Local Coin Shop scores

dcarr · October 9, 2022 2:21AM

Post your local coin shop (LCS) finds here, from your nearby "brick & mortar" establishments.

I'll start with my buys from yesterday. The Denver Coin show is coming up next week. When that happens, there are usually some dealers coming from out of state that come early to visit local coin shops before the show. So I decided to beat them by visiting a (somewhat) local shop that typically carries quite a few interesting things (not just coins, although that is their main focus). They have certified coins but also a good quantity of better uncertified coins. I like shopping for those since I can put my opinion up against the store owner's opinion and make some picks. Anyway, here is what I bought (prices shown are what they were asking - I received a modest percentage discount off that):

"1852" California fractional "1/2". It was correctly attributed as an early 1960s product and priced accordingly. I think it is solid 10K gold, but I will have it tested. $20:

A pair of 1977 Franklin Mint 24K gold mini-ingots. 2.65 grams 999 gold each. These were priced just a little over "spot":

1854 half cent. I paid pretty much full "book" value. But I rarely see lightly-circulated early copper without corrosion spots and without old gashes. As such, this one appealed to me. $145:

1886 Liberty "V" nickel. Old NGC holder PF 64. I don't know if this holder is worth a premium. But if it is, it is unfortunate that some of the hologram came off the back when someone removed a sticker at some point. The coin does appear to be a PR65 or maybe a little better than that. $950:

1913-S Type-2 Native-Head/Bison nickel. I think it could grade MS63. The price was a great deal for this key date. $495:

1914-D Native-Head/Bison nickel. Easily EF45 and I would not be surprised to see AU50 assigned to it. Either way, the price was another great deal for this coin which is also a key date. $220:

1925-S Native-Head/Bison nickel. Close to EF40, but I will call it VF35. Late die state with die erosion evident on the reverse periphery. $25:

1896-O Barber quarter. It appears to be a lock at AU55 and it has very original surfaces. Scarce date. The best coin of the group, I think. $950:

1903-S Barber quarter. At first glance, there is a lot of luster. All the letters in LIBERTY are full. But the high points are somewhat worn. So I will call it VF25. The price was right at "book" value for an ordinary VF. $95:

1884 Feathered Liberty Head gold dollar. Scarcer date. So many of these are bent, gouged, ex-jewelry, etc. This one is an unmolested survivor at AU58. A bonus is the re-punched date variety (first date punched counter-clockwise, then corrected to final position). $450:

1912 Native-Head $2.50 Quarter Eagle gold. A pretty standard example, without defects. EF45. $395:

1925-D Native-Head $2.50 Quarter Eagle gold. It is difficult to capture the true appearance in photos. It appears to be MS63 with full luster. $425:

1984 Engelhard 1/4-troy-oz 999 gold round. AllEngelhard.com states less than 1,000 produced. The original assay card is apparently scarce. Priced over "spot", but collectible as a scarce vintage bullion item. $460:

Downtown1974 · October 9, 2022 2:46AM

Nice haul! I really like the look of that Type 3 Dollar. 😎

erwindoc · October 9, 2022 3:47AM

I agree! What kind of shop was it! That is an amazing haul.

logger7 · October 9, 2022 3:54AM

Very nice coins and finds. I have had few such opportunities when I've gone to a few decent shops.

ElKevvo · October 9, 2022 4:34AM

Nice pickups, I like that half cent!

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justindan · October 9, 2022 4:55AM

@dcarr that is a killer englehard pickup!

LanceNewmanOCC · October 9, 2022 7:02AM

lovely group and timing for you to get out ahead of the pre-show rush.

love the short blurbs about each one as well and spot-on.

i can say more but i'll keep it short.

is the 13-s II, a 2-sided MAD? they are probably within tolerance of the mint standards but it is neat to see both dies offset from center like that.

gr8 spread on the gold rpd and overall coin condition.

Glen2022 · October 9, 2022 7:17AM

All these from one shop - the owner probably thought he died and went to heaven due to the high $ volume of sales. Did he negotiate on the prices? I like the $2 1/2 25d gold. Good score if it goes MS63.

ricko · October 9, 2022 7:37AM

@dcarr.... Now that is a major score.... Really nice coins. I like the gold $2.50 coins especially. Cheers, RickO

johnny9434 · October 9, 2022 9:14AM

Love the half cent to start

asheland · October 9, 2022 9:32AM

I have many finds working in a B&M gives me an obvious advantage, but these were a different shop. Still a friend with the owner, he let me have these for $200 each:

And this 1886-P also $200