I believe this is not GOLD. It is probably just a plated token. It weighs 0.39 grams and the reverse has Gold not Dollar on it. Either way, it is kinda neat and I like it.
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@pursuitofliberty said:
Saturday morning at the Ebb Tide Retreat ... Italian Roast pour-over on the back deck admiring one of the girls from Date Night last night
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Date Night, you ask? Yeah, these all showed up yesterday, just in time for the party!
Picked up this charming merchant token last week:
Not the best shape, but I like the pictorial of the man holding his umbrellas, along with the strange spelling in "Allways provide for a rainy day."
It's from the 1840s.
Have a great weekend, everybody!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Had my coffee and did my hour on the Peloton. Time for some coins, then off to a farmers market.
It has been a while since I had this group out. I am hoping maybe spending a little time with them will get a couple of their friends to want to join my set.
If you are into Classic Head Gold you probably already know about the Daryl Haynor's book, "US Classic Gold Coins of 1834-1839". I highly recommend this book if you enjoy Classic Head coinage and the history.
I feel very lucky to have acquired the coin from the collection of @Ronyahski (aka The Virginian). It is also cool to have it be a coin pictured in the book (p.281).
This is a very rare variety in the FE series. The pop shows a total of 7, 4 of which are MS. This example is the highest graded. Features are a pronounced doubling in “OF AMERICA” & extra outlines on the lower reverse. Unusual in this one is the doubling of the date, not a typical characteristic of the S-2 (aka FS-101). Gorgeous color & superb eye appeal!
@pcgscacgold said:
Had my coffee and did my hour on the Peloton. Time for some coins, then off to a farmers market.
It has been a while since I had this group out. I am hoping maybe spending a little time with them will get a couple of their friends to want to join my set.
If you are into Classic Head Gold you probably already know about the Daryl Haynor's book, "US Classic Gold Coins of 1834-1839". I highly recommend this book if you enjoy Classic Head coinage and the history.
I feel very lucky to have acquired the coin from the collection of @Ronyahski (aka The Virginian). It is also cool to have it be a coin pictured in the book (p.281).
Nice coins but the hour on Peloton already is off the hook. Nice, as us old folks have to wait a bit to warm up....kind of like lizards.
Love that Milled British (1830-1960) Well, just Love coins, period.
Happy Saturday to all!
This is an amazing 19th Century copy of the Brasher Doubloon by Joseph H Merriam. Stuck in copper, and almost as rare as the real thing!
Stay caffeinated, peeps.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
@pcgscacgold said:
Had my coffee and did my hour on the Peloton. Time for some coins, then off to a farmers market.
It has been a while since I had this group out. I am hoping maybe spending a little time with them will get a couple of their friends to want to join my set.
If you are into Classic Head Gold you probably already know about the Daryl Haynor's book, "US Classic Gold Coins of 1834-1839". I highly recommend this book if you enjoy Classic Head coinage and the history.
I feel very lucky to have acquired the coin from the collection of @Ronyahski (aka The Virginian). It is also cool to have it be a coin pictured in the book (p.281).
@pcgscacgold such great looking classic head's! Congratulations. Love that one is the date representative in the book.
@DCW said:
Happy Saturday to all!
This is an amazing 19th Century copy of the Brasher Doubloon by Joseph H Merriam. Stuck in copper, and almost as rare as the real thing!
Stay caffeinated, peeps.
@DCW said:
Happy Saturday to all!
This is an amazing 19th Century copy of the Brasher Doubloon by Joseph H Merriam. Stuck in copper, and almost as rare as the real thing!
Stay caffeinated, peeps.
Love it!
Thanks. This once belonged to @Floridafacelifter, so you know it's a dazzler.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
It's been a fun week. Last week I had posted my 4 Classic Head $5's and that got me to thinking about reading Haynor's book again. I started in the Acknowledgment section. I saw a name of someone I had not contacted in over a year. I sent him a text and that set off a great conversation. He shared a TON of information to help me with the set. That's what I love about this hobby. His set is off the charts.
I also spent some time with a few CBH's. I was reminded a few weeks ago that I went from 0-38 in one year. Much of that thanks to two people @pursuitofliberty and @lkeigwin .
