Moffat $5 newp
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I won this on GC Sunday night, and because of GC’s outstanding service, I have the coin in hand a mere 36 hours later.
Moffat coinage was one of the most, if not the most respected outfits of the pioneer gold era. Many other pioneer issues were not up to par in terms of purity and weight, however the moffat were right there with their federal counterparts, and as a result saw widespread circulation throughout the US. I have to check the Kagin McCarthy books later, but I’m pretty sure some of these were even found in circulation as far as the east coast, meaning that they had circulated across the country.
Most examples of this issue come with mushy details, weakly struck eagles, and grainy surfaces because of the deteriorated dies that had to be used. This particular example comes with exceptionally sharp design elements by comparison. The surfaces are almost prooflike, and the overall level of preservation makes this one a true condition rarity. CAC pop 3/4, this is the first 58cac to be offered in a public auction, and I wasn’t letting it escape me. I will likely cross this to either PCGS or CACG before it gets tucked away indefinitely. Enjoy!
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Congrats @DeplorableDan Nice addition to your outstanding collection.
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$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
Fantastic find. Love that this one is a keeper for you as well.
Cool,👍
@DeplorableDan, Outstanding!
Amazing coin!
Congratulations!
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Nice pickup!
I really like them, someday I will own one too
Wow! Very nice coin.
Super attractive! Would love to open your safe to view all these stashed away beauties first hand!
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Very cool, Dan. I don’t know much about these but I can tell it’s special. Now get rid of those white prongs
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
OK, now you’re just showing off. Nice coin.
Nice-looking Moffatt!
Great coin- I tried for that one too
Beautiful gold piece!
Lovely! And kudos to Great Collections. I am still waiting for Stacks to ship something I paid for 2 weeks ago.
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WTG Big Dog!! Lovely example!!
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I sense your happiness in becoming the owner of this wonderful coin.
Nice, congrats!
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Really nice example of an amazing, rare, and historic coin!
I thought about bidding on that coin. I would have been even more tempted if I had seen your video beforehand!
Looks like a great coin.
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Very nice @DeplorableDan! You are really building a great gold collection!
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 am officially jealous
Lovely coin and congrats!
Wow! Great pickup. Congratulations on your winning bid.
Mark
Great pickup, Dan. The piece looks amazing.
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Very nice Dan, congrats on a beauty
Mike
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Sounds like you’re saying you’d like to steal them, lol 😂
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
Stellar NEWP!
That is a sweet piece of the real American Pie.
how deplorable can you be with a coin like that?
Just ask H.C.
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
Love your research!
Spectacular, congrats!
That is a genuine treasure you have there!
If my financial situation was better, I would definitely collect Pioneer gold!
Definitely one of the coolest areas of numismatics in my opinion.
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Beautiful coin !
Congratulations on the win......