I'm on a road trip to DC right now, I'm looking forward to seeing the Smithsonian's numismatic collection for the first time.
Please take lots of pictures.
Thanks in advance.
Wayne
The numismatic collection was closed for renovation. All I could see (and just barely) were a $100,000 note and an ultra high relief double eagle:
I didn't get to stick around the American History museum because of my family's schedule, but the Natural Science museum has a nice mineral collection. The fossils were a bit lacking though.
I'm on a road trip to DC right now, I'm looking forward to seeing the Smithsonian's numismatic collection for the first time.
Please take lots of pictures.
Thanks in advance.
Wayne
The numismatic collection was closed for renovation. All I could see (and just barely) were a $100,000 note and an ultra high relief double eagle:
I didn't get to stick around the American History museum because of my family's schedule, but the Natural Science museum has a nice mineral collection. The fossils were a bit lacking though.
Sorry for the outcome but many thanks for trying.
Any idea when the renovation will be complete?
Wayne
I'm on a road trip to DC right now, I'm looking forward to seeing the Smithsonian's numismatic collection for the first time.
Please take lots of pictures.
Thanks in advance.
Wayne
The numismatic collection was closed for renovation. All I could see (and just barely) were a $100,000 note and an ultra high relief double eagle:
I didn't get to stick around the American History museum because of my family's schedule, but the Natural Science museum has a nice mineral collection. The fossils were a bit lacking though.
Sorry for the outcome but many thanks for trying.
Any idea when the renovation will be complete?
Wayne
The sign said December 6th. I was just a bit too early.
@Tonedeaf said:
“Probably the last coin this year for me.”
Beautiful coin, and such a gorgeous design. The early 20th century was the golden age of beautiful coin design, IMO. Walkers, SLQs, Buffalo nickels. The incuse gold issues. The $10 Indian and St. Gaudens. All of them just gorgeous.
Ha
My wife made me cheers this one
25 from Anthony Fanger collection plus a few others.
Was definitely a nice evening to receive these. Very proud to add to my in process set.
@alaura22 said:
Auction or bought outright
Nice haul MJ
Auction. Never had a night like I did a couple of weeks ago. I’ll tell the story soon of how we ended up here…never planned to go this far with the Morgan set but here we are. 41 coins left to finish the complete mm set with varieties as of 10/31/89.
I got this 1794 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. always wanted one but were pricey.
but seems prices have come down in the past few years so I got a low grade one.
slab is scratched so not the best pics.
@Goldminers
Really? No!?
I'm sorry, I really wanted that one too! I did stretch my limits a tad, but I have a nice MS67 to trade in/consign with GC to help ease the pain! I'm seeking some top pops in the series overall if I can swing it, and currently looking at the '64-'70 MS Basic Silver Short Set as a collection goal.
You have an amazing coin and medal collection! ...
Here's another one that sits in my tight hands....
I really want to post in this thread, but I can't find the coin I'm looking for (1870-CC PCGS XF45 CAC Liberty Seated Dollar), therefore I can't purchase it. Lol!
This is the Kennedy I planned to trade-in if I was able to get that toned 67+ that I wanted for my top 100 set. I did try to bid again but was too late. Maybe one of our 67's will end up in Wayne's set.
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USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
I bought t
A very scarce date and rare to have original color and luster like this!
For a budget type set of better dates: 1921 25C NGC F-12. Hard to find even a mostly clear date at this grade and sometimes even in higher grades.
An addition for one of "MyCollect" sets.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
@WAYNEAS said:
The numismatic collection was closed for renovation. All I could see (and just barely) were a $100,000 note and an ultra high relief double eagle:
I didn't get to stick around the American History museum because of my family's schedule, but the Natural Science museum has a nice mineral collection. The fossils were a bit lacking though.
Young Numismatist
Sorry for the outcome but many thanks for trying.
Any idea when the renovation will be complete?
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
The sign said December 6th. I was just a bit too early.
Young Numismatist
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Probably the last coin this year for me.
Tonedeaf is a nickname given to me in reference to my guitar playing ability.
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There's no stopping you. Another awesome coin.
