Popular Post VKurtB Posted September 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) The “soundtrack” of central Paris (stores, taxis) is techno euro trash, which makes me wanna pull my hair out, but I guess it’s better than country or hip hop. Sooooo many two wheeled vehicles, motorized and not. The rugby World Cup is on and international fans are thick as flies. The Monnaie de Paris has issued a commemorative for it. I snagged a 250th anniversary of Murrican Independence silver piedfort thickness for €117. Edited September 19, 2023 by VKurtB robec1347, Henri Charriere, rrantique and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numisport Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 On 9/19/2023 at 10:13 AM, VKurtB said: The “soundtrack” of central Paris (stores, taxis) is techno euro trash, which makes me wanna pull my hair out, but I guess it’s better than country or hip hop. Sooooo many two wheeled vehicles, motorized and not. The rugby World Cup is on and international fans are thick as flies. The Monnaie de Paris has issued a commemorative for it. I snagged a 250th anniversary of Murrican Independence silver piedfort thickness for €117. When can we see it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Did you snag it at the end of the line? Fenntucky Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 This venerable veteran and seasoned member is going to test-drive his finely-honed grading skills in the international market place. I wish him all the best. Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VKurtB Posted September 20, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2023 On 9/19/2023 at 7:01 PM, numisport said: When can we see it ? Here it is: Sorry about the lighting. Not light balanced. zadok, Hoghead515, rrantique and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VKurtB Posted September 20, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2023 Edge look: Hoghead515, rrantique and zadok 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted September 20, 2023 Author Share Posted September 20, 2023 (edited) Oops, duplicate. Edited September 20, 2023 by VKurtB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VKurtB Posted September 20, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2023 The OGP: Total mintage: 3,000. World Colonial, Hoghead515, J P M and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 A very lovely example. And very well sculptured. For those unacquainted with French, the legend when translated to English reads: "The infant is not bold without the aide of the gods." Great stuff! Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VKurtB Posted September 20, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2023 (edited) My favorite work of art at the expo COULD BE TITLED: “Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s, render unto God that which is God’s.” Edited September 25, 2023 by VKurtB World Colonial, rrantique, Teddy R and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zadok Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 On 9/20/2023 at 4:46 PM, VKurtB said: My favorite work of art at the expo COULD BE TITLED: Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s, render unto God that which is God’s.” ...is it a specimen striking?.... Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted September 20, 2023 Author Share Posted September 20, 2023 On 9/20/2023 at 10:55 PM, zadok said: ...is it a specimen striking?.... You are a trouble maker. Henri Charriere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 Paris is a f-ing NIGHTMARE. Nobody works or gives a damn about getting anywhere on time. Bad advice from everyone. Zebo and Hoghead515 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 On 9/21/2023 at 4:11 AM, VKurtB said: Paris is a f-ing NIGHTMARE. Nobody works or gives a damn about getting anywhere on time. Bad advice from everyone. Whatever you do, don't put on a yellow vest and don't buy a T-shirt reading, "Je suis Charlie Hebdo." rrantique and Hoghead515 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zadok Posted September 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2023 On 9/20/2023 at 5:37 PM, VKurtB said: You are a trouble maker. ...i can only roll one way.... Hoghead515, Henri Charriere and rrantique 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 On 9/20/2023 at 12:46 PM, VKurtB said: Edge look: The mark of a tried and tested pro. The coin is in a protective holder but the owner instinctly holds it by its edge. Newbies take note! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VKurtB Posted September 23, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 23, 2023 My favorite acquisition from Edinburgh: Hoghead515, numisport and Fenntucky Mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 On 9/21/2023 at 10:36 AM, Henri Charriere said: Whatever you do, don't put on a yellow vest and don't buy a T-shirt reading, "Je suis Charlie Hebdo." I have SERIOUS Charlie Hebdo sympathies. They speak my metaphorical language. Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 Paris goes completely dysfunctional when it rains. All the motorbikes go away and the taxis are impossible to get. We ended up with an Uber to get to the Eurostar at Gare du Nord. The driver knew a shortcut. We barely made our train. Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Did you get to go visit The Lourve @VKurtB? I would love to have the chance to go there. That place is amazing. Id say it espically is to visit it in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenntucky Mike Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 On 9/23/2023 at 5:10 AM, VKurtB said: My favorite acquisition from Edinburgh: One of my favorites. Did you tour the distillery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 On 9/23/2023 at 1:02 PM, Fenntucky Mike said: One of my favorites. Did you tour the distillery? No, a distillery tour is on the agenda when we get to Inverness. Fenntucky Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numisport Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 On 9/23/2023 at 5:10 AM, VKurtB said: My favorite acquisition from Edinburgh: Yes your priorities are in line sir. Will you have to pay duties or will it be gone when you leave ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 I nabbed a gorgeous spotless 1982 British gold half sovereign at a pawn-ish shop today in Edinburgh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 On 9/23/2023 at 4:34 PM, numisport said: Yes your priorities are in line sir. Will you have to pay duties or will it be gone when you leave ? This one will have been consumed by then, but its big brother is the leader in the clubhouse for my duty-free choice. numisport 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 (edited) 50p coins with Charles III on them are circulating. The 50p hit circulation first. So many £ coins are beaten to death. 1p coins are in circulation here, but nothing lower than 10c was seen in France. Edited September 23, 2023 by VKurtB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted September 24, 2023 Author Share Posted September 24, 2023 I’m feeling an urge to put on a kilt and paint me face bleu. Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 On 9/23/2023 at 11:35 AM, VKurtB said: I nabbed a gorgeous spotless 1982 British gold half sovereign at a pawn-ish shop today in Edinburgh. 82 is my birth year. Would love to see a pic of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zadok Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 On 9/24/2023 at 9:35 AM, VKurtB said: I’m feeling an urge to put on a kilt and paint me face bleu. ...just keep in mind it gets windy there...we dont need anymore international incidents.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted September 24, 2023 Author Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) On 9/24/2023 at 2:57 PM, Hoghead515 said: 82 is my birth year. Would love to see a pic of it. I’ll try after we grab a bit of dinner. Since it’s roughly the size of a U.S. cent, and my phone is not great at close ups, it may be sketchy. It’s 8:02 pm here and we’re famished. Edited September 24, 2023 by VKurtB Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
