Back from the Raleigh NC show.

spinaker2000 · November 8, 2003 10:05AM

Met up with Glen and Joe. We pretty much cleaned out all the good Brit coppers from the bourse. I only picked up four. But the other two made quite a haul.

Here's what I found:

1806 farthing in VF, for my raw type set.
1881-H farthing in UNC brown, too cheap to pass on.
1786 Isle Of Man 1/2d in VF, for my raw 1/2d type set
1937 1d BU and full luster.

We also managed to find a place for lunch and break from the the show. Always nice to hang out with Rhound and Mongoose!!

Maybe they will post some of their haul.

lordmarcovan · November 8, 2003 10:15AM

Wish I'd been there. That is one show I actually can attend, if given advance notice. I used to do the NCNA Raleigh shows in the fall, as I used to travel with the other dealer here in Brunswick, Jim Atha. Jim has a brother who's a dealer at the State Fairground- Johnny Atha, the original "Holey Coin (Shirt)" guy. I haven't gone since around 2000, though. I understand Johnny Atha had a stroke, and while he survived, I hear it took its toll on him. Dunno if he still sells out there or not. I have a sister in Raleigh, myself, so I'd always have a place to stay. Y'all be sure and let me know a month or two in advance of these things, y'hear?

1jester · November 8, 2003 10:25AM

Spinaker, I'm glad the show was fruitful. I'm waiting for the other thugs to show us what they ripped...

rhound1977 · November 8, 2003 11:20AM

I will post some tomorrow, to tired after 3 hour ride, just got back.....

mongoose · November 8, 2003 12:40PM

Had a great time, will get the camera out tomorrow. Spinaker slipped me a few that have to be seen, and I picked up a toughie for my British 1d collection. It was a good day even though varied dark material was limited to a few dealers. We got to spend hours looking at and showing each other coins, and also had our usual coin lunch.

mongoose · November 9, 2003 1:54AM

I took a quick batch of pics this morning, and wanted to post the 2 coins that were cooperating in reduced light. The other 3 that I want to image will be later today.

This one is a French 1962 5Fr, a gift from spinaker that is simply gorgeous. Tons of luster and color. I didn't realize just how nice this coin was until I put it in good lighting and saw a full cartwheel of color.

This was a pre-Won (Hwan) South Korea coin (1961 KM2) that had the Ironclad Turtle Boat. Made me think of Newbie.

laurentyvan · November 9, 2003 2:13AM

La Semeuse...

When she needs a little conversation in her native tongue, I am, of course, available

mongoose · November 9, 2003 2:35AM

Laurent, her English is pretty good...she spent a summer with spinaker learning to speak "redneck".

spinaker2000 · November 9, 2003 3:25AM

nice pics Joe!

And that's "uppercrust redneck".

newbiecollector · November 9, 2003 3:32AM

<< <i>I took a quick batch of pics this morning, and wanted to post the 2 coins that were cooperating in reduced light. The other 3 that I want to image will be later today.

This one is a French 1962 5Fr, a gift from spinaker that is simply gorgeous. Tons of luster and color. I didn't realize just how nice this coin was until I put it in good lighting and saw a full cartwheel of color.

This was a pre-Won (Hwan) South Korea coin (1961 KM2) that had the Ironclad Turtle Boat. Made me think of Newbie.

>>

Great Turtle Boat......... I hope some day to get one at least half as nice as the one you grabbed......

Thanks for the photos........

spinaker2000 · November 9, 2003 3:40AM

when will Glen reveal that '51 GB Proof Set from the show???

1jester · November 9, 2003 4:47AM

Mongoose, congrats on the fantastic toners!! Wow!

rhound1977 · November 9, 2003 5:08AM

<< <i>when will Glen reveal that '51 GB Proof Set from the show???

>>

Here 'tis............

wybrit · November 9, 2003 5:23AM

to all the purchases. Some good stuff is still to be had!

mongoose · November 9, 2003 5:35AM

LM, here's your two months notice...There is a show in Raleigh in January. I haven't seen Johnny Atha for at least a few years in Raleigh.

The three coins that I imaged:
1939 South Africa dark finish farthing, another gift from spinaker

I'm having trouble capturing the booming luster on the coin, but these pics are better than the morning batch of the same coin.

Being a fan of the British Cartwheel coppers, I picked up this similar honking chunk of copper. Russian 1775 5 Kopeks, minted in EM mint (Ekaterinburg). This is large and heavy!

This last coin finishes my British 1d copper type set for Geo III to Eliz II pre-decimal. I was surprised to find one in Raleigh, and couldn't pass on it. The reverse is particularly nice, the scratches are on the sl*b.

ajaan · November 9, 2003 5:43AM

Joe, what's the grade on the Georger III? Glenn, anytime you want to sell that 1951 Proof Set LMK. I've been lookling for one of those bad boys.

rhound1977 · November 9, 2003 5:48AM

Don,

The '51 is a keeper, some how I have managed a nice run of GB proof sets, I now have a '37, '51, '53, '70, and '71, a decent
run on types....

wybrit · November 9, 2003 5:48AM

Nice 1806, mongoose!

mongoose · November 9, 2003 5:50AM

Don, ANACS gave it a 64BR, a tad high I think.

ajaan · November 9, 2003 5:53AM

Joe, I was thinking more like 63RB. The reverse looks too red to me to be BRN.

Glenn, it's amazing, I run across more 1937 Proofs Sets than '51 and '53 sets. I'm also looking for a '27 set. Northeast had one for sale once, I wanted it but the set was 'out on memo' and it sold.

spinaker2000 · November 9, 2003 5:54AM

I think it's a nice one Joe.

mongoose · November 9, 2003 5:59AM

wybrit, Thanks!

Don, I'm in the door with a 63 too, it is almost 200 years old. Think how favorable the grading services would look upon a US coin of this age and condition.

The obverse just doesn't have enough peeking red to make the RB I don't think.
My thoughts were 63BR. I like the coin, got a good price, and am happy to be done with 1d coins for awhile anyway.

Time to collect British Coronation proof sets now!

Nice set rhound!

1jester · November 9, 2003 7:13AM

Mongoose, I'm truly amazed at the level of your collection!!! You are a true coin-asseur!!! Congrats on finishing your 1d set, and I like that 1806. Also, I'm really impressed with the S.A. farthing--what beautiful blue toning on the darkened finish.

....AND, last but not least, if you ever want to get rid of that useless Siberian junk, you know who to call....

mongoose · November 9, 2003 7:24AM

Jester, Thanks!

You are a true coin-asseur!!!
Most folks would drop the "coin-", and the "eur" parts.

The dealer yesterday had three of the 5 Kopek beasts... all around or under $20.

spinaker2000 · November 9, 2003 7:27AM

Jester, you should have seen Joe pushing this young kid out of the way for that 5 K piece !

He left crying for his mommy!!

mongoose · November 9, 2003 7:29AM

Jester, you should have seen Joe pushing this young kid out of the way for that 5 K piece ! He left crying for his mommy!!

Now that got me laughing, especially since I know the truth!

spinaker2000 · November 9, 2003 7:33AM

You can't handel the Truth!!!!!!

1jester · November 9, 2003 7:39AM

The Truth Will Be Known On Judgement Day!!!

MacCrimmon · November 9, 2003 8:44AM

"What forbids us to tell the truth, laughingly?"--Horace, Satires, I.24

Nice Raleigh 'rounds' all-around!

Back from the Raleigh NC show.

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