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Cosmicdebris and Clankeye win the 2003 numismatic art award. "Hamstaconda"

wingedlibertywingedliberty Posts: 4,805 ✭✭✭
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This is a masterpiece
See slabed specimen below.



Brian.

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  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    image
    Bill

    image

    09/07/2006
  • wingedlibertywingedliberty Posts: 4,805 ✭✭✭
    It should be AU50-full bristles.

    Brianimageimageimage
  • wingedlibertywingedliberty Posts: 4,805 ✭✭✭
    AU50FB (full bristles)
  • PushkinPushkin Posts: 2,029 ✭✭✭
    I'm, well, speechless. It's not advertising, is it? image

    Definitely "Monster Toned"image!
  • IndianHeadManIndianHeadMan Posts: 826 ✭
    Will someone fill me in on the hamstaconda story?
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    Hamstaconda Story
    Bill

    image

    09/07/2006
  • coinguy1coinguy1 Posts: 13,484 ✭✭✭
    Great picture! But, I have three"serious" problems with it:

    1) The grade is not nearly high enough - it just isn't "Hamstaconda" quality.

    2) Shouldn't there be a tail or something for the "snake" part?

    3) What about a reverse image? That might take care of # 2 above, too! image

    Still, a great job. image
  • MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
    I can see a bidding WAR starting already!!!image
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
  • LucyBopLucyBop Posts: 14,001 ✭✭✭
    I'm a bidder on this one, anybody expect to outbid me, better bring more then pocket change!
    imageBe Bop A Lula!!
    "Senorita HepKitty"
    "I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,416 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Looks like snake food if that slab ever breaks....image
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  • JLWJLW Posts: 583


    << <i>Looks like snake food if that slab ever breaks....image >>


    That would be very ironic indeed!
    Joe
  • MrKelsoMrKelso Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭


    << <i>image >>



    Harshly cleaned and dipped and some rub on the nose image


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  • wingedlibertywingedliberty Posts: 4,805 ✭✭✭
    I have heard that these examples are exceedingly difficult with full bristles.
    In fact, the Heppkitty recently sold a full bristle example for $18,000.


    Brian.
  • LucyBopLucyBop Posts: 14,001 ✭✭✭


    << <i>the Heppkitty recently sold a bull bristle example for $18,000. >>



    and the buyer got a bargain on this rarity!!
    imageBe Bop A Lula!!
    "Senorita HepKitty"
    "I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
  • wingedlibertywingedliberty Posts: 4,805 ✭✭✭
    What is the population report say on all examples with full bristles?

    Brian.
  • MercMerc Posts: 1,646 ✭✭
    Darn, I was hoping to see a large snake eating a hamster.
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  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    Adrians been very quiet on this one????????
    Bill

    image

    09/07/2006
  • ANACONDAANACONDA Posts: 4,692 ✭
    That's cute! A warm fuzzy lovavble....me!
  • MacCrimmonMacCrimmon Posts: 7,058 ✭✭✭
    Wait a minute! That slab is counterfeit!

    Call HRH now....according to the s/n it's really MS67!!!!

    But, how can that be?? The 'hamsta' has dirt under his wittle-bitty nails!

    I'd send it to NCS and have 'em "curate" that 'hamsta'.

    Mac

    P.S. when's this baby gonna be on eBay...I'm saving up!
  • ShockerShocker Posts: 113
    I'd say crack it out for resubmission (undergraded), but it might get away and then there would be nothing.
    I have icon envy.
  • ToninginthebloodToningintheblood Posts: 174 ✭✭✭
    If you ask me, I would say it is obvious this particular coin, with it's pedigree should not have been allowed in this grade and holder. It is obvious by the photo that this coin has been "whizzed on" and has been "retooled" heavily, especially on the obverse.
    Specializing in coins with "thin film interference" & "sulfur impregnated surfaces" due to hanging out with "old bags" and "wrappers"

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