it's going to be a beautiful day here in the Valley, but it's just getting light and trying to break through the morning cold outside, and I am enjoying coffee with one of my new girlfriends.
I found out a lot about where she's been over the last 40 years last night, which was quite interesting. She still has an open certification number from her rattler days.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Happy Saturday!
Not moving around much today. Started feeling sick when I woke up yesterday. Feel like I got hit by a truck today. This weeks new purchase is good medicine though.
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I've got a couple of very sweet additions today. First is a 1915-s MS-65 CAC Barber .50c Ex. Eliasberg coin, and the next is a gorgeous new 1868 Dollar PF-66 CAC. Now that's a way to start the weekend! Happy Sat gents.
Actually, here's an almost newp..
First and only attempted purchase from (large precious metals exchange), I fell victim to the old stock photo switcheroo.
The flat white (coffee joke😄) AG slick 1809 that I received instead was hardly worth the shipping and handling..
Wish this one had actually arrived..
@jayPem said:
Actually, here's an almost newp..
First and only attempted purchase from (large precious metals exchange), I fell victim to the old stock photo switcheroo.
The flat white (coffee joke😄) AG slick 1809 that I received instead was hardly worth the shipping and handling..
Wish this one had actually arrived..
Man, that sucks! yes, that's the coin you wanted and thought you were getting. That particular company is very deceptive in that way, knowing which coin images to use to get someone to bite, and then sending something 'similar". They have no business selling coins that way on eBay and elsewhere. They really should get penalized somehow.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
@jayPem said:
Actually, here's an almost newp..
First and only attempted purchase from (large precious metals exchange), I fell victim to the old stock photo switcheroo.
The flat white (coffee joke😄) AG slick 1809 that I received instead was hardly worth the shipping and handling..
Wish this one had actually arrived..
Man, that sucks! yes, that's the coin you wanted and thought you were getting. That particular company is very deceptive in that way, knowing which coin images to use to get someone to bite, and then sending something 'similar". They have no business selling coins that way on eBay and elsewhere. They really should get penalized somehow.
I've seen them list a mislabeled coin (1855/54 50C listed as an 1855) and then charge the overdate price. What assurances does the buyer have if the auctions and coins are labeled improperly that they won't get the ol' switcheroo (send the buyer a normal date rather than the 55/54 shown mislabeled in the auction and priced as a 55/54). I notified a certain precious metals company of this labeling problem and they didn't seem to care.
Nothing new this week, with the 15/2 having taking a big hit to what wasn't left in the war chest ... but she's still tickling my fancy, so there is that!
Coffee is good. All the coins are good.
Here's a simple one in comparison. And yet, like all the others, she always draws a smile.
Later, after offering $25, "Don't disgrace me with that $25 offer! Buy me now! My rim bumps are rim-bump perfection if there ever was a perfect rim bump!"
Haven't shared this coin much in a long time, but still one of my absolute favorites.
1814 O-107a - PCGS AU58cac Condition Census (3rd finest known, highest with CAC)
A soft platinum-golden-grey patina with patches of russet and aqua-blue graces full cartwheel luster and mark-free surfaces. Affectionately called the "Mouse on Nose" for it's unusual die chip on Liberty's nose. This is the same die pairing that struck the famous 1814 Platinum Half Dollars (Judd-44), and as a later die state from that striking, is also proof that the Judd-44's were struck in 1814 at the Mint, not pieces de caprice, struck elsewhere (or later) from discarded dies.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Haven't shared this coin much in a long time, but still one of my absolute favorites.
1814 O-107a - PCGS AU58cac Condition Census (3rd finest known, highest with CAC)
A soft platinum-golden-grey patina with patches of russet and aqua-blue graces full cartwheel luster and mark-free surfaces. Affectionately called the "Mouse on Nose" for it's unusual die chip on Liberty's nose. This is the same die pairing that struck the famous 1814 Platinum Half Dollars (Judd-44), and as a later die state from that striking, is also proof that the Judd-44's were struck in 1814 at the Mint, not pieces de caprice, struck elsewhere (or later) from discarded dies.
