Inducting a new nut
Pnies20
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I made this post last week and it got nuked for some reason… anyways…
This past year has been a wild ride for me. Lots of good, some bad, drama I didn’t deserve, but one of the best things to ever happen was my wife and I had our first baby after 7 years of trying!
In the hobby, I became #248 in the BHNC, which has been a great time and something that has kept me sane. My sponsor @habaraca and his lovely wife came to visit last Saturday and brought gifts and coins and we had a great time. I even bought a few things
First the purchases….
Both coins were purchased directly from Henry Hilgard over a decade ago. I never met him but I’ve been told he was a great friend, great collector and knew almost everything there was to know about bust halves. His coins were always original and had great surfaces.
1812 O-106 VF35ish - the coin has a wonderful crust from being in an envelop for decades. The severely impaired die caused the obverse portrait to be weakly struck. The cracks are cool evidence of that. 
1826 O-102 great surfaces and a thick kraft envelope crust. 
The present…
It was the coolest gift I’d ever seen! Very thoughtful. I asked if this makes her an honorary member. Maybe someday she’ll share in my favorite hobby, much to the chagrin of my wife. 
Here she is after we tried to explain the 7 seven die states of the 1817 O-105… Ive got some work to do
Tried showing her @habaraca dansco album and she…. Well maybe she’s not ready to be a nut just yet
I love this hobby. Here’s to a great rest of the year!
BHNC #248 … 108 and counting.
Comments
Probably because this picture blew the CUTENESS circuitry to pieces. That should come with a warning.
Congratulations and hope the good continues and wash away the noted other.
Here is a somewhat crusty CBH to go along with the others posted.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=2YNufnS_kf4 - Mama I'm coming home ...................................................................................................................................................................... RLJ 1958 - 2023
Congratulations on ALL your new arrivals.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
Congrats on an overall very successful year.
We must take the good with the bad, as we live in an imperfect world.
It is the human condition.
“I may not believe in myself but I believe in what I’m doing” ~Jimmy Page~
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947)
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
The great adventure begins!
May she know all the 1817 (and 1827) die states one day 😄
Cool stuff, enjoy the little one. They really do grow up fast!
Paul, you are blessed my friend. A great wife, a beautiful baby girl, good friends and a fantastic hobby. Life is good Brother ... life is good!!
What a great gift! @habaraca
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
BEAUTIFUL!!! How exciting! Love the friendship and comradery between the bust half guys. Thanks for sharing Paul!
"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" Romans 6:23. Young fellow suffering from Bust Half fever.
Such a Beautiful little Angel.
God has truly blessed you and Abby.
So does this make me Papa Phil now?
Nice pickups, but a great job on beautiful baby girl.
An Angel for sure.
Donato
Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set
Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
Congratulations Paul, she is beautiful
And now the real fun begins
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
Thank you guys
BHNC #248 … 108 and counting.
Congratulations! She looks like a 70.
All I can say, its a good thing she got her moms looks!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
BHNC #248 … 108 and counting.
Congrats Paul. Sounds like you have had a very exciting year.
Successful BST with BustDMs , Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino (CBH's - 35 Die Marriage's)
$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