Coin Show Pickup (1926 $2.50 Sesquicentennial PCGS MS-63)
EagleScout2017
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Earlier today, I had a great time at the Gallatin Coin & Currency Show put on by the Nashville Coin Club. This was the first show I had been to since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic last year. Overall, fewer dealers were in attendance compared to the Winter-2019 show, but that didn't stop me from acquiring my first pre-33 gold coin at the expense of brutalizing my bank account.
When I generally visit coin shows such as this, I generally cherry-pick the foreign coin boxes spread throughout the venue. Unfortunately, some dealers that I typically frequent had a relatively pilfered selection compared to previous shows. However, despite this, I acquired a coin that I have desired for years, a proverbial crown-jewel if you will.
Granted, I must admit this coin was an utter pain to photograph as it looks much more lustrous in hand.
With all that being said, I'd love to see your 1926 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagles or anything else you deem relevant; please don't hesitate to share your examples.
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Looks so much better than MS63.
peacockcoins
Very nice!
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Looks better than a 63 from your photos. Very nice, congrats. Was always intriqued by the "thumbprint" reverse on these. Here is mine.
My Gold Type Set
I like that issue. The rays on the reverse are so subtle…
TurtleCat Gold Dollars
Nice well struck coin.
Nice......
That's the first gold commem that I ever got also.....
I've always wanted one of those.
PCGS FR02 also have holed one
Lafayette Grading Set
Very nice. I love these classic gold commemoratives. I have 8 and hope to someday collect the entire set of $1 and $2.50. Pretty popular series right now and hard to find in affordable grades
How did PCGS know the date when it was worn off ?
A fantastic pickup. Nice coin.
Very nice!
Here’s mine, I did the best I could to light up the rays on the reverse evenly for my iPhone camera through the NGC slab. It took a few tries to get the ones on the right to show up in the picture 🌞
Mr_Spud
Beautiful coin!
By the design. It’s very obvious.
TurtleCat Gold Dollars
One year type design and only one mint
Lafayette Grading Set
Looks great, nice pick up, it is such a great design.
I didn’t even know it was on today... I would’ve gone. DANGIT
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Mine...both of them...
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Beautiful!
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@EagleScout2017... That is a very nice acquisition.... I have considered getting that one, but usually get sidetracked by some stacking gold...
Oh well... maybe this year. Cheers, RickO
@EagleScout2017 ...That really is a beauty. I have always loved this issue.
USAF (Ret) 1974 - 1994 - The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.
Commems and Early Type
Mine is a 63 as well and yours is a better strike. Congrats on the pick up
Congrats @EagleScout2017 !
That coin has been on my wishlist for far too long.
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