Enjoying this Draped Bust Half today and marveling at how I wish I could time travel back to when this beauty was made to watch the process at the mint.
Enjoying a little family history with an iced macchiato this morning. These belonged to my great grandfather and were stored in a tin can in paper flips for about 75 years. I certified the best of them (there were about 50 total in various conditions). I used to sneak into my folks’ room to view these starting at age 4 and they’re what got me into coins.
Cool to think that someday my grandchildren may get to enjoy something that belonged to their great-great-great grandfather.
@Catbert said:
I am trying to recover from the embarrassing Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball performance last night against Northwestern. Tough to win with a 17-3 turnover differential. It's tough being a Purdue bball fan.
So, to make this coin related, I want to post this hammered lincoln close up (not mine) that I've kept in my WOW pic folder:
It's even more bleak being a Northwestern basketball fan with only two NCAA tournament appearances, but the clouds seem to lift for us lately whenever #1 ranked Purdue comes to town.
@Barberian said:
I wonder what coin I'm gonna look at today with my coffee?
Believe it or not, it's that crusty AG 55/54 because I just received it. It looks great. I gave it a 10-minute soak in acetone and none of the color was removed, but some scratches and hairlines were exposed, which is typical if they're there. The obverse looks fine. The reverse retains this dark film or stain on the wings. How would PCGS handle this? Could this be restored without dipping the glory out of the coin?
It sure looks great in a Cointain.
Northwestern just beat Illinois in a wild 4th quarter 45-43.
This has been a GREAT Saturday!!! High Five to @1northcoin and CoinRaritiesOnline!
I think the film would have to stay, any attempt to remove it would look noticeably off, IMO. Don't see any reason why it shouldn't straight grade for what it is, if that's your goal.
Thanks. I agree. I'll probably keep it in an Air-Tite and show it to folks at FUN before considering submitting it. I like the look of it but it's not valuable enough for grading. I may anyway; it's a trophy and a memory of a great weekend. Make it two weekends in a row!
Christmas music is playing, my better half is making cookies and I’m having a cup of my favorite coffee with gingerbread creamer…which to my surprise is actually good.
Took out the pre-33 gold box of 20 this morning, which is just basically a 12 piece gold type set and some dupes that I kept after making a few upgrades.
Enjoy your Saturday!!!
@Inspired70 Don't let that weigh you down this morning!!
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NEWP's this week, both RARE ... the note is a pop 2/0, and the coin, the most difficult DM for 1826
Pursuit: I don't know how to grade currency admittedly, but can't see how that $20 is a 58?? So very nice!
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Funny you should say that Darrell. In my opinion, currency is more difficult to grade from images, especially when they are above the true AU55 level. Even in hand, after they are graded, they can be challenging.
I actually almost posted this, from my notes, and after careful study after it arrived;
Lovely note with great margins and registration. Nice paper and very good color. EPQ? Okay, maybe not. 58? Not so sure about that. The only apparent evidence I see doesn't appear to be a crinkle or evidence from handling, but an as-made inclusion. No Unc's have been certified so far as I know, and I have never seen an image that makes me believe a true one exists. This might really be the single finest known, and really, I suppose I could see it in a 63/4 holder on any given day.
These are PMG's images, which do not fully do the note justice (the inclusion can be seen however, on the reverse, just above the O in DOLLARS, right center);
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
@Inspired70 Don't let that weigh you down this morning!!
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NEWP's this week, both RARE ... the note is a pop 2/0, and the coin, the most difficult DM for 1826
Pursuit: I don't know how to grade currency admittedly, but can't see how that $20 is a 58?? So very nice!
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Funny you should say that Darrell. In my opinion, currency is more difficult to grade from images, especially when they are above the true AU55 level. Even in hand, after they are graded, they can be challenging.
I actually almost posted this, from my notes, and after careful study after it arrived;
Lovely note with great margins and registration. Nice paper and very good color. EPQ? Okay, maybe not. 58? Not so sure about that. The only apparent evidence I see doesn't appear to be a crinkle or evidence from handling, but an as-made inclusion. No Unc's have been certified so far as I know, and I have never seen an image that makes me believe a true one exists. This might really be the single finest known, and really, I suppose I could see it in a 63/4 holder on any given day.
These are PMG's images, which do not fully do the note justice (the inclusion can be seen however, on the reverse, just above the O in DOLLARS, right center);
Amazing note. Makes me want to switch my attention from coins to currency.
@Downtown1974 said:
Christmas music is playing, my better half is making cookies and I’m having a cup of my favorite coffee with gingerbread creamer…which to my surprise is actually good.
Took out the pre-33 gold box of 20 this morning, which is just basically a 12 piece gold type set and some dupes that I kept after making a few upgrades.
Enjoy your Saturday!!!
@Catbert said:
I am trying to recover from the embarrassing Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball performance last night against Northwestern. Tough to win with a 17-3 turnover differential. It's tough being a Purdue bball fan.
So, to make this coin related, I want to post this hammered lincoln close up (not mine) that I've kept in my WOW pic folder:
"WOW!!!" is right. That Lincoln is hammered. I love finding them like that. A rare occurrence.
