The one 1883 No Cents that I owned I had given away to a friend born in 1983 along with the "With Cents" variety. I'd like to think this particular year is the most interesting for nickels since there's also the Racketeer and Shield nickels.
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"You're a Man Ahead of his Time"@normmalin . Today, Sunday February 7th, is for posting only the 1883 "No Cents" version. Your Key Date Liberty Nickels will work great for tomorrow!
Steve
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
@winesteven said: You're a Man Ahead of his Time@normmalin . Today, Sunday February 7th, is for posting only the 1883 No Cents version. Your Key Date Liberty Nickels will work great for tomorrow!
Steve
Hmmm Freudian slip perhaps? Today is Saturday February 7th, how very ironic.
You're a Man Ahead of his Time@normmalin . Today, Sunday February 7th, is for posting only the 1883 No Cents version. Your Key Date Liberty Nickels will work great for tomorrow!
Steve
Hmmm Freudian slip perhaps? Today is Saturday February 7th, how very ironic.
Man, I need to learn to read better. That's the second time I have jumped the gun! Here is my sad 1883 no cents!
@winesteven said:
Like my Classic Head Half Cent, this one was also bought as a 64RD, and upgraded with a plus by PCGS via Reconsideration. It also has a CAC sticker.
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Ok, NOT related to Dansco 7070, but it IS Super Bowl Sunday. And this is coin related:
Have any of you seen the coin the NFL Officials will be using tonight for the official opening coin toss? It has a bust of Teddy Roosevelt on one side, and Nathan Hale on the other. Do you know why? Scroll down.
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So when they toss the coin, the player calling it calls “Ted’s or Hale’s” 😂
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Steve
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
They look exactly like the designer envisioned they would.
They almost always have a deep strong strike, with great eye appeal.
In the higher grades of “Classic” coins, the proof coins are usually less expensive than their Mint State counterparts in the same high grade. In other words, for the same dollars, you can often get a higher grade in Proof than Mint State coins, which helps with Registry points for Dansco 7070.
Additionally, you can often get a CAM suffix for only a few dollars more than the straight grade proof that has no CAM suffix. This also helps with cost efficient registry points, as a CAM suffix typically provides the same points as a no suffix coin one full grade higher!
Steve
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
@MEJ7070 said:
I think @winesteven’s #3 is precisely why our hosts should have a separate registry option for business strike only sets.
But that’s just me and I certainly can appreciate and enjoy other collectors’ proof coins.
Understood. They do that with many sets, like Barber Dimes. MyCollect typically offers many more sets than PCGS that are Business Strike Only, as well as sets, like PCGS, that are more inclusive, where coins can be a mix of Proof and Business Strikes.
Steve
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
Not my thread, but I’ll presume it’s OK to keep the train rolling here.
Today is Monday, February 9th……please post your Type 1 Buffalo Nickels
Mine was in some crazy contraption called an NGC Funbox when I bought it with a grade of “96”. It wore that holder for approximately 3 minutes after getting into my hands before it was cracked and sent to our hosts.
Now MS 66+ (CAC). Not our hosts best TV work imho as the obverse color is much more attractive in hand.
You “beat me to it” by a few minutes in stepping in for @lordmarcovan . Thank you.
There are two types of strikes for this 1913 Type 1 Buffalo : a Business Strike, and a Proof Strike (specifically the Matte Proof technique was used). I have one of each. As shown, for my Business Strike, the coin in hand has no toning, compared to the “Not So” True View.
Steve
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
Thanks for stepping in, y’all. Wasn’t a Super Bowl hangover- I don’t drink and I don’t watch sports. I did, however, sleep the whole night through, which is unusual for my nocturnal habits. Anyhoo… as @MEJ7070 said,
It is Monday the 9th, and time for us to do the Buffalo Nickel Type 1 (1913).
Make sure you don’t post a Type 2 Buffalo yet! That’s tomorrow. It is only the 1913 Type 1 coins today.
