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Everyone enjoys an awesome upgrade. Post your most dramatic or memorable upgrades here, with before and after photos.

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1726-A France 1/5 ecu


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Nice idea for a topic. Can't wait to see some of these.
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I started collecting Roman coins from barrel scrapings, then realized that I'd have more fun going at a slower pace and upgrading to nicer coins.

Antoninus Pius, 138-161



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Interesting topic!
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I typically do not do upgrades, but I think this is a fantastic idea for a topic!
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First upgrade.....




Last upgrade (all three are still with me)


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Nice progression!


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all three are still with me
I love seeing that.
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Two Monnerons of 5 Sols produced in the UK for France during the French Revolution


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AcesKings Wonderful! First upgrade is nice, second one knocks your socks off.
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I'm going to love to check in on this everyday...
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love this idea, I have yet to have a worthy upgrade. I usually mark my coins of my list and get on to filling the next hole
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I really like the 5 Sols. Details on the soldiers are very interesting!
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I upgrade all the time with almost every type of coin. To many to mention.
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Well Carl, we don't want you to mention them, we want you to put their pictures up here.
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Fantastic!
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1726 Louis XV of France

Ecu for Bearn with Olive Branches

Pau, mint mark cow

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