Post your "Box of 20" in words and/or pictures

Baley · January 19, 2007 12:19PM

Imagine you're going to choose 20 coins you own, you have to sell the rest and I mean every single other coin. Which 20 would you keep?

Here's one of my favorite coins that is always one of the first I pull out when visiting the safety deposit box, would be one of the last to go

a 1799 dollar

also included in my box of 20 is my collection of draped bust halves:

1801 O.101

1802 O.101

1803 O.104 "small 3"

1803 O.103 "large 3"

1805/4 O.101

1805 O.106

1805 O.111

1805 O.112

1806/5 O.101

1806 O.107 "round top 6"

1806 O.125a "pointed top 6"

1806 pointed 6 no-stem through claw O.109

1806/inverted 6 O.111

1807 O.102:

1807 O.104

1807 O.110

1807 O.115

My 15 min. of fame in Numismatics

this reeded edge half dollar, my favorite coin in my dansco type set

and finally, my icon coin: an 1812 half eagle

If you'd like to share with the board, what's in your "box of 20" and why?

coindeuce · January 19, 2007 12:59PM

1) 1878 8TF $1 TOP 100 VAM 14.11 NGC MS-65
2) 1878 8TF $1 TOP 100 VAM 14.18 PCGS MS-64 DMPL
3) 1844-O 50c. PCGS MS-64
4) 1851-O 50c. PCGS MS-65
5) 1860-P 10c. PCGS MS-64
6) 1876 20c. NGC MS-64
7) 1876 Assay Commission Medal NGC PR-63
8) 1878 50c. PCGS PR-66
9) 1878 7TF R.'78 $1 NGC PR-64
10)1878 8TF $1 NGC PR-64
11)1878 8TF $1 TOP 100 VAM 5 PCGS MS-65
12)1878 25c. PCGS PR-64
13) 1877-CC 25c. raw MS-63
14) 1838 25c. PCGS AU-55 Briggs 2-B ND Closed Claws Rev.
15) 1876-CC 25c. NGC-63
16) 1876 3CN PCGS PR-65 CAM.
17) 1795 FH $1 raw F-15
18) 1852 G$1 raw MS-63
19) 1876-CC 10c. FS #10c-004 NGC MS-64
20) 1826 SCD HK-1 raw Unc. Erie Canal Completion

edited to replace #14. edited to correct #6.

TomB · January 19, 2007 1:08PM

I like this thread and might have to give some thought to the idea before putting up any images.

nederveit · January 19, 2007 1:24PM

I've taken this concept to heart, and over the last few years churned most of what I had,
and I now have about 20 coins (not counting bullion) that make up my collection.

It's not quite a type set, but nice coins I've seen and liked, with a bent towards
half-dimes. 25% are from our old friend Mr. Feld, with a smattering of Sperber and
Poorguy thrown in, with a Pinnacle and Heritage supplying the rest.

The challenge is to not get more than 20 coins, and that's tough; but it also keeps my
overall investment at a relatively fixed level, otherwise my 401(k) might suffer!

RYK · January 19, 2007 1:26PM

Since I was planning on completing the exercise anyway...

$1.00 1857-D P62 Eliasberg and finest known
$2.50 1839-O P58
$2.50 1847-D P55
$2.50 1849-D P53
$3.00 1854-D P45
$3.00 1865 P55
$5.00 1803/2 N55
$5.00 1838-D P45
$5.00 1839-D P53
$5.00 1841-C P55 Norweb
$5.00 1841-D P63
$5.00 1842-D SD P62
$5.00 1842-O P53 Pinnacle Collection
$5.00 1847-O P53
$5.00 1848-D P45
$5.00 1856-O P58
$5.00 1861-C P50
$5.00 1861-D N50
$5.00 1870-CC P35
$10.00 1859-O P45
$20.00 1861-O P45

I found that the first fifteen or so were very easy, and the last five were tough. Some of the coins were kept for sentimental reasons, not necessarily because they were the best twenty or the twenty most valuable.