The day you made the winning bid on that is the the day you met @habaraca and I
I asked the forum who would buy a cent counterstamped with one’s own initials. It was $48.00 and shipping. I put it on watch hoping that I would get an offer; nope.
@Fraz said:
I asked the forum who would buy a cent counterstamped with one’s own initials. It was $48.00 and shipping. I put it on watch hoping that I would get an offer; nope.
Did you get it??
Definitely a bit steep for a renegade, but could be one of those things that are just rare enough on a personal level to get anyway..😀
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Newp 20-105. Tough to find 20s with eye appeal. Can’t put this one down today.
BHNC #248 … 121 and counting.
it's going to be a beautiful day here in the Valley, but it's just getting light and trying to break through the morning cold outside, and I am enjoying coffee with one of my new girlfriends.
I found out a lot about where she's been over the last 40 years last night, which was quite interesting. She still has an open certification number from her rattler days.
“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
This fine Lady showed up last night (won at GC on Sunday - very fast service
).
Bought strictly off the GreatPhoto. I see it as an 1834-107 (P55CAC).
Successful BST with BustDMs , Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino (CBH's - 35 Die Marriage's)
$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
Happy Saturday!
Not moving around much today. Started feeling sick when I woke up yesterday. Feel like I got hit by a truck today. This weeks new purchase is good medicine though.
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MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
One of my favorite threads.
I've got a couple of very sweet additions today. First is a 1915-s MS-65 CAC Barber .50c Ex. Eliasberg coin, and the next is a gorgeous new 1868 Dollar PF-66 CAC. Now that's a way to start the weekend! Happy Sat gents.
Okay, I give up. What is that stuff, dried coffee?
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
The newps are few and far between...
So how about the contents of one of my cabinet drawers?
Actually, here's an almost newp..
First and only attempted purchase from (large precious metals exchange), I fell victim to the old stock photo switcheroo.
The flat white (coffee joke😄) AG slick 1809 that I received instead was hardly worth the shipping and handling..
Wish this one had actually arrived..
Man, that sucks! yes, that's the coin you wanted and thought you were getting. That particular company is very deceptive in that way, knowing which coin images to use to get someone to bite, and then sending something 'similar". They have no business selling coins that way on eBay and elsewhere. They really should get penalized somehow.
“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
I've seen them list a mislabeled coin (1855/54 50C listed as an 1855) and then charge the overdate price. What assurances does the buyer have if the auctions and coins are labeled improperly that they won't get the ol' switcheroo (send the buyer a normal date rather than the 55/54 shown mislabeled in the auction and priced as a 55/54). I notified a certain precious metals company of this labeling problem and they didn't seem to care.
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
Coffee and 1895's ! Happy Sat Gents.
Spending some quality time with these this morning... awaiting their bigger brother
Edited to add: I suppose that should be bigger sister!!
Successful BST transactions with: SilverEagles92; Ahrensdad; Smitty; GregHansen; Lablade; Mercury10c; copperflopper; whatsup; KISHU1; scrapman1077, crispy, canadanz, smallchange, robkool, Mission16, ranshdow, ibzman350, Fallguy, Collectorcoins, SurfinxHI, jwitten, Walkerguy21D, dsessom.
Lots of gold this Saturday! I like it!
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
Nothing new this week, with the 15/2 having taking a big hit to what wasn't left in the war chest ... but she's still tickling my fancy, so there is that!
Coffee is good. All the coins are good.
Here's a simple one in comparison. And yet, like all the others, she always draws a smile.
images by the extremely talented @lkeigwin
“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
I dug this out of the ground in a park. While perhaps the least valuable coin I own, it’s on my desk right now and I appreciate it!
Latin American Collection
Drinking coffee, looking at a few including the one below and watching my little baby girl in her swing 🥰
BHNC #248 … 121 and counting.
My last two Barbers (now sold) - great to own but I’ve moved on from the series:
Oh yeah - red eye today!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Inspecting "the Maginot Line" aka low mintage Philly halves from 1879 to 1890.
