I sold a coin that I thought that I would keep forever, now it's up for bids on Heritage.
I sold the coin to a dealer (can't remember his name) and in turn I requested the dealer to make his check out to Rick Snow because Rick had a coin that I wanted and I didn't have the funds to complete the transaction.
The coin I purchased from Rick was an 1864 proof 66 2 Cent piece, I actually ended up leaving CSNS with coin in hand after doing some horse trading.
Here is my Ex coin.......
This is a recent purchase and the white whale of all white whales for me. I never thought I'd own the type and there's a very good chance I won't see another one for several decades.
One of two in private hands; the other four are in museums. Keeping it US related, this is from the John Whitney Walter ("Mr. 1796") collection.
It's a coin minted from melted down statues of the goddess of Victory that were placed in the Parthenon in ancient Athens.
When Sparta cut off Athens' access to its silver mines during the Peloponnesian War, they had to resort to melting whatever they could find, including seven of eight cherished gold sculptures, in order to raise funds to rebuild their navy. It ultimately was a futile effort but it was such an emotional event, it was documented by playwrights and meticulously recorded in the treasury records.
They never minted gold coinage (just a profuse quantity of silver), making this one of the rarest types in all of ancient Greek coins.
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This is a recent purchase and the white whale of all white whales for me. I never thought I'd own the type and there's a very good chance I won't see another one for several decades.
One of two in private hands; the other four are in museums. Keeping it US related, this is from the John Whitney Walter ("Mr. 1796") collection.
It's a coin minted from melted down statues of the goddess of Victory that were placed in the Parthenon in ancient Athens.
When Sparta cut off Athens' access to its silver mines during the Peloponnesian War, they had to resort to melting whatever they could find, including seven of eight cherished gold sculptures, in order to raise funds to rebuild their navy. It ultimately was a futile effort but it was such an emotional event, it was documented by playwrights and meticulously recorded in the treasury records.
They never minted gold coinage (just a profuse quantity of silver), making this one of the rarest types in all of ancient Greek coins.
Please fill a knucklehead like me in about your ancient Greek coin, the cool factor just keeps getting better and better.
This one passes to my son when I shuffle off this mortal coil:
My current coin collecting interests are: (1) British coins 1838-1970 in XF-AU-UNC, (2) silver type coins in XF-AU with that classic medium gray coloration and exceptional eye appeal.
None of my coins are for sale...... That being said, should life deal me a major blow of some type, of course they would be sold... though I would hold on to my $5 gold Indian to the very last. Cheers, RickO
Everything is for sale if the price is high enough. Also, I plan to sell most of my higher end stuff when I get to be (the good Lord willing) around 80'ish, so my kids don't have to deal with these items.
Having said that, here's a favorite. I've owned this one for about 30 years...
Sad to say, but I don't have a single coin that I couldn't be coerced to sell if the money was right. I am fond of several that will probably be with me for some time.
Hard to pick just one but I suspect I'll sell them all before I depart to the big mint in the sky and hopefully not to the big coin melting pot below.
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This is another one I doubt I’ll ever sell especially since the price vs rarity is crazy: (look at the population numbers and prices and you’ll see what I mean)
(1863) Good for a Scent/ Excelsior Club
A unique civil war token, pairing the popular "Good for a Scent" obverse with the "Excelsior Club 22 Elm St" reverse that was only used in this striking. After 150 years, this lone example remains.
This address is listed in the Boston Directories during the War of the Rebellion to a James W. Haley, who most likely issued this token for his liquor store. While this token remains shrouded in mystery, the address was in the neighborhood of Joseph Merriam's shop at the corner of Elm and Brattle sq. Given this fact along with it being paired with Merriam's most famous die, I think it is safe to attribute it to Boston, Massachusetts.
It's a keeper.
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I sold it.
Probably all of them. I generally buy coins and do not sell them. I used to buy and sell, but now I just hang on to them.
1872 PCGS CAC MS65 BRN 2 Cent Piece that I have posted several times before. should I post it again?
NOT! I'll give the haters a break just for today.
Wait, can I flag myself?
Maybe we think alike?

