@spirityoda1 said: @bidask That is very cool and rare. What is the value ? Where did you get this ? Did you buy this for $110 ? Probably worth $500-1,000.
Belongs to a friend of mine.
He also owns these
I manage money. I earn money. I save money . I give away money. I collect money. I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
An out of collar broadstrike error. Not an off-center. 1968 Canada caribou silver quarter. I saw this on Ebay and had to bid on it. I won the auction for $42. I think I did very well seeing that you hardly ever see these for sale. I pounced on it. Sellers pics...
Now that I'm retired I've decided to consolidate my collection and focus on my two main likes when it comes to Canada's coinage - fifty cents and five cents silver.
At the recent Lakeland, FL coin show I sold off all of my duplicates, and used some of the money to purchase this nice five cents graded MS65 by PCGS. The images don't capture the nice toning, but it is a pretty piece. The Lakeland show was the last place on Earth that I would have expected to find this, which goes to show that you never know.
Following the five cent piece is an eBay purchase of a coin that I have been watching on and off for probably two years at least. I haven't seen many gem Elizabeth II fifty cents business strikes as of late, so I finally decided to act. I have not received the coin yet, so it will be interesting to what it looks like in hand.
@Kyle said:
Nice coins @GotTheBug, and congratulations on retirement!
Thanks Kyle. Originally I had planned to sell my entire collection outright but with lots of free time it made better sense to do a realignment, so that I can continue collecting without putting any new money into it. After collecting for 58 years I just couldn't walk away.
@Kyle said:
Nice coins @GotTheBug, and congratulations on retirement!
Thanks Kyle. Originally I had planned to sell my entire collection outright but with lots of free time it made better sense to do a realignment, so that I can continue collecting without putting any new money into it. After collecting for 58 years I just couldn't walk away.
Makes sense to me, it sounds like a great way to spend your time!
@Kyle said:
Nice coins @GotTheBug, and congratulations on retirement!
Thanks Kyle. Originally I had planned to sell my entire collection outright but with lots of free time it made better sense to do a realignment, so that I can continue collecting without putting any new money into it. After collecting for 58 years I just couldn't walk away.
We started collecting at about the same age and year!
To celebrate your retirement, here's a nice Newfy* that has aged gracefully but now cannot recall when she was 'born'.
This is one of the nicest Newfoundland halves I've seen on eBay.
@Barberian - that is an obverse #2 Newfie 50c. The top leaf does not enter between E and I of DEI. It does not have a mintmark. It is also a small W in Newfoundland. So it is possibly an 1896, 1899 (narrow or wide date), or 1900.
Gene
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Collector of: Canadian coins and pre-confederation tokens Darkside proof/mint sets dated 1960 My Ebay
@1960NYGiants said: @Barberian - that is an obverse #2 Newfie 50c. The top leaf does not enter between E and I of DEI. It does not have a mintmark. It is also a small W in Newfoundland. So it is possibly an 1896, 1899 (narrow or wide date), or 1900.
I'm new to Newfies and could use some assistance if I'm wrong here.
Looks like an obverse #1 to me with the protruding upper lip. For type #1, extend a line in-line with the lower portion of Victoria's upper lip upward and it crosses her forehead or eye. The Type #2 has a straight upper lip from which a line drawn upward will miss intersecting Victoria's forehead entirely.
@YQQ said:
wow, this is a nice type 2...
is the rev a secret?
What's a "rev"?
If you mean reference to the site where it's posted, the the photo is found below. This is a good site for comparing obverse #1 versus obverse #2 while looking at georgous Victorian Newfoundland halves.
@YQQ said:
wow, this is a nice type 2...
is the rev a secret?
What's a "rev"?
If you mean reference to the site where it's posted, the the photo is found below. This is a good site for comparing obverse #1 versus obverse #2 while looking at georgous Victorian Newfoundland halves.
I'm inquiring specifically about how to separate type #1 and type #2 obverses. LOL! Sorry that I posted such a beautiful coin without posting both sides. Make sure to follow the link to see a mind-blowing Newfoundland half-dollar display.
Numismatic author & owner of the Uncommon Cents collections. 2011 Fred Bowman award winner, 2020 J. Douglas Ferguson award winner, & 2022 Paul Fiocca award winner.
Syl
maybe Rob and Ajaan should start their own registry set with negative grades?? lololo
maybe, just maybe Rob has not told us that both are "a new variety he discovered, namely being 1858 BRASS???
they do have a bit of a yellow shine...
just (maybe) kidding...????
H
I was working hard on my Canadian coins this winter and spring but I haven't seen much lately that has excited me.
I am pretty happy with these George VI coins in older generation holders. The 25c is in one of the old green holders that has the same shell as the doily but with a green label.
Not brass, no scarce varieties, just fugly, like Ajaan's coin.
Numismatic author & owner of the Uncommon Cents collections. 2011 Fred Bowman award winner, 2020 J. Douglas Ferguson award winner, & 2022 Paul Fiocca award winner.
Numismatic author & owner of the Uncommon Cents collections. 2011 Fred Bowman award winner, 2020 J. Douglas Ferguson award winner, & 2022 Paul Fiocca award winner.
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Another coin from that same ICCS sub.
Toned Silver 1966 Canada 25 Cents Quarter | PCGS MS64...For my toned caribou quarter set. gorgeous toning...
Coin Junky...
A "slightly damaged" 1964 Silver Dollar that arrived today . . . . .
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
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I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
@bidask That is very cool and rare. What is the value ? Where did you get this ? Did you buy this for $110 ? Probably worth $500-1,000.
