I was at my local shop this morning, picking up my very very snappy MS63 1892CC Morgan. (just thought I would drop that in)
A woman was there with a handwritten list standing out the counter near me. She was known to the owner and they were kibitzing about her husbands quest to complete his Morgan collection. I had just cherry picked a complete set they had brought in this week - so I knew they had a nice supply, including a big inventory and a couple of large boxes of Morgan slabs.
She went down the list - a few CC's, an MS63 1894, and toyed with the 93S, only backing off of it because of the low grade.
We got to talking and she was delighted to have been able to get hese coins for her husband.
I couldn't resist asking "since you're here, would you like to get married for ten or twenty minutes?"
"I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my Grandfather did, as opposed to screaming in terror like his passengers."
Since my wife knows nothing of coins, I shopped for myself - I got a set of 83 and 84 Olympic dollars really cheap I thought, and a nice trio of 1921 Morgans (PDS). The 1885CC Morgan that I showed earlier was my January purchase pushed up a little so it doesn't count
1939 Washington PR66 1857 Flying Eagle AU58 (Pictures on other threads) Set of 6 Silver Roosevelts, 2xMS66, 4xMS67 Incredible toning on 2 of them (From MoneyLA)
In short, I took what I've bought anyhow, and made some from Santa, some from my wife, etc.
My kids and grandkids got me clothes (I hate going to the mall so if they didn't shop for me I'd look like a homeless person ). For myself I got a nicely toned Franklin (pictures to come).
Have a blessed Christmas!
The longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice is it possible for an empire to rise without His aid? Benjamin Franklin
2001 D PCGS MS69 Buffalo Silver Dollar 2001 P PCGS PF69DCAM Buffalo Silver Dollar
Kisses from Blaze, Onyx and Duchess (priceless )
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
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Blaze - Yellow male b 3/17/93 Onyx - Black male b 3/7/99 Duchess - Yellow female mix b 3/12/02 rescued 9/18/02 Rifle - Yellow male mix b 12/1/02 rescued 8/8/03 Diamond - Black female b 5/3/05 adopted 8/3/05
<< <i>My kids and grandkids got me clothes (I hate going to the mall so if they didn't shop for me I'd look like a homeless person ). For myself I got a nicely toned Franklin (pictures to come).
Have a blessed Christmas! >>
hehe sounds like me! My parents got me a ton of clothes! Only clothes I actually buy myself are jeans and shoes, since you just have to try them on! Otherwise everything comes on Christmas and my birthday! and besides, my mom has better taste in clothes than I do
I just figured out my new tripod, so will try to take some coin pics shortly!
Just finished opening up stuff. I received two additional coins. They are dark side coins and they are beautiful.
Columbia National Constitution 1989 50 Pesos and an Austria 1980 20 Schilling
currently owned by 5 Labradors
Blaze - Yellow male b 3/17/93 Onyx - Black male b 3/7/99 Duchess - Yellow female mix b 3/12/02 rescued 9/18/02 Rifle - Yellow male mix b 12/1/02 rescued 8/8/03 Diamond - Black female b 5/3/05 adopted 8/3/05
My wife (with the help of scr53) got me a 1/**** Washington 1938 PCGS MS66 from David Lawrence (it's up on my Registry Set), and my mother sent me an 1889-0 MS62 Morgan!
My wife gave me some more circulated Morgan and Peace dollars that had found their way to the bank. What was even neater than her getting them for a dollar each, was that while I was checking the date/mintmarks, I noticed that the 1882-O's mintmark looked different. A quick check under the scope and I found this, which I believe is the O/S Vam 3.
My son bought me a swing-armed magnifier with a reveal bulb. Now that I can finally see my coins, I'd like to apologize to PCGS for all the snide remarks! LOL
Seriously, I can't believe how much easier proper illumination makes spotting hairlines. While I was goofing yesterday, I couldn't help myself. I did buy one numismatic lottery ticket. $12 from a collector who doesn't sell many coins, and bought the set new in 71. Santa, dcam the reverse if you will. Merry Christmas and happy holidays all!
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I got 2 IHC's as pendants (ARRGHHHH!!!!) - an 1893 in G and a 1907 in G. I also got a turn of the century silver Persian coin (I'm still trying to identify the exact year) and a certified Constantine I Roman coin from 307-337 AD in EF (a really nice ancient coin!)
Cecil Total Copper Nutcase - African, British Ships, Channel Islands!!! 'Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup'
Had to buy myself the 56 franklin in 6(fbl), and a seated dime in 4. Then,, in a round about way I get to work(cherrypick) a green monster box of 2k3's SAE's. It's submision time,,,.
Well I didn't get a whole lot from my girlfriend but she did get me a 1982 P&D Souviner set from the mint, she happened to find one in a coin shop the other day and picked them up.
My wife got me a PCGS 1795 Half Dollar in VG-8 (from Anaconda) and a PCGS 1853 Large Cent in MS-64BN (from David Lawrence). My in-laws go me 14 Morgan dollars for the year set I'm working on.
