Coins from 1869 ~ official thread ~
asheland
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Whenever I get a new coin, I am always fascinated by the year it was minted.
So my latest Indian head cent from 1869 inspired me to make this thread…
Let’s see what you got! 
You can add currency or anything numismatic in addition to coins. Please just be from 1869
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To the best of my knowledge, this note was printed for a few months in 1869:
I may have a few other coins from this date, but I will post them tomorrow or later…
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PCGS VF25 CAC
There was a boardmember, @mercurydimeguy, who posted here a few years ago, that had a fantastic set of 1869 everything. From cent to gold, he had them all. I bought this from him, because it was too prooflike compared to his other gold, and it had to match!
One of my favs.!
I have two - both copper:
Steve
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I currently only have one 1869 piece…. But it’s a good one! 😏💵
Mr_Spud
Mr_Spud
PC53
This happens to be one of my favorite Indian cents. The truview was shot thru the slab.
XF45
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
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This thread made me think of him also. I've been trying to get a hold of him for years now, but he has been inactive since the Pandemic. I hope he's alright.
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"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
1869 is a cool year for a number of collectibles.
A one year series of stamps that include the first pictorials.
A beautiful series of Legal Tender notes known as "Rainbows"
The coins from 1869 have a lot of semi keys but since it predates Carson City, no impossible rarities.
1869 became one of the most significant years in American history with the completion of the transcontinental railroad.
I've been working on a tech startup that I recently sold (last year) and now working on a new venture. My love for coins will never fade but I need just a little bit more time
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PS. I can do this for days since I basically completed the "attainable" 1869 set of all US coins (including all Fractional Gold) and all World Coins and medals 🙏🏻
Excellent stuff everybody! Very nice!
I have this one as well, if I have others I have forgotten and if I remember, I’ll add them.
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I’m curious as to why you chose the 1869 year to do this.
Very impressive
Only a 62?! That thing is gorgeous!
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Thanks! I have been debating on whether to resubmit for a PL designation.
Bump for one of my favorite years and a couple of 1869 stamp pics.
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I've had this hanging around for a while.
1869 silver.
Very nice! I just got the 1887 proof
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Rarity Alert - the S-15 below is not in the FS listings, so it’s an”unofficial” variety. But, it’s really unique with the die lump on the upper obverse. This coin is seriously undergraded @ 64. I seldom say something like that as I’m not a professional grader, but it’s hard to find a mark obv or rev, so I guess it’s being hurt by the die lump? Your guess is as good as mine.
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Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
1869/69 S-3 varieties. I’m attempting to collect all 8 die pairs & am only missing the nearly impossible 3b example. I’ll only post the truviews here.
3e & 3h not posted - no truviews & 3c is not yet designated
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Decided to add the 3 1869/69’s without truviews here. 1st up is die pair 3c. Not yet designated.
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PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Next is die pair 3e; the shield strike thru makes it easy to attribute.
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PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Finally & appropriately is die pair 3h. By number, the last of the 8.
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PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Collecting that is off the charts cool!
😎
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Post 22,222!
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"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
The Hunt’s Over
This is by far the most elusive of the 1869/69 8 die pairs. Right now, it’s @ PCGS for attribution & TrueView. This is the last of the 8 & by far the hardest to find. It’s a PCGS 64RB & easy to spot by the die lump on the upper leg of the N in ONE on the reverse.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
I should have said it’s the S-3, specifically the 3b die pair.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
That’s very cool!
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