some of my silver to take advantage of the 5% ebay bucks promotion.  I was able to win the auction slightly cheaper than expected since the sellers photo was horrible.
     
     


  3. Super Like
    Choi got a reaction from Scaffstacker in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    Here is my recent additions
    France
    1.1828 A Charles X 20 Francs
    2.1852 A Louis Napoleon (pre-emperor) 20 Francs
    3.1864 BB Napoleon III 20 Francs   I already own this type, but I bought it because it was close to spot
     
    Greece
    1884 20 Drachmai 
     I bought this by selling some of my silver to take advantage of the 5% ebay bucks promotion.  I was able to win the auction slightly cheaper than expected since the sellers photo was horrible.
     
     


  4. Like
    Choi got a reaction from ilovesilverireallydo in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    It's fascinating to compare the color of the Charles X coin with previous versions.  According to an old newspaper article from 1901,  Gold coins from Napoleon I and Louis XVIII are more yellowish due to it's high silver content in the alloy. There is an error in this article because 10 Franc gold coin didn't existed before Nap III.
    You can also see the difference when comparing Gold Eagles / Krugerrands.  
     




  5. Like
    Choi got a reaction from ilovesilverireallydo in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    Here is my recent additions
    France
    1.1828 A Charles X 20 Francs
    2.1852 A Louis Napoleon (pre-emperor) 20 Francs
    3.1864 BB Napoleon III 20 Francs   I already own this type, but I bought it because it was close to spot
     
    Greece
    1884 20 Drachmai 
     I bought this by selling some of my silver to take advantage of the 5% ebay bucks promotion.  I was able to win the auction slightly cheaper than expected since the sellers photo was horrible.
     
     


  6. Like
    Choi got a reaction from MrTT in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    It's fascinating to compare the color of the Charles X coin with previous versions.  According to an old newspaper article from 1901,  Gold coins from Napoleon I and Louis XVIII are more yellowish due to it's high silver content in the alloy. There is an error in this article because 10 Franc gold coin didn't existed before Nap III.
    You can also see the difference when comparing Gold Eagles / Krugerrands.  
     




  7. Super Like
    Choi got a reaction from MrTT in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    Here is my recent additions
    France
    1.1828 A Charles X 20 Francs
    2.1852 A Louis Napoleon (pre-emperor) 20 Francs
    3.1864 BB Napoleon III 20 Francs   I already own this type, but I bought it because it was close to spot
     
    Greece
    1884 20 Drachmai 
     I bought this by selling some of my silver to take advantage of the 5% ebay bucks promotion.  I was able to win the auction slightly cheaper than expected since the sellers photo was horrible.
     
     


  8. Like
    Choi got a reaction from BSquared in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    Here is my recent additions
    France
    1.1828 A Charles X 20 Francs
    2.1852 A Louis Napoleon (pre-emperor) 20 Francs
    3.1864 BB Napoleon III 20 Francs   I already own this type, but I bought it because it was close to spot
     
    Greece
    1884 20 Drachmai 
     I bought this by selling some of my silver to take advantage of the 5% ebay bucks promotion.  I was able to win the auction slightly cheaper than expected since the sellers photo was horrible.
     
     


  9. Like
    Choi got a reaction from whuamai in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    Here is my recent additions
    France
    1.1828 A Charles X 20 Francs
    2.1852 A Louis Napoleon (pre-emperor) 20 Francs
    3.1864 BB Napoleon III 20 Francs   I already own this type, but I bought it because it was close to spot
     
    Greece
    1884 20 Drachmai 
     I bought this by selling some of my silver to take advantage of the 5% ebay bucks promotion.  I was able to win the auction slightly cheaper than expected since the sellers photo was horrible.
     
     


  10. Like
    Choi got a reaction from whuamai in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    It's fascinating to compare the color of the Charles X coin with previous versions.  According to an old newspaper article from 1901,  Gold coins from Napoleon I and Louis XVIII are more yellowish due to it's high silver content in the alloy. There is an error in this article because 10 Franc gold coin didn't existed before Nap III.
    You can also see the difference when comparing Gold Eagles / Krugerrands.  
     




