HK-429 with some schmutz on reverse at 5:00 and from 10:00 - 11:00
USAF (Ret) 1974 - 1994 - The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.
I've mentioned elsewhere that I'm pivoting from "set" collecting, to the concept of "Box of 20," in which I choose the coins that interest me. I find this attractive, because I have grown weary of spending a bunch of money buying (and then, often, upgrading) whole sets, when I really don't much care about most of the individual coins.
I have enjoyed going off on a tangent, and buying die-varieties (e.g., 1955 DDO Lincoln cent; 1918/7-D buffalo nickel, and lots of other, less expensive, examples).
Which got me to kind of wanting to own, e.g., an old large cent; but I had no "collection" to put it in.
I thought to bring this one in next week in Las Vegas for PCGS grading and trueview.
Fairly rare token, given its higher grade. 1857 Cincinnati Ohio W B Chapman Merchant Trade Token OH-70 Blue Lick Soda Water .German silver 19mm (Wright 162; Miller Pa 88 There are 4 different merchant cards for this merchant and this one lists on the top. Also has a great look and who wouldn't want to try BLUE LICK WATER
Not an expensive coin at all, but I came across it searching for other coins and it caught my eye. It's got a blue-ish tone to it and extremely clean for a steelie.
One can make an argument that this is the toughest of the Philly mint seated Liberty halves. It sure tore a hole in my wallet. I had seen this coin up for auction but decided not to get involved with any AU58 CAC "Everyman's dream" coin, but the price stayed at the opening bid ($2200) up until the auctioneer said "going twice," then I had to jump in and off we went. Just what I wanted to avoid, but I HAVE this tough date now, and they are tougher to find than the 1851, IMO. For eample, at the moment, there are seven 1851s and only one 1852 on Collector's Corner. eBay the last three months has had four 1851s and only one 1852.
This coin looks like a better strike for an 1852, which apparently do not come fully struck up.
@Cocoinut said:
The toughest of the Braided Hair half cents.
That is one gorgeous example, too! It's a great feeling when you find such a perfect example of a tough coin, and you can't get much better than that in BN. You did very well sir!
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Ooohhh nice !
Best pick up from Baltimore today...
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Some more upgrading going on.
A 1985-P (MS 67+) and 1985-D (MS 68) as I continue to build a Lincoln Cent mint state collection.
Ill slip this in the 10 piece type set im building for my brother for christmas. Should be a nice surprise.
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I really like the look of that 1916!
Shiny things distract me.
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Does that 1917 look cast/porous? Or is it just me?
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USAF (Ret) 1974 - 1994 - The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.
It's funny: When I saw how the photos showed here, I wondered the same thing.
But, no. It's a bit of toning; it looks nice in person.
And two more upgrades that arrived yesterday (I'm a big fan of AU58 coins):
It was a fun day...
A 17th century Dublin penny token with a unicorn. Williamson 301.
Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association
The highest graded WL half cutout I have seen.
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That is an excellent strike with a full date, and very well centered!
Are you sure that isn't a deer? It looks like it has antlers.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
I've mentioned elsewhere that I'm pivoting from "set" collecting, to the concept of "Box of 20," in which I choose the coins that interest me. I find this attractive, because I have grown weary of spending a bunch of money buying (and then, often, upgrading) whole sets, when I really don't much care about most of the individual coins.
I have enjoyed going off on a tangent, and buying die-varieties (e.g., 1955 DDO Lincoln cent; 1918/7-D buffalo nickel, and lots of other, less expensive, examples).
Which got me to kind of wanting to own, e.g., an old large cent; but I had no "collection" to put it in.
Enter, the Box of 20, and my first entry:
I have never had much interest in foreign coins, but this was offered to me for $40 and really liked the design!
An 1878-S Trade half dollar
Not a bad way to spend $60
I just received this upgrade for my circulated type sets from Heritage
Mr_Spud
Late German empire had some nice coins for sure.
My current "Box of 20"
Half dollar, the hard way!
Very historic coin. Struck during the first year of WWI.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
To me it looks like the typical appearance for a genuine (original) early-date Walking Liberty half dollar.
I like this. I have a similar one
Got this for $20 at my LCS yesterday.
Obverse:
Reverse:
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Just picked this one up at Stacks & Bowers yesterday.
I mainly collect raw Ancients, PCGS Mercury Dimes, and raw CSA'S... but have misc other sets...Jeffhttps://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/mysetregistry/set/215647https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/mysetregistry/showcase/8378
I thought to bring this one in next week in Las Vegas for PCGS grading and trueview.
Fairly rare token, given its higher grade.
1857 Cincinnati Ohio W B Chapman Merchant Trade Token OH-70 Blue Lick Soda Water .German silver 19mm (Wright 162; Miller Pa 88 There are 4 different merchant cards for this merchant and this one lists on the top. Also has a great look and who wouldn't want to try BLUE LICK WATER
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This is a link to information about these tokens.
https://www.novanumismatics.com/a-sampling-of-blue-lick-water-drug-store-tokens/
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
Brought two new ones into the herd today...
Mercy, Downtown1974 - those are beautiful coins!
I knew it would happen.
Not an expensive coin at all, but I came across it searching for other coins and it caught my eye. It's got a blue-ish tone to it and extremely clean for a steelie.
The toughest of the Braided Hair half cents.
I was bidding for fun at GC. And I am now stuck with them.
Frankfurt 1866 Silver Kreuzer KM-367 PCGS MS-67
Final Bid: $62.00
Munster 1755-IK 1/24 Thaler KM-191 PCGS MS-66
Final Bid: $98.00
One can make an argument that this is the toughest of the Philly mint seated Liberty halves. It sure tore a hole in my wallet. I had seen this coin up for auction but decided not to get involved with any AU58 CAC "Everyman's dream" coin, but the price stayed at the opening bid ($2200) up until the auctioneer said "going twice," then I had to jump in and off we went. Just what I wanted to avoid, but I HAVE this tough date now, and they are tougher to find than the 1851, IMO. For eample, at the moment, there are seven 1851s and only one 1852 on Collector's Corner. eBay the last three months has had four 1851s and only one 1852.
This coin looks like a better strike for an 1852, which apparently do not come fully struck up.
PCGS AU58 CAC
I intended to only bid on this 1850.
NGC AU55
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That is one gorgeous example, too! It's a great feeling when you find such a perfect example of a tough coin, and you can't get much better than that in BN. You did very well sir!
I picked up a few more Mercury dimes last night on Ebay.
1938-S PCGS MS66
1938-D PCGS MS64FB
An upgrade with nice toning.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
One more down on modern Lincoln Cents:
New addition to the H10¢ family courtesy of our very own @coinlieutenant