Blue Ridge Coin Show Report w/Newps
FatMan
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As always it was great to see everyone at the show. Some observations and musings:
1. The show attendance was down from previous Dalton shows, although usually Saturday is a stronger day for attendance. I'll be interested to hear from the gang today.
2. There was an unusual calm over the bourse. No frantic dealers running around jumping in front of collectors, yelling across the floor. But in the calm, the dealers were very friendly and laid back. It was kinda like everyone was on valium. I am guessing it was the calm after the ANA Pittsburgh storm.
3. I was expecting to see lots of fresh material to be displayed from the Pittsburgh show but as Frank mentioned in his report most was the same old stuff. However, to my surprise there was a notable absence of ms65+ commems on the floor. Even the tired washed out dull commems entombed for life in gem slabs were missing. Anyone know where they all went? That doesn't mean I was unable to find some nice coins, I just had to search a little harder for one, and I was able to depend on friends to dig up the others.
4. Met Cratylus for the first time and took up his offer to go to dinner with some of his coin friends. I was surrounded at the table with Barber Half enthusiasts and they made a great case for the series. Saw some wonderful original XF sets in Dansco Albums. Among the other dinner guests were the President and Officers of FUN. I mentioned that Ft Lauderdale might be too far and I may not attend this year. They made a great case for making the longer trip. They mentioned it will be the 50th Anniversary Show and although all the details have not been finalized that it should not be missed. They sold me, I'm going.
5. My purchases: Strange day for purchases. If someone told me I would be coming home with a 1885-S Morgan (which I haven't collected the series in many years), and 1925 Stone Mountain (which I already have in higher grade) I may have suggested they had consummed some of the valium mentioned above.
But that is what occured so here's the story.
First, this Antietam was expected. I knew I would be coming home with either a D-mint Gold Dollar or a nice commem to add to my set. Between the Antietam and the Stone Mountain I guess the theme for the day was "The War of Northern Aggression". The coin has a lovely light champagne tone which doesn't really show in the image below.
Second is this very nice Stone Mountain. I purchased it from board member Dahlonega who found it in a local coin club auction. It is the first audio coin I own. When you shake the holder you can hear the horses hooves hitting the ground as they trot along.
Yes, it is in an old PCGS rattler slab. It also has a slightly rotated die. The reverse is displayed in the image in relation to the obverse.
And the final coin of the day is this morgan. Also bought it from board member Dahlonega. It speaks for itself.
1. The show attendance was down from previous Dalton shows, although usually Saturday is a stronger day for attendance. I'll be interested to hear from the gang today.
2. There was an unusual calm over the bourse. No frantic dealers running around jumping in front of collectors, yelling across the floor. But in the calm, the dealers were very friendly and laid back. It was kinda like everyone was on valium. I am guessing it was the calm after the ANA Pittsburgh storm.
3. I was expecting to see lots of fresh material to be displayed from the Pittsburgh show but as Frank mentioned in his report most was the same old stuff. However, to my surprise there was a notable absence of ms65+ commems on the floor. Even the tired washed out dull commems entombed for life in gem slabs were missing. Anyone know where they all went? That doesn't mean I was unable to find some nice coins, I just had to search a little harder for one, and I was able to depend on friends to dig up the others.
4. Met Cratylus for the first time and took up his offer to go to dinner with some of his coin friends. I was surrounded at the table with Barber Half enthusiasts and they made a great case for the series. Saw some wonderful original XF sets in Dansco Albums. Among the other dinner guests were the President and Officers of FUN. I mentioned that Ft Lauderdale might be too far and I may not attend this year. They made a great case for making the longer trip. They mentioned it will be the 50th Anniversary Show and although all the details have not been finalized that it should not be missed. They sold me, I'm going.
5. My purchases: Strange day for purchases. If someone told me I would be coming home with a 1885-S Morgan (which I haven't collected the series in many years), and 1925 Stone Mountain (which I already have in higher grade) I may have suggested they had consummed some of the valium mentioned above.
But that is what occured so here's the story.First, this Antietam was expected. I knew I would be coming home with either a D-mint Gold Dollar or a nice commem to add to my set. Between the Antietam and the Stone Mountain I guess the theme for the day was "The War of Northern Aggression". The coin has a lovely light champagne tone which doesn't really show in the image below.
Second is this very nice Stone Mountain. I purchased it from board member Dahlonega who found it in a local coin club auction. It is the first audio coin I own. When you shake the holder you can hear the horses hooves hitting the ground as they trot along.
Yes, it is in an old PCGS rattler slab. It also has a slightly rotated die. The reverse is displayed in the image in relation to the obverse.And the final coin of the day is this morgan. Also bought it from board member Dahlonega. It speaks for itself.
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