FUN 2020 additions
matt_dac
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I thought it would be interesting to have a single thread showing the variety of coins acquired at the recent FUN show. I was on the hunt for a 55 DDO and this was my favorite (I examined 6-8 55 DDO's before I selected this one). I also added a 14-D and a 2019 W Lowell quarter.
I previously poo-pooed the idea of spending money on these 2019 quarters, but I worked for the Lowell National Historic Park for 8 years and found this high grade example at a great price and grabbed it. The dealer had 4 MS67's and I took the best of the lot to my eyes/loupe. The Lincoln pictures are from a pro (thanks Todd) and the Lowell was from my iPhone.
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My impulse buy at FUN was an 1898 PR64 RB IHC.
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress
Dealer friend of mine found this beautiful 1881 Proof 66 BN IHC for me. Picked it up this week, and I couldn't be more impressed.
Most of my purchase are on my report but will add a few pics of my favorite pic ups from Fun
Best place to buy !
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Some nice coins there.... Interesting show pickups that seem to still be turning up... looks like the show was quite fruitful for people.... Cheers, RickO
Here’s my one pickup from FUN! Will @ricko approve? I sure did. PCGS pop is only 1, with only 6 finer at PR68, above my budget. The coin in hand is much nicer than the hi-res photos.
https://images.pcgs.com/TrueView/38144437_Medium.jpg
https://caimages.collectors.com/coinimages/42396/38144437/New_Barber_Slab.jpg
https://caimages.collectors.com/coinimages/42396/38144437/New_Barber_Obv.jpg
https://caimages.collectors.com/coinimages/42396/38144437/New_Barber_Rev.jpg
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
@winesteven....This is a strong RickO Approved..... You get a BW sticker for that one....
Cheers, RickO
@winesteven
For a one coin pickup...............That is a very nice coin
Boston
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
That's a nice 55 DDO @matt_dac
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
Fantastic 55/55, one of my all time favorite coins.
My Collection of Old Holders
Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
Great thread
Welcome @BenV
Terrific 1st post I'll say
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
Good point, normally first post is from a parking lot.
Really nice 55/55.
I am dreaming and seeing double
Congrats @matt_dac
Thanks to both of you! I've been a small-time collector for decades, but I've just recently gotten more seriously into it. This was my first piece of what I'm hoping eventually will be a registry-quality proof Indian Cent collection.
I was a net seller overall, but did pick up some want list items, and a couple spontaneous items for myself that a dealer friend deep discounted to me, making them irresistible:
nice coin all the way around