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re: Question for AntiqueTiger (or anyone else) regarding Mardi Gras doubloons
Posted on 2/25/21 at 2:51 pm to theantiquetiger
Posted on 2/25/21 at 2:51 pm to theantiquetiger
quote:This.
Unless they are silver, I’d say $2-$3 each for the old rare ones. I pass them up all the time and don’t mess with them because it’s not worth it
I know the official historian of a prominent NOLA krewe.
I give him all the base metal doubloons I run into, I never pay for doubloons that are not made of silver.
And I’ve collected coins over my entire lifetime, if there were any collectibility aspect to MG Doubloons, I’d be all over them.
Posted on 2/25/21 at 3:16 pm to LSUZombie
I dabbled in doubloon collecting in the early 80's. From the best of my knowledge, basic anodized aluminum doubloons were the least collectible unless it was a rare, limited color production. The "multi" colored doubloons brought more money, and the actual bronze, silver, of gold plated brought the most money. The multi-colored and metal doubloons were special ordered by riders and usually given to family or for keepsake.
Zero clue about today's worth. Sadly so much collectible materials were lost during Katrina ... firearms, vehicles, vinyl LP's, artwork, electronics, etc...
Zero clue about today's worth. Sadly so much collectible materials were lost during Katrina ... firearms, vehicles, vinyl LP's, artwork, electronics, etc...
Posted on 2/25/21 at 3:18 pm to jbgleason
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Old ladies would stomp a kids hand to get one.
no idea why that's in past tense. Watched it happen as recently as 2020
Posted on 2/25/21 at 3:29 pm to LNCHBOX
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no idea why that's in past tense. Watched it happen as recently as 2020
two years ago i had to literally pull my wifes grandmother away from picking up doubloons b/c she was about to get run over by the float. 80 year old woman on her hands and knees in the street picking up doubloons.
I will mention that it was my fault. I went buy a rouses bag full of doubloons and gave it to my friend that rides and told him to throw all of them at us. Her face when he threw that first handful of doubloons was priceless, and we got it on video.
Posted on 2/25/21 at 4:11 pm to LSUZombie
Yes there are collectors. My grandmother sold her collection. It was massive and she had some highly desirable ones. I don’t remember what she sold them for but I believe it was over $5,000.
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