I met the Coin Lieutenant today
LanLord
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At the Santa Clara show today.
A very nice guy, heck of a nice collection of gold coins.
I had PM'd him to ask about some of the gold beauties he has posted recently.
Got to see them in hand, what a thrill to look at some of those coins.
It was a pleasure to meet up with a fellow board member.
I was suprised that the show was fairly lightly attended today. More raw coins than I have seen at this show in the past. I picked up a number of cool coins: Morgans - 1882cc (MS63), 1882o (MS63), 1886o (AU58), 1887o (MS63). Bust Halves - 1808/7 (EF40), 1819/8 (AU50), 1824/2/0 (AU53) 1830 large 0 (ef45) as well as the original design nickel from the "JFSNC" (PROOF and MS).
I almost picked up a nice f/vf 1795 half dollar, I looked twice, three times, four times ... had the money out and ready to go, just couldn't pull the trigger.
I also took some time to check out some of the PROOF Morgans that were on display - quite awsome. The 1895 that was the center piece of this collection was just gorgeous.
A very nice guy, heck of a nice collection of gold coins.
I had PM'd him to ask about some of the gold beauties he has posted recently.
Got to see them in hand, what a thrill to look at some of those coins.
It was a pleasure to meet up with a fellow board member.
I was suprised that the show was fairly lightly attended today. More raw coins than I have seen at this show in the past. I picked up a number of cool coins: Morgans - 1882cc (MS63), 1882o (MS63), 1886o (AU58), 1887o (MS63). Bust Halves - 1808/7 (EF40), 1819/8 (AU50), 1824/2/0 (AU53) 1830 large 0 (ef45) as well as the original design nickel from the "JFSNC" (PROOF and MS).
I almost picked up a nice f/vf 1795 half dollar, I looked twice, three times, four times ... had the money out and ready to go, just couldn't pull the trigger.
I also took some time to check out some of the PROOF Morgans that were on display - quite awsome. The 1895 that was the center piece of this collection was just gorgeous.
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CoinGeneral....
I just saw this thread... I guess that I have been spending too much time at shows!!
I do agree with Mark about the Admiral thing, maybe not the promotion, but I would be happier as an Admiral than a general as I would have to change services!!
Appreciate the support but I have a hard enough time balancing the chores of a Lieutenant and coins. If I became an admiral, well, I wouldnt have much time for numismatics.
It was a pleasure to meet you too Tom. I enjoyed looking through your type set!!!
I tried to buy the exceptionally original and beautifully toned 1796 quarter that he had in G/VG. It was SWEET!! The avarice kicked in. Great circ type set with lots of nice coins. Even though I enjoy gold most, type is sexy...
Glad to hear that the CDR P. endorsed my promotion, if he is with me I know I'm going far!!
I saw the collection of proof Morgans and didnt care for them much. All bright white, dipped and they all looked the same. Just a personal preference of course. Looked through the auction lots and found a grand total of five coins that I might bid on. Pretty sparse... The 1877 Half was not very attractive BTW Mark.
Had one dealer (wont say who) quote me a price on an original seated half. He knew that I dabbled on the side in dealing and I had sold him stuff before. He quoted me 80$. I told him ok, then he asked me for my resale license. I told him I didnt have one and that I would pay tax on it. He said the price had change to 95$ plus tax. I got up and walked away. Couldnt believe it. He earns the a** of the day award, but doesnt really compare to the penny pincher from Portland... I think that he will have the trophy for a long time to come.
All in all a good show but I wont be going back this weekend. Tired and need some R&R.
Very respectfully,
Boot camp.
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