If this is a contest I agree that Elwood is going to win, although we have not head from the likes of TDN ,TahoeDale and others yet. For my part I spent way to much on coins this year adding 60 or so to my type set and 30 plus to my certified Bust half set. Here are a few of the type coins. I think this was a good year to trade PAPER for coins.
NGC MS63 (crappy picture because of computer issues at the time of photographing--ie, I was using a crappy computer and it was too slow to work with big pictures)
As unbelievable as it may seem, ALL of my coins were purchased in 2004 starting with the FUN show in January where I picked up most of my $5 Indian set.
Some very lovely coins!! If anyone is interested in a journey to the Dark Side, I've built a 30-piece gallery of the choicest examples of medallic art I have obtained in 2004: Askari's 2004 Medallic Gallery.
2004 was a pretty poor buying year for me. I did my stocking stuffing in 2002 and 2003. However I did acquire one thing this year that I was very happy with and should be a keeper...at least for a while.
1900 original proof set with orig mint wrappers and envelope. All coins grading NGC PF65-66. This set also was ordered with 2 extra pairs of minor coinage but only the cents survived. All 3 are flashy 80% red, PF66RB's.
I already have my radar keyed in on my first potential purchase for 2005, an original AU-55 "uncommon" date, draped bust dime. We'll see.
Shifted gears this year away from small cents. Bought the first 2 patterns from Rick Kay, the last from Boiler78.
"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
I had a GREAT year in 2004. I started to focus on a clipped type set while upgrading my Lincoln clips where possible. In something like chronological order, here are my favorite pick-ups:
Sean Reynolds
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
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Knowledge is the enemy of fear
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
Still working on pictures of the others.
anna 2
anna 3
anna way we go!!
1919-D PCGS-64FB in older holder (lock 65FB!)
1945 PCGS-65FB in older older (lock 66FB!)
Plus everything in my signature below
they're my oldest US coins and the first "flowing hair" coins I've owned.
Oh, and I got a certain old coin I bought before 2004 "reholdered" in June of this year
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
I just can't believe it's in a 63 Holder
Edited on 12/21 to add the coin below:
I hope the picture shows.
-JamminJ
NGC MS62BN
NGC MS64BN
My latest! PCGS MS66
NGC MS64
Textile!!! NGC MS63
Chopmarks!!! (and a CC to boot)
Gold!!! NGC AU58 (this was a gift, not a purchase
Ahhh... just some of the many coins I've gotten this year... and all ones I love!
Jeremy
<< <i>Jeremy, YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCKKKK!
That's just the beginning... should I post some more? I've got plenty more toned dollars, and other series', too
Raw and in my type set
NGC MS66
NGC MS63 (crappy picture because of computer issues at the time of photographing--ie, I was using a crappy computer and it was too slow to work with big pictures)
ICG MS62
NGC MS64* (see note from 1881-S above)
PCGS MS63
NGC MS63*
PCGS MS64
Thanks again Rick. Now how about finding me a J1612!
siliconvalleycoins.com
Photographed by Darkhorse.
DPOTD-1
My personal favorite was this one:
The name is LEE!
My 20th Century Gold Registry Set
$20 Saint Gaudens Registry Set
PCGS MS65 1934-D
U.S. Nickels Complete Set with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes
U.S. Dimes Complete Set with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes
Amazing coins everyone. Nice to see such a variety of interests and budgets represented.
Here's one of my most recent additions.
Come on over ... to The Dark Side!
al h.
1900 original proof set with orig mint wrappers and envelope. All coins grading NGC PF65-66. This set also was ordered with 2 extra pairs of minor coinage but only the cents survived. All 3 are flashy 80% red, PF66RB's.
I already have my radar keyed in on my first potential purchase for 2005, an original AU-55 "uncommon" date, draped bust dime.
We'll see.
roadrunner
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
Looking for PCGS AU58 Washington's, 32-63.
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry