Happy Saturday to all. Mixing things up today. Got my Peloton ride in but getting ready to head out for donuts and coffee. Tough part will be only eating 2 (or 3).
Afterwards I plan to continue to work on building a catalog of my Classic Head sets. Time intensive but will be a great thing to pass down with the coins. Next up, the CBH collection. Enjoy the day.
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Having a cup on the porch, watching the leaves fall from the trees. My favorite time of year.
Here is a relic medal struck from copper taken from some Confederate works in Newbern. One of the Massachusetts Regiments brought it back to Boston, where Merriam struck these fairly early in the war.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
My body hurts this morning. There's a new bike in the garage ready to be put together, but kayaking on the river yesterday when the water was still swollen from the recent rains was probably NOT the best idea. Learned alot about this river, and even had a really good fish on (for maybe 5 seconds) ... but paying it for it this morning.
The bike will have to wait a couple hours.
Haven't shown this girl in while
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Ahhhh, sipping the Saturday AM Red Eye & contemplating where I’m headed with these. I’ve acquired a handful of nice gold coins recently. It seems I’m going for type examples, but who knows? All I know is I’m enjoying this avenue of my collecting as there’s not much left for me with my IHC’s & Flyers (except for the “can’t resist” nice ones that may happen by). Here’s my latest “goldie”:
AU55 CAC with Newman pedigree.
A shoutout & kudos to Peak Rarities (fka “Deplorabe Dan”). He has provided me lots of help & his expertise in this endeavor. This piece is the latest I’ve bought from him.
Yesterday brought both a new coffee maker via Amazon, and a NEWP for my Vermont collection. The perfect storm for this thread!
Couldn't resist this beaut based on eye appeal and planchet quality alone.
Enjoy your weekend and be safe everyone!
No Red Eye today on this beautiful Saturday on the road in Reno NV. Starbucks capsules in the hotel room, but there’s this great thread! My latest below as I continue tiptoeing into gold. I can see how the yellow metal is addicting:
MS64+ CAC.
A pure beauty from Dan @PeakRarities. Great to deal with - loads of quality material, great knowledge & service. Have the best day everyone!
Sipping coffee, Looking at my medal with my daughter’s name and thinking how cool it is to have to pass down (she better like coins). Thanks, Todd for helping put this together!
On the road again today - the Saturday red eye will be back next week. Today I’m musing about Mr. Red Copper himself, the late Stewart Blay. He was THE copper icon; a year ago GC held a massive auction of his collection. Below are the three I was lucky enough to win:
The EEPS for the 1857 is a formality already committed. While the 1871 is the very rare Shallow N, I’m leaving the coin as is. The 1897 was a rare RB for him; he bought RD almost 100% of the time. Happy Saturday all!
@johnny010 said: @Copperindian
Regarding your 1871 you said you’re going to leave it alone….vs doing what with it? Great looking coins!
I’m not changing the label to add the “Shallow N”. Keeping Stewart’s provenance for posterity. Sure, I could add the Shallow N + Red Copper, but that’s not the way he owned it.
Good morning boy and girls,
Happy Saturday. Having a cup and looking at this military token good for a 5c drink at the bar for non commisioned officers at Fort Howard.
Love these old military tokens.
Have a great weekend, all!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Finally back home; the red eye is fresh & I’m happy it’s Saturday. The early Walker quest continues today. I suspected I would try to complete the set & acquire all 26, not stop @ 20 like I first intended. Here’s the newest:
Critiquing: the rev is exceptional - trailing leg, breast feathers & mint mark. Obv - head detail is average @ best, center detail is OK +, skirt lines a bit below average, imo. Fields are clean & befit the grade. The natural whiteness is confirmed by the green bean.
22 down, 4 to go: the brutal 21-S, the 23-S (reached agreement to buy one @ FUN), the 27-S & 28-S.
Happy Saturday to all. Just had a cappuchino with the wife and now reviewing a recent addition to the military token collection:
Super condition with a lot of luster in hand, can't imagine it used too many times at the "Sgt Club."
