Today with my coffee I'm enjoying my 1928 buffalo nickel PCGS 66. I haven't the slightest idea why it's not a 67 as it's near perfect and the luster is off the charts.
Have a happy and safe 3-day weekend.
The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
Just continuing with the inventory and having a cup of Kroger “Breakfast Blend “.
Realized I haven’t bought anything except 5oz apmex bars of silver, in over a month. I am in the middle of changing directions, again.
Enclosed an interesting picture of coin pusher game taking out a large stack. 😉🦫🙀
Good morning, folks! Just dropped my ballerina off for rehearsal and picked up a cup of NJ's finest coffee. Here is a rare new purchase that just arrived this morning from Stacks and has me quite excited:
This is a Civil War Identification Disc purchased by a soldier in Indiana back in 1865. These discs were the precursor to government issued dog tags which began in World War I. Back in the 19th Century, if you didn't want to be thrown in a mass grave for the unidentified, you had to have something on your person that could identify your remains if they were unrecognizable after the violence of battle. Some soldiers wrote their names and regiment on a piece of paper and pinned them to their uniforms. Others carved this information on a coin and placed it in their pockets. And still others, went to the regimental Sutler to purchase something a little more formal. This piece blends history with art. It is one of the more ornate tags out there, and it retains the hanger tab of General Joseph Hooker. These things, as you may imagine, easily broke off under physical exertion and are quite rare.
Struck by Civil War die sinker and medalist, Joseph H. Merriam.
Have a great weekend!
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"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Good morning, everybody. Beautiful day here in the middle of the East Coast, although temps will be back in the 90s next week, I'm told. Ugh.
here's a pretty little half dime that makes me think of blue skies and sunny days:
Espresso, check.....Gotta call out @Inspired70 for the phenomenal Seated Dollars, amongst the finest I've laid eyes on. How about a little set of Barber Proofs with coffee?
@Eldorado9 said:
Espresso, check.....Gotta call out @Inspired70 for the phenomenal Seated Dollars, amongst the finest I've laid eyes on. How about a little set of Barber Proofs with coffee?
PF-68
PF-67+
PF-67+
Thank you @Eldorado9. Such fun collecting and hunting for great coins. Those Barber Proofs are mind-blowing. My favorite has to be the 1912, although I debated long and hard as the 1911 is unbelievable also.
On my second cup of Sumatra this morning, a collage with my favorite cup as a gift from my wife, granddaughter when born, retirement gift, a 19the century box with a scale from Eric Newman, and a few coins:
Robert Scot: Engraving Liberty - biography of US Mint's first chief engraver
Sick as a dog today, so sipping my coffee in bed. Nice pieces, everyone. Here is a coin book to keep me company:
A new pickup and quite hard to find, but a great resource on the tokens our servicemembers used in Vietnam.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
@DCW said:
Sick as a dog today, so sipping my coffee in bed. Nice pieces, everyone. Here is a coin book to keep me company:
A new pickup and quite hard to find, but a great resource on the tokens our servicemembers used in Vietnam.
@Floridafacelifter said:
Haha thanks guys- my first $10 Indian- I love it!
Would love to hear your story on its acquisition - where it was found, what inspired you to buy it, other thoughts about how it fits into your collecting journey.....ya know, the coin porn we love. Maybe a new dedicated thread?
Seated Half Society member #38 "Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
@Floridafacelifter said:
Haha thanks guys- my first $10 Indian- I love it!
Would love to hear your story on its acquisition - where it was found, what inspired you to buy it, other thoughts about how it fits into your collecting journey.....ya know, the coin porn we love. Maybe a new dedicated thread?
This one has a pretty simple back story- a couple of years ago I decided to venture into gold and build a type set, all PCGS/CAC- gold is so expensive and there are so many coins out there I just appreciate the extra confirmation from CAC.
This one was actually offered to me by a dealer friend when he came across it, and I purchased it in a small group with a proof $3 I crossed from NGC 66CAM to PCGS (1880 66DCAM), a couple of early $5s (1800 and 1804 both in 64 CAC), and another $10.
I don’t need multiples for a type set so I’ll probably sell one of the $5s maybe at the FUN show in January. Once I reach a nice box of 20 in all PCGS/CAC I’ll post them all!
This one also has no TrueViews so I’ll probably have PCGS photograph it as well. Thanks for your interest!
I too am waiting for my coffee to brew. In the meantime time I’m happy to show this new addition to my collection. I’ve been searching a long time for a nice addition in this date. I’m happy to say the search is over.
Good morning 😊
The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
@crazyhounddog said:
I too am waiting for my coffee to brew. In the meantime time I’m happy to show this new addition to my collection. I’ve been searching a long time for a nice addition in this date. I’m happy to say the search is over.
Good morning 😊
@crazyhounddog said:
I too am waiting for my coffee to brew. In the meantime time I’m happy to show this new addition to my collection. I’ve been searching a long time for a nice addition in this date. I’m happy to say the search is over.
Good morning 😊
Congratulations! ☺️
Thank you
The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
Oh boy.
The family went shopping yesterday and brought grandpa a new toy.
Next Saturday is going to be a fancy experience 😁
Better hurry and get a new coin 🪙
@Jzyskowski1 said:
Oh boy.
The family went shopping yesterday and brought grandpa a new toy.
Next Saturday is going to be a fancy experience 😁
Better hurry and get a new coin 🪙
Hope you find something nice!
Some days 60 ounces isn’t enough. 😳
Q: When does a collector become a numismatist?
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
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Those are truly superb.
Three delicious items for my Saturday!
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Today with my coffee I'm enjoying my 1928 buffalo nickel PCGS 66. I haven't the slightest idea why it's not a 67 as it's near perfect and the luster is off the charts.