DennisH · January 19, 2007 1:27PM

Some of these are on the list because I found 'em. Some are there because I would hate to have to find 'em again. And others are there just because...

1878 8TF Morgan VAM 9 First Die Pair $1 PCGS AU50
1878 8TF Morgan VAM 14.8 Spiked Eye $1 PCGS XF40
1878 8TF Morgan VAM 14.16 Wild Lips $1 PCGS VF25
1878 7/8TF Weak Morgan VAM 44 Trpl Blos $1 PCGS AU50
1878 7TF R78 Morgan VAM 123 $1 PCGS VF20
1878-S Morgan VAM 58 Long Nock $1 PCGS XF40
1879-O Morgan VAM 4 O/horizontal O $1 PCGS MS63
1879-O Morgan VAM 28 O/horizontal O $1 PCGS AU53
1880 Morgan VAM 39A Partial E Rev $1 PCGS AU55
1880-O Morgan VAM 49 Ear+Hangnail $1 PCGS MS63
1888-O Morgan VAM 1B Scarface $1 PCGS MS62
1888-O Morgan VAM 4 Hot Lips $1 PCGS AU55
1895-S Morgan VAM 1A Discovery coin $1 PCGS VF25
1901 Morgan VAM 3 Shifted Eagle DDR $1 PCGS AU55
1896-O Morgan VAM 4 Micro-O $1 PCGS VF30
1903-S Morgan VAM 2 Small S $1 PCGS XF40
1565 Scotland Ryal PCGS VF30 Pittman
1567 Scotland Ryal PCGS F12
1570 Scotland Ryal PCGS VF35
1913/2 Mexico peso PCGS MS64

410a · January 19, 2007 1:28PM

Lord Baltimore Shilling
Chalmers Shilling *
Immunis Columbia *
Albany Church Penny
Nova Caesarea running fox*
Chain Cent *
S-189 *
1794 cent any *
1857 Large Cent small date *
1857 Flying Eagle cent * First coin I bought from a good friend
1859 Indian cent * first coin I ever found
1914 S Barber Quarter
1916 SLQ FH *
Prf 1895 Cameo Barber Half *
1933 S Walker toned 65 *
Hawaian Commem 65 *
Seated Dollar 1870 CC or 72 CC *
1889 cc Morgan dollar nice EF45 *
1925 S Peace Dollar smooth flashy 65
NO STARS DIME 1838 O *

Own or owned all that are starred. Most have a reason why and not
just because they are rare. Fun once again.

410a · January 19, 2007 1:29PM

Sorry about the few I don't own. Rules Rules Rules. must be late.

LeeG · January 19, 2007 1:35PM

Love the idea Baley

In no particular order:

MS65 BN
This coin holds a special place in US numismatics, as the lowest mintage, first-year-of-issue coin in a very popular series. Victor David Brenner, the designer, placed his initials on the lower reverse. Although small, their prominence created an uproar, and they were promptly removed, creating the world's most popular variety coin. Its surfaces are lustrous and its strike will please the most discerning collector.

MS64 RB
A nicely toned example with reds and purple on the obverse. The coin has clean surfaces with minimal marks and no obvious carbon spots.

MS68*
The Norfolk, Virginia Bicentennial Commemorative was issued to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the land grant for Norfolk, Virginia and the 200th anniversary of the establishment of Norfolk as a borough. The coin bears five dates-1636, 1682, 1736, 1845, and 1936-none of which is the date when the coin was struck, 1937!

PR64 BN
Super Rainbow colors on a low mintage Matte Proof Lincoln Cent.

RAW (Was NGC AU50)
Tough to find with the Circ Cameo effect like this one has. Nice coin with minimal distractions.

RAW (Was AU55 details, lacquered)
Nice strike, great detail, minimal distractions.

MS63 OGH
Highly lustrous surfaces reveal a beautiful blend of mauve, violet, gold, russet, sky-blue, and gold-brown toning, and sharply executed design elements. Some wispy slide marks are noted on the obverse. A sharp, good looking coin for the grade designation.

