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Won this 1877 Indian Head Cent last night (David Lawrence Auction)

TomthemailcarrierTomthemailcarrier Posts: 643 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I’ve been searching for a nice 1877 IHC in Ms-65 RB for a few years. David Lawrence auctions had one that caught my eye. It’s graded PCGS Ms-65 RB with an Eagle Eye & CAC sticker. I really liked the color. The auction format was new to me since it was internet only. I usually phone in my bids and get a play by play from an on-site rep. During the auction the bidding time gets extended if there are late bids. It’s better for the seller but can be a little nerve wracking.
I’m quite pleased with the coin. As a bonus my new Marriott credit card earned me a free nights stay because of the purchase.

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  • CoinJunkieCoinJunkie Posts: 8,772 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Superb example of the key. Congrats!

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  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,519 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congrats! I'm also not a fan of the 3 minute time extension for bidding.

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  • SSRSSR Posts: 235 ✭✭✭✭

    great coin with lovely color.

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  • coinbufcoinbuf Posts: 11,473 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I guess it pays to be a mail carrier :D , great coin congrats.

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  • Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,566 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That is probably the nicest MS65s I’ve even seen. Gorgeous 1877. Well done!!!

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  • DCWDCW Posts: 7,442 ✭✭✭✭✭

    One hell of a nice piece if I may say so!

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  • BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,501 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @keyman64 said:
    Congrats! I'm also not a fan of the 3 minute time extension for bidding.

    says every buyer! :D

    Consignors, on the other hand, love it when the auction gets extended once, twice, or more! I recently lost out on an extended auction (non-numismatic). Happy seller.

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  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,311 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That is a nice piece of copper!

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  • TurtleCatTurtleCat Posts: 4,616 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great looking coin! I’ve gotten some nice coins from the DLRC auctions this year.

  • MgarmyMgarmy Posts: 2,296 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That is a beautiful pick up!

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  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,521 ✭✭✭✭✭

    awesome that's gonna look real good in your collection

  • bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,351 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That is an outstanding example! Congratulations!

  • TreashuntTreashunt Posts: 6,747 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like it... it really beats my AG-03plus [raw]

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  • JBNJBN Posts: 1,858 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wonderful key date example. Congratulations.

  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Real nice key date!

  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 13,991 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yes I ran across that gorgeous piece as I was going through their material.
    WOW!!!!!!!
    That coin is a knockout beauty.
    Congratulations 🍾

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  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 16,338 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice coin, dude! RB? Why? Should have been a RD.

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  • astroratastrorat Posts: 9,221 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice!

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  • TurtleCatTurtleCat Posts: 4,616 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @joeykoins said:
    Nice coin, dude! RB? Why? Should have been a RD.

    It’s definitely a premium RB but the red has mellowed too much, IMO, for 95% RD.

  • illini420illini420 Posts: 11,466 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks like a really nice example... congrats!

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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That is truly a very, very nice IHC....Congratulations on your new coin.... Cheers, RickO

  • goldengolden Posts: 9,755 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice coin! It pays to wait for the right coin.

  • KliaoKliao Posts: 5,606 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wow very nice!

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  • NumisOxideNumisOxide Posts: 10,997 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congrats. Nice!

  • jedmjedm Posts: 3,047 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 13, 2020 1:22PM

    NICE! If I remember correctly you had an exceptionally nice MS63 example- if so, nice upgrade.

  • SkyManSkyMan Posts: 9,493 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice looker!

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  • HydrantHydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 13, 2020 4:28PM

    That's a beauty. You could not have done better. WOW!!!!!

  • MFeldMFeld Posts: 13,768 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @joeykoins said:
    Nice coin, dude! RB? Why? Should have been a RD.

    The color is nowhere close to “RD”. But the coin looks unusually clean and attractive, even considering the grade.

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  • hchcoinhchcoin Posts: 4,829 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great looking key date. I love the look.

  • TomthemailcarrierTomthemailcarrier Posts: 643 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @jedm said:

    “NICE! If I remember correctly you had an exceptionally nice MS63 example- if so, nice upgrade.”
    You have a good memory! I still have the MS 63 that I bought from Rick Snow @Denver ANA show.

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,427 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Awesome Key!!!

    Congratulations on filling a HUGE slot!!!

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  • BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 9,478 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice pickup. Like the obv. L-R dark to light. And even color on the rev. When you spend your evening at the Marriott take the 77 along with you, and no funny business. :D

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  • HydrantHydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭

    47 likes and counting!!! That says something.

  • pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 7,017 ✭✭✭✭✭

    gorgeous ... awesome color and surfaces!!


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  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congrats!!! Great looking coin

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  • RedCopperRedCopper Posts: 173 ✭✭✭

    Nice smooth surfaces and original color

  • ThreeCentSilverFLThreeCentSilverFL Posts: 1,690 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great looking coin! Thanks for sharing.

  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,406 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks like CAC Gold to me - congrats! :+1:

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