Have a happy and safe 3-day weekend.
A significant price jump from 6 to 7, reconsideration candidate?
I like it a lot!
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
Bright colors for a Saturday morning with dark coffee! Happy Saturday everyone!
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?
Just continuing with the inventory and having a cup of Kroger “Breakfast Blend “.
Realized I haven’t bought anything except 5oz apmex bars of silver, in over a month. I am in the middle of changing directions, again.
Enclosed an interesting picture of coin pusher game taking out a large stack. 😉🦫🙀
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
Drinking coffee, and getting partially blinded by my 1893 Half (PF-66DCAM) She has that frosty old-time look.
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
That's what that Desert Sun will do to you Brother!
Awesome 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, folks! Just dropped my ballerina off for rehearsal and picked up a cup of NJ's finest coffee. Here is a rare new purchase that just arrived this morning from Stacks and has me quite excited:
This is a Civil War Identification Disc purchased by a soldier in Indiana back in 1865. These discs were the precursor to government issued dog tags which began in World War I. Back in the 19th Century, if you didn't want to be thrown in a mass grave for the unidentified, you had to have something on your person that could identify your remains if they were unrecognizable after the violence of battle. Some soldiers wrote their names and regiment on a piece of paper and pinned them to their uniforms. Others carved this information on a coin and placed it in their pockets. And still others, went to the regimental Sutler to purchase something a little more formal. This piece blends history with art. It is one of the more ornate tags out there, and it retains the hanger tab of General Joseph Hooker. These things, as you may imagine, easily broke off under physical exertion and are quite rare.
Struck by Civil War die sinker and medalist, Joseph H. Merriam.
Have a great weekend!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Huh? where did this come from?? Another beautiful girl following me home???
“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’m imagining up some coins this Saturday morning for a customer. This is not my coin but I find it extremely beautiful. NGC-67 CAC
Made a small pickup at my LCS this morning.
138 year old big silver dollar for $28 sounds like a win to me! And New Orleans mint, less.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Good Morning Everyone! May your Saturday be bright and your coffee dark!
Morning folks,
Here's a whimsical Masonic token that I acquired recently . . . .
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Z
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, everybody. Beautiful day here in the middle of the East Coast, although temps will be back in the 90s next week, I'm told. Ugh.
here's a pretty little half dime that makes me think of blue skies and sunny days:
Here’s my latest token and a cup o joe 😁
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
Espresso, check.....Gotta call out @Inspired70 for the phenomenal Seated Dollars, amongst the finest I've laid eyes on. How about a little set of Barber Proofs with coffee?
PF-68
PF-67+
PF-67+
Still waiting for the Java.
Happy Saturday!
Thank you @Eldorado9. Such fun collecting and hunting for great coins. Those Barber Proofs are mind-blowing. My favorite has to be the 1912, although I debated long and hard as the 1911 is unbelievable also.
“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 my second cup of Sumatra this morning, a collage with my favorite cup as a gift from my wife, granddaughter when born, retirement gift, a 19the century box with a scale from Eric Newman, and a few coins:
@pursuitofliberty I see luster....and it's gorgeous. Damn nice 1827!
Sick as a dog today, so sipping my coffee in bed. Nice pieces, everyone. Here is a coin book to keep me company:
A new pickup and quite hard to find, but a great resource on the tokens our servicemembers used in Vietnam.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
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Praying for your return to full health!
Z
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?
Yeah, those are VERY nice my friend.
I'm sorry I missed you at the coin show. I got stuck at home.
My jaw dropped, hard!!!
My coffee went cold…then I realized it was gone…
Haha thanks guys- my first $10 Indian- I love it!
Would love to hear your story on its acquisition - where it was found, what inspired you to buy it, other thoughts about how it fits into your collecting journey.....ya know, the coin porn we love. Maybe a new dedicated thread?
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
This one has a pretty simple back story- a couple of years ago I decided to venture into gold and build a type set, all PCGS/CAC- gold is so expensive and there are so many coins out there I just appreciate the extra confirmation from CAC.
This one was actually offered to me by a dealer friend when he came across it, and I purchased it in a small group with a proof $3 I crossed from NGC 66CAM to PCGS (1880 66DCAM), a couple of early $5s (1800 and 1804 both in 64 CAC), and another $10.
I don’t need multiples for a type set so I’ll probably sell one of the $5s maybe at the FUN show in January. Once I reach a nice box of 20 in all PCGS/CAC I’ll post them all!
This one also has no TrueViews so I’ll probably have PCGS photograph it as well. Thanks for your interest!
Good morning 🌞
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
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Happy Saturday Everyone!
How about some espresso, as usual, and a couple of gemmy Halves? Happy Sat. to all my coin friends out there!
That's what I was waiting for!!!
Oh Baby!
Gonna show the big dog, Big Dog!!
“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
Waiting on the coffee to brew. Peets dark roast 😁. Checking out this beauty
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
Woof Woof! She's tucked away with all the other dogs in the steel kennel!
I too am waiting for my coffee to brew. In the meantime time I’m happy to show this new addition to my collection. I’ve been searching a long time for a nice addition in this date. I’m happy to say the search is over.
Good morning 😊
Had to run to the store to get milk for the coffee. My change was two coins, with dates 83 years apart:
Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association
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Oh boy.
The family went shopping yesterday and brought grandpa a new toy.
Next Saturday is going to be a fancy experience 😁
Better hurry and get a new coin 🪙
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
Hope you find something nice!
Some days 60 ounces isn’t enough. 😳
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
No coffee yet, but getting the ball rolling from the east coast.
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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?