AU55
Graded AU by PCGS but finding wear on this piece is difficult even on most of the high points of the coin; the coin is spectacularly toned in shades of gold, green and orange on the obverse and gold, green, lilac and lavender on the reverse; truly amazing color on both faces coupled with a popular, attractive design.

MS65 BN
Tough, early "S" Mint example, with very nice color and beard detail.

MS66 RB
POP 1/0

MS65 RD
In an old Rattler holder.

MS67 RB
POP 3/0 and my Birth Year. Fantastic Colors.

XF40
Deeply toned and problem free. Has an interesting obverse die clash.

AU55
Muted shades of rose are deeply toned over with deep golden tan and russet on the obverse while the reverse displays light shades of grey-blue with pale lime green and red. The coin shows impeccable detail for an AU coin and boasts a great strike.

NGC MS66 BN

roadrunner · January 19, 2007 1:35PM

So far, some nice boxes of "20."

roadrunner

DennisH · January 19, 2007 1:37PM

James, that's a heck of an all-at-once buy!!

TahoeDale · January 19, 2007 1:43PM

My top 20 do not necessarily go into the "Lock Box" forever, but it will be a long time before I let these children go.

1884 Trade dollar, Pr 63(Norweb)

1892-O micro-o Half MS 68(Eliasberg)

1897-O half MS67

1898 half MS67

1904-S Half MS 66(Eliasberg)

1804 quarter AU 55(Eliasberg)

1807 quarter MS64

1796 half, 15 stars MS 64(Whitney)

1796 half, 16 stars AU50

1797 half, AU50

1901-S quarter MS65

1909-O quarter MS66(Krueger)

1913-S quarter MS66

1794 half dime MS64(NY Connos.)

1809 half MS66

1813 half MS67

1815 half MS64

1823 p.3 half MS65

1823 half MS66

1829 Half MS66

Sh-t, I forgot about the 1864 Proof gold date set.

I love these coins more than Jay loves his Saints.

Artist · January 19, 2007 1:44PM

I have never thought of collecting this way...

I suppose if I could only keep 20 of the coins I have now, they would be as follows:

1 - 1822 $.01 Raw VG8 - The first coin I ever bought.
2 - 1900 $.01 ANACS MS65B - Gotta have an Indian Head Penny in there!
3 - 1900 $.05 NGC MS63 - The only 1900 I have ever seen with a fully struck reverse.
4 - 1913 $.05 Type 1 Buffalo PCGS MS64
5 - 1923 $.10 NGC MS65FB - Purchased raw as a YN twenty years ago.
6 - 1917 $.25 Type 1 PCGS MS62FH - A great design - sadly one that is more risque by today's standards than it was when intorduced.
7 - 1936 $.50 Long Island - PCGS MS62
8 - 1939 $.50 NGC MS67 - Purchased raw as a YN twenty years ago.
9 - 1883-CC $1.00 Raw / GSA Box MS62- Purchased as a YN twenty years ago.
10 - 1915 Pan Pac $1G NGC AU58 - Currently my favorite coin, but I don't know why.
11 - 1862 $1G ANACS MS61 - Common date affordable coin, but civil war era & one of the best U.S. coin designs ever!
12 - 1912 $2.50 Raw AU50 - Housed in period antigue 'Merry Xmas' jewelry box.
13 - 1914-D $2.50 NGC MS61 - 4 Coin gold set assembled in honor of my Grandma's birth year.
14 - 1834 Classic Head $5.00 Raw PO-1 - Compared to all the high grade coins in my collection, this one seems to me like an abstract painting.
15 - 1914-D $5.00 NGC MS61 - 4 Coin gold set assembled in honor of my Grandma's birth year.
16 - 1907 $10.00 No Motto Indian - NGC MS61
17 - 1914-D $10.00 NGC MS63 - 4 Coin gold set assembled in honor of my Grandma's birth year.
18 - 1900 $20.00 PCGS Rattler MS60 - Properly graded, but a fun, original, vaguley proof like coin to behold nonetheless.
19 - 1914-D $20.00 NGC MS63 - 4 Coin gold set assembled in honor of my Grandma's birth year.
20 - Ancient Iranian Coin - Given to me by my Grandmother - given to her by a man she knew who found it building a road as an Iranian prisoner.

