@Downtown1974 said> @Barberian said:
Boom! It's over! All the stress of arranging funds and tracking it for three days is over. It's now just like any other coin that happens to be sitting on my desk
If that's like "any other coin that happens to be sitting on my desk" I would like
to spend an afternoon sorting thru the goodies.
I thought I'd post how I felt going through this major reach of a purchase with some levity. Keep people wondering what was coming - kind of schtick. However, it really was tense for me, and I hadn't seen the coin yet.
Now that I've looked at it in hand, I fully understand its flaws and strengths. There were no negative surprises given the number of photos available on the internet. The degree of retoning on the obverse was nice to see as it hides the wiping. It's a G6 with a "C" obverse and a "B" reverse, in my opinion. The obverse has retoned and the coin looks nice in-hand. Just don't look too closely.
I wouldn't buy it if it were a 78-P. I'd consider it as a 78-CC. It's perfectly fine as a 78-S! I like it! The selection is limited; most examples are in much higher grades. It definitely tops the nice AU Columbian half dollar I use for a filler in my Dansco, though that filler will remain in its place.
@Downtown1974 said> @Barberian said:
Boom! It's over! All the stress of arranging funds and tracking it for three days is over. It's now just like any other coin that happens to be sitting on my desk
If that's like "any other coin that happens to be sitting on my desk" I would like
to spend an afternoon sorting thru the goodies.
Actually, there is no other coin even close to this coin's stature in my collection. You are welcome to come over and look, though.
I can relate to your anxiety level rising at each step the item has to go thru.
My stress level also elevates as each step is met and this is for a small priced item.
I cannot describe what my mental state would be if I purchased a $100.00-$2,000 item.
I also have an unusual path that my item travels (this is getting to be a standard route of travel and not an exception).
The shipping label is created, item accepted at post office of origin, item accepted at distribution center and then item departed distribution center to its destination facility.
This is pretty standard for all of us.
Here is where it gets interesting for me.
My item arrives at my Ma distribution center in Springfield Ma.
It then moves to the next facility at Boston Ma distribution center.
It then goes down the road to the Boston Ma sorting center.
It then goes to Avon MA so it can arrive again back at the Boston MA distribution center.
The next step is the item is shipped out of state to Nashua NH. ???
Guess where it goes next. Yup the Boston Ma distribution center.
It then leaves The Boston distribution center and arrives at my local post office in Medford Ma.
There it sits here until they finally post that it is out for delivery.
Then the wait to see if the "mail person" will deliver it.
Just a fun note that the distance from the Boston distribution center to my post office is less than 7 miles. LOL
I can understand now why the post office keeps going up on the price of stamps.
I truly like the phrase, "You can't get there from here".
If I had a five-figure coin coming, I would have to be institutionalized.
My latest. Those of you that know will understand why I got it.
Not 100% sure, but I believe with some help of a fellow silver collector that this is the finial to a trophy cup. It’s partially hallmarked, but it is William IV (1830-37) sterling silver and made in London.
I absolutely love this! It looks great just sitting on a table.
Now I have 5 die states of the 1798 BB-111 / B-11 silver dollar. The terminal state I found some time back and is the only one known to me, as I discovered it as the unlisted Die State IX. It has a cud obliterating Star 13. It is cut half coin, but I have been unable to find another. The latest is the Miller specimen, PCGS XF45 (formerly NGC AU50). I need 4 more states: I, III, IV, and VIII.
@Mrweaseluv said:
Another Commemorative even though I keep saying no more... but with a mintage of only 10k and signed by the artist So my promise went out the window again... All else aside one of the nicest coins i've seen in years.
My wife and I went to the Saint Gaudens NHP in Cornish, NH late last month & both thought it was fabulous. I showed her your new medal and she was like OMG we need one. Ours came this morning. Thanks for the great idea!
@JWP said:
I just picked up these 3 breakfast treats. Next stop for them is NGC.
Most coin collectors would find these cents to be more interesting and desirable in their original packaging.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
@JWP said:
I just picked up these 3 breakfast treats. Next stop for them is NGC.
Most coin collectors would find these cents to be more interesting and desirable in their original packaging.
Most coin collectors would find these cents to be more interesting and desireable if they were Sac dollars...
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.
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.
@JWP said:
I just picked up these 3 breakfast treats. Next stop for them is NGC.
