Just checking out my new additions. Coincidentally they’re the only two NGC slabbed bust halves I own.
The 27, while probably not quite a 55 has unbelievably pretty toning and is an O-132 (die line through cap and joined UN). I can’t quite capture the look of the obverse with an iPhone but it’s got adequate luster and typical wear for a 53. Fields look amazing and just has a little dark toning spot left of her ear.
The 1828 is a large 8 variety and is surprisingly tough to find for sale. Tough to find this nice and crusty. Probably because redbook collectors guard them pretty tightly.
Gonna send these in with a batch of others to our host this summer.
Shoutout to @SurfinxHI for a smooth transaction. He’s a great person and highly recommended! Also shoutout to my wife for letting borrow her mug ☕️
These are all from a collection I was asked to photograph - this is some serious eye candy! I'm not sure if it's appropriate to reveal the owner even though you can all find out by what sets these coins are in - so I'll leave it up to him if he wants to say these are his coins. I was given permission to use the photos in case you were wondering.
All I can say is that these are probably the best MS Morgans and Peace dollars I'll ever see. It was mind blowing to see them all!
@Eldorado9 said:
Happy Saturday Gents. I've got a new crusty 1818 quarter for the collection, taking a que from @pursuitofliberty
You might have just created a monster. My sons friend just came over while I was gazing at these coins and he showed some interest so we looked up a couple of the certs. The look on his face was priceless
Copper Clad Crank Club Good Luck Coin
Bronze, 32 mm, 11.16 gm
The Copper-Clad Malleable Range Company of St. Louis, Missouri was in business from 1899 to 1985.
The company manufactured stoves including wood-burning, coal-burning, and gas-powered stoves.
Good morning, and Happy April Fools Day! I guess I'll start off this morning with a modern I bought a few weeks ago. I love the American Silver Eagle design.
Pulled out the military token collection this morning for review over some coffee.
Here is an early token used in Vietnam by our servicemen. 1963 Tan Son Nhut, Vietnam. 39th Signal Brigade. 5c
Tan Son Nhut was a major airbase near Saigon. Was a big target by the Vietcong and North Vietnamese regulars during the Tet Offensive.
I love this because not many of these tokens are dated and have the word Vietnam on them. It's also nice to have the insignia of the signal corps on the reverse.
Have a great Saturday, all!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
At the Mets home opener today with my father, so no coins and coffee.
But I did enjoy a cup this morning before the journey into NYC.
Switching to beer now!
Let's go Mets! J.A. Bolen Pioneer Base Ball Club Medal PCGS MS64RB
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
@DCW said:
At the Mets home opener today with my father, so no coins and coffee.
But I did enjoy a cup this morning before the journey into NYC.
Switching to beer now!
Let's go Mets! J.A. Bolen Pioneer Base Ball Club Medal PCGS MS64RB
@DCW
Don’t feel bad, I forget what day it is regularly. Looks like you got a great jump on the weekend.
I admit with the markets being closed I thought it was Saturday. 😂😂😂
Misery loves company and so does our silly mistakes. Carry on buddy 👍🏼
A recent pick up for me, I couldn't resist this one. I don't have it in hand yet, but it's a PR66. The last image of this post is of a PCGS graded CAM, so you can see why I went for it.
It's also a CA-24. 1939 Proof Dime
CA-23
Possible Use Dates: January 10th, March 21st, December 1st, December 13th.
Die Markers: Weak connection of reverse ribbon, weak E PLURIBUS UNUM, major reverse striation.
Figure One: Weak connection between the ribbon and fasces. Ensure that there is visible weakness in the connection.
Figure Two: Weak E PLURIBUS UNUM. Note the weak S and M that are the key points of weakness.
Figure Three: Major reverse striation spanning nearly the entire right field of the reverse. This can only be seen at certain angles and is not obvious in many images.
Description and Coins Possible: This is the more weakly contrasted 1939 cameo proof die. However, contrast is strong and many dimes from this die pair reside in cameo holders. There are likely twenty to thirty contrasted pieces from this die pair in existence. Buyers are encouraged to seek out a near cameo piece from this die pair, as they seem to be slightly more prevalent than coins from CA-22.
Good morning folks
Today I’m organizing my reverse proof ase collection. Got em all and today we will have a family photo. Here’s the twins Followed by my grandson Vinnie. 3 months old and recovering well from open heart surgery.
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There could be a problem next week.
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Thank you @pursuitofliberty! Love this thread.
Agree, great to hear @Jzyskowski1 on your grandson!
Espresso as usual, and some proof type....Always a tasty combo!
It's a labeling and organizational Saturday morning with coffee and coins...
I recently got "proxy coins" for the certified coin in my 7070...
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Just checking out my new additions. Coincidentally they’re the only two NGC slabbed bust halves I own.
The 27, while probably not quite a 55 has unbelievably pretty toning and is an O-132 (die line through cap and joined UN). I can’t quite capture the look of the obverse with an iPhone but it’s got adequate luster and typical wear for a 53. Fields look amazing and just has a little dark toning spot left of her ear.
The 1828 is a large 8 variety and is surprisingly tough to find for sale. Tough to find this nice and crusty. Probably because redbook collectors guard them pretty tightly.
Gonna send these in with a batch of others to our host this summer.
Shoutout to @SurfinxHI for a smooth transaction. He’s a great person and highly recommended! Also shoutout to my wife for letting borrow her mug ☕️
BHNC #248 … 121 and counting.
Updating a few sets I have not worked on in awhile.
Mark
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
Enjoying this one this morning:
With my coffee this morning I’m enjoying my granddaughters first tee ball game. It’s cold and that makes the coffee is extra nice 😊
Have a great day
Sipping some Sumatran and reading about how badly corroded the dies were for my newly acquired 1850 WB4.
