The first coin in this post is actually a 1/0 “base” 1857. Check the PCGS pop breakdown. There’s another 1/0 that’s the S-1 variety & it’s also a 1/0 in it’s category. Both are 66+ but placed together under the 1857 total. Hope this clears up the unintended controversy.
I think I only have one, and I have to resort to a variety, although I think its kind of a cool variety due to the "cobweb" die cracks on the reverse (1839-O F-106a dime):
For my finale 1/0. I’ve been encouraged by collectors I know to consider patterns (thanks Doug, Matt, Rick). I did & decided I’m one & done. But, it’s special:
@rnkmyer1 - I had the privilege of holding that coin in my hand not long ago at Rick's shop, it's a true stunner! I ended up buying the 1836 Gobrecht from the same collection.
1894/1894 Doubled Date 65+RB. A favorite for collectors & a 5* variety. I first saw this coin in a 64RB slab. I made an offer to the owner who countered he thought it was undergraded & wanted 65 $$$. I accepted & found he was almost right. Almost? It came back a 65+ - a rare 1.5 grade jump! The dice roll worked!
Here is an interesting point about the 1894/1894’s from Rick’s book below. For a long time I wondered why this variety had the characteristics it did since these depressions are on many of them, but not always in the same places.
A half-roll of gem uncirculated coins was discovered in the early 1990’s. All 20 or so coins came with numerous strike-through depressions scattered in the fields. These do not necessarily limit the grade, as they are considered to be a Mint-made artifact. The strike- throughs are made when liquid is on the planchet during striking. It could be water or oil. The depression on the coin is a different luster pattern, usually very shiny. These may look like spots in images. It is important to understand the difference
Last of the 1/0’s today from my FE PR Complete Variety Set. PCGS has properly categorized this as a 1/0. There is a PR-2 64CAM, also a 1/0. One could make an argument the CAM should rate higher, but it is a separate issue with a different ID#. Big contrast in the pics between the True View & other shots. The coin has great eye appeal & actually looks somewhere in between in hand.
1865 Plain 5 65BN S-4 variety. Beautiful, lustrous piece that’s also a 1/0. Minimal marks & nice for grade. Rotated reverse as seen in photo. The S-4 is noted for its repunched date.
1866 S-2 65+RB. Fairly depicted but nothing exceptional until one sees it in hand. It has very few marks.
Known for its repunched date, particularly @ the “1” & second “6”. Also rare & a 3* rated variety.
Still the "top pop" WB-35 1843. Again, by virtue of being one of the few SLHs that PCGS has attributed to this DM. It fended off another EF45 "challenger" recently.
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Only NGC graded BR Cameo in any grade. Fun coin!
Love that J-1600!!
There are only 4 MS examples graded of this rare type. This one’s a 1/0 & a beauty! Ex: Wright Flyer Collection. A really great rarity!
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Not only is this piece a 1/0, but it’s the only RD one known/graded. Nice for grade, too!
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SCARFACE - a scary 1/0
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I only have a few and exactly zero photos.
Sure, I believe you 😂
Top pops are quite easy to shoot. Typically very photogenic.
That is incredible! I am the proud owner of one of those, although mine is a lower grade.
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The first coin in this post is actually a 1/0 “base” 1857. Check the PCGS pop breakdown. There’s another 1/0 that’s the S-1 variety & it’s also a 1/0 in it’s category. Both are 66+ but placed together under the 1857 total. Hope this clears up the unintended controversy.
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A couple of 1890’s for today:
1890 S-1 65RB is first up. It’s a very cool 3* variety with a TDO.
The second is very seldom seen. It’s a 1890 S-16 64BN that has nice color contrast & is a 4* variety.
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I see four impressions on that 1890 TDO. A QDO?
Or is the second "layer" from shelf doubling? That would be my guess.
Neat coin!
@ Barberian: you could be right! I know this much, though - your eyes are better than mine!
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Not only a top pop 1/0 as the only 66+ RB, many collectors overlook the 1864 No L (Bronze) is also a one year type.
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Ken, that 1890 S-1 is one of the coolest varieties in the series. Love it!
Here is a 1/0 that is a unicorn
1864 1 on ribbon that is copper nickel. Testing by PCGS shows Cu 88.60, NI 10.97, Trace Co 0.065 and Fe 0.084
Here is one more unicorn.
