Not Friday, but it’s been a long time since I have been able to add anything. LCS are closed, not venturing out much anyway due to COVID, and reinforcing the rainy day fund.
Any ways, I picked up these two coins to scratch both the coin itch and the “acquire gold itch”.
Now for my “what seems to be” never ending dilemma?, for those that also accumulate precious metals, would you rather have a nice type coin with lesser gold value ...in this particular case say a type 2 or type 3 gold dollar AU53-58 maybe CAC which could enhance your type set (ie already have one but it would be an upgrade) or have two coins that you like and got for a reasonable premium over melt...so while not the exact example, would you lean towards a nice gold dollar at $650 or two $2.5 at the same price. The collector in me wants to lean to the type coin, but I struggle with paying significant prices over melt. In this case I opted for dates that I didn’t have. Thoughts appreciated.
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Not Friday, but it’s been a long time since I have been able to add anything. LCS are closed, not venturing out much anyway due to COVID, and reinforcing the rainy day fund.
Any ways, I picked up these two coins to scratch both the coin itch and the “acquire gold itch”.
Now for my “what seems to be” never ending dilemma?, for those that also accumulate precious metals, would you rather have a nice type coin with lesser gold value ...in this particular case say a type 2 or type 3 gold dollar AU53-58 maybe CAC which could enhance your type set (ie already have one but it would be an upgrade) or have two coins that you like and got for a reasonable premium over melt...so while not the exact example, would you lean towards a nice gold dollar at $650 or two $2.5 at the same price. The collector in me wants to lean to the type coin, but I struggle with paying significant prices over melt. In this case I opted for dates that I didn’t have. Thoughts appreciated.
No wrong answer really, both are good choices. I started with gold close to melt, then finished my 12pc set. I then started upgrading the coins as nice examples came my way. I have a soft spot for high grade.
I started with a 63 on my liberty 2.50. Then upgraded to 64, then this:
Something you don't see....EVER. My first 5oz Engelhard Gold purchase. This bar came shrink wrapped on a small piece of cardboard from the refiner back in the early 70's. The cool factor is that the bar slips inside a pocket of this Engelhard plastic holder, and the cover slips under a tab to keep secured. I can only assume that most examples that were sold like this were removed from their protective wrapper for safer storage by the then current owner(s).
Has anyone on these board seen anything like this? If so speak up.....tia
Reach another collecting goal a couple weeks ago .....200-10oz W series Engelhard silver bars.
Lowest documented serial #W000025, Highest documented serial #W017968.
There was an obvious mould size change somewhere between W000025 & W000082
I would love to find the two consecutive bars where that mould change took place.
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Reach another collecting goal a couple weeks ago .....200-10oz W series Engelhard silver bars.
Lowest documented serial #W000025, Highest documented serial #W017968.
There was an obvious mould size change somewhere between W000025 & W000082
I would love to find the two consecutive bars where that mould change took place.
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Nice coins everybody!
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not mine, but it is good p0rn
Nothing to see here... it's been slow going.. but,
Just picked up the 11 coins 2020 Silver Proof Set.. Beautiful coins
@massscrew.... I agree... received mine two days ago, and really nice coins... I like the nickel too...Cheers, RickO
Newp today! New, poured 10oz
Made by Highland Mint:
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Technically a generic bar, I really like the feel and look of these. I had to pick one up...
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Newp today!
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But you cut it out of the plastic? stacking these in sheets is the way to go!
Picked this up on the BST.. Thought it was cool!
@massscrew very cool piece!
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I had to unfortunately. It was that smelly PVC crap.
Usually I leave them in their original plastic, but this couldn’t stay.
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@massscrew .... Those were popular when I was a kid.... Even given out at school...Cheers, RickO
I remember those coin boards too! That was when dimes were worth something. You could buy a comic book!
I knew it would happen.
@jmski52 .... So true.... I wish I still had some of those dime comic books I purchased.....
Some of those are megabucks now...Cheers, RickO
Another one knocked off the list for the type set....and it’s a beauty!
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That’s NICE!
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Another Scottsdale NEWP!
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Same bar, cooler shot:
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Not Friday, but it’s been a long time since I have been able to add anything. LCS are closed, not venturing out much anyway due to COVID, and reinforcing the rainy day fund.
Any ways, I picked up these two coins to scratch both the coin itch and the “acquire gold itch”.
Now for my “what seems to be” never ending dilemma?, for those that also accumulate precious metals, would you rather have a nice type coin with lesser gold value ...in this particular case say a type 2 or type 3 gold dollar AU53-58 maybe CAC which could enhance your type set (ie already have one but it would be an upgrade) or have two coins that you like and got for a reasonable premium over melt...so while not the exact example, would you lean towards a nice gold dollar at $650 or two $2.5 at the same price. The collector in me wants to lean to the type coin, but I struggle with paying significant prices over melt. In this case I opted for dates that I didn’t have. Thoughts appreciated.
No wrong answer really, both are good choices. I started with gold close to melt, then finished my 12pc set. I then started upgrading the coins as nice examples came my way. I have a soft spot for high grade.
I started with a 63 on my liberty 2.50. Then upgraded to 64, then this:
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@asheland That coin continues To be a stunner every time I see it. Love it!
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Thank you!
I am very fond of it. It was a great find. 👍
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Did you find it raw? I don’t think I saw the story behind it.
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@asheland Whoa....I don’t remember seeing you post that before. I would have remembered that one! Very nice!
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@asheland ....Wow.. that is a very nice '06 gold piece....Nice luster, clean fields...A real beauty. Cheers, RickO
It came into the shop I work at about a year ago, I snapped it up quickly!
I got it for normal 66 price, the sticker was free. 
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Nice!
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The 1906 is gorgeous Asheland!
It's all about what the people want...
Thanks everybody!
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Not mine, but wow!
These came through my work today. In and out within the hour!
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100ozs!
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Pretty amazing pic @asheland.
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My picture, but that's all I can claim.
I'd love to put that many back in the stash!
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Added a few "vintage" rounds to the stack. Love Dahlonega gold.
Something you don't see....EVER. My first 5oz Engelhard Gold purchase. This bar came shrink wrapped on a small piece of cardboard from the refiner back in the early 70's. The cool factor is that the bar slips inside a pocket of this Engelhard plastic holder, and the cover slips under a tab to keep secured. I can only assume that most examples that were sold like this were removed from their protective wrapper for safer storage by the then current owner(s).
Has anyone on these board seen anything like this? If so speak up.....tia
Neat!
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cool!
and they all fit. a fleeting glimpse of what once was. the guts will be sold shortly.
That Dahlonega gold is superb! And I love that 5oz!
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Incredible additions cman!
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Thanks DT74 & @asheland
@asheland.... Very impressive monster stacks of gold....Fast turnover too, seems the hard stuff is in demand right now... Cheers, RickO
It's very hard to keep gold and silver in stock! High demand indeed...
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sell many 100oz'ers? 
Reach another collecting goal a couple weeks ago .....200-10oz W series Engelhard silver bars.
Lowest documented serial #W000025, Highest documented serial #W017968.
There was an obvious mould size change somewhere between W000025 & W000082
I would love to find the two consecutive bars where that mould change took place.
Damnhell that's a nice big stack of bars!
Wow...that is a super stack of silver....Cheers, RickO
Not lately, haven't seen many at all.
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