Love and gratitude ... today is MY Birthday. The big 6 - 0!
pursuitofliberty
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Okay, I guess I will follow my friend @Pnies20 and share.
As some of you know, after close to 25 years at a company I helped expand and grow, my last day with the company in a full-time, in-town capacity is tomorrow ... and with today being my 60th Birthday ... there were some early shenanigans!
They also set up a nice lunch which many from my teams attended. That was unexpected, and pretty much uncalled for ... but nice just the same. I'm taking a couple weeks of leave, and then I'll be in a three-day-a-week, fully remote situation ... 900 miles away.
I definitely could feel the love today, for sure.
It's a great situation, although leaving me a little melancholy as the office cleared out tonight ... but I am very grateful today, for so many things.
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Anyway, here's what my office looked like this morning. The skeleton even has a pen in it's mouth, the coffee cup close at hand. 
That laptop and broken briefcase saw a lot of use between about 2007 and 2012! 
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Anyway ... 60! Woohoo!! Or my third 20th. 
Or maybe a little more reasonable, my second 30th. I'm going for three of those. 
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Show me a coin you love and are grateful to own today.
Year, denomination, composition ... even the country doesn't matter ... as long as you love it, are grateful to own it and want to share.
I'm a Bust Half Nut ... and while I'm never sure what is my favorite day-to-day, this is certainly one of them ... 150 years before I came around!
This was the most expensive Bust Half I had ever owned when I won it as part of Sheridan Downey's Mail Bid #52, and I was both scared and grateful to purchase her.
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1814 O-107a (107.3), R5 .......... PCGS AU58cac
ex-Link, ex-Frederick. A soft platinum-golden-grey patina with patches of russet and aqua-blue graces full cartwheel luster and mark-free surfaces. "Lot 2969 from the same sale as the preceding lot. PCGS again omitted Frederick’s name on the label (while adding Link’s) when the coin was reholdered after the sale. The die break through the date that Overton seems to require for the late die state is missing; PCGS nonetheless attributed the coin as O.107a. It was undoubtedly influenced by the worn, clashed dies and the presence of a small ****die chip on Liberty’s nose. Full cartwheel luster and mark-free surfaces support the AU 58 designation. Russ Logan quaintly referred to this intermediate die state as the one with “a mouse on the nose.” Logan owned one of two known 1814 platinum half-dollars, Judd 44. They were struck from the O.107 die pair. Since they do NOT have a mouse on the nose (or a die break between 81 of the date) we know that they were struck in 1814 at the Mint, not pieces de caprice, struck elsewhere from discarded dies."
“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
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Congrats my friend.
It is hard to pick just one but if I had to then it would probably be this one. Never before shown here, and will get its own write up soon. Never, ever, imagined I would own this one.
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Successful BST with BustDMs , Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino (CBH's - 37 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
great coin and congratulations on reaching 25 years with a company an d 60 yeas in age. I am 60malso. Great thread and congratulations!
Here are a few of my box of 20...
Newp. courtesy photo from DWN
A big happy birthday to a fine numismatist, forum member, and friend. Sounds like you are easing into retirement and that's a great way to transition!
I've always loved early copper and I've always desired a 1794 large cent. I too had the same buying experience you had in winning an auction outside my comfort zone a little over two years ago to accomplish this dream. I think I'm likely thoroughly buried, but the collector in me doesn't care much. Lot description below pics:
LOT DESCRIPTION
1794 Liberty Cap Cent. S-30. Rarity-1. Head of 1794. Marred Field, Amiable Face. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
An absolutely stunning piece with stronger quality and eye appeal than one might expect even at the desirable Choice EF grade level. Both sides are smooth in hand, and impressively so, without so much as a single mark or other blemish to report. The strike is a bit tight to the upper right obverse border, better centered on the reverse, and both sides exhibit at least discernible denticulation in all areas. Well defined overall, in fact, with handsome medium brown patina that speaks volumes about the originality of this PQ large cent. In 1870, Dr. Edward Maris named this variety the "Amiable Face," for the pleasant expression to Liberty's portrait, a gentlemanly revision of his racier first moniker published in 1869, the "Amatory Face." The present coin is truly a delight to behold and will please even the most discerning type collector or early copper enthusiast.
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Happy Birthday Todd!! (Still a baby)
And congrats on the last day of "full-time, in-town capacity".
Happy Birthday! Here is one that I love, and feel very grateful to own:
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.
You’re one of the only members of the BHNC that looks older than the coins they collect. 😳
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
I turned 60 earlier this year also, but I'm still working full time. Congratulations on going part time.
Here is a coin I am grateful to own in PCGS MS63.
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)
Happy birthday
You won that coin the day I met you.
You snuck up behind me and @habaraca on the floor and yelled WHATS UP and scared the crap out of us.
BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.
Congrats on getting old, its all downhill from here.
I like this one for some reason that I cannot define. I am more of the blast white Ricko type, but this one does it for me.
My Collection of Old Holders
Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
Happy 60. Pleasure sharing the forum with you @pursuitofliberty
Dmn this coin is badss.
Great coins everyone, keep them coming! And thank you for the well wishes!
Badass early Copper! @NeophyteNumismatist It's after dinner and now I'm hungry for a brownie!!