A few pics...

roadrunner · January 19, 2007 1:45PM

Yowser TahoeDale, impressive list to say the least. Am I in your will?

roadrunner

BAJJERFAN · January 19, 2007 1:55PM

PCGS ms66

PCGS ms66 older green label

PCGS ms66

PCGS ms64

PCGS ms66

PCGS ms64 but very nice.

PCGS au58

Another one of those coins you just really like!! PCGS ms64

PCGS ms64 So many keepers and so little space.

Pentimento · January 19, 2007 2:28PM

This is going to be a cool thread. Thanks all.

Artist-- That 1834 is very appealing, thanks for posting it.

Will edit when I make my choices.

SkyMan · January 19, 2007 2:44PM

There are some VERY cool coins that have been imaged on this post. Me likey a WHOLE bunch!!!

Here are some of the coins that I'd put in the box...

NGC MS66*5FS

PCGS (rattler) PR64 (pre cameo designation)

PCGS (rattler) MS63

NGC PR64CAMEO (the scratches are on the slab)

PCGS PR67DCAM

PCGS MS66FBL

NGC MS64*

PCGS (rattler) PR65 (pre cameo designation) (the white flecks are image artifacts, they don't exist)

PCGS (rattler) MS64

numobri · January 19, 2007 3:32PM

Cool thread

Can't think of twenty right now but ,the first coin would be my 1795 "mint plugged" flowing hair dollar in XF45.

The next 13 would be the rest of my early dollars.

I gotta think about the other seven.

Brian

coinlieutenant · January 19, 2007 4:11PM

PCGS AU55 1851-O Half Dollar

PCGS AU55 1813 Half Dollar

PCGS AU55 1818 Half Dollar

PCGS AU58 1832 Half Dollar

PCGS MS65BN 1872 Cent

PCGS MS67 1872-S Half Dime

PCGS MS67 1872 Dime

PCGS MS66 1872 Half Dollar

PCGS XF45 1837 Half Dollar

PCGS MS66 1938-D Buffalo Nickel

Raw VF35 1842-O Half Dime

1875-S PCGS F15 Twenty Cent

1883 PCGS XF45 Hawaiian Half

PCGS MS67 1903 1/2 Franc

PCGS MS67 1936 1/2 Franc

PCGS MS67RD 1930 2 Rappen

PCGS MS68 1930 5 Rappen

PCGS MS68 1931 10 Rappen

PCGS MS67 1916 5 Franc

Not pictured:
PCGS MS66 1881 Five Rappen

bidask · January 19, 2007 10:11PM

1901s Jack Lee PCGS MS 66

1876 s PCGS AU 55

1882 PCGS 68

PCGS 66 FB1921

1900 $10 PCGS 67 DCAM

1807 PCGS 65

1592 Transylvania Crown (raw)

1825 Central America PCGS 60

1884s PCGS 65

1915 (5 coin) Proof 66 PCGS set

1912 50 centisimo Panama Proof 66 Eliasberg

1883 PCGS PR 66 Cam

1912 s PCGS 66

1904 50c Phillipines PCGS 66

1881 PCGS Proof 66

1916d 10c PCGS MS 63 FB PQ

1935 5 mark NGC Proof 64 Ultra Cam

1796 PCGS EF 45

1804 1/3 guinea CGS 80

1912 Baden 3 mark NGC Proof 67

coinlieutenant · January 20, 2007 2:17AM

Wow....that proof 10 is sweet...

1946Hamm · January 20, 2007 2:47AM

I have 2 boxes of twenty. One Proofs and one circulated.

