Several years ago, I learned about the cool story of the 1861-O half dollars--First issued by the USA, then by Louisiana, then by the CSA. Somebody did the excurciating research to determine which die pair was struck by which authority.
I decided that I wanted one struck by the USA, one struck by the state of Louisiana, and one struck by the CSA. Louisiana and CSA examples are relatively easy to find (though the CSA ones can be expensive). But a USA one had eluded me.
Finally, I believe I got one! I'm not a risk-taker, but, using the excellent photos provided by Stack's Bowers, I felt confident enough that their attribution of W-01 (USA issue) was correct for a coin they had up for auction, and I bid on it. And got it.
I'll be submitting it to PCGS for attribution. I'm very pleased.
It looks like a WB-1 to me. Good luck with the attribution. Send as much info as you can, including the Stacks Bowers listing along with page 464 from Bill Bugert's New Orleans registry Part 2 for this die marriage. Assume the PCGS attribution folks collect Beanie Babies and not coins.
Fortunately, there isn't a reed count needed to identify the die marriage. PCGS doesn't do reed counts no matter how much you emphasize that it is necessary for the proper attribution that you paid for. They don't have the numismatic "chops" to do one, it seems.
Several years ago, I learned about the cool story of the 1861-O half dollars--First issued by the USA, then by Louisiana, then by the CSA. Somebody did the excurciating research to determine which die pair was struck by which authority.
I decided that I wanted one struck by the USA, one struck by the state of Louisiana, and one struck by the CSA. Louisiana and CSA examples are relatively easy to find (though the CSA ones can be expensive). But a USA one had eluded me.
Finally, I believe I got one! I'm not a risk-taker, but, using the excellent photos provided by Stack's Bowers, I felt confident enough that their attribution of W-01 (USA issue) was correct for a coin they had up for auction, and I bid on it. And got it.
It looks like a WB-1 to me. Good luck with the attribution. Send as much info as you can, including the Stacks Bowers listing along with page 464 from Bill Bugert's New Orleans registry Part 2 for this die marriage. Assume the PCGS attribution folks collect Beanie Babies and not coins.
Fortunately, there isn't a reed count needed to identify the die marriage. PCGS doesn't do reed counts no matter how much you emphasize that it is necessary for the proper attribution that you paid for. They don't have the numismatic "chops" to do one, it seems.
Thanks very much for this; will do!
Yeah, I was using my look at Bugert's masterpiece, and the Stack's Bowers photos matched the four aspects perfectly for W-01. Then, when I got it, I took some very high-resolution photos, which showed it even better. I'll include copies of my photos, the Stack's Bowers photos, the SB listing, and a link to the SB listing.
It's very useful to know that I can do a bit to "help" them come to the correct conclusion.
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The last of the three issues of the Winged Liberty Head dime in 1935, one step closer to completing a 1935 set, now only missing the half-dollar from San Francisco and the quarter from Denver.
God comes first in everything I do. I’m dedicated to serving Him with my whole life. Coin collecting is just a hobby—but even in that, I seek to honor Him. ✝️
This Kennedy had so much going for it.
I love the GEM surfaces.
I love the smooth goldish green toning.
I love the plastic snap holder it's in.
I love how it was just a few dollars over melt (from a seller who lists various non-coin items as a rule).
I love the free shipping.
@Mark said: @Old_Collector That sis an extremely nice Texas. Very subtlety pretty. And the it looks very clean. VERY clean!
Thanks, I missed your original reply. That one is indicative of the whole set of 13 except the 1934 that is very white and only a 66 that I'm working on upgrading. There were a lot of nice Texas Commems around last year, but not so much lately.
@braddick said:
I just picked this one up this morning.
(If you know, you know.)
Seller's pics:
Fake?
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@braddick said:
I just picked this one up this morning.
(If you know, you know.)
Seller's pics:
Fake?
Contemporary counterfeit intended to circulate in commerce.
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I was able pick-up some (4) graded Merc dimes in OGHs for $320.
Here are a couple images of my latest purchase.
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Speaking of the other denominations, here is another that arrived today and goes into the 1943 set of uncirculated coins:
Won this from Great Collections auction last week. I collect 14-S cents and the "Woody" obverse made it even more desirable to me.........
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
That’s a beauty!
My Peace Dollar is also a 66, but without a good TrueView
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Yesterday's arrivals.
Two Kennedy upgrades and one Lincoln proof for this year's set.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
Me likey. Checks all the boxes, and a perfect addition to the CBH date set.
Busy morning at Trevose!
A few NEWPS from the past couple months that just recently came back from CAC. Very excited to have made my first gold beans.
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1926-S PCGS MS64 (pop 365/120)
A couple of pickups from a local show.
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While I don't generally buy the holder. I liked this one enough to do it.
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...> @124Spider said:
It looks like a WB-1 to me. Good luck with the attribution. Send as much info as you can, including the Stacks Bowers listing along with page 464 from Bill Bugert's New Orleans registry Part 2 for this die marriage. Assume the PCGS attribution folks collect Beanie Babies and not coins.