Here’s the nicest T1 Buffalo I’ve had. It had a @crazyhounddog pedigree. I affectionately called it the “Jolly Green Giant”.
I shouldn’t have sold it. At the time, I think it was part of a misguided purge to limit myself to a “Box of 100”. That didn’t work out, thank goodness.
Here’s one that’s in my giveaway inventory. It’s part of a lot that also includes an AU-UNC 1883-NC nickel.
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I’m calmly building a set of G06 and G08. I’m starting with semi-keys and keys.
Anybody upgrading?
Oops
It’s Monday morning and I have already aggravated myself.
See ‘em tomorrow.
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I missed yesterday... got sucked into the photography/image editing void... lol. I think this one is a hold-over from the second version of this set...
Collecting: Dansco 7070; Middle Date Large Cents (VF-AU); Box of 20;
@winesteven said:
I’ve been in love with proofs from “Day One”!
They look exactly like the designer envisioned they would.
They almost always have a deep strong strike, with great eye appeal.
In the higher grades of “Classic” coins, the proof coins are usually less expensive than their Mint State counterparts in the same high grade. In other words, for the same dollars, you can often get a higher grade in Proof than Mint State coins, which helps with Registry points for Dansco 7070.
Additionally, you can often get a CAM suffix for only a few dollars more than the straight grade proof that has no CAM suffix. This also helps with cost efficient registry points, as a CAM suffix typically provides the same points as a no suffix coin one full grade higher!
Steve
A counterpoint to point #1... Sometimes they don't look exactly as intended due to die over-polishing. The bridge of Franklin's nose, the flag on WLH, and parts of Lincoln's jacket come to mind as details frequently polished off.
I also really enjoy proof coins, as you know
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The one 1883 No Cents that I owned I had given away to a friend born in 1983 along with the "With Cents" variety. I'd like to think this particular year is the most interesting for nickels since there's also the Racketeer and Shield nickels.
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Two examples here - neither in great condition but key dates....
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"You're a Man Ahead of his Time" @normmalin . Today, Sunday February 7th, is for posting only the 1883 "No Cents" version. Your Key Date Liberty Nickels will work great for tomorrow!
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
Hmmm Freudian slip perhaps?
Today is Saturday February 7th, how very ironic.
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Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
Man, I need to learn to read better. That's the second time I have jumped the gun! Here is my sad 1883 no cents!
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Good morning, everyone, and welcome to February 8th. Today we move on to our next type, which is the Liberty Nickel with CENTS (1883-1912).
(Or -1913, if you have one of those to post.)
Here is mine. It has subtle pastel toning which appealed to me.
Here is the example from my “Holey” type set. It’s really not bad for a holed piece.
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That is just simply amazing.
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Picked from a bin for $0.50 last year. 1886
Awesome thread! Just now seeing all of this…
I guess Monday I’ll put my buffalo nickel in. Is that correct? Monday?
@lordmarcovan
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Yep. Type 1 Buffalo on Monday.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
@PickledThrickels - that one might be hideous, but it's fantastic for a 50-cent cherrypick! COINgratulations!
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Mine is a 1913 type two so I guess that’s Tuesday…
Text me to remind me 🤓
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OK, text me to remind me to remind you!
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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
@winesteven - that thing looks like the chrome bumper on a new luxury car!
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Wait until Tuesday, when you see my 1936 Brilliant Proof Buffalo (as one of a couple or so of other Proof Buffalo’s).
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
Lookin' forward to it! I could cheat by taking a sneak peek in your sig line link, but I won't.
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Actually, that’ll show you my 1936 Satin Proof Buffalo, not my 1936 Brilliant Proof Buff.
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
Go ‘Hawks! 🏈
Newbie collector of type and circulated Peace dollars, photographer of places and animals, player of instruments and builder of amplifiers, espresso industry professional, and a person distracted by shiny objects. https://mycollect.com/Rule556/sets
Ok, NOT related to Dansco 7070, but it IS Super Bowl Sunday. And this is coin related:
Have any of you seen the coin the NFL Officials will be using tonight for the official opening coin toss? It has a bust of Teddy Roosevelt on one side, and Nathan Hale on the other. Do you know why? Scroll down.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
So when they toss the coin, the player calling it calls “Ted’s or Hale’s” 😂
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
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
PR65 OGH from NEN. photos by NEN also
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I'll only repost one! I heard some folks are taking bets on whether I post the wrong the coin a third time...