Coin Junky...
Great coin!
I might be one of only a handful of people who are fascinated by these coins-
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Belongs to a friend of mine.
He also owns these
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
An out of collar broadstrike error. Not an off-center. 1968 Canada caribou silver quarter. I saw this on Ebay and had to bid on it. I won the auction for $42. I think I did very well seeing that you hardly ever see these for sale. I pounced on it. Sellers pics...
Coin Junky...
Nice gold rose tonning.
very, extremely nice stuff
Now that I'm retired I've decided to consolidate my collection and focus on my two main likes when it comes to Canada's coinage - fifty cents and five cents silver.
At the recent Lakeland, FL coin show I sold off all of my duplicates, and used some of the money to purchase this nice five cents graded MS65 by PCGS. The images don't capture the nice toning, but it is a pretty piece. The Lakeland show was the last place on Earth that I would have expected to find this, which goes to show that you never know.
Following the five cent piece is an eBay purchase of a coin that I have been watching on and off for probably two years at least. I haven't seen many gem Elizabeth II fifty cents business strikes as of late, so I finally decided to act. I have not received the coin yet, so it will be interesting to what it looks like in hand.
Nice coins @GotTheBug, and congratulations on retirement!
Thanks Kyle. Originally I had planned to sell my entire collection outright but with lots of free time it made better sense to do a realignment, so that I can continue collecting without putting any new money into it. After collecting for 58 years I just couldn't walk away.
Makes sense to me, it sounds like a great way to spend your time!
We started collecting at about the same age and year!
To celebrate your retirement, here's a nice Newfy* that has aged gracefully but now cannot recall when she was 'born'.
@Barberian - that is an obverse #2 Newfie 50c. The top leaf does not enter between E and I of DEI. It does not have a mintmark. It is also a small W in Newfoundland. So it is possibly an 1896, 1899 (narrow or wide date), or 1900.
Life member #369 of the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association
Member of Canadian Association of Token Collectors
Collector of:
Canadian coins and pre-confederation tokens
Darkside proof/mint sets dated 1960
My Ebay
I'm new to Newfies and could use some assistance if I'm wrong here.
Looks like an obverse #1 to me with the protruding upper lip. For type #1, extend a line in-line with the lower portion of Victoria's upper lip upward and it crosses her forehead or eye. The Type #2 has a straight upper lip from which a line drawn upward will miss intersecting Victoria's forehead entirely.
Here is a Type #2
wow, this is a nice type 2...
is the rev a secret?
What's a "rev"?
If you mean reference to the site where it's posted, the the photo is found below. This is a good site for comparing obverse #1 versus obverse #2 while looking at georgous Victorian Newfoundland halves.
saskatooncoinclub.ca/articles/35n_nl_50-cent_coins.html#nl-50c-1898-1s
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I think he was referring to the "reverse" . . . . . .
No photos . . . . .
Z
Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
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no reverse images???
always, or at least in most cases, both sides should be shown.
H
I'm inquiring specifically about how to separate type #1 and type #2 obverses. LOL! Sorry that I posted such a beautiful coin without posting both sides. Make sure to follow the link to see a mind-blowing Newfoundland half-dollar display.
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Don
Nice delicate toning there.
http://www.victoriancent.com
Wow, Rob! I never knew that you would have any coins like that in your hoards. I got a chuckle. Definitely not Registry set.
Syl
maybe Rob and Ajaan should start their own registry set with negative grades?? lololo
maybe, just maybe Rob has not told us that both are "a new variety he discovered, namely being 1858 BRASS???
they do have a bit of a yellow shine...
just (maybe) kidding...????
H
I was working hard on my Canadian coins this winter and spring but I haven't seen much lately that has excited me.
I am pretty happy with these George VI coins in older generation holders. The 25c is in one of the old green holders that has the same shell as the doily but with a green label.
Well? Was I correct in identifying this coin as a Type #1 obverse? Is my metric for distinguishing the two obverse types effective and helpful?
Not brass, no scarce varieties, just fugly, like Ajaan's coin.
http://www.victoriancent.com
Hey! I resemble that remark.😯
DPOTD-3
'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery'
CU #3245 B.N.A. #428
Don
Mine cost me 17c and is non-magnetic.
DPOTD-3
'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery'
CU #3245 B.N.A. #428
Don
Maybe these two are a little more pleasing.
http://www.victoriancent.com
Just a bit.
DPOTD-3
'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery'
CU #3245 B.N.A. #428
Don
Now that's more like the CDR Turner and his offerings that I know.
Wow amazing off-centers.
Coin Junky...
Maybe this is what you guys wish to see??
Or maybe these?
Life member #369 of the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association
Member of Canadian Association of Token Collectors
Collector of:
Canadian coins and pre-confederation tokens
Darkside proof/mint sets dated 1960
My Ebay
I have this one in my "just can't get rid of" collection, but I have been afraid to show it until now.
I call it my "Canadian Transportation Token" - found on road.
It's in my "Asphalt Coin Registry Set" - ungraded.
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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?
Well, maybe some variety/error hunters can see what all kinds of PMD actually looks like.
How about something a little less mangled...
Got the bug,
this is one nice 56 50cent.
how about a very scarce 1870 50 cent ... on the left?
am also curious how you would grade it. ( I think NGC missed it)
Hard to tell from your photos but I'm thinking that the 1870 No LCW is VG10. The LCW looks like F12, maybe F15 on a lucky grading day.