@redraider: nice detail! Right now, the two coins have equal billing as 2* varieties in Rick’s book. As long as they’re not in the FS guide, though, PCGS won’t “officially” recognize them. For me, that doesn't matter a lot as I like “meaty” varieties like these two.
Btw, if yours is graded MS64, it’s the finest known. Congrats on a great pickup!
It’s been a long time since I posted here - almost 3 months. The thread was buried in page 24!
Yesterday in “Saturday morning coffee with coins”, I posted a new FE I just acquired. The pics below are ones that I DIDN'T post in that thread:
It’s a PCGS MS64+ & has exceptional eye appeal & beautiful toning! Strike is imperfect with weakness in the upper obv & corresponding lower rev. There’s a very cool clash mark just below the eagle’s beak that makes it appear it bit off a little too much! Also it appears to be carrying a “pin” in one of its wings for additional protection. I think my imagination is a little wild, but these features add to the coin’s coolness factor. I think! Anyway, feels good to revive this thread!
@Copperindian said: @POCKETCHANGE: nice to meet you & chat at the show Eric! I owe you big time for creating this thread - FE’s are my fave series!
Ken
Great meeting you and thanks for showing me your new acquisitions!
Finally! After winning this one in the Blay GC auction some 14-15 months ago, I submitted for the EEPS to pair with the green CAC. And now, it’s double stickered!
@Copperindian said:
Finally! After winning this one in the Blay GC auction some 14-15 months ago, I submitted for the EEPS to pair with the green CAC. And now, it’s double stickered!
I noticed the old TV above replaced the newer one below:
Incredibly enough, they are the same coin! Good to have the old TV restored - it’s essentially a 100% match to the coin. The “newer” one looked nothing like it.
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@gorebels:
Your “oddball” is a pattern - the PT1. It’s distinguished by 4 leaves under the “E” in STATES.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
@redraider: nice detail! Right now, the two coins have equal billing as 2* varieties in Rick’s book. As long as they’re not in the FS guide, though, PCGS won’t “officially” recognize them. For me, that doesn't matter a lot as I like “meaty” varieties like these two.
Btw, if yours is graded MS64, it’s the finest known. Congrats on a great pickup!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Thanks, I knew it to be an impaired pattern but nothing more.
The only one that I have. Lg letters Low leaves FS-901
It’s been a long time since I posted here - almost 3 months. The thread was buried in page 24!
Yesterday in “Saturday morning coffee with coins”, I posted a new FE I just acquired. The pics below are ones that I DIDN'T post in that thread:
It’s a PCGS MS64+ & has exceptional eye appeal & beautiful toning! Strike is imperfect with weakness in the upper obv & corresponding lower rev. There’s a very cool clash mark just below the eagle’s beak that makes it appear it bit off a little too much! Also it appears to be carrying a “pin” in one of its wings for additional protection. I think my imagination is a little wild, but these features add to the coin’s coolness factor. I think! Anyway, feels good to revive this thread!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
I remember the thrill of getting my first Flying Eagle by mail order back in the early 1960's.
My favorite thread (found buried on page 10). This is my newest FE:
It completed a trade with a long time collector of the series. Nice deal for both of us!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
I love that coin! SL proofs were perfection for the series (and the winner of the 12 pc pattern set competition!)
Wonderful coin Ken!
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Under under bidder:
$22k in tonight’s GC auction. Beautiful piece & seldom available at this grade level. I made a strong bid but it was only 3rd best!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
My one and only. Type set coin. Lg Letters, NGC VF-25
From the FUN show:
While it’s not one I “needed”, I found it irresistible! Both stickers, OGH & just a nice, likely undergraded coin in this collectible grade.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
@POCKETCHANGE: nice to meet you & chat at the show Eric! I owe you big time for creating this thread - FE’s are my fave series!
Ken
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Great meeting you and thanks for showing me your new acquisitions!
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
Finally! After winning this one in the Blay GC auction some 14-15 months ago, I submitted for the EEPS to pair with the green CAC. And now, it’s double stickered!
Still holds the top spot in the PCGS pop.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
She’s a beauty Ken!
That’s an absolute stunner. Don’t forget the CMQ sticker.
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
@POCKETCHANGE: I should Eric! I’ll join you as a triple sticker guy. Actually, I could make it 4 - the one below was developed for Stewart:
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Pleasant surprise - it’s back:
I noticed the old TV above replaced the newer one below:
Incredibly enough, they are the same coin! Good to have the old TV restored - it’s essentially a 100% match to the coin. The “newer” one looked nothing like it.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon