@Catbert said:
Some fantastic coins posted of late. Special shout out to @Inspired70 and @Eldorado9 ! Drool worthy and one day we'll get together to do an in-hand show and tell.
Good morning lads,
(As it approaches afternoon!)
Drinking a coffee in-between soccer tournament games in Hershey, PA.
Here's a token to ponder via the old NGC Photovision:
And it just so happens to be my avatar.
Happy weekend to you all!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Two weeks ago, I posted the other details coin I have & dissected it without bias (I hope). Todays edition is a bit of a “lark”, similar to the other one. When I first saw this piece, I immediately decided I had to have it. This is despite already owning a PCGS AU58 CAC. It has exceptional eye appeal, imo. Plus, the “cleaning” tag is a bit dubious. I see no evidence of same, but I do think this coin is water damaged. How long for such an occurrence will never be known, but it’s long enough to have shown a noticeable effect. Does “cleaning” vs “water damage” mean anything?The only answer I have is one is man-made & the other natural. So, likely nothing there.
There’s more. The 1888/7 IHC is perhaps the #2 variety in the entire series, trailing only the vaunted 1873 DL. There are only 3 MS examples in the pop: a 63BN, 63RB & 64RB. Just behind are only 5 58’s. Despite the “details” grade, it just might be among the top 5 examples known. The question “who cares” needs to be considered. Answer undoubtedly is “not many”. IHC variety hunters for sure & collectors of US coin rarities would be another (I actually bought my 58 from a collector in the latter group).
Finally, I’ll admit I did/do have a potential profit motive. A straight UNC means I’ll more than double what I paid for it. Such a grade is possible, but imo, has less than a 50/50 probability. Bottom line is it’s worth rolling the dice, but not something for very many to try. It has been a joy to own nevertheless.
(Lots of words today - the Saturday Red Eye was extra strong!).
Iced caramel macchiato, an audiobook on John Jacob Astor and the American Fur Company, and a remarkable coin I’m grateful to have acquired after having missed it the first time at Sheridan’s. It has some of the most remarkably preserved original surfaces I have ever seen, a joy to behold.
@CircCam said:
Iced caramel macchiato, an audiobook on John Jacob Astor and the American Fur Company, and a remarkable coin I’m grateful to have acquired after having missed it the first time at Sheridan’s. It has some of the most remarkably preserved original surfaces I have ever seen, a joy to behold.
Great coin!
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Good morning everyone. Another week coming to a close. Hard to believe the ANA was over a week ago.
I have had this grouping out and ready to sell since gold hit $2000. Glad to still have them as the shiny metal hit a record $2508 close yesterday. It's been all about CBH's for me lately. Fun to get back to gold ( it helped to see an 1808 $5 a fellow collector had just bought at the ANA and an 1800 $5 a fellow board member showed me in a PM).
In the thread about sharing your new purchases a few days ago, I posted & described the coin below:
It’s a PCGS MS64 - a tough date at this grade under any circumstances. There’s more, though. These usually come poorly struck, especially in the centers of both sides. This one, for the date, is exceptionally well struck. There’s hand detail & a bit of a stem split, detailed head although not full, pretty fair skirt lines, decent detail on the eagle’s trailing leg, good breast feather detail & a clear mint mark.
Contrast the one below, also a PCGS MS64. There’s nothing wrong with this coin as it’s pretty standard for a 1919-D. Plus, I think it has nice eye appeal. But it does demonstrate what a typical 1919-D looks like. Note the centers:
The good news for the coin’s owner is he/she paid less for this coin than I did for mine.
Haven't participated as much since I bought the house up North (I've had a crazy life recently), but thought I'd share the prize from my newp's at the ANA.
.
1808 O-108a from Sheridan Downey's MB#58
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Mid day coffee for me, while I peruse some choice political medals!
This one was struck by Joseph H Merriam of Boston for the Democratic candidate for President in the Election of 1860.
