Just got this off the bay for 20$ and shipping. I love jefferson nickels and am going to put together a cheap UNC set as they cross my path at affordable prices.
Great project. I did that set in nice choice & gem unc and a bunch of bonus early proofs, mostly bought raw, between 2006 and 2011. A lot of the best coins were from situations where I'd buy an entire set and pull whichever couple-few coins constituted upgrades for me. I'll never ever ever get out of it what I spent to build it, but it remains one of the collecting projects I've most enjoyed.
Trident series, Rome, 206-195 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.62g, 7h). Helmeted head of Roma r. R/ Dioscuri on horseback riding r.; trident below. Crawford 115/1; RBW 528; RSC 20ii
Some may have seen this on the Precious metal forum, but it arrived today. Bunch of why’s with this.
Why was this listed in a coin auction?
Why did I even look at it or how did I find it?
Why did I bid?
Why did my bid hold up?
That said, I wanted to add some gold, both of my LCS have not had any reasonable gold bullion in over a month. Also I really have liked Engelhard products. Especially liked their older Silver poured bars (but I sold a lot when silver hit high prices/premiums last year). So I guess the fact that it was engelhard, it was gold, it was certified, and the design appealed to me made me do it.
It’s Not often that a random purchase turns out well and can make you smile, but I really like this piece and am pretty sure I will look to add other years in the future.
Whenever you can get gold a little over melt it’s a good day! Since it’s gold……I’d call it a coin
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Some may have seen this on the Precious metal forum, but it arrived today. Bunch of why’s with this.
Why was this listed in a coin auction?
Why did I even look at it or how did I find it?
Why did I bid?
Why did my bid hold up?
That said, I wanted to add some gold, both of my LCS have not had any reasonable gold bullion in over a month. Also I really have liked Engelhard products. Especially liked their older Silver poured bars (but I sold a lot when silver hit high prices/premiums last year). So I guess the fact that it was engelhard, it was gold, it was certified, and the design appealed to me made me do it.
It’s Not often that a random purchase turns out well and can make you smile, but I really like this piece and am pretty sure I will look to add other years in the future.
This one arrived in the middle of a heavy snowstorm.
The mailman had to trudge through the plow mountains to delivery it.
Here is someone who goes the extra mile.
Wayne
I picked this one up and have no idea as to who or why it was made. There are some initials on the reverse V.B. and its reeded. I have no clue but, it's still pretty nifty. The size is just under a silver dollar size
I should send it back. It’s missing part of a leg.
Members I have done business with: Silverman68, jfoot13, GAB, ricman, Smittys, scrapman1077, RyGuy, Connecticoin, Meltdown, VikingDude, Peaceman, Patches and more.
I had to share this one, bought it a few days ago, will be getting it in the mail Saturday. Purchased from Lincolncentman (#1 toned wheat cent set registry), MS64BN
I have struck out at every auction so I went straight to a dealer. Thanks to Gerry F I was able to fill a type set need. Down to just a couple to finish the 12 coin type set.
@Catbert said:
This thread gives me an excuse to post my proof Barber half again. It is the only proof in my collection and it really has a lot of flash. I know it is a cameo (not on the OGH label) but wonder if it is a DCAM with its strong mirrors. Dunno! In any event, I was happy to pick this up at the Baltimore show. I'm cool with a one coin purchase at a show since it needs to be special to me. Not cheap, unfortunately
I'm not a Barber fan by any stretch of my imagination but this example is a beauty.
@Catbert said:
This thread gives me an excuse to post my proof Barber half again. It is the only proof in my collection and it really has a lot of flash. I know it is a cameo (not on the OGH label) but wonder if it is a DCAM with its strong mirrors. Dunno! In any event, I was happy to pick this up at the Baltimore show. I'm cool with a one coin purchase at a show since it needs to be special to me. Not cheap, unfortunately
I'm not a Barber fan by any stretch of my imagination but this example is a beauty.
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A 1798 BB-102 (B-20) VLSD with nice cuds. Obverse graffiti and needs an acetone bath but a great coin nonetheless.
Another is a circulated 1873 Trade proof that took weeks to arrive from Texas.
2 beautiful coins picked up from instagram
A few more raw ones picked up over the past several months for my Dansco Buffalo set. Just getting around to imaging stuff recently.
Happy, humble, honored and proud recipient of the “You Suck” award 10/22/2014
1954 Peace Dollar
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At the recommendation of other collectors for seeking out a WLH proof.
And because I dont have a book on Jeffs yet.
2020p Salt River Bay
DDO's?