Stay caffeinated, friends.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
@Inspired70 said:
Happy Saturday everyone! Since this coming week is Thanksgiving, I am thankful for this seated dollar in collection.
That's just gorgeous! Every dollar you post has so much character.
For some reason, your coin "inspired" me to post a half that is half as nice as your dollar. This coin is courtesy of our very own @spacehayduke who graced me with the opportunity to buy it at last year's winter FUN show. It's not an easy date to find nice and I'm grateful to own it. (great pics are SHD's) AU55 CAC:
Seated Half Society member #38 "Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Here's something kind of random. It's a James I shilling from 1604 or 1605 that was an impulse purchase at a show in 2016 when I wasn't finding any of what I went there actually looking for. I thought it was a pretty amazing thing to be able to own for the price of a nice meal out.
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Happy Saturday to all. Mixing things up today. Got my Peloton ride in but getting ready to head out for donuts and coffee. Tough part will be only eating 2 (or 3).
Afterwards I plan to continue to work on building a catalog of my Classic Head sets. Time intensive but will be a great thing to pass down with the coins. Next up, the CBH collection. Enjoy the day.
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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
mmmmm donuts.....
Almost like a tray of donuts: Happy Sat Gents!
Having a cup on the porch, watching the leaves fall from the trees. My favorite time of year.
Here is a relic medal struck from copper taken from some Confederate works in Newbern. One of the Massachusetts Regiments brought it back to Boston, where Merriam struck these fairly early in the war.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Dang it @pcgscacgold ... now I want a donut!!
Gorgeous Medal @DCW
My body hurts this morning. There's a new bike in the garage ready to be put together, but kayaking on the river yesterday when the water was still swollen from the recent rains was probably NOT the best idea. Learned alot about this river, and even had a really good fish on (for maybe 5 seconds) ... but paying it for it this morning.
The bike will have to wait a couple hours.
Haven't shown this girl in while
“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
Ahhhh, sipping the Saturday AM Red Eye & contemplating where I’m headed with these. I’ve acquired a handful of nice gold coins recently. It seems I’m going for type examples, but who knows? All I know is I’m enjoying this avenue of my collecting as there’s not much left for me with my IHC’s & Flyers (except for the “can’t resist” nice ones that may happen by). Here’s my latest “goldie”:
AU55 CAC with Newman pedigree.
A shoutout & kudos to Peak Rarities (fka “Deplorabe Dan”). He has provided me lots of help & his expertise in this endeavor. This piece is the latest I’ve bought from him.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Beautiful club @Copperindian
@PeakRarities Dan will help you find nice coins. It’s where I got my 1838D Classic Head $5
Great looking CBH @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
Maybe Saturday morning with coffee stains on coins. I get nervous drinking coffee around coins. 🤣 😉
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
Had a nice coffee this AM and a random Red Bull (first one in 5 years). Tastes as bad as I remember lol
Posted this one on Instagram this AM. Has really nice surfaces and color
BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.
Local fall coin show today. Wonder if I can trade 45 rolls of 40% Kennedy halves for a double eagle?
Happy Saturday morning everyone! Two early 1840's seated dollars that just belong together.
No coins today. Returning home after volunteer work in NC. Enjoy the weekend and your cofee.
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With my username I’ve resisted posting to this great thread. But today this sums it up
@Inspired70 Oh my, Brother!!
What a pair!!
usually I say that when I see images of some of Don's creations!!
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A pair of girls it is then ...
At 21 years apart I guess this could be mother/daughter?
“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
Simply amazing @pursuitofliberty! You have the best CBH's of anyone I know. What a great eye!
Yesterday brought both a new coffee maker via Amazon, and a NEWP for my Vermont collection. The perfect storm for this thread!
Couldn't resist this beaut based on eye appeal and planchet quality alone.
Enjoy your weekend and be safe everyone!
Good morning—
Clean surface debris venting the espresso machine?
All my pals are here! Happy Sat Boyz!
No Red Eye today on this beautiful Saturday on the road in Reno NV. Starbucks capsules in the hotel room, but there’s this great thread! My latest below as I continue tiptoeing into gold. I can see how the yellow metal is addicting:
MS64+ CAC.