Interesting to note that a Douglas Presidency would have been very short-lived, as he was dead at the age of 48, six months after Lincoln was inaugurated.
Have a great weekend, everyone.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
@CircCam said:
Iced caramel macchiato, an audiobook on John Jacob Astor and the American Fur Company, and a remarkable coin I’m grateful to have acquired after having missed it the first time at Sheridan’s. It has some of the most remarkably preserved original surfaces I have ever seen, a joy to behold.
Sipping the ol’ red eye on a beauteous Saturday. First, absolutely agree with @Eldorado9 - my fave thread too & I look forward to it! Kudos, Eldo!
A few days ago I posted a new pickup of the key date 1909-S IHC. Here are some different looks from the original post:
Grade is PCGS 65RB with EEPS & CAC. Nice one & I think it has exceptional eye appeal. This date has high collector demand even from non IHC enthusiasts. As it’s the very last of a long 51 year run for the Indians & with a low mintage (309000), that’s understandable. Yet, reality is this issue is available, even in MS grades as it was saved frequently. After all, it has that “last one” cachet.
Not surprisingly, it’s often counterfeited. But, imo, it’s pretty easy to spot the genuine example by the flat left side of the first feather. All the real ones have that feature; the example above is textbook.
A late Summer day with cooler weather here in Valley this morning. Italian Roast with a spot of half and half.
Heading up North again next week and maybe I can get a decent shot of this girl before she goes to the SDB. Until then I'll have to do with a bad cell phone image.
1819 O-102 PCGS AU 55 from the bourse at the 2024 ANA WFOM
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Back in the early to mid 50's my dad pulled WLH's from pocket change and put them in an old album. When he passed I was given the album. I am sure he also picked up a few at a local coin store he visited in the early 70's. They are nothing special to the hobby, but are special to me. Spending some time with them this morning. No coffee but enjoying a Mango Cart
I have always said I would finish the set but other things (gold, CBH's, etc) came in the way. I recently put them into a new album and decided I would give the last 8 a go (didn't photograph the last page but it's compete).
I know, the 1921's will cost some money but that's ok.
Round 2 of coffee happening now as I was awoken at the crack of dawn by the 24/7 home improvement journey of my much respected neighbor. Whatever he is building back there apparently requires upwards of ten thousand nails.
A dark roast and a dark SLQ to remind me it is Saturday.
@Inspired70 said:
Happy Saturday morning everyone! Almost September!
Now this made my Saturday. I love that 1848 dollar. Its a wonderful coin and I thought that you got it at a very reasonable price. Congratulations.
Thank you @EastonCollection. If you know the series, which it sounds like you do, you understand how hard it is to find an 1848 in MS in good condition. I think it is one, if not the toughest, date in the 1840's decade for Seated Dollars.
@CircCam said:
Round 2 of coffee happening now as I was awoken at the crack of dawn by the 24/7 home improvement journey of my much respected neighbor. Whatever he is building back there apparently requires upwards of ten thousand nails.
I also love my neighbors that need to mow the lawn at 8:00 in the morning!
And they KNOW I'm retired!
I feel your pain
@Inspired70 said:
Happy Saturday morning everyone! Almost September!
Now this made my Saturday. I love that 1848 dollar. Its a wonderful coin and I thought that you got it at a very reasonable price. Congratulations.
Thank you @EastonCollection. If you know the series, which it sounds like you do, you understand how hard it is to find an 1848 in MS in good condition. I think it is one, if not the toughest, date in the 1840's decade for Seated Dollars.
@Inspired70 - I love the Seated $1 series and yes the 48 is a key date. I always thought that the coin is worth alot more based on rarity and eye appeal. I am putting together an AU set with eye appeal = Wish my good luck.
Good Saturday everyone! Got alot to do today - workwise - So happy Labor day weekend- Old and Modern coins for your viewing pleasure- Love the early U.S. coins but the modern errors are so cool -
1797 dime - 16 stars struck with the cracked die or terminal die. Its cool to view similar coins and observe the progression of die crack.
double stuck, off center that was flipped over - go figure out how that happened?