1) 1862 PR60 25¢
2) 1875 PR62 25¢
3) 1877 PR65 3¢
4) 1878 PR65 3¢
5) 1877 PR62 5¢
6) 1878 PR63 5¢
7) 1877 PR58 20¢
8) 1878 PR63 20¢
9) 1887/6 PR65 3¢ Ex 1954 Stacks DuPont auction
10) 1863 PR55 3¢S
11) 1864 PR64 3¢S
12) 1865 PR61 3¢S
13) 1866 PR62 3¢S
14) 1867 PR64 3¢S
15) 1868 PR63 3¢S
16) 1869 PR63 3¢S
17) 1870 PR61 3¢S
18) 1871 PR50 3¢S
19) 1872 PR60 3¢S
20) 1873 PR50 3¢S

1) 1804 VF20 1¢
2) 1800 EF40 1/2 Dime
3) 1837 NS AU50 1/2 Dime
4) 1838-O NS VF20 1/2 Dime
5) 1885 AU58 5¢
6) 1886 AU53 5¢
7) 1838-O NS AU50 10¢
8) 1807 AU50 10¢
9) 1804 F15 25¢
10) 1806 EF45 25¢
11) 1916 EF45 25¢
12) 1918/7-S AU50 25¢
13) 1923-S MS64 25¢
14) 1805 EF40 50¢
15) 1855-S VF35 50¢
16) 1800 Dot Date EF45 Dollar
17) 1803 Lg3 VF35 Dollar
18) 1889 CC AU50 Dollar
19) 1893-S F12 Dollar
20) 1894 AU50 Dollar

I could also come up with a Gold box of 20 , error coin box of 20 and a medals box of 20. I may add them later if anyone is interested.

STONE · January 20, 2007 3:12AM

1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar ANACS AG-3
1805 Bust Quarter RAW G-6
1843 Seated Dollar RAW F-12
1847 Seated Dollar RAW PO-1
1913-S Buffalo Nickel T2 RAW F-12
1875-CC Trade Dollar RAW VG-8
1798/7 Bust Dime RAW PO-1
1807 Bust Dime RAW AG-3
1806/5 Bust Quarter RAW AG-3
1810 Bust Half Dollar RAW VG-10
1909-S VDB Wheat Cent NGC F-12
1872 Indian Cent RAW EF-40
1888/7 Indian Cent RAW VG-8
1873 O3 Indian Cent RAW EF-40
1868 Indian Cent RAW VF-35
1863 Indian Cent RAW MS-63
1922 (no D) Wheat Cent RAW F-12
1895-O Morgan Dollar RAW G-4
1890-CC Morgan Dollar RAW F-12
1969-S Lincoln Memorial Cent PCGS 68CAM (Had to throw in one modern)

Great Posts so far.

Baley · January 20, 2007 4:20PM

Heaps of wonderful coins, some have me astounded, others kind of puzzled

like there's a story why..

LincolnCentMan · January 20, 2007 4:33PM

I've taken the box of 20 concept to a new level. Behold... the box of 1!

1830 Half Dime PCGS 64

-David

Cam40 · January 20, 2007 4:37PM

Cam40 · January 20, 2007 4:39PM

Cam40 · January 20, 2007 4:41PM

boiler78 · January 21, 2007 3:10AM

As a coin and currency collector my box of 20 would include at least half a dozen notes but since this is a coin forum here is my box of 20 coins. These aren't necessarily my most expensive coins but at the moment they are my favorites

In no particular order:

From my US typeset

Odds and ends

Gotta have a few patterns in the box

Crazy thing about this hobby. Next week my box of 20 may be completely different

ColonialCoinUnion · January 21, 2007 3:27AM

Those are some spectacular coins, gentlemen.

Rampage · January 21, 2007 4:13AM

Here are my Top 20 in no particular order.