  11. Like
    Choi got a reaction from augur in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    It's fascinating to compare the color of the Charles X coin with previous versions.  According to an old newspaper article from 1901,  Gold coins from Napoleon I and Louis XVIII are more yellowish due to it's high silver content in the alloy. There is an error in this article because 10 Franc gold coin didn't existed before Nap III.
    You can also see the difference when comparing Gold Eagles / Krugerrands.  
     




  12. Like
    Choi got a reaction from augur in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    Here is my recent additions
    France
    1.1828 A Charles X 20 Francs
    2.1852 A Louis Napoleon (pre-emperor) 20 Francs
    3.1864 BB Napoleon III 20 Francs   I already own this type, but I bought it because it was close to spot
     
    Greece
    1884 20 Drachmai 
     I bought this by selling some of my silver to take advantage of the 5% ebay bucks promotion.  I was able to win the auction slightly cheaper than expected since the sellers photo was horrible.
     
     


  13. Like
    Choi got a reaction from jultorsk in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    Here is my recent additions
    France
    1.1828 A Charles X 20 Francs
    2.1852 A Louis Napoleon (pre-emperor) 20 Francs
    3.1864 BB Napoleon III 20 Francs   I already own this type, but I bought it because it was close to spot
     
    Greece
    1884 20 Drachmai 
     I bought this by selling some of my silver to take advantage of the 5% ebay bucks promotion.  I was able to win the auction slightly cheaper than expected since the sellers photo was horrible.
     
     


  14. Like
    Choi got a reaction from DuncanWylieWilson in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    Now I have more than 3oz's of pure gold only with LMU '20'  denominations.   I don't like slabbed coins because I can't see the edge of the coins, which is a very interesting part for me.


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    Choi got a reaction from DuncanWylieWilson in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    I liberated my 20 Zloty piece as soon as it arrived and also got a 1899 10 Ruble (=26.66 francs) which I bought from ebay at only 6% over spot. 
    Also bought a low mintage Swiss 10 Francs to complete my Swiss gold set with the exception of the 100 Franc piece which is extremely rare.  It didn't arrived yet.
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Schweiz-10-Franken-1916-Vreneli-3-22-Gramm-900-Gold-ss/293720665017?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
     



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    Choi got a reaction from ilovesilverireallydo in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    Here are my recent additions.
    1.1806 20 Francs
    Pretty scare single year type.   I think I slightly overpaid (344 euros) considering the scratch in the neck, but still love the high relief wreath compared to later versions.
    It is quite interesting that although this was minted when Napoleon already was an emperor,  the writing in the back is 'République Française'.
     
    2.1812 40 Francs
    I paid 620 euros for this, and I think it is a fair amount.  
     
    I've also won
    Louis Napoleon 1852 20 Francs (1 year type minted just before he became an emperor)
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-FRANCS-OR-GOLD-LOUIS-NAPOLEON-BONAPARTE-1852-A-VOIR/143952356578?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
     
    Charles X  1828 20 Francs  (This guy carries a higher premium than Napoleon I or Louis XVIII)  
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Charles-x-20-francs-1828-a-paris-gold-gold-/393137300828?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=9W1YF1HTDBnVrKoAl4HUUHTkE14%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc
    Both at a fair price, but it didn't arrived yet. 
     
     
     
     
     
  17. Like
    Choi got a reaction from Toshunya86 in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    Here are my recent additions.
    1.1806 20 Francs
    Pretty scare single year type.   I think I slightly overpaid (344 euros) considering the scratch in the neck, but still love the high relief wreath compared to later versions.
    It is quite interesting that although this was minted when Napoleon already was an emperor,  the writing in the back is 'République Française'.
     
    2.1812 40 Francs
    I paid 620 euros for this, and I think it is a fair amount.  
     