I have a couple of 98 Ps with clips. I scrolled this up on eBay, six bids with 90 seconds to bid. I decided to go nuke at $60.00—sold at $59.00. When nuking goes wrong—but damn, when coins match others resistance is futile.
Gorgeous coins folk!
Made better with a Saturday Red Eye! Actually, not so bad:
I’ve owned this coin as part of my IHC Complete Variety set for years. A nice S-4 RB came along so I replaced this one & decided to sell it. Oops! It’s misattributed. Actually the S-5 variety, not S-4. Still a cool variety & the differences are subtle - placement of the “1” in the date & a die crack in the date area.
The problem, if there is one, is the S-5 is not listed In Cherrypickers. Consequently, it’s not part of the variety set. Valuation is a bit less too - $850 instead of $1250 for the S-4. I’m still OK on it fortunately.
Lesson learned? Over reliance on the TPG being right will very occasionally get you the wrong coin. This one was easy to miss.
Final thought: there was a thread this week devoted to TPG’s automatically adding varieties to the tag. I was opposed to that on the basis not all varieties are known to graders. This coin is a prime example - it even was missed by this dedicated variety hunter!
(Note: the S-4 printed on the tag has been manually covered with a S-5 sticker).
Comments
Sweet!
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
Beautiful!
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
It's a little past coffee. There are some wonderful coins in this thread.
Catbert,
Nice 37 no stars dime, if you ever......................
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
Nice coins guys!!!
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Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
This poor guy may have had too much coffee.
National Commemorative Medals of the U.S. Mint:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/medals-tokens/national-commemorative-medals-united-states-mint-1940-present/alltimeset/195526
Happy Sat Gents! This one always wakes me up!
Just a random shot from my files today - this is one of @winesteven's lovely ones.
Coin Photographer.
Good morning lads,
(As it approaches afternoon!)
Drinking a coffee in-between soccer tournament games in Hershey, PA.
Here's a token to ponder via the old NGC Photovision:
And it just so happens to be my avatar.
Happy weekend to you all!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
My other TPG details coin:
Two weeks ago, I posted the other details coin I have & dissected it without bias (I hope). Todays edition is a bit of a “lark”, similar to the other one. When I first saw this piece, I immediately decided I had to have it. This is despite already owning a PCGS AU58 CAC. It has exceptional eye appeal, imo. Plus, the “cleaning” tag is a bit dubious. I see no evidence of same, but I do think this coin is water damaged. How long for such an occurrence will never be known, but it’s long enough to have shown a noticeable effect. Does “cleaning” vs “water damage” mean anything?The only answer I have is one is man-made & the other natural. So, likely nothing there.
There’s more. The 1888/7 IHC is perhaps the #2 variety in the entire series, trailing only the vaunted 1873 DL. There are only 3 MS examples in the pop: a 63BN, 63RB & 64RB. Just behind are only 5 58’s. Despite the “details” grade, it just might be among the top 5 examples known. The question “who cares” needs to be considered. Answer undoubtedly is “not many”. IHC variety hunters for sure & collectors of US coin rarities would be another (I actually bought my 58 from a collector in the latter group).
Finally, I’ll admit I did/do have a potential profit motive. A straight UNC means I’ll more than double what I paid for it. Such a grade is possible, but imo, has less than a 50/50 probability. Bottom line is it’s worth rolling the dice, but not something for very many to try. It has been a joy to own nevertheless.
(Lots of words today - the Saturday Red Eye was extra strong!).
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Iced caramel macchiato, an audiobook on John Jacob Astor and the American Fur Company, and a remarkable coin I’m grateful to have acquired after having missed it the first time at Sheridan’s. It has some of the most remarkably preserved original surfaces I have ever seen, a joy to behold.