My Carson City Morgan Registry Set
Beautiful coin, and such a gorgeous design. The early 20th century was the golden age of beautiful coin design, IMO. Walkers, SLQs, Buffalo nickels. The incuse gold issues. The $10 Indian and St. Gaudens. All of them just gorgeous.
MS64RB
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@johnny010:
OK Johnny, I’ll bite - what’s in the box?
Ken
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Looks like someones having a very merry christmas
Didn't know you wear nail polish.......................
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
Looks like you struck GOLD, at least on one
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
All rattlers? SCORE!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Ha
My wife made me cheers this one
25 from Anthony Fanger collection plus a few others.
Was definitely a nice evening to receive these. Very proud to add to my in process set.
@johnny010
Fabulous!
@johnny010
Holy cow. That's a pretty impressive bit of mail there.
Auction or bought outright
Nice haul MJ
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
Auction. Never had a night like I did a couple of weeks ago. I’ll tell the story soon of how we ended up here…never planned to go this far with the Morgan set but here we are. 41 coins left to finish the complete mm set with varieties as of 10/31/89.
Ca-Ching Johnny! NICE HAUL!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
@johnny010, Wowzer! That’s quite the heap of CAC’d rattlers. Waiting for show and tell time.
I'm thoroughly impressed! And here I'm planning to probably put a halt to my coin collecting in 8 more coins or less. LOL!
My Carson City Morgan Registry Set
US Mint in Philadelphia, National Commemorative, 9.6 ounces of .925 sterling silver, 550 minted, 3-inch diameter.
My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set
@johnny010 Wow, spectacular haul!!
Did you abandon the gold type set? The Morgan rattler collection sure is nice though.
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
Thanks the rattlers have become my passion. Buying so many from the Fanger collection was an honor as well.
Haven’t decided exactly what I’m doing with my gold holdings approach long term.
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The Classic Head Series between 1834-1839 is my favorite of all the US Gold Types:
A huge THANK YOU to Desert Moon Numismatics for making this awesome coin available!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
I got this 1794 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. always wanted one but were pricey.
but seems prices have come down in the past few years so I got a low grade one.
slab is scratched so not the best pics.
Congrats @CM1
Definitely feels great to find a coin you’ve always wanted.
Another Wildman!
My current "Box of 20"
Going for the Gold:
Nice crusty original Classic Head design from Desert Moon Numismatics. A beauty!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Love that one. Great looking coin!
This is an upgrade to my Redbook variety large cent collection: Thanks to Green Bay Bob.
An oddball circulated Proof for my circulated Type Sets
Mr_Spud
2.1a holder
Only
Made 3 months: October 1989 to December 1989. No PCGS at the top and off centered to the left.
Hat's off to bidders 9 & 10. And to you bidder 11, sorry!? One more increment(and 5 seconds?), it was yours, as I was at my limit!!
And a shout-out to Ben Shakouri for helping me out with a payment "glitch"!..
Picked this up this morning at the flea market.
I was bidder 11 and really wanted this one. No need to rub it in.
My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set
@Goldminers
Really? No!?
I'm sorry, I really wanted that one too! I did stretch my limits a tad, but I have a nice MS67 to trade in/consign with GC to help ease the pain! I'm seeking some top pops in the series overall if I can swing it, and currently looking at the '64-'70 MS Basic Silver Short Set as a collection goal.
You have an amazing coin and medal collection! ...
Here's another one that sits in my tight hands....
A real beauty but way out of my price range.
I watched it go.
I did think that it would have gone for more being a pop 2/0.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
I really want to post in this thread, but I can't find the coin I'm looking for (1870-CC PCGS XF45 CAC Liberty Seated Dollar), therefore I can't purchase it. Lol!
My Carson City Morgan Registry Set
This is the Kennedy I planned to trade-in if I was able to get that toned 67+ that I wanted for my top 100 set. I did try to bid again but was too late. Maybe one of our 67's will end up in Wayne's set.
My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set
First time for me buying a raw toner. (Seller's pics). In hand, it has great surfaces, and I think I'll be sending it in next time I do a submission.
Really nice Dime !