Here is a coin of supreme rarity and if from the USA might be a SEVEN FIGURE COIN. The closest analogy would be if there really was a confirmed 1959 Lincoln WHEAT cent, or possibly the 1913 Liberty Nickel.
It is the 2009 Great Britain 10 pence, uncirculated and one of two known. It is the with the 2009 date but of the type discontinued in 2008, and has been confirmed by the Royal Mint Museum; there are no proofs or any other presentation variety, so that is it, TWO KNOWN. Next post will show the coin as well as what an "ordinary" 2009 10 pence of the usual variety looks like, then the coin and finally the letter of authentication.
Love that Milled British (1830-1960) Well, just Love coins, period.
Saturday morning (working at my office for a few hours because my better half is hosting a girls only Xmas brunch with some of her friends). Thinking of this #8 ranked Registry Set of mine, since 1956 is my birth year and since I had great fun making all 6 coins in this set from raw cherry picks.
Caballito, a wonderful design - if you look this up on apple translator it says "wheelie" but I believe "little horse" is a better translation. Anyway, this coin I got raw on ebay as a 1913/2 (to which the writer of the book on Caballito agreed, but did not certify as the overdate ?), but is the same design as a 1912 coin bought on the boards raw for a bargain price and then graded at our hosts at 65! That is amazing & bought it only off the picture; the seller had a 1914 which is the key date but frequently abused or counterfeited so sadly passed...
Notum: oops, this is an ordinary 1913, not the overdate & can't find that coin's pictures...
Before you pass this by, note that it is an "off metal strike" of a British penny but that it was struck on a 1956 SIXPENCE coin! I do believe Mr. Byers loves this sort of thing, amongst others.
Love that Milled British (1830-1960) Well, just Love coins, period.
Getting some time in with these pieces before the chaos of holiday cheer begins.
May all of you have an amazing Christmas and prosperous new year full of coffee and coins.
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"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Spending some time looking over this little token with a cup of Joe:
It belonged to Steve Tanenbaum, and the 2x2 bears his signature multi-colored notes all over it. That was a guy with passion for everything. Even a little, cheap token like this grabbed his attention and started research.
That's what exonumia does, draws you in.
I like this one for the neat design, "bowling pin bowling." From Newark, NJ, the city which I am employed.
Happy last Saturday of 2023, everyone!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
I will need a full pot of coffee as I’m listing and hopefully selling almost everything. Except for the ones that need a another opinion first.
My plan from the proceeds is to buy one exquisitely beautiful $10 Indian, peace dollar, or Barber half depending on what’s available when all this goes down. The only other requirement I have is that the coin has booming luster and at 67 or better.
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Enjoying this Draped Bust Half today and marveling at how I wish I could time travel back to when this beauty was made to watch the process at the mint.
Enjoying a little family history with an iced macchiato this morning. These belonged to my great grandfather and were stored in a tin can in paper flips for about 75 years. I certified the best of them (there were about 50 total in various conditions). I used to sneak into my folks’ room to view these starting at age 4 and they’re what got me into coins.
Cool to think that someday my grandchildren may get to enjoy something that belonged to their great-great-great grandfather.
Fancy new superautomatic coffeemaker - thanks to a Black Friday sale - along with a couple of new(ly slabbed) coins.
It's even more bleak being a Northwestern basketball fan with only two NCAA tournament appearances, but the clouds seem to lift for us lately whenever #1 ranked Purdue comes to town.
Paint Miss Liberty purple!
Thanks. I agree. I'll probably keep it in an Air-Tite and show it to folks at FUN before considering submitting it. I like the look of it but it's not valuable enough for grading. I may anyway; it's a trophy and a memory of a great weekend. Make it two weekends in a row!
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Christmas music is playing, my better half is making cookies and I’m having a cup of my favorite coffee with gingerbread creamer…which to my surprise is actually good.
Took out the pre-33 gold box of 20 this morning, which is just basically a 12 piece gold type set and some dupes that I kept after making a few upgrades.
Enjoy your Saturday!!!
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
How about 5000 pennies in an unopened mint bag with Saturday morning coffee.
Coffee and a handful of 1901's Happy Sat gents!
Killer gold! That's a great looking group!!
@Downtown1974
@Inspired70 Don't let that weigh you down this morning!!
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NEWP's this week, both RARE ... the note is a pop 2/0, and the coin, the most difficult DM for 1826
“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
These just have that easy enjoyable Saturday morning feeling to them Eldo! You have some of the nicest barbers I have ever seen.
Pursuit: I don't know how to grade currency admittedly, but can't see how that $20 is a 58?? So very nice!
Look for that beautiful doubled die reverse. May you find 5000 of them!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
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Funny you should say that Darrell. In my opinion, currency is more difficult to grade from images, especially when they are above the true AU55 level. Even in hand, after they are graded, they can be challenging.
I actually almost posted this, from my notes, and after careful study after it arrived;
Lovely note with great margins and registration. Nice paper and very good color. EPQ? Okay, maybe not. 58? Not so sure about that. The only apparent evidence I see doesn't appear to be a crinkle or evidence from handling, but an as-made inclusion. No Unc's have been certified so far as I know, and I have never seen an image that makes me believe a true one exists. This might really be the single finest known, and really, I suppose I could see it in a 63/4 holder on any given day.