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
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Breathtaking and super rare!!!!!
Great project. I did that set in nice choice & gem unc and a bunch of bonus early proofs, mostly bought raw, between 2006 and 2011. A lot of the best coins were from situations where I'd buy an entire set and pull whichever couple-few coins constituted upgrades for me. I'll never ever ever get out of it what I spent to build it, but it remains one of the collecting projects I've most enjoyed.
A Peace Dollar for the type set, less marks than most 65's.
Latest Upgrade
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
Came in yesterday...
Trident series, Rome, 206-195 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.62g, 7h). Helmeted head of Roma r. R/ Dioscuri on horseback riding r.; trident below. Crawford 115/1; RBW 528; RSC 20ii
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
Also picked up another POP 1 Lowball
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
Got this off the BST. Received it today:
Some may have seen this on the Precious metal forum, but it arrived today. Bunch of why’s with this.
Why was this listed in a coin auction?
Why did I even look at it or how did I find it?
Why did I bid?
Why did my bid hold up?
That said, I wanted to add some gold, both of my LCS have not had any reasonable gold bullion in over a month. Also I really have liked Engelhard products. Especially liked their older Silver poured bars (but I sold a lot when silver hit high prices/premiums last year). So I guess the fact that it was engelhard, it was gold, it was certified, and the design appealed to me made me do it.
It’s Not often that a random purchase turns out well and can make you smile, but I really like this piece and am pretty sure I will look to add other years in the future.
Whenever you can get gold a little over melt it’s a good day! Since it’s gold……I’d call it a coin
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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
That proof Indian is handsome.
Nice picks every one.
Hoard the keys.
This one arrived in the middle of a heavy snowstorm.
The mailman had to trudge through the plow mountains to delivery it.
Here is someone who goes the extra mile.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
Just got this from a good friend and very well know Lincoln cent collector
I knew the CTA token would be nice but took a chance on a poor quality photo to cherry-pick the 20 centavos. 👍🏼Colorful
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
Here's one I just picked up, it's a little worn but I like it.
I won this tonight on Great Collections
https://greatcollections.com/Coin/1118453/1960-D-Roosevelt-Dime-PCGS-MS-67-FB-Toned
My Washington Type B/C Set
PCGS 1941 PR67+
Grabbed this from David Kahn over the weekend. A nice upgrade for my set. Hopefully usps won’t screw it up.
62/CAC
Another one on the way. My first graded Barber of any type.
I picked this one up and have no idea as to who or why it was made. There are some initials on the reverse V.B. and its reeded. I have no clue but, it's still pretty nifty. The size is just under a silver dollar size
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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
1873 New Masonic Temple of Philadelphia
Compositions: White Metal, Copper, Bronze
Catalog Numbers: Rulau Pa-Ph-311, Pa-Ph-311a, Pa-Ph-311b
How I feel browsing this thread . . . . .
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New Addition to the
Family!
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.New Beaver 🦫. Much nicer in hand. Very nice quality. Now to work on the spots
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
I should send it back. It’s missing part of a leg.
Silverman68, jfoot13, GAB, ricman, Smittys, scrapman1077, RyGuy, Connecticoin, Meltdown, VikingDude, Peaceman, Patches and more.
Looks like she's pressed up against the slab!!!
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
I had to share this one, bought it a few days ago, will be getting it in the mail Saturday. Purchased from Lincolncentman (#1 toned wheat cent set registry), MS64BN
My eBay Store • Instagram • MS Toned Lincoln Cent Set • PR Toned Lincoln Cent Set
http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/publishedset.aspx?s=142753
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
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a silver commemorative
125th Anniversary of the Western Railway
Argentina
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?
That is a great looking coin! I like the design. > @ZoidMeister said:
http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/publishedset.aspx?s=142753
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
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It's officially a "medal" . . . .
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
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picked up 2 beauties for my type set this week
I have closeups of the front and back of the quarter, but they poor pics not worth posting...
https://www.cointalk.com/media/albums/the-2020-20-large-cent-set.1855/
I have struck out at every auction so I went straight to a dealer. Thanks to Gerry F I was able to fill a type set need. Down to just a couple to finish the 12 coin type set.
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
A couple hole fillers in the Bust variety set.
1798 BB-92/B-4 PCGS 40 (Looks so similar to the Bolender plate coin with the reverse adjustment marks.)
1798 BB-101/B-17 PCGS 25 CAC
I'm not a Barber fan by any stretch of my imagination but this example is a beauty.
I am a Barber fan and it sure is purdy!