Superb 1799 Dollar - Or Can I Make It As a Coin Cataloger
CalGold
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To finance my coin purchases, I am thinking of moon lighting as a free lance coin cataloger for the major auction houses. Here is my first writing sample, complete with photo. Do you think I have the talent to make it in the big time?
SUPERB 1799 DOLLAR
Gorgeous original medium grey devices sit amidst resplendent sepia fields that give way to a lovely band of charcoal around the edges. Only the slightest wear on the high points keeps this piece from a higher grade. Close inspection through a glass reveals a penetration point that will serve to identify this outstanding find. Coins of this caliber are seldom offered at auction. In our 35 years in the business we have not handled an other 1799 dollar in this condition. An outstanding opportunity for the advanced collector.
SUPERB 1799 DOLLAR
Gorgeous original medium grey devices sit amidst resplendent sepia fields that give way to a lovely band of charcoal around the edges. Only the slightest wear on the high points keeps this piece from a higher grade. Close inspection through a glass reveals a penetration point that will serve to identify this outstanding find. Coins of this caliber are seldom offered at auction. In our 35 years in the business we have not handled an other 1799 dollar in this condition. An outstanding opportunity for the advanced collector.
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Interesting piece. I've always wondered what was the frame of mind behind having money on a neck-chain or where ever it was worn or displayed on a person. I have a few notions why like it was a way to express power or pride. But maybe someone who has been there can venture into
this realm of life.
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
EVP
How does one get a hater to stop hating?
I can be reached at evillageprowler@gmail.com
At least I mentined the hole.
<< <i>I think you can catalog for Stack's. They love to use florrid language in place of real substance! >>
Don't forget the black and white scans that look more like scetches.
But you certainly do have a way with glittering generalities
Cheers,
Bob
When I read something with a bit too much hyperbole and cliches, I tend to tune it out....otherwise, it becomes too much like listening to a used car salesman's tired spiels. You stop believing after a few words.
The "keeps this piece from a higher grade" and "an outstanding opportunity for the advanced collector" are cliches that don't mean anything, or say anything about the coin. Instead, try mentioning something less obvious, like the edge lettering that's seldom seen on US Coins, or Robert Scot's attractive design. Also, even though this coin is just your example, don't describe it in terms that fly in the face of the facts....the grade isn't outstanding and no matter what you call it, it's still a hole in the coin. Also, the opportunity isn't that rare, given the very high mintage of this date.
Focus on forgetting the cliches, and what you know. Try to look and really see the coin with fresh eyes. Here's are some ideas:
....Robert Scot's version of Liberty is considered among the more attractive renditions on a US Coin. This early Draped Bust Dollar has light devices contrasted by warm brown fields; unlike many others from this period, this coin has not been scoured and scratched clean. There is a small hole at about 12 oclock which indicates this silver dollar may have once been worn on a leather string for safekeeping. This coin, although a higher mintage date, is the less common Bolender Variety X. It also has fine edge lettering 'HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR OR UNIT'.... etc.
If you are indeed serious, good luck!
CalGold,
That is amazing to me but makes sense. What's even more amazing, those things
still cost a buck.
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
You are good. Very good. You have a closed profile; for all we know, you actually are a professional cataloger. If not, I think you'd do well at it!
Regards,
EVP
How does one get a hater to stop hating?
I can be reached at evillageprowler@gmail.com
Seriously!
(I think most of you know why, too.)
...good work, BTW, CalGold. ROFL. I think you have a bright future ahead of you.