Goodmorning, my neighbors! It's a beautiful day here in Jersey. Sunflowers blooming. Sun is shining. I got my dog, and I got my cup of Joe.
Looking over one of my favorite tokens which is quite scarce. This is a Post Exchange token from Fort Alcatraz, back when "The Rock" was a US Army installation:
Big and brass, it is just full of "character." This would have been used by soldiers and their families in the early part of the last century to buy goods out on that lonely island in San Francisco Bay. As is often said of many of our collectibles, "Oh, the stories this could tell."
Have a great day, everyone.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Late August on a golden sunshine Saturday. The colors of fall are coming quickly and this coin from my collection reminds me of the multitude of beautiful colors that autumn brings along with the fact that the hot coffee tastes even better! MS66+ CAC
My inaugural coffee post. My coins from Sheridan’s mail bid came in and they are great as usual. Contemplating sending in this toned 1823 for grading as I sip this mid roast from a local hipster coffee roaster.
With my coffee this morning I’m enjoying my 37 proof Buffalo nickel. I won this one in an auction a while back. It’s an outstanding piece and I enjoy looking at it.
Have a great day my coin brothers and sisters😊
The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
@Inspired70 said:
Late August on a golden sunshine Saturday. The colors of fall are coming quickly and this coin from my collection reminds me of the multitude of beautiful colors that autumn brings along with the fact that the hot coffee tastes even better! MS66+ CAC
@crazyhounddog said:
With my coffee this morning I’m enjoying my 37 proof Buffalo nickel. I won this one in an auction a while back. It’s an outstanding piece and I enjoy looking at it.
Have a great day my coin brothers and sisters😊
Your Buffs are always a treat! That one is simply outrageous!
@Jzyskowski1 said:
Thats awesome. Coin related and a Morgan to boot.
Something new every day 😉🙀🦫
Not trying to highjack the thread or anything, there's just a time for this and a time for that - And what a better thread - double expresso Sunday morning
1803 Potosi 8 Reale.
Holed, and well worn. Local dealer sold it to me for melt.
I'd have paid triple that. There's just something about circulated colonial silver. The Spanish, and Mexico by extension, understood what silver should look and feel like in your hand.
She's been soaking in acetone since late Friday afternoon to wash away some PVC residue. Got her out just a moment ago.
Starbucks grande nitro with oat milk sits just out of frame.
We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last. --Severian the Lame
I always keep my coffee mug next to my coffee put in the kitchen so I don't spill it on anything. Because unlike Liquid Clorox 2, spilling it and splattering it on the wrong things DOES matter!!
During aviations's heyday in the 1920's and 1930's, Cleveland was a major industrial center, and the National Air Races were an opportunity for aircraft builders and pilots to show off the latest models. The races were held annually for many years in late August-early September.
@Cocoinut said:
During aviations's heyday in the 1920's and 1930's, Cleveland was a major industrial center, and the National Air Races were an opportunity for aircraft builders and pilots to show off the latest models. The races were held annually for many years in late August-early September.
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Happy Coffee Saturday to you all. Here is another token with a bear on it for you to ponder over a cup. John Matthews is known as the father of the American Soda Apparatus, and this piece was struck during the American Centennial for none other than R.H. Macy. Founder of the famous Department store:
I just love the design. A cherub beating back a thirsty bear with a pipe wrench to protect his gooey goodness.
Have a great day, guys.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
My favorite Saturday thread! Loaded up on espresso as usual, and how about two of my favorite psychedelic Barber's. These will get you off to a good start.
@Eldorado9 said:
My favorite Saturday thread! Loaded up on espresso as usual, and how about two of my favorite psychedelic Barber's. These will get you off to a good start.
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I’m not sure if this is a recognized variety, but it is a doubled die reverse
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Saturday afternoon...
East coast start . . . . with an east coast token.
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?
Goodmorning, my neighbors! It's a beautiful day here in Jersey. Sunflowers blooming. Sun is shining. I got my dog, and I got my cup of Joe.
Looking over one of my favorite tokens which is quite scarce. This is a Post Exchange token from Fort Alcatraz, back when "The Rock" was a US Army installation:
Big and brass, it is just full of "character." This would have been used by soldiers and their families in the early part of the last century to buy goods out on that lonely island in San Francisco Bay. As is often said of many of our collectibles, "Oh, the stories this could tell."
Have a great day, everyone.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
My Saturday 8/20
Happy Saturday Coin Guys! How about an espresso shot, and a proof Morgan in 67+ cam:
Yes, please! Awesome coin
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Coffee , transportation type theme and the new Air Force
😉🙀🦫
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
Went to my LCS today and. made a small purchase. Had the craving for a little silver.
Late August on a golden sunshine Saturday. The colors of fall are coming quickly and this coin from my collection reminds me of the multitude of beautiful colors that autumn brings along with the fact that the hot coffee tastes even better! MS66+ CAC
Inspired70, that Morgan sure is a treat to my eyes! Love it!
Enjoyed my coffee this morning on the deck listening to the birds. No coins this morning…I let them sleep in today.