A pure beauty from Dan @PeakRarities. Great to deal with - loads of quality material, great knowledge & service. Have the best day everyone!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Everyone have a great Saturday. Beautiful fall day here in Va. Just received this quarter in the mail:
Couple of beautiful hard times tokens acquired at Heritage with loads of local history for me!
Howell Works Garden tokens HT-200 and 201:
Happy Saturday, all!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Sipping coffee, Looking at my medal with my daughter’s name and thinking how cool it is to have to pass down (she better like coins). Thanks, Todd for helping put this together!
BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.
Remember Saturday morning cartoons with Bugs Bunny?
Whats better than Bugs and 1825- Love that 1825 CBH - Here's my 1925 dime
OMG @EastonCollection
Where's the "Holy cra* I'm in love!!" button?
“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 took this picture a few Saturdays ago, but just found it again.
Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association
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The picture on the mug, or the picture with the 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
On the road again today - the Saturday red eye will be back next week. Today I’m musing about Mr. Red Copper himself, the late Stewart Blay. He was THE copper icon; a year ago GC held a massive auction of his collection. Below are the three I was lucky enough to win:
The EEPS for the 1857 is a formality already committed. While the 1871 is the very rare Shallow N, I’m leaving the coin as is. The 1897 was a rare RB for him; he bought RD almost 100% of the time. Happy Saturday all!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Happy mid-November Saturday morning everyone! A nice seated dollar that reminds me of Fall colors.
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Cat:
That 1837 seated dime is absolutely spectacular! #drool!
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Editted ... Doh!
“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 Gents! The theme for today "Be original" in everything you do!
Copper with provenance:
End Systemic Elitism - It Takes All Of Us
Nice coin from @winesteven's collection.
Coin Photographer.
@Copperindian
Regarding your 1871 you said you’re going to leave it alone….vs doing what with it? Great looking coins!
I’m not changing the label to add the “Shallow N”. Keeping Stewart’s provenance for posterity. Sure, I could add the Shallow N + Red Copper, but that’s not the way he owned it.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Good morning boy and girls,
Happy Saturday. Having a cup and looking at this military token good for a 5c drink at the bar for non commisioned officers at Fort Howard.
Love these old military tokens.
Have a great weekend, all!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Keyboard cover is a must.
fka renman95, Sep 2005, 7,000 posts
My friend, that is absolutely spectacular!
When I see a piece of copper, that is nice, I typically really like the look…
This piece is exceptional!
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Happy Saturday everyone! Since this coming week is Thanksgiving, I am thankful for this seated dollar in collection.
Good morning @Inspired70
That coin made me think of this one, which I am very grateful to have in my collection
“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
Finally back home; the red eye is fresh & I’m happy it’s Saturday. The early Walker quest continues today. I suspected I would try to complete the set & acquire all 26, not stop @ 20 like I first intended. Here’s the newest:
Critiquing: the rev is exceptional - trailing leg, breast feathers & mint mark. Obv - head detail is average @ best, center detail is OK +, skirt lines a bit below average, imo. Fields are clean & befit the grade. The natural whiteness is confirmed by the green bean.
22 down, 4 to go: the brutal 21-S, the 23-S (reached agreement to buy one @ FUN), the 27-S & 28-S.
Happy sippin’ Saturday all!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Happy Saturday to all. Just had a cappuchino with the wife and now reviewing a recent addition to the military token collection:
Super condition with a lot of luster in hand, can't imagine it used too many times at the "Sgt Club."
Stay caffeinated, friends.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
That's just gorgeous! Every dollar you post has so much character.
For some reason, your coin "inspired" me to post a half that is half as nice as your dollar. This coin is courtesy of our very own @spacehayduke who graced me with the opportunity to buy it at last year's winter FUN show. It's not an easy date to find nice and I'm grateful to own it. (great pics are SHD's) AU55 CAC:
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Here's something kind of random. It's a James I shilling from 1604 or 1605 that was an impulse purchase at a show in 2016 when I wasn't finding any of what I went there actually looking for. I thought it was a pretty amazing thing to be able to own for the price of a nice meal out.