"Very rusty die with rust lumps or possibly die acid etching on the obverse devices."
Ms. Liberty looks like a burn victim and the eagle's on fire. Nice!
These are all from a collection I was asked to photograph - this is some serious eye candy! I'm not sure if it's appropriate to reveal the owner even though you can all find out by what sets these coins are in - so I'll leave it up to him if he wants to say these are his coins. I was given permission to use the photos in case you were wondering.
All I can say is that these are probably the best MS Morgans and Peace dollars I'll ever see. It was mind blowing to see them all!
Coin Photographer.
Shiny things distract me.
This topic sure makes Saturday more fun!!! How can you not love coffee & coins!!!
Coin collecting interests: Latin American early pillar 1 reales
Sports: NFL & NHL
Too pretty for words! Just mumbling to myself in the corner.
This is absolutely the best thread going. Polite and friendly. Welcoming and fun
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
You might have just created a monster. My sons friend just came over while I was gazing at these coins and he showed some interest so we looked up a couple of the certs. The look on his face was priceless
Copper Coffee Stove:
Copper Clad Crank Club Good Luck Coin
Bronze, 32 mm, 11.16 gm
The Copper-Clad Malleable Range Company of St. Louis, Missouri was in business from 1899 to 1985.
The company manufactured stoves including wood-burning, coal-burning, and gas-powered stoves.
The Mysterious Egyptian Magic Coin
Coins in Movies
Coins on Television
Oh! The humanity!!!!!
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
Indeed a great thread!
My YouTube Channel
A few more:
Coin Photographer.
Good morning, and Happy April Fools Day! I guess I'll start off this morning with a modern I bought a few weeks ago. I love the American Silver Eagle design.
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
Happy Saturday!
With all those Cracks, a fatigued Dies State, and that big Die Chip, she's a mess ... similar to how I feel before coffee
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
Saturday morning and a bright and cheery Seated Dollar with my coffee this morning.
Pulled out the military token collection this morning for review over some coffee.
Here is an early token used in Vietnam by our servicemen.
1963 Tan Son Nhut, Vietnam. 39th Signal Brigade. 5c
Tan Son Nhut was a major airbase near Saigon. Was a big target by the Vietcong and North Vietnamese regulars during the Tet Offensive.
I love this because not many of these tokens are dated and have the word Vietnam on them. It's also nice to have the insignia of the signal corps on the reverse.
Have a great Saturday, all!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
Sorry, but I must decapbustinate my coffee to prevent choking.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
a variety pack!
Keep them coming. I have no conns to look at. Stuck at work!
At least I have coffee
BHNC #248 … 121 and counting.
OMG! Sell her to me! the color! love it.
@Eldorado9 Now that's some eye candy!!
one more for my Sat. guys. so Cam!
Enjoying this beautifully original Walker with my coffee this morning along with some history from the date.
The toning on the coin matches the illustration well.
No pictures. Just a quick coffee and off to the big city. Have a good day everyone.
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
At the Mets home opener today with my father, so no coins and coffee.
But I did enjoy a cup this morning before the journey into NYC.
Switching to beer now!
Let's go Mets!
J.A. Bolen Pioneer Base Ball Club Medal PCGS MS64RB
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
It’s Friday good sir.
BHNC #248 … 121 and counting.
Hahahaha
Off from work, and losing track of time! Was wondering where everybody went 😆
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
@DCW
Don’t feel bad, I forget what day it is regularly. Looks like you got a great jump on the weekend.
I admit with the markets being closed I thought it was Saturday. 😂😂😂
Misery loves company and so does our silly mistakes. Carry on buddy 👍🏼
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
That’s some strong coffee 😉
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
The new acetone 😂. I was wondering if this was a new treatment and which kind of stuff you were trying to remove. 😂
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
Getting an early start on this week's Saturday morning eye candy from this esteemed group!
Ladies and Gents,
I just fell out of my chair. WHAT AN AMAZING COIN!
Let's see - so I know it's an eye sore. Just sent it to me and I can make it disappear for you. It'll be like it just disappeared.
Coin Photographer.
A recent pick up for me, I couldn't resist this one. I don't have it in hand yet, but it's a PR66. The last image of this post is of a PCGS graded CAM, so you can see why I went for it.
It's also a CA-24.
1939 Proof Dime
CA-23
Possible Use Dates: January 10th, March 21st, December 1st, December 13th.
Die Markers: Weak connection of reverse ribbon, weak E PLURIBUS UNUM, major reverse striation.
Figure One: Weak connection between the ribbon and fasces. Ensure that there is visible weakness in the connection.
Figure Two: Weak E PLURIBUS UNUM. Note the weak S and M that are the key points of weakness.
Figure Three: Major reverse striation spanning nearly the entire right field of the reverse. This can only be seen at certain angles and is not obvious in many images.
Description and Coins Possible: This is the more weakly contrasted 1939 cameo proof die. However, contrast is strong and many dimes from this die pair reside in cameo holders. There are likely twenty to thirty contrasted pieces from this die pair in existence. Buyers are encouraged to seek out a near cameo piece from this die pair, as they seem to be slightly more prevalent than coins from CA-22.
Image:
Coin Photographer.
Good morning folks
Today I’m organizing my reverse proof ase collection. Got em all and today we will have a family photo. Here’s the twins Followed by my grandson Vinnie. 3 months old and recovering well from open heart surgery.
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
Been really into Lavazza
@FlyingAl Thank you for the kind feedback. I can't pry her out of my hand either. She is hypnotic!