1879 - I was undecided about this one until @LeeroyBrown decided for me.
1880 VF30
1881 - F12 and VG10 (CAC)
1882 - VF25
1883 - VF25
1884 - VF35
1885 VF details - cleaned
1886 - ANACS VF35 - needs to be regraded to VF30, IMO.
1887 - NGC VG10 (CAC)
1888 - PR61
1889 - VF25
1890 - My notes say, "PCGS EF40 (82425468), choice coin!!" - no photo but it's a chocolate brown EF40 and a favorite.
Still need to acquire a 79 and business strike 88, replace the 85, cross-over the 86 and 87, and get Trueviews of the 90.
Few of those could use a "java dip"
Another “red eye” Sat AM. I neglected to post this one last week with my other “last” Barbers. My bad!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
Spending some quality time with these little ladies...
Successful BST transactions with: SilverEagles92; Ahrensdad; Smitty; GregHansen; Lablade; Mercury10c; copperflopper; whatsup; KISHU1; scrapman1077, crispy, canadanz, smallchange, robkool, Mission16, ranshdow, ibzman350, Fallguy, Collectorcoins, SurfinxHI, jwitten, Walkerguy21D, dsessom.
Having a cup and thinking about this little piece, struck in 1874 to memorialize the death of Senator Charles Sumner.
Have a great day, guys
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Sorry for the lousy image... really much nicer in hand.
Mark
(edited to add text)
Happy Sat Gents! Can't help posting two 1901-o Barber beauties.
Coin Photographer.
I heard somewhere @Pnies20 say this was his least favorite date for the series.
Happy Saturday Morning! I bought this from a board member a few years ago.
Raining like all get out when I woke up after a multiple day run of sunshine. Coffee is hot. Plenty little research projects to do.
“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
This coin just told me, "Buy me!"
Later, after offering $25, "Don't disgrace me with that $25 offer! Buy me now! My rim bumps are rim-bump perfection if there ever was a perfect rim bump!"
My new purchase.
My least favorite is still a favorite.
BHNC #248 … 121 and counting.
A tough date 1844 Seated Dollar in MS63 CAC with lots of color to brighten a Saturday.
The rain cleared, I came back in from a walk, and @Inspired70 posted an inspiration! Lovely coin my friend!!
“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
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
Coffee - Check
Coins - Check
Contemplation
Haven't shared this coin much in a long time, but still one of my absolute favorites.
1814 O-107a - PCGS AU58cac
Condition Census (3rd finest known, highest with CAC)
A soft platinum-golden-grey patina with patches of russet and aqua-blue graces full cartwheel luster and mark-free surfaces. Affectionately called the "Mouse on Nose" for it's unusual die chip on Liberty's nose. This is the same die pairing that struck the famous 1814 Platinum Half Dollars (Judd-44), and as a later die state from that striking, is also proof that the Judd-44's were struck in 1814 at the Mint, not pieces de caprice, struck elsewhere (or later) from discarded dies.
“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
Very nice Todd. Who needs coffee with coins like that.....
Successful BST with BustDMs , Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino (CBH's - 35 Die Marriage's)
$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
Had a long night of editing images last night, but it was worth it. These aren’t mine.
Coin Photographer.
Coffee, and Coins! BaBoom...Brought the whole fleet! PS @FlyingAl that 39-d dime would make a nice pair with the 39-d Walker!
I'll post my 14-107a as well!
It's a great die pair, this one is also currently my best example of crusty gray dirt patina...🤗
Lovely coin Jordy!!
“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
The day you made the winning bid on that is the the day you met @habaraca and I
BHNC #248 … 121 and counting.
Ha! I think you're correct!! I didn't consider that.
And my life has never quite been the same since. Damn, that must be it.
“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
I asked the forum who would buy a cent counterstamped with one’s own initials. It was $48.00 and shipping. I put it on watch hoping that I would get an offer; nope.
Did you get it??
Definitely a bit steep for a renegade, but could be one of those things that are just rare enough on a personal level to get anyway..😀