It also happens to be a minor DDR.http://www.varietyvista.com/01a LC Doubled Dies Vol 1/1938PDDR003.htm
Great coin!
“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
Good morning everyone. Another week coming to a close. Hard to believe the ANA was over a week ago.
I have had this grouping out and ready to sell since gold hit $2000. Glad to still have them as the shiny metal hit a record $2508 close yesterday. It's been all about CBH's for me lately. Fun to get back to gold ( it helped to see an 1808 $5 a fellow collector had just bought at the ANA and an 1800 $5 a fellow board member showed me in a PM).
Successful BST with BustDMs , Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino (CBH's - 37 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
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
Another Red Eye Saturday
In the thread about sharing your new purchases a few days ago, I posted & described the coin below:
It’s a PCGS MS64 - a tough date at this grade under any circumstances. There’s more, though. These usually come poorly struck, especially in the centers of both sides. This one, for the date, is exceptionally well struck. There’s hand detail & a bit of a stem split, detailed head although not full, pretty fair skirt lines, decent detail on the eagle’s trailing leg, good breast feather detail & a clear mint mark.
Contrast the one below, also a PCGS MS64. There’s nothing wrong with this coin as it’s pretty standard for a 1919-D. Plus, I think it has nice eye appeal. But it does demonstrate what a typical 1919-D looks like. Note the centers:
The good news for the coin’s owner is he/she paid less for this coin than I did for mine.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nice coins guys!!!
Haven't participated as much since I bought the house up North (I've had a crazy life recently), but thought I'd share the prize from my newp's at the ANA.
.
1808 O-108a from Sheridan Downey's MB#58
“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
Always my favorite thread. Happy Sat Gents. @pursuitofliberty the color! Stunning! Completely beautiful.
Mid day coffee for me, while I peruse some choice political medals!
This one was struck by Joseph H Merriam of Boston for the Democratic candidate for President in the Election of 1860.
Interesting to note that a Douglas Presidency would have been very short-lived, as he was dead at the age of 48, six months after Lincoln was inaugurated.
Have a great weekend, everyone.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
1983 Proof no S Dime
Just pulled from set:
Well, just Love coins, period.
Beautiful rare proof only !
Not a whole lot new lately but I did pick up a cool piece of toned gold this month. Have a great weekend, all!
I like that a lot! 👍
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Happy Saturday morning everyone! Almost September!
Glad you won it! It fits well in your collection.
BHNC #248 … 121 and counting.
Sipping the ol’ red eye on a beauteous Saturday. First, absolutely agree with @Eldorado9 - my fave thread too & I look forward to it! Kudos, Eldo!
A few days ago I posted a new pickup of the key date 1909-S IHC. Here are some different looks from the original post:
Grade is PCGS 65RB with EEPS & CAC. Nice one & I think it has exceptional eye appeal. This date has high collector demand even from non IHC enthusiasts. As it’s the very last of a long 51 year run for the Indians & with a low mintage (309000), that’s understandable. Yet, reality is this issue is available, even in MS grades as it was saved frequently. After all, it has that “last one” cachet.
Not surprisingly, it’s often counterfeited. But, imo, it’s pretty easy to spot the genuine example by the flat left side of the first feather. All the real ones have that feature; the example above is textbook.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Coin Photographer.
40 - 1943-D MS66FS. I like the War Nickels if you did not realize that. Ha Ha
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
A late Summer day with cooler weather here in Valley this morning. Italian Roast with a spot of half and half.
Heading up North again next week and maybe I can get a decent shot of this girl before she goes to the SDB. Until then I'll have to do with a bad cell phone image.
1819 O-102 PCGS AU 55
from the bourse at the 2024 ANA WFOM
“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
Back in the early to mid 50's my dad pulled WLH's from pocket change and put them in an old album. When he passed I was given the album. I am sure he also picked up a few at a local coin store he visited in the early 70's. They are nothing special to the hobby, but are special to me. Spending some time with them this morning. No coffee but enjoying a Mango Cart
I have always said I would finish the set but other things (gold, CBH's, etc) came in the way. I recently put them into a new album and decided I would give the last 8 a go (didn't photograph the last page but it's compete).