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The older I get the more I appreciate younger women Brad ... and for what it's worth, my beard is better than hers
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Paul, you have to understand, I'm half deaf ... and sometimes when I'm in a noisy room, I TALK LOUD!!
I probably wasn't yelling!
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“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
Happy Birthday Todd!
Coin Photographer.
How about a G04 1860. Happy birthday
Lafayette Grading Set
Happy birthday Todd! And congrats on retirement, new beginnings, and an awesome place by the water.
This is a coin purchased outside my comfort zone also, but I’m glad I did it.
Happy birthday and semi-retirment. I remember when I walk out of the office at age 62. Been having fun and enjoying life for the last 15 years plus. Hope it goes the same for you!
bob
All the best for you in your next stage of life.
Happy Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday.
Great coin as are others in this thread.
A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY Todd,
Sorry I’m a tad bit late, just saw your post!😉
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Here’s a coin that you’re quite familiar with!
You’re one of a select few who I ask an opinion on before I bought her!👍
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P50cac.
Happy Birthday! Lots of great coins.
Happy Birthday!!! You are officially a pair of 30's, now you can celebrate with a trio of 20's!!
As usual, I'm late to the party. (Any cake left?) Anyway, happy, happy day you little whippersnapper.
Happy Birthday! Since we’re celebrating your big “6.0.”, I believe an “old ‘60” would be appropriate.
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Happy 60th Todd! Congrats on moving into the very best years of your life!
Here’s my favorite that I’ve shared before…. I always wanted one of these legendary pieces, and this was exactly the right one at the right time… again, happy birthday young man!
Happy Birthday—thanks for helping out around here:
The first of several world’s fairs and world expos—
HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY, TODD!
You are five years ahead of me. I will be 55 in December. I hope you had a fantastic day, and have many many more my friend! As for the coin, my favorite continues to be my 1912-S V nickel that I purchased from @drddm several years ago.
Dwayne F. Sessom
Ebay ID: V-Nickel-Coins
Happy birthday and happy retirement
Martin
Happy Birthday 🌬🎂
Mr_Spud
Late to your party! Happy 60th & have the best retirement (even if it’s semi). Tempted to post a 60 or two, but I’ll go with my fave, which has been seen before on these pages. Compliments finally to all your outstanding CBH’s!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Happy Belated my friend
wishing for many more for you
Happy Birthday Todd and congrats on your pulling back on work.
Shown this one before, it was taken out of circulation and passed through the family.
Happy Birthday Buddy! You've been my go-to advisor on all things Capped Bust, and certainly currency. These are some favs, and from the look of them, they have aged very gracefully....We can only hope to follow their lead. Appreciate you Man.
Happy birthday Todd!!! Here's by 1814 O-107a. PCGS VF35, cherrypicked raw
Collector of Capped Bust Halves, SLQ's, Commems, and random cool stuff! @davidv_numismatics on Instagram
Thank you all! GREAT coins (and nice Green Eagle!) in this thread, and I am grateful to all of you who have posted here as well!
Okay, time to go clean out the office.
“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
Happy happy happy happy birthday big silly boy!
Young Numismatist • My Toned Coins
Life is roadblocks. Don't let nothing stop you, 'cause we ain't stopping. - DJ Khaled
Happy Birthday Todd. May you enjoy it with family and friends.
Date at 6 o'clock left image, upside down.
I'll throw this one in for your 25 years.
Date in Roman numerals starting at 6:30 o'clock, left image: M CCCC XXV
Happy Birthday buddy! Super thankful I met you, and grateful that you are quick to initiate friendships and build close connections. You are a real one!
Unlike @BustDMs, I think you look good as new...
...just like this bustie with an incomplete planchet clip...
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you" Matthew 6:33. Young fellow suffering from Bust Half fever.
BHNC #AN-10
JRCS #1606
Happy birthday young fella! I can't believe I'm older than you. heheh. Here's an 1833 LM-3.5 half dime, a rarity 7 remarriage. Like you and me both, it's:
New website: Groovycoins.com Capped Bust Half Dime registry set: Bikergeek CBHD LM Set
Happy belated. 60 was a while ago, hope you enjoyed your day!
"Coins that I love and are grateful to own today."
This coin (yet again) for its beauty.
And I'm grateful to be able to reach for this big guy.
We have never met but I've enjoyed our conversations about SLHs. Hopefully we can meet at a Fun show sometime. That goes for a lot of folks here with whom that I've enjoyed talking about coins.
Love this David
BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.
Happy Birthday Todd! (I know I'm late
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Happy Belated Birthday Todd! So happy for you on the retirement! I'm sure your team will miss you greatly. A little color for your birthday.
Happy belated 60th, Todd!
So many big things going on in your life these days. So happy your co-workers threw you a party yesterday to celebrate your big day.
I hope to see you at FUN and look forward to catching up with you, my friend.
As far as my favorite coin, I, like you have many, but this one will always be near the top!
Dave
Mr. @Inspired70 - wonderful color and STYLE on that Morgan. So pretty.
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Where is he?
God bless all who believe in him. Do unto others what you expect to be done to you. Dubbed a "Committee Secret Agent" by @mr1931S on 7/23/24. Founding member of CU Anti-Troll League since 9/24/24.