Examples of exceptionally original coins (no AT) that you can actually AFFORD!
jadecoin
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Howdy! With so many threads about Artificial Toning and doctored coins, how about some 100% original, old-time, never-messed-with toned coins? None of these is high-grade monsters, so they would fall within the budget of most collectors.
First of all, here's an extremely original 1837 Capped Bust quarter. It was plucked out of a type-set album where it sat for fifty years. We grade it EF-45.
Next up is an 1838 Seated Liberty quarter that I bought about a year ago. It is extremely attractive in person, and just has the perfect "look" for a circulated type coin. It only grades VF-35.
Here is an 1806 Draped Bust large-sized quarter that should grade VF-25. It has never been cleaned and is incredibly abrasion-free. It was stored in a crumbly old Kraft envelope for a long time. If you saw it in person, you'd see that there is actually a little original mint luster hidden in the recesses - neat!
Those aren't rim-dings on this 1805 Draped Bust dime! The coin was struck on a pinched planchet, which is why there are a couple of small weak areas at the edges. There has been nothing done to "enhance" this coin, and it grades EF-40! It came to us with the old-style ANACS photo-certificate.
Finally, check out this 1795 Flowing Hair half dollar. An insurance salesman from rural Illinois walked in with this coin several months ago, and he said it was inherited from his grandfather. It grades only G-6, but as you can see, it is utterly original, and still has the dirt on it that may be practically as old as the coin itself! I like that!! In fact, I paid him $500, which is well above retail for the type.
None of these has ever been certified (to my knowledge), except for the 1805 dime. But we're always on the lookout for this caliber of coins, no matter where they are. Please post some pictures of your super-original coins! The ones that normal folks can afford!!
Sincerely,
jadecoins
First of all, here's an extremely original 1837 Capped Bust quarter. It was plucked out of a type-set album where it sat for fifty years. We grade it EF-45.
Next up is an 1838 Seated Liberty quarter that I bought about a year ago. It is extremely attractive in person, and just has the perfect "look" for a circulated type coin. It only grades VF-35.
Here is an 1806 Draped Bust large-sized quarter that should grade VF-25. It has never been cleaned and is incredibly abrasion-free. It was stored in a crumbly old Kraft envelope for a long time. If you saw it in person, you'd see that there is actually a little original mint luster hidden in the recesses - neat!
Those aren't rim-dings on this 1805 Draped Bust dime! The coin was struck on a pinched planchet, which is why there are a couple of small weak areas at the edges. There has been nothing done to "enhance" this coin, and it grades EF-40! It came to us with the old-style ANACS photo-certificate.
Finally, check out this 1795 Flowing Hair half dollar. An insurance salesman from rural Illinois walked in with this coin several months ago, and he said it was inherited from his grandfather. It grades only G-6, but as you can see, it is utterly original, and still has the dirt on it that may be practically as old as the coin itself! I like that!! In fact, I paid him $500, which is well above retail for the type.
None of these has ever been certified (to my knowledge), except for the 1805 dime. But we're always on the lookout for this caliber of coins, no matter where they are. Please post some pictures of your super-original coins! The ones that normal folks can afford!!
Sincerely,
jadecoins
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nothing against images of 5, 6, or 7 figure coins, mind you, it's just that owning them is a little
anyway, here's some nice original coins in "collector" grades:
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
Cameron Kiefer
Jadecoin, nice coins! How much do you want for the lot???
I'm curious.....Do you guys do the baltimore show?
the seeds that were planted by the state quarter series wil blossom into a whole new community of people who collect early circulated
material. The demand for these kinds of coins i huge. They also sell for great premiums above most price sheets when they are problem
free, evenly toned and eye-appealing.
They're fascinating....the people who made them, what they represent, what they do to you -- i can't help but get a picture in my mind's
eye of who might have held the coin and what he or she looked like.
They're inexpensive...big bang for the buck....and no one will laugh at you if you pull out a box of early carefully chosen coinage.
They're also stable - they're not prone to the vagaries of the high end "investment" market which can leave dealers AND collectors high
and dry after a market crash. (Right most coinage is low as compared to 1989, the top of the last major bull market.
I love it when i see people, especially people new to the hobby buy these kinds of coins as opposed to other non-classic coinage.
Great coins and great thread...thanks to all who shared photos and comments.
adrian
We could not get a table at the Baltimore show, however we do have a table at the ANA in Charlotte, NC. We have a table at the following major shows in the coming months:
ANA, Charlotte, NC (March 20-23)
Michigan State Spring Show (April 4-6)
EAC Convention, Cincinnati, OH (April 24-27)
CSNS, St. Louis (May 1-4)
Cleveland, OH (May 15-18)
Mid-America, Chicago, IL (June 26-29)
We may do the next Long Beach show, but are uncommited at this time. In addition, we are bourse participants and several smaller shows in Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Missouri.
Stop by our table and say "hi"! We would love to talk coins with you.
<< <i>Cameron, FINALLY, a real coin. You are learning, kiddo. Thanks for posting an image of your bust quarter. It is beautiful. >>
Finnally? I have had this coin for a while. I like early US coinage even in low grades. I know more than what the people here try to make me look like (kool-aid drinking YN).
Another coin I own:
Cameron Kiefer
Thanks for all the nice comments! And especially the terrific images!!!
- jadecoins
This second piece was also purchased less then a year ago for under $100 in a PCI Gold Label holder as MS63 and now resides in a NGC MS63* holder.