Most coin collectors would find these cents to be more interesting and desirable in their original packaging.
Thanks for the comment. I have 2 graded by ANACS and maybe I will just send 1 in to be graded and then keep the others like they came out of the cereal boxes.
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Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
@JWP said:
I just picked up these 3 breakfast treats. Next stop for them is NGC.
Most coin collectors would find these cents to be more interesting and desirable in their original packaging.
Thanks for the comment. I have 2 graded by ANACS and maybe I will just send 1 in to be graded and then keep the others like they came out of the cereal boxes.
Does ANACS show that it's a Cheerios Cent on the label?
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
I haven't bought anything except at face for a while now. Maybe I should.
God bless all who believe in him. Do unto others what you expect to be done to you. Dubbed a "Committee Secret Agent" by @mr1931S on 7/23/24. Founding member of CU Anti-Troll League since 9/24/24.
Been looking for an affordable (relatively speaking) toned super high grade Morgan with CAC for some time (easy, right?). I was absolutely thrilled to be able to add this to my collection - just purchased today from Northern Nevada Coin.
It's not my fault gold is down today.
I snagged a 1997 1/10 Eagle under spot on Saturday... shipped today.
It's not even for me but for a coin club Christmas raffle prize.
Comments
If that's like "any other coin that happens to be sitting on my desk" I would like
to spend an afternoon sorting thru the goodies.
Thanks for the kind words, everyone! It's been
I thought I'd post how I felt going through this major reach of a purchase with some levity. Keep people wondering what was coming - kind of schtick. However, it really was tense for me, and I hadn't seen the coin yet.
Now that I've looked at it in hand, I fully understand its flaws and strengths. There were no negative surprises given the number of photos available on the internet. The degree of retoning on the obverse was nice to see as it hides the wiping. It's a G6 with a "C" obverse and a "B" reverse, in my opinion. The obverse has retoned and the coin looks nice in-hand. Just don't look too closely.
I wouldn't buy it if it were a 78-P. I'd consider it as a 78-CC. It's perfectly fine as a 78-S! I like it! The selection is limited; most examples are in much higher grades. It definitely tops the nice AU Columbian half dollar I use for a filler in my Dansco, though that filler will remain in its place.
Actually, there is no other coin even close to this coin's stature in my collection. You are welcome to come over and look, though.
I can relate to your anxiety level rising at each step the item has to go thru.
My stress level also elevates as each step is met and this is for a small priced item.
I cannot describe what my mental state would be if I purchased a $100.00-$2,000 item.
I also have an unusual path that my item travels (this is getting to be a standard route of travel and not an exception).
The shipping label is created, item accepted at post office of origin, item accepted at distribution center and then item departed distribution center to its destination facility.
This is pretty standard for all of us.
Here is where it gets interesting for me.
My item arrives at my Ma distribution center in Springfield Ma.
It then moves to the next facility at Boston Ma distribution center.
It then goes down the road to the Boston Ma sorting center.
It then goes to Avon MA so it can arrive again back at the Boston MA distribution center.
The next step is the item is shipped out of state to Nashua NH. ???
Guess where it goes next. Yup the Boston Ma distribution center.
It then leaves The Boston distribution center and arrives at my local post office in Medford Ma.
There it sits here until they finally post that it is out for delivery.
Then the wait to see if the "mail person" will deliver it.
Just a fun note that the distance from the Boston distribution center to my post office is less than 7 miles. LOL
I can understand now why the post office keeps going up on the price of stamps.
I truly like the phrase, "You can't get there from here".
If I had a five-figure coin coming, I would have to be institutionalized.
Thanks for sharing your story @Barberian
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
My latest. Those of you that know will understand why I got it.
Not 100% sure, but I believe with some help of a fellow silver collector that this is the finial to a trophy cup. It’s partially hallmarked, but it is William IV (1830-37) sterling silver and made in London.
I absolutely love this! It looks great just sitting on a table.
And it’s completely original condition…
My YouTube Channel
The last coin needed to upgrade my Lincoln Preservation Shield registry set. It is now a #1 set.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
Now I have 5 die states of the 1798 BB-111 / B-11 silver dollar. The terminal state I found some time back and is the only one known to me, as I discovered it as the unlisted Die State IX. It has a cud obliterating Star 13. It is cut half coin, but I have been unable to find another. The latest is the Miller specimen, PCGS XF45 (formerly NGC AU50). I need 4 more states: I, III, IV, and VIII.