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@humanssuck - Wow, you and @winesteven are giving me CAM envy!
Oh well. My proof ain't a CAM, but I'm happy with it anyway.
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Mr_Spud
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Neat how the V on that one is a somewhat lighter color. That really highlights it.
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Thanks. When I started collecting I hated the proofs, but they grow on you!
They certainly did on me, but I never hated them to begin with.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
I’ve been in love with proofs from “Day One”!
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
I think @winesteven’s #3 is precisely why our hosts should have a separate registry option for business strike only sets.
But that’s just me and I certainly can appreciate and enjoy other collectors’ proof coins.
Understood. They do that with many sets, like Barber Dimes. MyCollect typically offers many more sets than PCGS that are Business Strike Only, as well as sets, like PCGS, that are more inclusive, where coins can be a mix of Proof and Business Strikes.
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
Must be a Super Bowl hangover this morning.
Not my thread, but I’ll presume it’s OK to keep the train rolling here.
Today is Monday, February 9th……please post your Type 1 Buffalo Nickels
Mine was in some crazy contraption called an NGC Funbox when I bought it with a grade of “96”. It wore that holder for approximately 3 minutes after getting into my hands before it was cracked and sent to our hosts.
Now MS 66+ (CAC). Not our hosts best TV work imho as the obverse color is much more attractive in hand.
You “beat me to it” by a few minutes in stepping in for @lordmarcovan . Thank you.
There are two types of strikes for this 1913 Type 1 Buffalo : a Business Strike, and a Proof Strike (specifically the Matte Proof technique was used). I have one of each. As shown, for my Business Strike, the coin in hand has no toning, compared to the “Not So” True View.
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
Thanks for stepping in, y’all. Wasn’t a Super Bowl hangover- I don’t drink and I don’t watch sports. I did, however, sleep the whole night through, which is unusual for my nocturnal habits. Anyhoo… as @MEJ7070 said,
It is Monday the 9th, and time for us to do the Buffalo Nickel Type 1 (1913).
Make sure you don’t post a Type 2 Buffalo yet! That’s tomorrow. It is only the 1913 Type 1 coins today.
Here’s the nicest T1 Buffalo I’ve had. It had a @crazyhounddog pedigree. I affectionately called it the “Jolly Green Giant”.
I shouldn’t have sold it. At the time, I think it was part of a misguided purge to limit myself to a “Box of 100”. That didn’t work out, thank goodness.
Here’s one that’s in my giveaway inventory. It’s part of a lot that also includes an AU-UNC 1883-NC nickel.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Really like that 65 @lordmarcovan. Bet it served admirably in someone’s album for decades. Love that look.
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I’m calmly building a set of G06 and G08. I’m starting with semi-keys and keys.
Anybody upgrading?
Oops
It’s Monday morning and I have already aggravated myself.
See ‘em tomorrow.
Here’s my one example.
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Mr_Spud
Creg - Wrong dates for today. @lordmarcovan will suggest you repost these tomorrow. Today is ONLY 1913, Type 1.
Thanks. My apologies for being his "cop", 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
I missed yesterday... got sucked into the photography/image editing void... lol. I think this one is a hold-over from the second version of this set...
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A counterpoint to point #1... Sometimes they don't look exactly as intended due to die over-polishing. The bridge of Franklin's nose, the flag on WLH, and parts of Lincoln's jacket come to mind as details frequently polished off.
I also really enjoy proof coins, as you know
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I know it doesn't have a date, but it's clearly a Type 1. This was an ender in a roll from a box of nickels I picked up a year and a half ago.
I picked this out of a bin for $0.50. I've seen plenty of dateless Denver T1s, but only one with a date
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