I have a few of Lance's coins out today. Just love the look of the coins he finds.
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Red Eye Time on a lazy (hopefully) Saturday. The coin below is a pop 1/0:
(note: the updated slab has been designated “Shallow N”. I continue to use this one as it’s a better photo).
In 1870, the IHC series underwent a transition from the Shallow N rev to a Bold N (there are also “tweeners” but that’s another subject for another day). Estimates are the new Bold N is more prevalent, but not by much.
While the pop shows this coin to be a 1/0, it’s actually not. I’m aware of two 66+ grade RD’s that are not designated “Shallow N”. In reality then, this coin is #3 in the category, not “#1”! When is a 1/0 not a 1/0? In a case like this!
Members have discussed the pertinence of a pop 1/0 in several different threads. Imo, it’s as important as the owner wants it to be. To others, it means nothing. The bottom line is how nice is the coin? It’s there these numbers become insignificant. JMO.
Missed last week, but looks like some really good coins. I was at my Daughter's in Lincoln City helping her move before I returned South to the Valley. First Saturday back here in a few weeks.
Not a coin, but I have my coffee and a piece of Currency that showed up this week. I was really surprised when I saw this on eBay last weekend ... and after I decided to pounce, I figured I'd wait until it showed up in case it wasn't the bargain I thought it was.
Graded by PCGS as a AU58 ... my cell phone images below as both the sellers and PCGS's are not that good. You can the PCGS scans here https://www.pcgs.com/banknotes/cert/47718087
It's a really tough note above ChEF. So far as I know, this is second finest known behind one true Unc and there are no other AU's I know of. Not the most original paper quality but I am still super pleased, especially for the price they asked.
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“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
The coffee is cold and bitter today after being screwed by the incompetent pseudo-numismatists at PCGS. Guys who cannot follow the client's proper designation and coin number, cannot spot a screamingly obvious overdate, incorrectly change the designation and coin number without consulting the client who KNOWS WHAT IT IS, and then place all the blame on the client, send them negative emails that are irrelevant to the problem, and then make them pay for another round. You'd think they'd pay to have this embarrassment removed from the market.
The result, a wicked strong 1855/54 overdate (my strongest by far!) comes back labeled as an 1855 normal date. It's like an SNL skit. I may start a PCGS misidentified coins collection. I have three 1855/54s already, and this coin is BY FAR THE MOST GLARING MISTAKE YET. The collection so far represents $200 of wasted postage and grading fees.
This is similar to failing to recognize a 1955 DDO Lincoln, ignoring the clients label and number for a 55 DDO, and then labeling the coin a 1955 normal date. Oh, and then having you pay for a relabeling and reholdering, including paying $20 to have your 1955 DDO attributed because the in-house numismatists cannot recognize a 1955DDO Lincoln.
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This is a beautiful design and although a nice picture, IMHO does not do the in-hand presentation full justice. I thought it would go "specimen" and there is enormous polishing as evident:
Egypt 1956 50 Piasters
Love that Milled British (1830-1960) Well, just Love coins, period.
It’s Saturday, so it must be red eye time! Today’s coin:
The 1854-S G$1 was the first (& last) of its type minted at the first SF Mint. The operation actually commenced that same year & ran for 20 years until it moved to its second location @ 5th & Mission in SF. First built to handle demand emanating from the California gold rush, it quickly outgrew its original quarters, necessitating the move. Here’s a pic taken in 2012 on the 608 Commercial St site of the original mint:
It’s designated as both a California & SF historic landmark.
How about this coin? It’s really nice for the grade & I don’t think anyone would find fault with it in a 64 holder. As it is, there’s only 12 graded higher. Original mintage was fairly minuscule @ 14,632. When I dabbled in G$1 years ago, I was never able to obtain one of these. All of the ones I attempted to buy back then were AU & I was always outbid. To be able to buy one, especially of this quality, is like a dream come true!
@Eldorado9 said:
Happy Sat Boys....This one takes me back in time to my 1972 Redbook, where it stood out with an uncirculated price of a whopping $850.00
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I believe this is not GOLD. It is probably just a plated token. It weighs 0.39 grams and the reverse has Gold not Dollar on it. Either way, it is kinda neat and I like it.
