This is the most beautiful rainbow toned Flying Eagle Cent I've ever seen. You rarely see these toned nicely. I would love to know the grade, auction, date it sold, and final hammer if you know it.
That is a Large Letters- High Leaves variety.
This is the Low Leaves variety. Makes for a lovely bookend pair in my collection. The TruView of the High Leaves looks nicer, but in hand I prefer the Low Leaves.
Some refer to overgraded slabs as Coffins. I like to think of them as Happy Coins.
Coins are Neato!
"If it's a penny for your thoughts and you put in your two cents worth, then someone...somewhere...is making a penny." - Steven Wright
This is not my coin. It is available on Ebay right now for $9,999.99. The date/mint is very common; I own a 67+ purchased for $200 (and I overpaid), while Heritage sold a 68 in 2020 for $380 (and their website says it was resold in September 2021 for $544). PCGS has graded 14 copies in 68. PCGS has graded 299 copies of the 1914-A mark, the most of any date/mint combination of all the German Empire marks.
But the dealer who owns this coin is correct: this is the single finest German Empire mark to be graded by PCGS (NGC has 2 in 68+). To my eyes, it really is gorgeous...
In 2013, I lot viewed the coins in the Cardinal auction. The 1794 Dollar deservedly got the attention, but the half-disme is stunning. Difficult to image:
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
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This one:
From the formerly #1 rated IHC Basic Set (Jasper Mantooth) & currently owned by Doug Wright.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
That is a Large Letters- High Leaves variety.
This is the Low Leaves variety. Makes for a lovely bookend pair in my collection. The TruView of the High Leaves looks nicer, but in hand I prefer the Low Leaves.
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For some reason when the topic Most Beautiful Coin comes up this coin immediately comes to mind:
I think it is a good candidate for Most Beautiful.
PCGS just posted this beautiful coin in world coin Category. Not my coin.
Coins are Neato!
"If it's a penny for your thoughts and you put in your two cents worth, then someone...somewhere...is making a penny." - Steven Wright
This is not my coin. It is available on Ebay right now for $9,999.99. The date/mint is very common; I own a 67+ purchased for $200 (and I overpaid), while Heritage sold a 68 in 2020 for $380 (and their website says it was resold in September 2021 for $544). PCGS has graded 14 copies in 68. PCGS has graded 299 copies of the 1914-A mark, the most of any date/mint combination of all the German Empire marks.
But the dealer who owns this coin is correct: this is the single finest German Empire mark to be graded by PCGS (NGC has 2 in 68+). To my eyes, it really is gorgeous...
In 2013, I lot viewed the coins in the Cardinal auction. The 1794 Dollar deservedly got the attention, but the half-disme is stunning. Difficult to image:
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
A few coins to share
Overland Trail Collection Showcase
Dahlonega Type Set-2008 PCGS Best Exhibited Set
This is the best Vermont Commemorative that I have ever seen. Resides in the Escalante Collection (MS67+). Beautiful light greens and blues.
1854 Pattern Cent ... .
My Coin Blog
My Toned Lincoln Registry Set
Eldo has some of the best coins on the planet in his collection. Phenomenal eye!
Mine I believe. What an honor to have it posted here. Actually purchased in spite of the fact that I own this, which is also amazing:
Empty Nest Collection
Matt’s Mattes
Miss Liberty looks like a burn victim.
May I know the grade of that coin? It looks like one I sold a long time ago.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Your cent goes perfectly with my dollar, I love the fact that nothing clutters up the fields of my coins. (of course I don't own either coin)
I can never unsee it
Large photo is mine on a coin as is.
Bottom photo was not necessary but what a ride.
Coin Photographer.
- Bob -
MPL's - Lincolns of Color
Central Valley Roosevelts
This might be the finest MPL In existence. Near 68 quality. (67+RB).
There is a Gold CAC 1909 VDB in 67+RB with absolutely stunning tone, as well as several PR68RDs.
Coin Photographer.
I’m well aware of that. The 7+RB ‘09 VDB is awesome. I like the ‘16 a little more.
p66 cac
I agree, the 1909 VDB PR67+RB is at the top of the heap..
- Bob -
MPL's - Lincolns of Color
Central Valley Roosevelts