Post something from 1883!

Zoins

Anyone watching 1883?

Post something from this year to help us relive the US back then!

Here are my 1883 German-American Bicentennial So-Called Dollars and Half Dollars. German-American Day was celebrated every year from 1883 until WWI at which time, it was stopped and wouldn't be celebrated again until 1983.

Here's my medal showcasing the Brooklyn Bridge which opened in 1883 as "The Eighth Wonder of the World".

Pnies20

Good show

vulcanize

1883 CC Morgan in GSA

Cross posting my 1883 Trade dollar proof from following thread

https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/13129692#Comment_13129692

And my 1883 3 CN proof from https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/13129529#Comment_13129529

amwldcoin

Liking it so far!

AntebellumGold

Some scenes for the series were filmed close by. The producers should have reached out to borrow my 1883 double eagle for a scene with a poker game in a saloon.

LJenkins11

I'm a fan.

dbldie55

I think it is being filmed around me. Sam Elliot was in a local restaurant a few weeks back.

Zoins

@GoldIndian said:
Some scenes for the series were filmed close by. The producers should have reached out to borrow my 1883 double eagle for a scene with a poker game in a saloon.

Awesome! Are you going to let them use it?

CoinHoarder

1883-O $1 PCGS MS62

Mr_Spud

Zoins

@Pnies20 said:
Good show

@GoldIndian said:
Some scenes for the series were filmed close by. The producers should have reached out to borrow my 1883 double eagle for a scene with a poker game in a saloon.

@LJenkins11 said:
I'm a fan.

@dbldie55 said:
I think it is being filmed around me. Sam Elliot was in a local restaurant a few weeks back.

In addition to the general story line, I like the prices mentioned in it. Gives you a feel for how much money was worth back then.

U1chicago

https://instagram.com/p/B3543NtAmiM/embed/

Sandman70gt

Zoins

@dbldie55 said:
I think it is being filmed around me. Sam Elliot was in a local restaurant a few weeks back.

Great coin and sighting

jesbroken

LeeBone

JonBrand83

Both previously owned..

Zoins

@U1chicago said:

https://instagram.com/p/B3543NtAmiM/embed/

Back then, King David Kalākaua, the last King of Hawaii was ruling. It's amazing that in 1881 he travelled around the world to encourage immigration to Hawaii.

Wikipedia wrote:
Kalākaua (David Laʻamea Kamananakapu Mahinulani Naloiaehuokalani Lumialani Kalākaua; November 16, 1836 – January 20, 1891), sometimes called The Merrie Monarch, was the last king and penultimate monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, reigning from February 12, 1874, until his death in 1891. Succeeding Lunalilo, he was elected to the vacant throne of Hawaiʻi against Queen Emma. Kalākaua had a convivial personality and enjoyed entertaining guests with his singing and ukulele playing. At his coronation and his birthday jubilee, the hula that had been banned from public in the kingdom became a celebration of Hawaiian culture.

During Kalākaua's reign, the Reciprocity Treaty of 1875 brought great prosperity to the kingdom. Its renewal continued the prosperity but allowed the United States to have exclusive use of Pearl Harbor. In 1881, Kalākaua took a trip around the world to encourage the immigration of contract sugar plantation workers. He wanted Hawaiians to broaden their education beyond their nation. He instituted a government-financed program to sponsor qualified students to be sent abroad to further their education. Two of his projects, the statue of Kamehameha I and the rebuilding of ʻIolani Palace, were expensive endeavors but are popular tourist attractions today.

Extravagant expenditures and the king's plans for a Polynesian confederation played into the hands of annexationists who were already working towards a United States takeover of Hawaiʻi. In 1887, Kalākaua was pressured to sign a new constitution that made the monarchy little more than a figurehead position. He had faith in his sister Liliʻuokalani's abilities to rule as regent when he named her as his heir-apparent following the death of their brother, William Pitt Leleiohoku II, in 1877. After his death, she became the last monarch of Hawaiʻi.

Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalākaua

coinsarefun

I haven’t seen it yet but want to. Something I used to own.