1) 1974-P Kennedy Half Dollar struck on a $5 Taiwan planchet (PCGS MS63)
2) 1999-P SBA Dollar struck on a Washington Quarter planchet (NGC MS66)
3) 1901-P Morgan Dollar VAM 3 Shifted Eagle Doubled Die Reverse (PCGS VF30)
4) 1888-O Morgan Dollar VAM 4 Hot Lips Doubled Die Obverse (PCGS XF45)
5) 1877 Indian Head Cent (ANACS Fine 12)
6) 1922-D No-D Die Pair 2 Strong Reverse Lincoln Cent (SEGS VF20)
7) 1922-D No-D Die Pair 1 Weak Reverse Lincoln Cent (SEGS F12)
8) 1922-D No-D Die Pair 3 Weak Reverse Lincoln Cent (SEGS VF30)
9) 1896-O Micro O (ANACS "Questionable Origin")
10) 1900-O Micro O (ANACS "Questionable Origin")
11) 1902-O Micro O (RAW)
12) 2000-P Two Coin Mated Pair Set of Lincoln Cents. Very dramatic mated pair (NGC MS66RED each coin)
13) 1972-P Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln Cent (ANACS MS63RB)
14) 1983-P Doubled Die Reverse Lincoln Cent (ANACS MS64RED)
15) 1925-P VAM 1J "Thread Impression" Peace Dollar (ANACS MS64 Discovery Coin)
16) The Bahamas-New Zealand Mule (I do not recall which year those were produced) (ANACS MS65RED)
17) 1970-D Washington Quarter struck on a Jefferson Nickel planchet (ANACS AU58)
18) 1998-D Washington Quarter struck on a Jefferson Nickel planchet (ANACS MS60-Looks closer to 63 to me)
19) 1979-P Jefferson Nickel struck on a Lincoln Cent planchet (ANACS MS63RB)
20) 1964-P Lincoln Cent struck 7 times. Coin was counterfietied back in the late 1960's, but was struck on a copper planchet weighing 3.1 grams. Really neat.

LeeG · January 23, 2007 11:21PM

"Super" coins listed so far!!!

Need to add more Pic's!!!!!

LeeG · January 26, 2007 10:32PM

mozin · January 27, 2007 4:18AM

You fellas have some very nice boxes, but simply providing the list without pictures is not impressing me much.

It will take me some time, and a trip to the bank, before I can post my box of coin pictures. This thread could go the route of the UNO thread, on and on...

SkyMan · January 27, 2007 8:09AM

<< <i>

It will take me some time, and a trip to the bank, before I can post my box of coin pictures. >>

You keep your coin pictures in the bank?

Longacre · January 27, 2007 12:45PM

Spectacular coins!

jayboxx · January 27, 2007 1:04PM

LeeG · February 11, 2007 9:33AM

Some true "WOW" coins posted so far. Need pic's posted and more entries

Rodius · February 11, 2007 10:27AM

Wow, this thread is incredible. I cannot compete. I am going to sell my modern crap and go for the classics. I have a couple of coins I am holding on to. Give a look.
1832 PCGS AU50 (O-108)

1959 PCGS PR67CAM

PCGS MS63

I am building the true collection.

DNADave · February 11, 2007 10:48AM

Box of 5 for now.

RichieURich · February 11, 2007 12:57PM

Great, great, great coins pictured in this great thread. Thanks for posting!

Coxe · February 11, 2007 2:29PM

All Morgan dollars...I have to do 4 boxes of 20, and still leaving out great ones. Impossible to settle on 20. This exercise really hits home how hard it will be to part with these and the thousands of others scattered in all those safe deposit boxes. But that day must come.

(edit>> I put asterisks next to the 20 I absolutely couldn't let go of, to keep with the box of 20 spirit.)

