A monumental US Rarity....All the words can't describe the feeling of taking it in with the eyes. Can't imagine how gorgeous it is in hand, twirling under light. Beautiful.
@CoinRaritiesOnline said:
The new one is spectacular, but I remember the old one in hand and it was pretty amazing too. I'd be tempted to keep them both . . .
I went to get it out of the safe deposit box in Spokane and yup - back it went
I know you're not big on varieties, but it still sort of makes sense to have both the 2 Leaf and 3 Leaf varieties.
The differences are more pronounced than I expected- it’s not just the number of leaves
That's what makes pre 1836 coinage before steam powered presses special. They are all unique in some way.
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Wow!
First time for me to see this coin.
It’s a real stunner!
Congrats on owning it.👍
A monumental US Rarity....All the words can't describe the feeling of taking it in with the eyes. Can't imagine how gorgeous it is in hand, twirling under light. Beautiful.
That's what makes pre 1836 coinage before steam powered presses special. They are all unique in some way.
This is a writeup on the coin when DLH purchased in the Legend Sale in 2020
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/12728457#Comment_12728457
My 20th Century Gold Major Design Type Set ---started : 11/17/1997 ---- completed : 1/21/2004
Yep. the way that the toning accentuates the hair strands is, to me, what really makes this coin "POP".
Pete
Congrats to the OP on his 20K
This blue beauty has retired to Florida and serves as my avatar.
Wow that's an awesome coin!
Saddest part of this thread is TDN has not logged in since December 2022 and MJ hasn’t since May 2022. ☹️
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
Another great coin to keep in the forum family @Floridafacelifter!
Agree! And DLH since Feb 2021!
We need to get these members back!
A trip down memory lane...