Robert Michael Prescott Collection

MikeInFL

Just got the latest Heritage catalog and just flipped through it. Not sure who Robert Michael Prescott is, but his coins sure are superb. Some amazing patterns and a range of both old and modern coins, mint state, proof, patterns, and even circulated coins.

What were your thoughts? Did any jump off the page?

For me, the 1871-CC quarter in AU-55 was one. The 1906 PR-66 CAM quater eagle was another.

His collection of toned commemoratives was also very nice.

The auction is 1/3/06 in Orlando. I'm contemplating attending...Mike

RYK

I think you meant ANR, but anyway, funny how perspectives are different depending on what are your collecting interests. It took me about 3 minutes perusing online for me to realize that there is nothing in my areas of interest. I will not be bidding seriously at ANR or Heritage at the FUN sales. Just as well, I need some time to digest recent purchases!

Longacre

I got it today (along with the Superior catalog). I have not looked at it yet.

MikeInFL

RYK,

Thanks for the correction -- it is the ANR catalog.

I can understand how you'd be a bit disappointed with this one -- there wasn't that much gold in it.

It just struck me how broad of a collection it was...Mike

RYK

It just struck me how broad of a collection it was...

Are all of the coins in the catalog from this collection? Often, the sale is named after a major consignor, famous collection, or real or ficticious location, etc., and the consignments come from a wide variety of sources.

I can understand how you'd be a bit disappointed with this one -- there wasn't that much gold in it.

I have made major purchases (major for me, anyway) in the last two ANR sales. I am happy to let someone else have a shot at the coins this time around.

Longacre

<< <i>I have made major purchases (major for me, anyway) in the last two ANR sales. I am happy to let someone else have a shot at the coins this time around. >>




Well, it's about time.

MikeInFL

RYK, Silly me. There are also lots of Frog Run coins and non-labeled coins. Thanks for the second lesson.

I'm still looking at the catalog and reviewed the gold -- the 1851-O gold dollar in MS 66 with what look to me as original surfaces is a very nice one.

Another one is the PR-64 Gobrecht half dollar (J-79a) pattern in silver.

Take care...Mike

michael

1871-cc quarter is a cool coin a great addition to any collection

1906 proof 66 cam quarter eagle was okie it is a good looking coin!!! but you can usually obtain proof quarter eagles 1885 and after also with later date 1880's proof one dollar gold they are available

now a sexy civil war date proof quarter eagle or a pre civil war proof one dollar gold NOW THAT WOULD BE monster

dizzyfoxx

There might be a few toned commems that I'll be bidding on.

michael

my hot coins in this sale the coins that make me go

BAM

1794 half cent ms 65 ngc

1797 half cent au58 ngc if you get a chance to buy any 1797 coinage especailly so the dollars BUY THEM!!!!

1795 cent lettered edge ms 65 pcgs

1796 lib cap cent ms 65 pcgs

1799 ngc vf20

1803 ms64 red pcgs

ms65 large letters flyer 1858 BAM

1881 gem proof blue indian cent

1969-s ddo lincoln cent

1936 satin proof 67 buff nick colored BAM

1797 dime ms 62 au 53 au55 BAM

toned 1827 dime ms 63

1875-s ms 63 double dime BAM

1878-cc ms63 quarter BAM

1795 half dollar BAM

1797 small eagle dollar in fact all small eagle dollars in this catalogue BAM

1882 proof 64 cameo trade dollar BAM

regular dies in copper trade dollar proof BAM

both proof ten dollar gold struck in copper and aluminum BAM

proof double eagle struck in aluminumBAM

1866 gold dollar BAM

1796 quarter eagle BAM

proof 1868 and especially so!!!! proof 1889 three dollar gold BAM

all the isabella quarters and lafyaette dollars and that monster toned antietam early commem half BAM


50 dollar octagon pan pac BAM

mintstate 20 dollar kellogg double BAM

1914 PROOF set with envelope BAM

TONEDDOLLARS

Robert Michael is a friend of mine. His collection is mainly made up of toned commoms.
He also had a toned type set, washington quartes and Franklins. It is his toned commems
that are the staple of hhis collection.

MikeInFL

BAM

Michael, have you been watching the food channel again?

mojorizn

I'm still looking through all the patterns. I especially like the IHC transitionals.

mojo

commeman

Have met " Boston Bobby" a number of times in the past. He has a good eye and his commemoratives are super monsters, a number of which have upgrade potential. In my opinion, if you are not going to FUN or do not have a rep to bid for you there, don't bother as his coins (especially the commems) will go to the dealers who have clients that will give big bucks.

TONEDDOLLARS

I took pictures of "boston Bobby" collection for him. We live in the same town and play some golf together.
Commeman you are correct about the undergraded part. There are some really nice coins to be had in this collection.
it is drawing quite a bit of buzz.

commeman

I hope Bob gets a bunch of bucks and despite my comments in my last post I also would like to see the average guy (not dealers) get a good number of his commemoratives. Next time you (toneddollars ) and Bob are in Southeast North Carolina lets hit the little white ball.

TwoSides2aCoin

See how it goes ? We spend a lifetime putting together some of the most fantastic coins in the whole world just to end up selling them. That '69 S DDO Lincoln has me re-thinking raising my 16 yr old the next couple years and sending her to the ex so I can get it.
Nah.... I couldn't do that to my kid.

I'll just dream of owning that Penny ... God and PCGS both know I haven't found it in 36 yrs of searching pocket change. They'd be the first to hear about it

TONEDDOLLARS

Commeman, Just how far southeast???? I love Tidewater and
try to play it once every trip to Mrtyle

pontiacinf

one word as stated a few days back: PATTERNS

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BigE

I don't know if i should bid on the commems. or not because I might be an average guy. How do you tell?----------------BigE

commeman

Toneddollar, Southport North Carolina, St. James Plantation. Right on the coast. About 35 miles south of Wilmington and 40 miles north of Myrtle Beach.We will soon have four courses on site.However, no coin shops. Let me know when you are in area.

commeman

Big E, Have fun and bid. Best of luck. Let us know how you make out.

MFH

I really like one of the Barber Halves in this ANR catalog...but I'm not telling which one at this moment !

Its a perfect match to the 1901 I just won last week @ ANR.

EvilMCT

<< <i>1914 PROOF set with envelope BAM >>



Couldn't agree with you more on this one; it's a beautiful set.

Longacre

The eye appeal of the coins in this catalog seem to be even higher than we've come to expect from ANR consignments. Well done.