    I've also won
    Louis Napoleon 1852 20 Francs (1 year type minted just before he became an emperor)
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-FRANCS-OR-GOLD-LOUIS-NAPOLEON-BONAPARTE-1852-A-VOIR/143952356578?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
     
    Charles X  1828 20 Francs  (This guy carries a higher premium than Napoleon I or Louis XVIII)  
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Charles-x-20-francs-1828-a-paris-gold-gold-/393137300828?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=9W1YF1HTDBnVrKoAl4HUUHTkE14%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc
    Both at a fair price, but it didn't arrived yet. 
     
     
     
     
     
  18. Like
    Choi got a reaction from augur in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    Here are my recent additions.
    1.1806 20 Francs
    Pretty scare single year type.   I think I slightly overpaid (344 euros) considering the scratch in the neck, but still love the high relief wreath compared to later versions.
    It is quite interesting that although this was minted when Napoleon already was an emperor,  the writing in the back is 'République Française'.
     
    2.1812 40 Francs
    I paid 620 euros for this, and I think it is a fair amount.  
     
    I've also won
    Louis Napoleon 1852 20 Francs (1 year type minted just before he became an emperor)
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-FRANCS-OR-GOLD-LOUIS-NAPOLEON-BONAPARTE-1852-A-VOIR/143952356578?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
     
    Charles X  1828 20 Francs  (This guy carries a higher premium than Napoleon I or Louis XVIII)  
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Charles-x-20-francs-1828-a-paris-gold-gold-/393137300828?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=9W1YF1HTDBnVrKoAl4HUUHTkE14%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc
    Both at a fair price, but it didn't arrived yet. 
     
     
     
     
     
  19. Like
    Choi got a reaction from Jvw in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    Here are my recent additions.
    1.1806 20 Francs
    Pretty scare single year type.   I think I slightly overpaid (344 euros) considering the scratch in the neck, but still love the high relief wreath compared to later versions.
    It is quite interesting that although this was minted when Napoleon already was an emperor,  the writing in the back is 'République Française'.
     
    2.1812 40 Francs
    I paid 620 euros for this, and I think it is a fair amount.  
     
    I've also won
    Louis Napoleon 1852 20 Francs (1 year type minted just before he became an emperor)
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-FRANCS-OR-GOLD-LOUIS-NAPOLEON-BONAPARTE-1852-A-VOIR/143952356578?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
     
    Charles X  1828 20 Francs  (This guy carries a higher premium than Napoleon I or Louis XVIII)  
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Charles-x-20-francs-1828-a-paris-gold-gold-/393137300828?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=9W1YF1HTDBnVrKoAl4HUUHTkE14%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc
    Both at a fair price, but it didn't arrived yet. 
     
     
     
     
     
  20. Like
    Choi got a reaction from jultorsk in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    Here are my recent additions.
    1.1806 20 Francs
    Pretty scare single year type.   I think I slightly overpaid (344 euros) considering the scratch in the neck, but still love the high relief wreath compared to later versions.
    It is quite interesting that although this was minted when Napoleon already was an emperor,  the writing in the back is 'République Française'.
     
    2.1812 40 Francs
    I paid 620 euros for this, and I think it is a fair amount.  
     
    I've also won
    Louis Napoleon 1852 20 Francs (1 year type minted just before he became an emperor)
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-FRANCS-OR-GOLD-LOUIS-NAPOLEON-BONAPARTE-1852-A-VOIR/143952356578?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
     
    Charles X  1828 20 Francs  (This guy carries a higher premium than Napoleon I or Louis XVIII)  
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Charles-x-20-francs-1828-a-paris-gold-gold-/393137300828?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=9W1YF1HTDBnVrKoAl4HUUHTkE14%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc
    Both at a fair price, but it didn't arrived yet. 
     