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
Good Morning !
2007D Cent multi-struck on aluminum feeder finger
Good Mornin Everyone! Grab a coin and cup of Joe!
Guten Morgan
I'm feeling a Giveaway coming up...
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All jacked up on espresso, as usual, and I just love this quarter I got out of a Heritage sale....Rare, and pretty!
Gorgeous Brother!
Simply Suuupperrrrlative!!!
“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
One of my NEWP's from Chicago ... while sipping that deep dark Italian Roast with a spot of Half and Half
“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
Having my morning coffee, and looking over my antique shop coin purchases from yesterday.
Back at ya! Gorgeous early CB, with some really cool attributes....I could lost with a 10x in that coin!
Amazing! The coffee is drooling out of the corners of my mouth as I stare at her. Looks like a complete luster bomb!
What a great pick-up in Chicago @pursuitofliberty! Love the original look and the die crack at 7 o'clock and left field. She's a keeper!
My inaugural coffee post. My coins from Sheridan’s mail bid came in and they are great as usual. Contemplating sending in this toned 1823 for grading as I sip this mid roast from a local hipster coffee roaster.
BHNC #248 … 121 and counting.
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
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With my coffee this morning I’m enjoying my 37 proof Buffalo nickel. I won this one in an auction a while back. It’s an outstanding piece and I enjoy looking at it.
Have a great day my coin brothers and sisters😊
Very nice colors!
Ha! Glad you liked that one, and Thanks for endorsement. Sharing these coins is the fun part. Yeah, the luster leaves you speechless...It's that good.
Your Buffs are always a treat! That one is simply outrageous!
Saturday afternoon with raspberry lime martinis - Just picked up this 78 today what do you think
Thats awesome. Coin related and a Morgan to boot.
Something new every day 😉🙀🦫
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
Not trying to highjack the thread or anything, there's just a time for this and a time for that - And what a better thread - double expresso Sunday morning
One of my favorite newps!
I like that one a lot too. I remember it from when you first posted it in the new pickups thread. That toning is unforgettable. Haha
Here’s my 64 that came in last week.
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
Thanks for the nice comments! I really love the look and it took me like 30 seconds of consideration before buying it!
Yours looks nice too! The reverses look similar!
@Zoins thank you! The obverse is what sold me on this one. I like the fade from dark to amber.
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
1803 Potosi 8 Reale.
Holed, and well worn. Local dealer sold it to me for melt.
I'd have paid triple that. There's just something about circulated colonial silver. The Spanish, and Mexico by extension, understood what silver should look and feel like in your hand.
She's been soaking in acetone since late Friday afternoon to wash away some PVC residue. Got her out just a moment ago.
Starbucks grande nitro with oat milk sits just out of frame.
--Severian the Lame
Nice @Weiss
How about some coffee toning? Just picked these Friday for the toning.
I’d give the Philly 63 and 65+ for the D.
No coffee yet, but I thought I would get the ball rolling with a nice Seated Liberty for the long holiday weekend
Happy Labor Day weekend folks.
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?
And just for the occasion . . . .
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?
I always keep my coffee mug next to my coffee put in the kitchen so I don't spill it on anything. Because unlike Liquid Clorox 2, spilling it and splattering it on the wrong things DOES matter!!
Dimes: 54S, 53P, 50P, 49S, 45D+S, 44S, 43D, 41S, 40D+S, 39D+S, 38D+S, 37D+S, 36S, 35D+S, all 16-34's
Quarters: 52S, 47S, 46S, 40S, 39S, 38S, 37D+S, 36D+S, 35D, 34D, 32D+S
74 Topps: 37,38,46,47,48,138,151,193,210,214,223,241,256,264,268,277,289,316,435,552,570,577,592,602,610,654,655
1997 Finest silver: 115, 135, 139, 145, 310
1995 Ultra Gold Medallion Sets: Golden Prospects, HR Kings, On-Base Leaders, Power Plus, RBI Kings, Rising Stars
Beat the heat wave ... get up early
Coffee? ... Check!
Bust Half image? ... Check!
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now what the heck am going to do ... it's 5am on the West Coast
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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
During aviations's heyday in the 1920's and 1930's, Cleveland was a major industrial center, and the National Air Races were an opportunity for aircraft builders and pilots to show off the latest models. The races were held annually for many years in late August-early September.
Coffee's brewing and I'm queuing up a little copper...
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Aviation in the 1920's and 1930's?
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Happy Coffee Saturday to you all. Here is another token with a bear on it for you to ponder over a cup. John Matthews is known as the father of the American Soda Apparatus, and this piece was struck during the American Centennial for none other than R.H. Macy. Founder of the famous Department store:
I just love the design. A cherub beating back a thirsty bear with a pipe wrench to protect his gooey goodness.
Have a great day, guys.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
My favorite Saturday thread! Loaded up on espresso as usual, and how about two of my favorite psychedelic Barber's. These will get you off to a good start.
Second Cup...
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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I’m not sure if this is a recognized variety, but it is a doubled die reverse
I like this thread, so much so that I just "Half" to join in.