*1) 1878 VAM-2 NGC 65 DMPL - finest
*2) 1878 VAM-9 NGC 60 PL - one of the first strikes of Morgans period
3) 1878 VAM-19 PCGS 65 PL - finest
4) 1878 VAM-33A NGC 66 - finest
5) 1878 VAM-36 PCGS 65 - was finest, maybe still
*6) 1878 VAM-41A PCGS 65 DMPL - finest
7) 1878 VAM-141 NGC 66 - finest
8) 1878 VAM-203 NGC 65
*9) 1878-CC VAM-7A PCGS 63 - finest (R-7)
10) 1878-CC VAM-11 NGC 64 DMPL
11) 1878-S VAM-19A PCGS 65
12) 1878-S VAM-46A NGC 65 PL - finest
13) 1879 NGC 65 DMPL
14) 1879-S VAM-52 NGC 64 PL - was finest, maybe still
15) 1880 VAM-1E NGC 65 DMPL (R-5 Discovery Coin)
16) 1880-S VAM-8 NGC 66 DMPL - was finest, maybe still
*17) 1882-O/S VAM-5 EDS NGC 60 DMPL - was the only DMPL, maybe still
18) 1882-O VAM-17A ICG 65 - was finest, maybe still
19) 1882-O VAM-29A PCGS 64 - finest
20) 1882-O VAM-38A ICG 63
21) 1883-O VAM-1A NGC 64 DMPL - was finest, maybe still
22) 1884 VAM-4 PCGS 66 - finest
*23) 1884 VAM-4 PCGS 64 DMPL - only known DMPL
24) 1884-CC VAM-7A PCGS 66 - finest
25) 1884-O VAM-4A NGC 63 - R-7
26) 1884-S VAM-6 NGC 60 PL
27) 1885-CC VAM-4 PCGS 66 - finest
28) 1885-S VAM-2A PCGS 65
29) 1886 VAM-1C NGC 67 - finest
*30) 1886 VAM-1C ANACS 63 PL - only known prooflike 3+3 clashes
31) 1886 VAM-17 NGC 65 DMPL - finest
32) 1886 VAM-20 NGC 67 - finest
33) 1886-O PCGS 62 DMPL
34) 1886-O VAM-1A PCGS 62
35) 1886-S VAM-2 PCGS 65 PL
*36) 1887 VAM-1B PCGS 53 - finest
37) 1887 VAM-3A LDS NGC 66 - was finest, maybe still
38) 1887 VAM-10 NGC 66 DMPL
39) 1887 VAM-14A PCGS 66 - finest
*40) 1887/6-O VAM-3 ANACS 62 PL - perhaps the only prooflike
41) 1887-O VAM-22B NGC 62
*42) 1888-O VAM-9 NGC 66 DMPL - finest
43) 1889 VAM-28A ANACS 58 - R-7
*44) 1890-CC VAM-9A PCGS 62 - finest
45) 1890-S VAM-1A PCGS 64 - finest
46) 1890-S VAM-13 PCGS 66 PL - finest
47) 1890-S VAM-26A PCGS 65 - finest
*48) 1891 VAM-2 PCGS 64 DMPL - finest
49) 1891-O NGC 64 DMPL
*50) 1892-O VAM-8 NGC 64 DMPL - amazingly struck cameo
51) 1892-S NGC 55 PL
52) 1893 VAM-4 PCGS 63 - was finest, maybe still
53) 1893-O VAM-5 PCGS 62 DMPL
*54) 1894 VAM-3 PCGS 62 DMPL - one of 4 DMPLs known I think
55) 1895-O VAM-5 NGC 58 (Discovery Coin) -- prooflike
*56) 1896-O VAM-10A PCGS 62 PL (R-5 Discovery Coin)
57) 1896-O VAM-18A PCGS 58 - finest
*58) 1896-S NGC 62 PL (Jules Reiver)
59) 1897 VAM-3A PCGS 65
60) 1897 VAM-6A PCGS 66
61) 1897-O VAM-6 PCGS 63 PL
62) 1897-S VAM-5 NGC 66 DMPL
63) 1898-S VAM-2 NGC 64 DMPL
64) 1900 NGC 65 DMPL - C4/C3, not sure which one
65) 1900-O VAM-38 NGC 65 DMPL - looks proof
66) 1900-O VAM-15A PCGS 66
*67) 1901 VAM-13 PCGS 61 DMPL - the only DMPL
68) 1901-S VAM-2 NGC 62 DMPL
69) 1902 VAM-16 PCGS 66 PL - finest
70) 1902-O VAM-3 XF45 - micro o
71) 1902-O VAM-21 NGC 65 DMPL
72) 1902-O VAM-12A PCGS 66 - finest
73) 1902-S VAM-7 PCGS 63 PL
74) 1903 NGC 66 PL
*75) 1903-O VAM-9 PCGS 66 DMPL - finest
*76) 1903-S VAM-5 NGC 65 PL - finest
*77) 1904 VAM-4 PCGS 64 DMPL - one of 2 DMPLs (another at NGC maybe)
78) 1904-O VAM-22A PCGS 66
79) 1904-O VAM-28A PCGS 64 DMPL
80) 1904-S VAM-8 NGC 65 PL (R-5 Discovery Coin)