I dunno. I'm no good at guessing what my future self might do.
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do it do it do it the ultimate flag you would out do EOC fly that flag proud
I sold a coin that I thought that I would keep forever, now it's up for bids on Heritage.
I sold the coin to a dealer (can't remember his name) and in turn I requested the dealer to make his check out to Rick Snow because Rick had a coin that I wanted and I didn't have the funds to complete the transaction.
The coin I purchased from Rick was an 1864 proof 66 2 Cent piece, I actually ended up leaving CSNS with coin in hand after doing some horse trading.
Here is my Ex coin.......
https://coins.ha.com/itm/two-cent-pieces/1872-2c-doubled-die-obverse-fs-101-ms63-red-and-brown-pcgs-cac/a/1279-3394.s?ic2=mytracked-lotspage-lotlinks-12202013&tab=MyTrackedLots-101116
18th century U.S. coins are so cool!
yes, great minds think alike.
I like yours better than mine, wanna trade
This is a recent purchase and the white whale of all white whales for me. I never thought I'd own the type and there's a very good chance I won't see another one for several decades.
One of two in private hands; the other four are in museums. Keeping it US related, this is from the John Whitney Walter ("Mr. 1796") collection.
It's a coin minted from melted down statues of the goddess of Victory that were placed in the Parthenon in ancient Athens.
When Sparta cut off Athens' access to its silver mines during the Peloponnesian War, they had to resort to melting whatever they could find, including seven of eight cherished gold sculptures, in order to raise funds to rebuild their navy. It ultimately was a futile effort but it was such an emotional event, it was documented by playwrights and meticulously recorded in the treasury records.
They never minted gold coinage (just a profuse quantity of silver), making this one of the rarest types in all of ancient Greek coins.
Please fill a knucklehead like me in about your ancient Greek coin, the cool factor just keeps getting better and better.
Wonderfully special. What a fascinating piece of history!
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
I'm keeping everything in my core collection-about 225 coins. They will go to my heirs.
As things stand right now, there are a whole bunch in the graded type set I'm putting together that I feel as though I'll never sell/trade etc.
It is hard to tell what the future holds and how life changes our vision, but for now here is one I love to own and look at often.
1936-D San Diego 50c PCGS 65 - Super Luster! A very PQ example of this issue.
I'm going to have it stuffed in my pocket when I die:
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Ha ha,
This little lady would be hard to replace. Just trying to get her crossed over into a proper PCGS holder.
This one passes to my son when I shuffle off this mortal coil:

This is a survivor of the Brother Jonathan shipwreck, in the original holder, MS65. The preservation is wonderful, and I'm in love with the thing.
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
As Fievel stated: never say never.
Every coin has a price.
I don't think I would sell this one:
Nice selections, thank you everyone for sharing your prize possessions !!!
I haven't purchased it yet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, everything is for sale,,,,,,,,,,,,,at the right price.
None of my coins are for sale...... That being said, should life deal me a major blow of some type, of course they would be sold... though I would hold on to my $5 gold Indian to the very last. Cheers, RickO
This pair would hard for me to part with. Two of my favorite designs in high relief by my favorite sculptor .
I'm really fond of most of my collection, but my $5 Indian is probably last to go:
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I just sold my avatar which has been in my collection for 18 years.
The best double struck coin that I have ever seen and I have seen thousands.
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Keeping it U.S. with my white whale

all around collector of many fine things
this 1941 PCGS MS65 Silver dime ( has a minor die crack in it)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/BGCgKjQRoMZG9bUp8
pardon me for not knowing, what is the denomination of the op coin? thanks for your help
Everything is for sale if the price is high enough. Also, I plan to sell most of my higher end stuff when I get to be (the good Lord willing) around 80'ish, so my kids don't have to deal with these items.
Having said that, here's a favorite. I've owned this one for about 30 years...
U.S. Type Set
it’s a half dime or nickel
thanks kk
Even if I end up selling most of my mint errors this one (and my avatar) will stick around.
It's eye candy and I wouldn't sell this for less than a life changing amount.
Sad to say, but I don't have a single coin that I couldn't be coerced to sell if the money was right. I am fond of several that will probably be with me for some time.
Hard to pick just one but I suspect I'll sell them all before I depart to the big mint in the sky and hopefully not to the big coin melting pot below.
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@SmEagle1795
"It's a coin minted from melted down statues of the goddess of Victory that were placed in the Parthenon in ancient Athens."
That is just about the coolest thing I can think of this morning. You have quite a collection, and this is at the top!
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Thanks! I appreciate the compliments!
This is another one I doubt I’ll ever sell especially since the price vs rarity is crazy: (look at the population numbers and prices and you’ll see what I mean)


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(1863) Good for a Scent/ Excelsior Club
A unique civil war token, pairing the popular "Good for a Scent" obverse with the "Excelsior Club 22 Elm St" reverse that was only used in this striking. After 150 years, this lone example remains.
This address is listed in the Boston Directories during the War of the Rebellion to a James W. Haley, who most likely issued this token for his liquor store. While this token remains shrouded in mystery, the address was in the neighborhood of Joseph Merriam's shop at the corner of Elm and Brattle sq. Given this fact along with it being paired with Merriam's most famous die, I think it is safe to attribute it to Boston, Massachusetts.
It's a keeper.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Great coins. Many stunning and interesting examples!
P.S. We all know that for the right price, ALL COINS are available. Money talks!
Have fun everyone,
Dave
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A 1950 Proof Franklin that IMO is a lock Cameo that would likely grade at least a 65.