Some new type clips to share
seanq
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Since I had the camera out, Itook a few pictures of some recent acquisitions. While work on my Lincoln cent clip set has ground to a halt (can't find the coins I need anywhere), I've managed to keep growing my type set.
Starting off, a clipped 1859 Indian Cent. A tough one year type, I went eight years without even hearing of a clip when two of these showed up in the marketplace simultaneously (one on eBay and this coin). It only set me back $18, though I probably would have paid five times that. This coin completed my cent type set (major types only) back to 1796, eventually I'll remember how to take a decent photo and I'll post pics of the entire set.
Next is a seated dime courtesy of Heritage, an 1875-CC graded PCGS EF45. Lousy picture, but there is a tiny rim clip at K-7. This is the first Carson City coin in my type set, and I have to think any clips are rare from that mint. You have to love a high grade, branch mint, obsolete type error coin with a purchase price under $75.
Last but not least, a 2000-P Sacagawea Dollar with a huge clip. This one was an eBay score, the seller had low feedback and didn't list it in the error category, which kept most of my usual competition at bay. This was also one of my better snipes ever, as I placed my final bid with two seconds remaining and won the coin by ten cents.
Sean Reynolds
Starting off, a clipped 1859 Indian Cent. A tough one year type, I went eight years without even hearing of a clip when two of these showed up in the marketplace simultaneously (one on eBay and this coin). It only set me back $18, though I probably would have paid five times that. This coin completed my cent type set (major types only) back to 1796, eventually I'll remember how to take a decent photo and I'll post pics of the entire set.
Next is a seated dime courtesy of Heritage, an 1875-CC graded PCGS EF45. Lousy picture, but there is a tiny rim clip at K-7. This is the first Carson City coin in my type set, and I have to think any clips are rare from that mint. You have to love a high grade, branch mint, obsolete type error coin with a purchase price under $75.
Last but not least, a 2000-P Sacagawea Dollar with a huge clip. This one was an eBay score, the seller had low feedback and didn't list it in the error category, which kept most of my usual competition at bay. This was also one of my better snipes ever, as I placed my final bid with two seconds remaining and won the coin by ten cents.
Sean Reynolds
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
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San Diego, CA
<< <i>Nice, but I am not sure if that $ coin is real or not from the picture. >>
If it's a fake,smoeone is good with a dremel.Could very well be fake tho.
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Here is a similar coin in Fred Weinberg's inventory, his is in a PCGS holder. Compare the rim, the shape of the clip, and the design features at the ege of the clip and the coins are nearly identical.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
Ken
Bad quick and dirty scan... sorry.
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