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Saturday morning at the Ebb Tide Retreat ... Italian Roast pour-over on the back deck admiring one of the girls from Date Night last night
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Date Night, you ask? Yeah, these all showed up yesterday, just in time for the party!
“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
playing a bit with Love tokens this morning all on Bust Halves
@pursuitofliberty
I knew it was best to leave you alone last night. I forgot you had 6 ladies stopping by.
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
I was thinking only 5 were stopping by. A half dozen is very exciting. Congrats my friend @pursuitofliberty
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
Awesome haul!
Ready to put these away for a while... and, yes, I do have an 1816... it's just not with me at the moment
Enjoy... Here's Volume I
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.
Volume II
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.
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You know, when I'm playing with that many at a time I kinda lose track ... but yeah, five, six ... it's all exciting!
“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
Picked up this charming merchant token last week:
Not the best shape, but I like the pictorial of the man holding his umbrellas, along with the strange spelling in "Allways provide for a rainy day."
It's from the 1840s.
Have a great weekend, everybody!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Good morning—
Had my coffee and did my hour on the Peloton. Time for some coins, then off to a farmers market.
It has been a while since I had this group out. I am hoping maybe spending a little time with them will get a couple of their friends to want to join my set.
If you are into Classic Head Gold you probably already know about the Daryl Haynor's book, "US Classic Gold Coins of 1834-1839". I highly recommend this book if you enjoy Classic Head coinage and the history.
I feel very lucky to have acquired the coin from the collection of @Ronyahski (aka The Virginian). It is also cool to have it be a coin pictured in the book (p.281).
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
Just back from PCGS, Thank you Paul @Pnies20 for your assistance.
Morning everyone!
Inspired that is a cute one! Bet that really glows under the light. I got a sweet CBH to show off this morning.
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.
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Red Eye Time on a beautiful Saturday!
1858 LL S-2:
This is a very rare variety in the FE series. The pop shows a total of 7, 4 of which are MS. This example is the highest graded. Features are a pronounced doubling in “OF AMERICA” & extra outlines on the lower reverse. Unusual in this one is the doubling of the date, not a typical characteristic of the S-2 (aka FS-101). Gorgeous color & superb eye appeal!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Uh oh! @habaraca is back in the slab game!!!
Great coins.
BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.
Nice coins but the hour on Peloton already is off the hook. Nice, as us old folks have to wait a bit to warm up....kind of like lizards.
Well, just Love coins, period.
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Have to have tea until I go to Starbuck's for the triple grande mocha light whip...
I love the simplicity of this Liberia coin:
Well, just Love coins, period.
Picked up this 1942 proof last week. So … two down, five to go.
Happy Saturday to all!
This is an amazing 19th Century copy of the Brasher Doubloon by Joseph H Merriam. Stuck in copper, and almost as rare as the real thing!
Stay caffeinated, peeps.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Masterpiece! Should be on front or back cover of an auction catalog.
@pcgscacgold such great looking classic head's! Congratulations. Love that one is the date representative in the book.
Love it!
Thanks. This once belonged to @Floridafacelifter, so you know it's a dazzler.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
It's been a fun week. Last week I had posted my 4 Classic Head $5's and that got me to thinking about reading Haynor's book again. I started in the Acknowledgment section. I saw a name of someone I had not contacted in over a year. I sent him a text and that set off a great conversation. He shared a TON of information to help me with the set. That's what I love about this hobby. His set is off the charts.
I also spent some time with a few CBH's. I was reminded a few weeks ago that I went from 0-38 in one year. Much of that thanks to two people @pursuitofliberty and @lkeigwin .
I have a few of Lance's coins out today. Just love the look of the coins he finds.
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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
Red Eye Time on a lazy (hopefully) Saturday. The coin below is a pop 1/0:
(note: the updated slab has been designated “Shallow N”. I continue to use this one as it’s a better photo).
In 1870, the IHC series underwent a transition from the Shallow N rev to a Bold N (there are also “tweeners” but that’s another subject for another day). Estimates are the new Bold N is more prevalent, but not by much.