I know, the 1921's will cost some money but that's ok.
Successful BST with BustDMs , Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino (CBH's - 37 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
1920 Great Britain Matte Proof Halfcrown, mintage TWO! Only such coin in private hands. Gotcha Tyrant!
Biafra, 1969 One Pound (gold):
Well, just Love coins, period.
Now this made my Saturday. I love that 1848 dollar. Its a wonderful coin and I thought that you got it at a very reasonable price. Congratulations.
After drooling at the 1848 Seated dollar - I need some coffee and an Early Bust dollar
Round 2 of coffee happening now as I was awoken at the crack of dawn by the 24/7 home improvement journey of my much respected neighbor. Whatever he is building back there apparently requires upwards of ten thousand nails.
A dark roast and a dark SLQ to remind me it is Saturday.
Thank you @EastonCollection. If you know the series, which it sounds like you do, you understand how hard it is to find an 1848 in MS in good condition. I think it is one, if not the toughest, date in the 1840's decade for Seated Dollars.
I also love my neighbors that need to mow the lawn at 8:00 in the morning!
And they KNOW I'm retired!
I feel your pain
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
@Inspired70 - I love the Seated $1 series and yes the 48 is a key date. I always thought that the coin is worth alot more based on rarity and eye appeal. I am putting together an AU set with eye appeal = Wish my good luck.
Here is my recently acquired 1848 in a more modest grade. Agree that the date is underrated!
@Bigtree That is a really nice 1848! Even wear, clean fields, beautiful consistent color/toning. Congratulations! She's a keeper!
That is just coin heaven right there Buddy! Nice work on the composition and the individual photos!
Your photos never disappoint! Beautiful!
Good Saturday everyone! Got alot to do today - workwise - So happy Labor day weekend- Old and Modern coins for your viewing pleasure- Love the early U.S. coins but the modern errors are so cool -
1797 dime - 16 stars struck with the cracked die or terminal die. Its cool to view similar coins and observe the progression of die crack.
double stuck, off center that was flipped over - go figure out how that happened?
Happy Labor Day Saturday everyone! Admiring an old CBH with my coffee this morning.
Happy Sat Gents. A flashy newp from Peak Rarities that is easy to love.
Been looking for a nice, fairly priced 1812 for a while. My good friend Steve Herrman came through in the clutch as usual.
BHNC #248 … 121 and counting.
I have a couple of 98 Ps with clips. I scrolled this up on eBay, six bids with 90 seconds to bid. I decided to go nuke at $60.00—sold at $59.00. When nuking goes wrong—but damn, when coins match others resistance is futile.
Gorgeous coins folk!
Variety Hunter Blues
Made better with a Saturday Red Eye! Actually, not so bad:
I’ve owned this coin as part of my IHC Complete Variety set for years. A nice S-4 RB came along so I replaced this one & decided to sell it. Oops! It’s misattributed. Actually the S-5 variety, not S-4. Still a cool variety & the differences are subtle - placement of the “1” in the date & a die crack in the date area.
The problem, if there is one, is the S-5 is not listed In Cherrypickers. Consequently, it’s not part of the variety set. Valuation is a bit less too - $850 instead of $1250 for the S-4. I’m still OK on it fortunately.
Lesson learned? Over reliance on the TPG being right will very occasionally get you the wrong coin. This one was easy to miss.
Final thought: there was a thread this week devoted to TPG’s automatically adding varieties to the tag. I was opposed to that on the basis not all varieties are known to graders. This coin is a prime example - it even was missed by this dedicated variety hunter!
(Note: the S-4 printed on the tag has been manually covered with a S-5 sticker).
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian