ANA National Money Show Report (Short) and few NEWPS

Eldorado9

It was a beautiful sunny day in Colorado Springs at the Broadmoor Hotel today, and my first show in many, many years. Was nice to be out in public socializing again. The bourse floor looked fairly busy, but many mentioned that Thursday was absolutely jammed, and today, Friday was a little slower....I was happy to have an opportunity to reconnect with old dealer friends, share stories, and talk coins. I saw numerous 4 and 5 figure coins sold while I was at dealer's tables. Great proof Type coins were virtually non-existent, and everybody echoed the "hard to find great coins" mantra. Top notch toned Barber Halves in proof simply do not exist on the show floor....Where are they?

I did get to look closely at Tangible Assets MS-67+ 1901-s Quarter, which is spectacular, along with their complete Panama Pacific Set. Very yummy. Also sat with Joe O'Connor for a bit a perused some of the finest Bust Quarters, and Barber Halves in existence. Sarasota Numismatics, HLRC, and Coinraritiesonline.com also had some very nice inventory available, and could not have been friendlier. But, the highlight was visiting, and sharing coins with YN @FlyingAl who is so far ahead in his knowledge of US coinage that I fully expect him to be President of the ANA by the time he is 21. This Young Man is going places.

Well, I couldn't resist buying a few coins, so here's the three NEWPS I managed to wrestle out of dealers hands:

1905-s MS-67 Eliasberg/Hugon

1941-s MS-67+

1828 MS-66 Ex. Dale Friend

FlyingAl

I can attest that meeting Eldo was amazing! He has so many dream coins that just blew my mind and it was a fantastic experience for me!

I can also say that both the Eliasberg half and the 1828 half are outstanding coins in hand. It was an honor to hold so many great coins in hand!

BLUEJAYWAY

You did well on your purchases. Very eye catching.

ShaunBC5

Great pick ups and glad you had a good time!

ricko

Thanks for the report and those are certainly exceptional coins you acquired. Thanks for showing us. Cheers, RickO

pursuitofliberty

Oh my, Brother! Outstanding!!!

WAYNEAS

Great "Hat Trick" @Eldorado9.
Just getting one of these, would have made my day.
Wayne

RichieURich

Nice report, thanks for posting it! Also, wonderful new purchases, congrats!

Pnies20

I love the look of Dale Friend’s bust halves!

CentSearcher

Sounds like a fun time! Beautiful pickups, I love the bust half!

golden

Beautiful coins! Glad you had a great time.

vplite99

Thanks for the report. That '28 is amazing.

Boosibri

You didn’t mess around! Nice coins!

coinsarefun

Awesome report, fantastic coins!

Darrell

I owned that 1905s half dollar for years and sold it back to Joe O'Connor. I think it is the finest known 1905s and it was purchased directly from the mint by J M Clapp.

WAYNEAS

@Darrell said:
I owned that 1905s half dollar for years and sold it back to Joe O'Connor. I think it is the finest known 1905s and it was purchased directly from the mint by J M Clapp.

Love your added history.
Thanks for sharing.
Wayne

amwldcoin

Darrell's do like their Barbers!

@Darrell said:
I owned that 1905s half dollar for years and sold it back to Joe O'Connor. I think it is the finest known 1905s and it was purchased directly from the mint by J M Clapp.

Eldorado9

The Bust Half is probably > @Darrell said:

I owned that 1905s half dollar for years and sold it back to Joe O'Connor. I think it is the finest known 1905s and it was purchased directly from the mint by J M Clapp.

Hi Darrell, yes your 05-s is an absolute knockout...The minute I saw it, I knew it was going home. It's one of the best Barber halves period, that I have ever seen.