These are PMG's images, which do not fully do the note justice (the inclusion can be seen however, on the reverse, just above the O in DOLLARS, right center);
“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
Number one done.
Coffee #2 on the way, have to dig up another coin...
Amazing note. Makes me want to switch my attention from coins to currency.
My reverse proofs finally shipped! I’m still waiting for them…
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You’ve done very well! A great set of gold! 👍
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@Inspired70 WOW. That’s a beautiful Coin. Very nice.
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CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
"WOW!!!" is right. That Lincoln is hammered. I love finding them like that. A rare occurrence.
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Spectacular 1862 Dollar buddy. The perfect blend of original color, and hammered strike....a beauty.
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@JWP
The nickel on the top left is counterfeit. Send it to me, and I'll forward you a real one! Even swap
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"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
@DCW If I sent it to you, the other 2 Henning nickels would miss their triplet sibling. I just could not break up a family.
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Since I did a CBH story last night and am still dropping images there, let's do something different this morning. Not sure if I have shown this here.
A favorite Winged Liberty, with wonderful Christmas colors, from another family that I get to take care of
Merry almost Christmas my Saturday Coins and Coffee friends
“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
Merry Christmas Guys! I've run out of coins to post.....! Here's a few re-treads. @pursuitofliberty now that Merc. is a tasty piece indeed!
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Here is a coin of supreme rarity and if from the USA might be a SEVEN FIGURE COIN. The closest analogy would be if there really was a confirmed 1959 Lincoln WHEAT cent, or possibly the 1913 Liberty Nickel.
It is the 2009 Great Britain 10 pence, uncirculated and one of two known. It is the with the 2009 date but of the type discontinued in 2008, and has been confirmed by the Royal Mint Museum; there are no proofs or any other presentation variety, so that is it, TWO KNOWN. Next post will show the coin as well as what an "ordinary" 2009 10 pence of the usual variety looks like, then the coin and finally the letter of authentication.
Well, just Love coins, period.
Well, just Love coins, period.
@7Jaguars Cool mule.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
Saturday morning (working at my office for a few hours because my better half is hosting a girls only Xmas brunch with some of her friends). Thinking of this #8 ranked Registry Set of mine, since 1956 is my birth year and since I had great fun making all 6 coins in this set from raw cherry picks.
1956 Proof Set with major varieties.
PF67CAM
PF67CAM
PF68CAM
PF68CAM
TYPE 1 PF67 (with great color)
TYPE 2 PF68+CAM
Coffee is long gone but the coin remains…….
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.
How about Saturday night tea?
Type collector, mainly into Seated. Young Numismatist. Good BST transactions with: mirabela, OKCC, MICHAELDIXON
Well, stretching a bit on that! LOL...
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Caballito, a wonderful design - if you look this up on apple translator it says "wheelie" but I believe "little horse" is a better translation. Anyway, this coin I got raw on ebay as a 1913/2 (to which the writer of the book on Caballito agreed, but did not certify as the overdate ?), but is the same design as a 1912 coin bought on the boards raw for a bargain price and then graded at our hosts at 65! That is amazing & bought it only off the picture; the seller had a 1914 which is the key date but frequently abused or counterfeited so sadly passed...
Notum: oops, this is an ordinary 1913, not the overdate & can't find that coin's pictures...
Before you pass this by, note that it is an "off metal strike" of a British penny but that it was struck on a 1956 SIXPENCE coin! I do believe Mr. Byers loves this sort of thing, amongst others.
Well, just Love coins, period.
Roasting time — an ornament that came in the mail yesterday.
Getting some time in with these pieces before the chaos of holiday cheer begins.
May all of you have an amazing Christmas and prosperous new year full of coffee and coins.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Coffee in Nevada with Carson City dollars...
Christmas tree coin stack! Merry Christmas from Eldo!
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Spending some time looking over this little token with a cup of Joe:
It belonged to Steve Tanenbaum, and the 2x2 bears his signature multi-colored notes all over it. That was a guy with passion for everything. Even a little, cheap token like this grabbed his attention and started research.
That's what exonumia does, draws you in.
I like this one for the neat design, "bowling pin bowling." From Newark, NJ, the city which I am employed.
Happy last Saturday of 2023, everyone!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
I will need a full pot of coffee as I’m listing and hopefully selling almost everything. Except for the ones that need a another opinion first.
My plan from the proceeds is to buy one exquisitely beautiful $10 Indian, peace dollar, or Barber half depending on what’s available when all this goes down. The only other requirement I have is that the coin has booming luster and at 67 or better.
I went back to regular coffee after a long espresso binge, and liking it! Here's a couple of amazing Barber's for your Sat. viewing pleasure.
@Coinscratch
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Everything??
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
It's going to be Saturday morning with a smoothie today. Just did an hour ride.
These two showed up on Wednesday night. In all 9 were in the package from @lkeigwin . I showed the 1808 and 1833 in another thread.
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$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572