1864 w/L on ribbon PR3. The only known coin from this die pair. PR64red 1/0
I think I only have one, and I have to resort to a variety, although I think its kind of a cool variety due to the "cobweb" die cracks on the reverse (1839-O F-106a dime):
How about a BN 1863 w/L Proof? While there are higher graded coins out there (only 6-8 known total), this is the only BN one I am aware of.
Makes my MS65RB look like something you would find in a discount bin at a coin shop!!
@redraider love it!
Some real eye candy shown above.
Thanks to all for sharing.
And now for the lowballers:
A pop 1/0 with none lower.
Wayne
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Possibly the only known 1864 in Copper Nickel with the concentric laithe lines. Struck on a thin CN planchet....
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@rnkmyer1 - I had the privilege of holding that coin in my hand not long ago at Rick's shop, it's a true stunner! I ended up buying the 1836 Gobrecht from the same collection.
This one will surprise some of you. Pop 1/0 in First Strike.
1891 Florin- it easily fits into this thread as well
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J-192 pop 1/0
Just picked this one up.
1883 S-6 66RB. Lots of “action” on this 1/0 with high % of RD along with it.
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1889 S-31 65RB. Fairly obscure but rare 4* variety.
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1894 66+RB. Full RD obv with an album toned rev. Visual appeal in hand is spectacular!
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1894/1894 Doubled Date 65+RB. A favorite for collectors & a 5* variety. I first saw this coin in a 64RB slab. I made an offer to the owner who countered he thought it was undergraded & wanted 65 $$$. I accepted & found he was almost right. Almost? It came back a 65+ - a rare 1.5 grade jump! The dice roll worked!
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Ken,
Here is an interesting point about the 1894/1894’s from Rick’s book below. For a long time I wondered why this variety had the characteristics it did since these depressions are on many of them, but not always in the same places.
A half-roll of gem uncirculated coins was discovered in the early 1990’s. All 20 or so coins came with numerous strike-through depressions scattered in the fields. These do not necessarily limit the grade, as they are considered to be a Mint-made artifact. The strike- throughs are made when liquid is on the planchet during striking. It could be water or oil. The depression on the coin is a different luster pattern, usually very shiny. These may look like spots in images. It is important to understand the difference
Here’s mine: pop 2/0
Doug: beautiful piece & great info as always.
Thanks for posting,
Ken
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@redraider: fascinated by your CN S-11. My edition of Rick’s book is older. Is it mentioned in your version? Great coin!
Ken
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The 1882 broken 2 variety & finest known!
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The Redbird! A big THANKS to @DMWJR for making this available. One of the most awesome coins I’ve ever seen!
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Flyer PR aficionados know the PR-5 was struck in the 1st grouping in 1856. This one was also part of the Wright Flyer Collection. Thanks Doug!
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Last of the 1/0’s today from my FE PR Complete Variety Set. PCGS has properly categorized this as a 1/0. There is a PR-2 64CAM, also a 1/0. One could make an argument the CAM should rate higher, but it is a separate issue with a different ID#. Big contrast in the pics between the True View & other shots. The coin has great eye appeal & actually looks somewhere in between in hand.
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1908 S-4 variety 65+RD. Beautiful, lustrous full RD & the finest known. Noted for digits in the obv denticles between 5:30-7:30.
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1907 S-1 65RD. Very tough 3* variety with digits in the obv denticles & repunching in the date. Lustrous & full RD; finest known example.
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This spot reserved for my next Pop 1/0.
under construction
1865 Plain 5 65BN S-4 variety. Beautiful, lustrous piece that’s also a 1/0. Minimal marks & nice for grade. Rotated reverse as seen in photo. The S-4 is noted for its repunched date.
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1866 S-2 65+RB. Fairly depicted but nothing exceptional until one sees it in hand. It has very few marks.
Known for its repunched date, particularly @ the “1” & second “6”. Also rare & a 3* rated variety.
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Still the "top pop" WB-35 1843. Again, by virtue of being one of the few SLHs that PCGS has attributed to this DM. It fended off another EF45 "challenger" recently.
Any one up for a trade from your set to mine which I have not started yet?😆
Seriously these are some dam nice coins.
Thanks to all for sharing.
Wayne
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1862 1C S-6 PCGS MS64
Very cool diagnostics. One of only 2 with MS grade; the other is a 63.
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