I recieved a 2002 proof sae from my brother. And also, I haven't recieved it yet, but my present to myself is an 1898 morgan (ebay #3300908675) if someone wouldn't mind linking it for me please!
P.S. Could someone please PM the details on how to create a link. I would appreciate it very much. Thank you!
Blaze - Yellow male b 3/17/93 Onyx - Black male b 3/7/99 Duchess - Yellow female mix b 3/12/02 rescued 9/18/02 Rifle - Yellow male mix b 12/1/02 rescued 8/8/03 Diamond - Black female b 5/3/05 adopted 8/3/05
Nothing coin related here. I prefer it be that way. I am so specialized in what I do, nobody could buy anything for me that would be something useful to add to the collection. Furthermore, the "gift" would be absorbed into the too-many I have already, and wouldn't mean much by itself. I'd rather not receive coins for Christmas - leave that and my birthday for things that people get with meaning to them as well as to me.
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A woman was there with a handwritten list standing out the counter near me. She was known to the owner and they were kibitzing about her husbands quest to complete his Morgan collection. I had just cherry picked a complete set they had brought in this week - so I knew they had a nice supply, including a big inventory and a couple of large boxes of Morgan slabs.
She went down the list - a few CC's, an MS63 1894, and toyed with the 93S, only backing off of it because of the low grade.
We got to talking and she was delighted to have been able to get hese coins for her husband.
I couldn't resist asking "since you're here, would you like to get married for ten or twenty minutes?"
Merry Christmas to all!
Frank
1857 Flying Eagle AU58 (Pictures on other threads)
Set of 6 Silver Roosevelts, 2xMS66, 4xMS67 Incredible toning on 2 of them (From MoneyLA)
In short, I took what I've bought anyhow, and made some from Santa, some from my wife, etc.
and this......
adrian
Well, I got 2 more toned Peace $, bringing my total to 13 of the 24 needed for a complete set!
1922-S NGC MS64 Rim Toned
1934 NGC MS64 Golden, Rose Lilac Toning
Thanks Santa!
Michael
I hate it when you see my post before I can edit the spelling.
Always looking for nice type coins
my local dealer
Have a blessed Christmas!
2001 D PCGS MS69 Buffalo Silver Dollar
2001 P PCGS PF69DCAM Buffalo Silver Dollar
Kisses from Blaze, Onyx and Duchess (priceless
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Blaze - Yellow male b 3/17/93
Onyx - Black male b 3/7/99
Duchess - Yellow female mix b 3/12/02 rescued 9/18/02
Rifle - Yellow male mix b 12/1/02 rescued 8/8/03
Diamond - Black female b 5/3/05 adopted 8/3/05
First Cam-slam - 9/21/04
My eBay
<< <i>My kids and grandkids got me clothes (I hate going to the mall so if they didn't shop for me I'd look like a homeless person
Have a blessed Christmas! >>
hehe sounds like me! My parents got me a ton of clothes! Only clothes I actually buy myself are jeans and shoes, since you just have to try them on! Otherwise everything comes on Christmas and my birthday!
I just figured out my new tripod, so will try to take some coin pics shortly!
wife knows nothing about coins. I'm on my own in that department.
My Auctions
1955 dd cent 62, a nice flashy common date 65 $20 Saint, and a clean $20 Lib in 64 grade.
roadrunner
Rainbow Stars
I did get a new computer that my son built.
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DAN
My first tassa slap 3/3/04
My shiny cents
I got a nice, frosty 1927 St GAudins $20 in MS-63.
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Columbia National Constitution 1989 50 Pesos and an Austria 1980 20 Schilling
Blaze - Yellow male b 3/17/93
Onyx - Black male b 3/7/99
Duchess - Yellow female mix b 3/12/02 rescued 9/18/02
Rifle - Yellow male mix b 12/1/02 rescued 8/8/03
Diamond - Black female b 5/3/05 adopted 8/3/05
First Cam-slam - 9/21/04
My eBay
What a swell family! (Glad I was good this year).
Merry Christmas to all!
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
1896-O pcgs ms62
1882-O/S pcgs ms61
Cheers!
Seriously, I can't believe how much easier proper illumination makes spotting hairlines. While I was goofing yesterday, I couldn't help myself. I did buy one numismatic lottery ticket. $12 from a collector who doesn't sell many coins, and bought the set new in 71. Santa, dcam the reverse if you will. Merry Christmas and happy holidays all!
and it sets us apart from practitioners and consultants. Gregor
still trying to identify the exact year) and a certified Constantine I Roman coin from 307-337 AD in EF (a really nice ancient coin!)
Total Copper Nutcase - African, British Ships, Channel Islands!!!
'Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup'
1918
Tom
P.S. Could someone please PM the details on how to create a link. I would appreciate it very much. Thank you!
I am hoping they will be at the FUN show.
Joe.
09/07/2006
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Onyx - Black male b 3/7/99
Duchess - Yellow female mix b 3/12/02 rescued 9/18/02
Rifle - Yellow male mix b 12/1/02 rescued 8/8/03
Diamond - Black female b 5/3/05 adopted 8/3/05
First Cam-slam - 9/21/04
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