edit>> adding pics

1878 VAM-2 NGC 65 DMPL

1878 VAM-9 NGC 60 PL

1878 VAM-41A PCGS 65 DMPL

1878-CC VAM-7A PCGS 63

1882-O/S VAM-5 EDS NGC 60 DMPL

1884 VAM-4 PCGS 64 DMPL

1886 VAM-1C ANACS 63 PL

1887 VAM-1B PCGS 53

1887/6-O VAM-3 ANACS 62 PL

1888-O VAM-9 NGC 66 DMPL

1891 VAM-2 PCGS 64 DMPL

1892-O VAM-8 NGC 64 DMPL

1894 VAM-3 PCGS 62 DMPL

1896-O VAM-10A NGC 62 PL

1896-S Jules Reiver NGC 62 PL

1901 VAM-13 PCGS 61 DMPL

1903-O VAM-9 PCGS 66 DMPL

1903-S VAM-5 NGC 65 PL

1904 VAM-4 PCGS 64 DMPL

Don't have the 1890-CC VAM-9A images handy.

shirohniichan · February 11, 2007 2:41PM

<< <i>My box of 20 is generally mixed early to mid US type with an emphasis on DB half dollars, >>

Hey-- how come there aren't any Sacs or SBA's in there? Are you a modern basher?!

BlindedByEgo · February 11, 2007 2:46PM

I'm not worthy. Forget it.

mrearlygold · February 11, 2007 3:16PM

Some of you guys have got a good base of coins and are either dealing with a real numismatist and/or you are quite an advanced weanie yourself. Mucho congratulations!

Some of you guys really need some help with learing what is and what isn't a nice coin for the grade and/or need to deal with someone else. Sorry.

Baley · February 13, 2007 8:49AM

ttt because I changed my lineup somewhat,

still {eagerly} waiting on pictures from some of you (ahem, TahoeDale

)

JJM · February 13, 2007 9:19AM

what a thread .

stman · February 13, 2007 12:30PM

<< <i>Some of you guys really need some help with learing what is and what isn't a nice coin for the grade and/or need to deal with someone else. Sorry. >>

Please educate us.

Bruceswar · March 31, 2007 8:50PM

sweet!

LeeG · May 5, 2007 10:58AM

Had to do some major edits to remove coins I no longer own and add ones I've purchased. Anyone else?

Cladiator · May 5, 2007 11:19AM

1) 1792 Half Disme
2) 1794 Half Dime
3) 1795 Half Dime
4) 1796 Half Dime
5) 1797 Half Dime
6) 1800 Half Dime
7) 1801 Half Dime
8) 1802 Half Dime
9) 1803 Half Dime
10) 1805 Half Dime
11) 1829 Half Dime
12) 1837 CB Half Dime
13) 1837 Seated Half Dime
14) 1855O Half Dime
15) 1860 Transitional Half Dime
16) 1867 Half Dime
17) 1832 Proof Half Dime
18) 1838 Proof Half Dime
19) 1854 Proof Half Dime
20) 1873 Proof Half Dime

EDIT: Ah, just read that they have to be coins you actually own. I only own 2 of these 20 haha. Oh well, guess I'm just a screw up.

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