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Jzyskowski1

Hey. I’ve got one 😉🙀

MsMorrisine

ok

I'm breaking the rules.

the show will undoubtedly feature these more than coins

1873 Winchester - coins probably won't do as well as barter

MsMorrisine

Zoins

@MsMorrisine said:
ok

I'm breaking the rules.

the show will undoubtedly feature these more than coins

1873 Winchester

Hopefully they show 1883 rifles like this Winchester-Hotchkiss

https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/winchester-rifles---bolt-action/fine-winchester-hotchkiss-1883-bolt-action-rifle.cfm?gun_id=101080540

JWP

FIVE OLD INDIANS

OKbustchaser

coinsarefun

@MsMorrisine said:
ok

I'm breaking the rules.

the show will undoubtedly feature these more than coins

1873 Winchester - coins probably won't do as well as barter

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I have my Dad’s 1873 Winchester and cherish it so very much. It was his favorite.

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Okay a little obscure for 1883 but still neat.

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Zoins

@coinsarefun said:

@MsMorrisine said:
ok

I'm breaking the rules.

the show will undoubtedly feature these more than coins

1873 Winchester - coins probably won't do as well as barter

I have my Dad’s 1873 Winchester and cherish it so very much. It was his favorite.

Okay a little obscure for 1883 but still neat.

It fits the time frame well. William Wirt Winchester died in 1881 and, his widow, Sarah Winchester purchased the property for the house in 1884. Original construction lasted from 1886 to her death in 1922. It's an interesting house to visit and learn about.

JimTyler

I’m watching it 👍

drddm

Dave

mark_dak

coinbuf

robec

Swampboy

crazyhounddog

sumdunce

This might qualify:

It may not, if you only wanted 1883 stamped into the die once:

winesteven

PR66+CAM, w/CAC:

PR65CAM, w/CAC:

Zoins

Very nice coins everyone!

Imagine getting a mint state 1883 coin in change like we get 2021 Crossing the Delaware quarters today?

COCollector

Pretty sure I've got a circulated "Racketeer" nickel...

http://www.smalldollars.com/racketeer/The Racketeer Nickel And Its Many Mysteries.pdf

TheMayor

Now this thread is up my alley, Zoins! I have been working on an 1883 (birth year less 100) proof set for the last few years. I currently have 6 out of the 10 and am trying to stay patient.

There have been a few misses over the last couple of years as well. I was the underbidder on the Simpson 1C PR67RD (realized $15,600) and the Forsythe Shield 5C PR67+CAM (realized $11,550). Still have some regret but not too much because I think I made pretty strong bids. Also now I don't have to get the Forsythe coin reholdered

Then of course there were a few absolute stunners auctioned recently that were unfortunately not in the budget: the Newman/Simpson 25C PR69CAM and TDN's Trade Dollar NGC PF69.

OnlyGoldIsMoney

Zoins

@TheMayor said:
Now this thread is up my alley, Zoins! I have been working on an 1883 (birth year less 100) proof set for the last few years. I currently have 6 out of the 10 and am trying to stay patient.

There have been a few misses over the last couple of years as well. I was the underbidder on the Simpson 1C PR67RD (realized $15,600) and the Forsythe Shield 5C PR67+CAM (realized $11,550). Still have some regret but not too much because I think I made pretty strong bids. Also now I don't have to get the Forsythe coin reholdered

Then of course there were a few absolute stunners auctioned recently that were unfortunately not in the budget: the Newman/Simpson 25C PR69CAM and TDN's Trade Dollar NGC PF69.

Awesome looking coins for your Birth Year Set! Congrats and stay patient!

Zoins

@COCollector said:
Pretty sure I've got a circulated "Racketeer" nickel...

http://www.smalldollars.com/racketeer/The Racketeer Nickel And Its Many Mysteries.pdf

It would be great if they did an episode with a Racketeer nickel!

Downtown1974

From my raw type set.

BillJones

This might be a real “racketeer nickel” because it has a nicely reeded edge.

I might also mention my grandmother because she was born in 1883. She was always looking for coins dated 1883. This dime love token was in her collection

ricko

I have a couple of 1883 CC Morgans... just too lazy to go downstairs and dig them out..... Revisit the several pictures above (of 1883 CC Morgans)... Mine look very similar... Cheers, RickO

BloodMan

Here is a high end AU example of an 1883-CC double eagle ...

cmerlo1

'Racketeer' Love Token:

RYK

I plan to watch once Yellowstone Season 4 is over.

I currently do not have an 1883 coin in my PCGS inventory. Here's one I owned in the past:

fastfreddie

Well since the rule was broken, here's my Great granddad's WH 45-70 Sporting Model 1879, technically produced in 1881. This is the closest I have to 1883.

Dscoin

It’s been a good show so far. Doesn’t hurt that I watch Yellowstone either.

derryb

great show, great story, great cast