     
     
     
     
  21. Like
    Choi got a reaction from SilverTanner in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    Here are my recent additions.
    1.1806 20 Francs
    Pretty scare single year type.   I think I slightly overpaid (344 euros) considering the scratch in the neck, but still love the high relief wreath compared to later versions.
    It is quite interesting that although this was minted when Napoleon already was an emperor,  the writing in the back is 'République Française'.
     
    2.1812 40 Francs
    I paid 620 euros for this, and I think it is a fair amount.  
     
    I've also won
    Louis Napoleon 1852 20 Francs (1 year type minted just before he became an emperor)
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-FRANCS-OR-GOLD-LOUIS-NAPOLEON-BONAPARTE-1852-A-VOIR/143952356578?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
     
    Charles X  1828 20 Francs  (This guy carries a higher premium than Napoleon I or Louis XVIII)  
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Charles-x-20-francs-1828-a-paris-gold-gold-/393137300828?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=9W1YF1HTDBnVrKoAl4HUUHTkE14%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc
    Both at a fair price, but it didn't arrived yet. 
     
     
     
     
     
  22. Like
    Choi got a reaction from Lea79 in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    Here are my recent additions.
    1.1806 20 Francs
    Pretty scare single year type.   I think I slightly overpaid (344 euros) considering the scratch in the neck, but still love the high relief wreath compared to later versions.
    It is quite interesting that although this was minted when Napoleon already was an emperor,  the writing in the back is 'République Française'.
     
    2.1812 40 Francs
    I paid 620 euros for this, and I think it is a fair amount.  
     
    I've also won
    Louis Napoleon 1852 20 Francs (1 year type minted just before he became an emperor)
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-FRANCS-OR-GOLD-LOUIS-NAPOLEON-BONAPARTE-1852-A-VOIR/143952356578?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
     
    Charles X  1828 20 Francs  (This guy carries a higher premium than Napoleon I or Louis XVIII)  
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Charles-x-20-francs-1828-a-paris-gold-gold-/393137300828?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=9W1YF1HTDBnVrKoAl4HUUHTkE14%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc
    Both at a fair price, but it didn't arrived yet. 
     
     
     
     
     
  23. Super Like
    Choi got a reaction from MrTT in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    Here are my recent additions.
    1.1806 20 Francs
    Pretty scare single year type.   I think I slightly overpaid (344 euros) considering the scratch in the neck, but still love the high relief wreath compared to later versions.
    It is quite interesting that although this was minted when Napoleon already was an emperor,  the writing in the back is 'République Française'.
     
    2.1812 40 Francs
    I paid 620 euros for this, and I think it is a fair amount.  
     
    I've also won
    Louis Napoleon 1852 20 Francs (1 year type minted just before he became an emperor)
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-FRANCS-OR-GOLD-LOUIS-NAPOLEON-BONAPARTE-1852-A-VOIR/143952356578?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
     
    Charles X  1828 20 Francs  (This guy carries a higher premium than Napoleon I or Louis XVIII)  
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Charles-x-20-francs-1828-a-paris-gold-gold-/393137300828?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=9W1YF1HTDBnVrKoAl4HUUHTkE14%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc
    Both at a fair price, but it didn't arrived yet. 
     
     
     
     
     
  24. Like
    Choi got a reaction from Lea79 in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    Now I have more than 3oz's of pure gold only with LMU '20'  denominations.   I don't like slabbed coins because I can't see the edge of the coins, which is a very interesting part for me.


  25. Like
    Choi got a reaction from Lea79 in 20 Franc Coins Of The LMU   
    My recent two additions.  
     
    1.France 1851 20 Francs Ceres
    -Bought at 311 euros (1.3% over spot) about 3 weeks ago, but...when it was around $1950/oz range  (it crashed just a day after my purchase due to the vaccine news)
     
    2.Italy 1865 20 Lire
    -Recently bought at 287 euros (about 1% over spot). it has pretty much amount of bag marks,  but the overall condition isn't bad considering the price.  This is my first Italian 20 piece.   
    Now I have only one more to go for my 20th 20 Franc coin.   



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