Fortunately, there isn't a reed count needed to identify the die marriage. PCGS doesn't do reed counts no matter how much you emphasize that it is necessary for the proper attribution that you paid for. They don't have the numismatic "chops" to do one, it seems.
Thanks very much for this; will do!
Yeah, I was using my look at Bugert's masterpiece, and the Stack's Bowers photos matched the four aspects perfectly for W-01. Then, when I got it, I took some very high-resolution photos, which showed it even better. I'll include copies of my photos, the Stack's Bowers photos, the SB listing, and a link to the SB listing.
It's very useful to know that I can do a bit to "help" them come to the correct conclusion.
Mark
Recently won this NGC graded 1904-O off Ebay last week for $83.10.
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coinJP, Outhaul ,illini420,MICHAELDIXON, Fade to Black,epcjimi1,19Lyds,SNMAN,JerseyJoe, bigjpst, DMWJR , lordmarcovan, Weiss,Mfriday4962,UtahCoin,Downtown1974,pitboss,RichieURich,Bullsitter,JDsCoins,toyz4geo,jshaulis, mustanggt, SNMAN, MWallace, ms71, lordmarcovan
I dig those hobo nickels!
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I thought the strike on this one is amazing. I had to purchase it:
peacockcoins
1924-D PCGS MS64 (key, especially above MS63)
1926 TDO FS-101 PCGS MS66+ (pop 8/0 -- though I know of an MS67 unattributed)
1908 No Motto PCGS MS66+
1909 Alaska-Yukon X-Tn2 1/4 DWT PCGS MS65 (pop 1/0)
I don't collect these, but from a marks perspective, this looks like a high end 64. Is it stickered?
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Not yet.
The last of the three issues of the Winged Liberty Head dime in 1935, one step closer to completing a 1935 set, now only missing the half-dollar from San Francisco and the quarter from Denver.
I really like that 1924-D $20.
God comes first in everything I do. I’m dedicated to serving Him with my whole life. Coin collecting is just a hobby—but even in that, I seek to honor Him. ✝️
Last Sundays wins from GC.......
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Just bought 9 Morgans for about $515
My dollar reminds me of this half dollar:
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That 1891 might be a VAM-6A. I doubt there is a premium for it, but it is a fun and difficult to locate variety if so.
BG-1078 PCGS UNC Details
R-7 -- Only straight-graded are one MS63 and a pair in AU50. Likely the second finest of maybe a dozen survivors.
Definitely one of my favorite threads!
I got these last week:
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Added to inventory for future sets.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
This Kennedy had so much going for it.
I love the GEM surfaces.
I love the smooth goldish green toning.
I love the plastic snap holder it's in.
I love how it was just a few dollars over melt (from a seller who lists various non-coin items as a rule).
I love the free shipping.
peacockcoins
Another addition to my $2.50 Indian set which I’ve been slowly working on.
I love rattlers, this reminds me of one and even rattles a bit. Price was near bullion.
Was fortunate enough to secure an 85-S for my Morgan set.
Thanks, I missed your original reply. That one is indicative of the whole set of 13 except the 1934 that is very white and only a 66 that I'm working on upgrading. There were a lot of nice Texas Commems around last year, but not so much lately.
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coinJP, Outhaul ,illini420,MICHAELDIXON, Fade to Black,epcjimi1,19Lyds,SNMAN,JerseyJoe, bigjpst, DMWJR , lordmarcovan, Weiss,Mfriday4962,UtahCoin,Downtown1974,pitboss,RichieURich,Bullsitter,JDsCoins,toyz4geo,jshaulis, mustanggt, SNMAN, MWallace, ms71, lordmarcovan
Very nice pick up!!! I like that a lot.
Nice pickup! Really like the look of the coin (pretty clean for a 55), and the OGH with CAC finish in off nicely. Zack.
MS67 1969 Washington, upgrade for 1969 Year Set
A new Rosey addition.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
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coinJP, Outhaul ,illini420,MICHAELDIXON, Fade to Black,epcjimi1,19Lyds,SNMAN,JerseyJoe, bigjpst, DMWJR , lordmarcovan, Weiss,Mfriday4962,UtahCoin,Downtown1974,pitboss,RichieURich,Bullsitter,JDsCoins,toyz4geo,jshaulis, mustanggt, SNMAN, MWallace, ms71, lordmarcovan
picked up this one at GC
this is from northeast
My Library of Coins is only missing a few types.
This one makes it one less coin needed:
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I just picked this one up this morning.
(If you know, you know.)
Seller's pics:
peacockcoins
Fake?
God comes first in everything I do. I’m dedicated to serving Him with my whole life. Coin collecting is just a hobby—but even in that, I seek to honor Him. ✝️
Contemporary counterfeit intended to circulate in commerce.
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