The toned MS-67 Iowa in the Goldberg sale

Bear · January 28, 2004 4:55PM

Its now mine. Nice to hear Wondercoins opinion that it is a lock 68. In any event the color

was just astonishing and well worth the money to me. I chased a terrific Colombia toned Half MS-68

but at 7000 I dropped out. I had heard that the eventual winner was prepared to go 5 figures

on behalf of his client.

Tassa · January 28, 2004 4:56PM

Congratulations Bear, but isn't it past your bedtime?

Bear · January 28, 2004 4:58PM

Yes, but I couldnt sleep with the show and all tomorrow.

RegistryCoin · January 28, 2004 5:03PM

Yoo Hoo Bear. I heard of this coin...

Bear · January 28, 2004 5:06PM

It will find a nice warm home in my cave.

Right next to my jelly donuts.

Tassa · January 28, 2004 5:10PM

stman · January 28, 2004 5:13PM

Congratulations sir.

Bear · January 28, 2004 5:21PM

I thank you. I was active at the auction, I got the Susquicentenial Half in MS-65,

an 1874 Liberty Seated Half with arrows in PR-66 Cameo and finally a wonderful

Grant Comm Dollar in MS-67. All in all an eventful auction for me.

RegistryCoin · January 28, 2004 5:23PM

Someone has slyly been putting together a wonderful commem set, I think...

Bear · January 28, 2004 5:26PM

RC, I dont believe that I will ever compleate the set. I just love to look at wonderfully toned

high grade commems. I just dont think I care to spend the money for the Isabella and Lafayette.

Who knows, I could win the California Lottery and then off I will go.

RegistryCoin · January 28, 2004 5:29PM

I heard of a nice ms65 Lafayette at the auction... Did you have a go?

Bear · January 28, 2004 5:32PM

No, I just didnt care for the toning. I bought a Norfolk from Larry Shepherd some time ago

in MS-68 with light even irridescent coloring around the obverse and reverse

that would just bring tears to your eyes. If that puppy is ever put in an auction,

we will see a real cat fight take place.