Have You Ever Gotten a Chance to Buy a Coin You Never Thought You'd Own?
FlyingAl
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This happened to me a few days ago and I can't be happier with the coin! This is one of those pieces where I really didn't have to think much, and just went for it. You see it and pretty much say "yes please". For those astute forum members, yes this coin was previously owned by @Eldorado9. It's a monster that he and I both love.
The 1908 quarter had a tiny mintage of 545 in proof, so there's not much selection when it comes to eye appeal. Eldo and I both unhesitatingly say this coin is in the top five of 1908 proof quarters for eye appeal, though we think it is probably top two if not the best. I haven't seen a more attractive one.
I'll let the coin speak for itself, it's a PR65+ CAC. It looks exactly like the TrueView in hand, and certainly looks much better than a 65+.
Video, but it can't really capture the vibrance of the color. The TrueView is actually much more accurate to the coin. I almost considered not posting the video because it made the coin look really dull (it's anything but), but it does show the fantastic surfaces.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYMJ45a-O5I&feature=youtu.be
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Thanks for the video - the coin looked great in the video. This is the stuff numismatic dreams are made of - congrats!
That’s a beautiful coin- congratulations and since it came from Eldo we know it’s a stunner!
Wow what a super coin. Just gorgeous. Well done!
Congrats! I’ve had a few which I never thought I’d own but here they are!
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Congratulations - I’m thrilled for you.
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The only thing that is better than owning a truly great coin, is being able to pass it on to a YN like you buddy! I know you will cherish it, as I did....I'm thrilled that it is yours! It is truly special.
That is spectacular! I'm very happy for you and thrilled to see folks like @Eldorado9 participate on these boards. What a coin!
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Congratulations! Very cool!
Congratulations on discovering Barber proofs. I'm excited for you. It's so difficult to find Barbers that have that out of this world look. Pictures, even TrueViews, do not do them justice. One often finds pictures that look like the one below making the coin appear very dark. That is not at all what these coins look like. .
In the case of your 1908, would you describe the fields as watery?
And are you now branching out to Barber proofs? : )
Gorgeous. Almost makes want to consider collecting proof coins.......
Nah, but if I did, this is the sort of coin that I'd be pursuing.
Jaw dropping. Thats a toners dream coin.
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Agree fully. The mirror clarity is exceptional.
I'd consider this more of a type coin (I might try a 1908 proof set, but that is a decades long endeavor). I can't really go after coins like this very often at all, but it's impossible to find them (and that's why they're special).
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That is truly an amazing coin... One of the reasons I enjoy this forum - High quality coins are displayed here that I may otherwise never see. Cheers, RickO
Barbers don’t get enough attention
Need the official Barber thread somewhere
@FlyingAl
Great coin!
Agreed, I only have the three for my type set but they may be favorite series in proof (other than 5 figure trade dollars), they just show off so well!
Congrats Al on a great coin!
Well done! Congratulations!
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Dave
Beautiful proof- congrats!
I never thought I would own an appealing early federal half without stretching beyond my means.
Every day, and I think I've shown amazing restraint...
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Yup, and that is about all I have to say about that.
Anyone can just have to pay too much.
What is not to like. One of the most beautiful Barber proofs I have seen. Congrats.
jim
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Yes, in keeping with the Barber theme of this post, I had no idea a clip for this series even existed until this coin popped up on eBay.
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Congrats! I guess at some point I never thought I'd own a half dollar, because I didn't know they existed.
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A nice example for this early copper type has always been on my radar but I never thought I'd bite the cost bullet to acquire one in this condition. It will always be a favorite in my collection.
Truly stunning - congrats!
Wow, incredible example.
Excellent coin!
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Nice vid. ⭐️
Congratulations @FlyingAl - It's a great coin for a great collector! Enjoy it!
I am a newer collector (started April 2020), and I primarily focus on U.S. Half Cents and Type Coins. Early copper is my favorite.
I've had dozens of chances. I've just never had enough $$$ to be able to do it.
When I was 10 I never thought I'd own a proof lincoln cent......
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Wow! I love Proof Barbers and would love to assemble a set of one of the denominations someday. Congrats on acquiring that stunning example.
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Great coin @spacehayduke I would love to own that coin.
That sure is a nice coin. Great eye appeal from a great collector as well. Eldorado is a good dude.
It’s funny how your perspective changes the further you progress in the hobby. I suspect that the OP will have many of these such moments the longer he sticks around.
Beautiful barber! Something about the toning on these types of older proofs that are just amazing.
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Absolutely gorgeous coin, congratulations.
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I guess it depends if we're talking about a coin that we've gazed at longingly in the Red Book for years knowing it was out of reach, or a coin that we didn't know existed, but once we saw it we realized it would occupy a proud place in our collection.
I suppose the former would be a PanPac $50 Octagonal for me. The latter a Monroe is 65 or better with an extremely well-struck reverse. I haven't checked, but I assume I could buy the former now if I could raise the cash.
I never thought that I'd get the chance to own this rare Good For A Scent variety, the Excelsior Club:
After 160 years, this is the only known example. It naturally seemed impossible, given the popularity and rarity. Nevertheless, a series of incredible events led to its acquisition a few years back.
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Great pick up!
Here are a few that I’ve gotten in the last few years that I didn’t expect to own with my limited budget.
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