My wife and I went to the Saint Gaudens NHP in Cornish, NH late last month & both thought it was fabulous. I showed her your new medal and she was like OMG we need one. Ours came this morning. Thanks for the great idea!
found it
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
I've been looking for five Mercury dimes for six months; I finally found one, in the ideal grade!
1950 found
Just need one more to finish the rattler set.
I just picked up these 3 breakfast treats. Next stop for them is NGC.
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Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
No dollars??
Where do you find this stuff???
Cool
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
What year do you need?
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
1952
Had it and forgot about the auction two weeks ago and it slipped on by way under priced. Have not seen another.
Most coin collectors would find these cents to be more interesting and desirable in their original packaging.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Most coin collectors would find these cents to be more interesting and desireable if they were Sac dollars...
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.
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.
Thanks for the comment. I have 2 graded by ANACS and maybe I will just send 1 in to be graded and then keep the others like they came out of the cereal boxes.
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
Does ANACS show that it's a Cheerios Cent on the label?
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
@PerryHall
After they were graded they returned the COA with the coin.
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Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
My latest for my Canada Gold set:
My YouTube Channel
Old world gold... think Hundred Years War!
My current "Box of 20"
1800 BB-184 / B-12 PCGS AU50 Die State I, Hesselgesser provenance, upgrades my Die State I specimen (PCGS XF40)
My latest
My YouTube Channel
I should get this in the mail tomorrow. 1936-P FS-101 DDO
Here is my Washington Quarter Variety Registry Set
This is my Washington Quarter Proof Variety Registry Set
A mint state coin of this date is out of the question. I'm happy with this pleasing XF40.
I've got this one on the way... seller's pics...
Successful BST transactions with: SilverEagles92; Ahrensdad; Smitty; GregHansen; Lablade; Mercury10c; copperflopper; whatsup; KISHU1; scrapman1077, crispy, canadanz, smallchange, robkool, Mission16, ranshdow, ibzman350, Fallguy, Collectorcoins, SurfinxHI, jwitten, Walkerguy21D, dsessom.
I haven't bought anything except at face for a while now. Maybe I should.
God bless all who believe in him. Do unto others what you expect to be done to you. Dubbed a "Committee Secret Agent" by @mr1931S on 7/23/24. Founding member of CU Anti-Troll League since 9/24/24.
I just received this one, an S-148 "horned 9" first hair styler:
Couple of White Metal George Washington Civil War Tokens -
F-108/201e MS62
F-119/360e MS64
From this weeks PCGS Las Vegas show.
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
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2 new pretties for me PL #10 and a new CWT to go with it
https://www.cointalk.com/media/albums/the-2020-20-large-cent-set.1855/
Scarred history
Lafayette Grading Set
Been looking for an affordable (relatively speaking) toned super high grade Morgan with CAC for some time (easy, right?). I was absolutely thrilled to be able to add this to my collection - just purchased today from Northern Nevada Coin.
This 1896 in 64 is an upgrade for my $2.50 set.
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/gold/liberty-head-2-1-gold-major-sets/liberty-head-2-1-gold-basic-set-circulation-strikes-1840-1907-cac/alltimeset/268163
It's not my fault gold is down today.
I snagged a 1997 1/10 Eagle under spot on Saturday... shipped today.
It's not even for me but for a coin club Christmas raffle prize.
Two additions to the Box of 20
Successful BST transactions with: SilverEagles92; Ahrensdad; Smitty; GregHansen; Lablade; Mercury10c; copperflopper; whatsup; KISHU1; scrapman1077, crispy, canadanz, smallchange, robkool, Mission16, ranshdow, ibzman350, Fallguy, Collectorcoins, SurfinxHI, jwitten, Walkerguy21D, dsessom.
The newest 4 CBH's
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Successful BST with BustDMs , Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino (CBH's - 37 Die Marriage's)
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
another new pretty arrives and a couple of cheerios since everyone else getting em this week lol
https://www.cointalk.com/media/albums/the-2020-20-large-cent-set.1855/
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The 1951 Philadelphia Lincoln Cent has been a difficult find in MS66, but now one came out of some woodwork and I bought it.