Some of My Coin Collections

I started collecting coins about 30 years ago. I was not serious about it. However, I was able to purchase the following coin sets.  I found these coin sets while looking for other items I have missed that are still in my unopened boxes. I have no idea of the value of these coins, but if you are knowledgeable about the value of old coins, I will appreciate your input.  Here are the photos of each set both in front and back.

  

Two of the Most Expensive Coins Listed for Sale on E-Bay -Teddy Roosevelt Panama Penny, 1920 listed for 990,000.00

and The Double Lincoln Penny 1999 -Listed on E-Bay for $555, 555.00 

And here is my miscellaneous collection of coins from US, the Philippines and other countries

The oldest are 1967 Kennedy Quarter,1971 Eisenhower Dollar, and the 1976 Jose Rizal Philippine Peso
  

For values and prices of US coins visit:

https://www.pcgs.com/prices/us

Lastly, 

Question of the Day: How do numismatists differ from coin collectors?

Numismatists study the physical attributes of the payment media rather than the use and function in an economy. The term numismatics is often used interchangeably with the coin collection, though it connotes more intensive study than just simply collecting coins.

Thinking of Spring-Today and Yesterday

Yesterday, Dinah visited me. She convinced me to walk with her in downtown Locust Street- Walnut Creek Restaurant Row to have Dim Sum at the Grand Opening of the newly opened franchised Dim Sum restaurant Dough Zone. It was only a few blocks from THD at the corner of Locust Street and Mt Diablo Blvd. Since it was a beautiful spring-like afternoon,  I reluctantly agree. With my cane I slowly walked the few blocks and I enjoyed the adventure very much. This was my first outing walking out from the front Gate of THD since I moved here about 8 months ago. I felt like a bird that flew out of its gilded cage. Speaking of Dough zone, I am not impressed. It has limited offerings and it did not taste as good as the Dim Sum in CreekHouse in Parkside. Here's the website of Dough Zone on Locust Street. 

https://www.yelp.com/biz/dough-zone-walnut-creek-walnut-creek-3

   

Meanwhile, while reading my Facebook page today, I see this photo of the Butchart Garden, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (above). It reminded me of my previous posting about the three most beautiful gardens that Macrine (RIP) and I had visited.   

https://chateaudumer.blogspot.com/2020/09/the-three-most-beautiful-gardens-that.html

Macrine (RIP) and I loved Gardens. We spent a lot of time, money and energy in our younger years to make Chateau Du Mer, Boac, Marinduque, Philippines, a Garden Paradise.  Here's a repost of my article on the subject.

https://chateaudumer.blogspot.com/2019/04/pleasant-memories-of-my-gardens-at_14.html

Here are two old photos of our visit to Butchart Gardens, Victoria, B.C. Canada in 2005.

 

Meanwhile Here's a photo of the Daffodils in our THD Garden Court Yard

 Here are two of my favorite spring quotes:

• "The first blooms of spring always make my heart sing." — ... 
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• "Blossom by blossom the spring begins." — ...

Lastly, this is part of my orchids collection along the Driveway of Chateau Du Mer (CDM)( our second home),Boac, Marinduque,  Philippines, 2015 

Science Discovery in the Philippines That Changes Everything

I found this video super interesting.  I guarantee you will find the video very educational and worth your time, whether you like history or archaeology.   It is about 12 minutes and an excellent description of the Philippines today. Six amazing Discoveries are discussed: The Butchered Rhinoceros, Nickel-Eating Plant, Homo Luzonensis, Angono Petroglyphs, Laguna Copper Plates and Limestone Coffins/Graves.   

https://www.facebook.com/KidztopiaAmazingStories/videos/631554059181225/

"Frequently, it is stated that the Philippine's history is commonly associated with foreign colonization. There are limited historical records that document the diverse culture of the indigenous Filipinos before the arrival of the Spanish. 

Nevertheless, archaeological findings, such as the evidence of rhino butchering and the discovery of Homo Luzonensis, provide compelling proof that ancient humans had already inhabited the country thousands of years ago."

https://fb.watch/q0jkPJ7x6y/

Your comments will be appreciated. 

Meanwhile enjoy this photo of my hummingbird feeder( with a bird) in my patio that I photographed on 2.4.24-a rainy and windy day here at THD, Walnut Creek, CA. 

Debris due to the gusty winds the whole day from the Eucalyptus trees created a mess in my patio. Luckily we did not have a Power Outage.  Neighboring Communities ( Roosmoor) did not have electricity whole day yesterday.