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Collector’s Corner: Bruce Morelan

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edited February 4, 2020 3:49PM in U.S. Coin Forum

Bruce Morelan began his journey in the hobby at the age of six and has become one of the great numismatists of the 21st century. His collection has included some of the most famous United States trophy rarities, including the 1804 Draped Bust Dollar, 1894-S Barber Dime, 1913 Liberty Nickel, and of course, this coin:

Morelan was kind enough to take time to answer some questions for the most recent PCGS Rare Coin Market Report about his collection, his philosophy on collecting, and his ultimate goal as a numismatist.

https://www.pcgs.com/news/collectors-corner-bruce-morelan

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  • sparky64sparky64 Posts: 7,041 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Excellent article and I enjoyed the Q & A portion.
    Most here are well aware of TDN and his accomplishments but I always enjoy when he offers advice.

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  • hchcoinhchcoin Posts: 4,835 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for sharing. That is a really cool article.

  • hchcoinhchcoin Posts: 4,835 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Oh yeah, and I love the coin as well

  • yspsalesyspsales Posts: 2,517 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great Q&A!!

    I have noticed similar traits from great collectors in many different collectible niches.

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  • BoosibriBoosibri Posts: 12,313 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Bruce, When thinking of and quoting the provenance, what comes to mind when you recite it?

    Virgil Brand Collection
    James Kelly’s Fixed Price List #20, 1945
    C. David Pierce
    Art & Paul Kagin
    Will W. Neil Collection
    B. Max Mehl 6/1947:1 - $1,250
    Amon G. Carter Family Collection
    Stack’s 1/1984:207 - $264,000
    Hugh Sconyers for the American Rare Coin Fund Limited Partnership
    Superior 1/1986:1173
    MrEureka
    Superior 5/1991:699 - $506,000
    Knoxville Collection sold by private treaty to Jay Parrino
    Steve Contursi acquired via private treaty
    Cardinal Collection acquired via private treaty in May 2010 - $7,850,000
    Stack’s Bowers 1/2013: 13094 - $10,016,875
    Legend Numismatics as agent for Bruce Morelan

    Latin American Collection

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Excellent article....Thanks for the link... Cheers, RickO

  • AhrensdadAhrensdad Posts: 2,583 ✭✭✭

    Thanks for sharing. It was a very nice read.

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  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,875 ✭✭✭✭✭

    a good read & love the dollar

  • SSRSSR Posts: 235 ✭✭✭✭

    great collector, perhaps even a greater businessman in the coin industry. He knows when to sell.

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  • SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 10,045 ✭✭✭✭✭

    TDN, so cool seeing that in-hand-flip gif. Thanks for sharing that! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • SSRSSR Posts: 235 ✭✭✭✭

    @MFeld said:

    @SSR said:
    great collector, perhaps even a greater businessman in the coin industry. He knows when to sell.

    From what I’ve seen of Bruce’s posts and purchases, he also knows when to buy - especially with respect to stretching for the right/special coins when the (possibly fleeting) opportunity arises.

    Agreed

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  • CryptoCrypto Posts: 3,750 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thing about Bruce is he is willing to give advice and guidance to all levels of the hobby. He really just wants to talk coins.

    He appears to respects passion and knowledge not just $$$$. Respect

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  • CoinRaritiesOnlineCoinRaritiesOnline Posts: 3,680 ✭✭✭✭

    Very nice article about one of the real gentlemen in numismatics!

    John Agre

    Coin Rarities Online
  • TradesWithChopsTradesWithChops Posts: 640 ✭✭✭✭

    @Crypto said:
    Thing about Bruce is he is willing to give advice and guidance to all levels of the hobby. He really just wants to talk coins.

    He appears to respects passion and knowledge not just $$$$. Respect

    Agree strongly. He's helped me with my collecting.

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  • SilverProofQuarter1883SilverProofQuarter1883 Posts: 1,865 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @tradedollarnut how did you find such an amazing rarity especially in its raw state ?

  • TradesWithChopsTradesWithChops Posts: 640 ✭✭✭✭
    edited February 7, 2020 9:08PM

    @markelman1125 said:
    @tradedollarnut how did you find such an amazing rarity especially in its raw state ?

    Not raw. It was getting reholdered. - also - it's a known coin with an extremely amazing provenance. It's not like he got it on ebay :D

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