While the pop shows this coin to be a 1/0, it’s actually not. I’m aware of two 66+ grade RD’s that are not designated “Shallow N”. In reality then, this coin is #3 in the category, not “#1”! When is a 1/0 not a 1/0? In a case like this!
Members have discussed the pertinence of a pop 1/0 in several different threads. Imo, it’s as important as the owner wants it to be. To others, it means nothing. The bottom line is how nice is the coin? It’s there these numbers become insignificant. JMO.
“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
Good morning—
Missed last week, but looks like some really good coins. I was at my Daughter's in Lincoln City helping her move before I returned South to the Valley. First Saturday back here in a few weeks.
Not a coin, but I have my coffee and a piece of Currency that showed up this week. I was really surprised when I saw this on eBay last weekend ... and after I decided to pounce, I figured I'd wait until it showed up in case it wasn't the bargain I thought it was.
Graded by PCGS as a AU58 ... my cell phone images below as both the sellers and PCGS's are not that good. You can the PCGS scans here https://www.pcgs.com/banknotes/cert/47718087
It's a really tough note above ChEF. So far as I know, this is second finest known behind one true Unc and there are no other AU's I know of. Not the most original paper quality but I am still super pleased, especially for the price they asked.
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“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 stop on Saturday. Have a good one gents. Double Eagle!
@pursuitofliberty Really a gorgeous note. Damn that paper looks very crisp and fresh!
The coffee is cold and bitter today after being screwed by the incompetent pseudo-numismatists at PCGS. Guys who cannot follow the client's proper designation and coin number, cannot spot a screamingly obvious overdate, incorrectly change the designation and coin number without consulting the client who KNOWS WHAT IT IS, and then place all the blame on the client, send them negative emails that are irrelevant to the problem, and then make them pay for another round. You'd think they'd pay to have this embarrassment removed from the market.
The result, a wicked strong 1855/54 overdate (my strongest by far!) comes back labeled as an 1855 normal date. It's like an SNL skit. I may start a PCGS misidentified coins collection. I have three 1855/54s already, and this coin is BY FAR THE MOST GLARING MISTAKE YET. The collection so far represents $200 of wasted postage and grading fees.
This is similar to failing to recognize a 1955 DDO Lincoln, ignoring the clients label and number for a 55 DDO, and then labeling the coin a 1955 normal date. Oh, and then having you pay for a relabeling and reholdering, including paying $20 to have your 1955 DDO attributed because the in-house numismatists cannot recognize a 1955DDO Lincoln.
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Eldo- now that is my kind of a double eagle!
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
After a couple years of keeping an eye out for a crusty original 1840’s Seated Dollar with a solid strike, I finally landed one.
This is a beautiful design and although a nice picture, IMHO does not do the in-hand presentation full justice. I thought it would go "specimen" and there is enormous polishing as evident:
Egypt 1956 50 Piasters
Well, just Love coins, period.
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
Good morning—
“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
Happy Sat Boys....This one takes me back in time to my 1972 Redbook, where it stood out with an uncirculated price of a whopping $850.00
It’s Saturday, so it must be red eye time! Today’s coin:
The 1854-S G$1 was the first (& last) of its type minted at the first SF Mint. The operation actually commenced that same year & ran for 20 years until it moved to its second location @ 5th & Mission in SF. First built to handle demand emanating from the California gold rush, it quickly outgrew its original quarters, necessitating the move. Here’s a pic taken in 2012 on the 608 Commercial St site of the original mint:
It’s designated as both a California & SF historic landmark.
How about this coin? It’s really nice for the grade & I don’t think anyone would find fault with it in a 64 holder. As it is, there’s only 12 graded higher. Original mintage was fairly minuscule @ 14,632. When I dabbled in G$1 years ago, I was never able to obtain one of these. All of the ones I attempted to buy back then were AU & I was always outbid. To be able to buy one, especially of this quality, is like a dream come true!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Whoa! Cat she is absolutely beautiful!!
Love Eldo!
You simply have the best CBH's Pursuit!
Happy Saturday Everyone! Love the Fall, which begins tomorrow officially, so posting a coin that reminds of Fall.
Thanks much. It just my little cheaper side collection. Nothing special.