Had to pull the BIN trigger (Philippine)

21Walker

Well I saw this one as a newly listed and just had to pull the trigger.....What do you think Mr. FilAm & Mr. Fun.......I take criticism easily..........Rick

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lordmarcovan

I dunno about them, but I like it. I like those 20c pieces.

I do hope the whiter spots at the top and bottom of the reverse are just reflections from his flash, and not actually on the coin.

That one has a nice look to it.

21Walker

Hey LordM, Hope you and the family had great holidays........Yeah it looks like the bright spots you're talkin' about are reflections.................Rick

FilamCoins

Hey Rick, nice Zerbe piece at a fair price. You see the superb details?? Very hard to tell the difference between the proofs and coins from the mint sets, since both were specially made for collectors. Only a few, like yours, got into circulation. Post a pic when you get it in hand, would ya? I want to make sure those spots are not a problem. Sometimes PVC spots show up like that on pics. Also check for thin hairlines from a past cleaning. Can't tell from the pic if the patina is original. Let me know what grades/dates/denoms you're collecting and I'll see if I can help. Anyway, a nice coin to start off 2006. Congrats!

21Walker

Hi Mr. FilAm, I am hoping the shiney spots are reflections from a light or flash. I will post some detailed pix when I get her in hand.........as far as dates, denominations etc, I really haven't found a direction, but if it looks nice.......................Rick

Justhavingfun

That's a well strucky and lovely looking coin, and I can see why you pulled the trigger. But sorry, I think you overpaid for it.

All the '04 silvers come nicely struck because they were a very low mintage. And because many were sold -- at the time of release -- as collectibles, they're one of the easiest dates in the early US-PI silvers to find in unc and gem unc. They're often very attractive.

I haven't been buying the US-Philippines as intensely as I once did, but I think with $79 you could easily buy a nice AU with all the eye appeal of that coin but less wear. And perhaps you'd even be able to land an MS60/61.

But in any case, you have a lovely coin that you'll be able to enjoy -- and that's what counts.

Best wishes,



Just Having Fun

21Walker

Hi Mr. Fun, Thanks foryour opinion (that I respect). What are your thoughts of this being a proof?

Have a great weekend and if you enjoy football....GO Giants...............Rick

coinpictures

<< <i>I haven't been buying the US-Philippines as intensely as I once did, but I think with $79 you could easily buy a nice AU with all the eye appeal of that coin but less wear. And perhaps you'd even be able to land an MS60/61. >>



I must have missed something, but where did the $79 figure come from? The auction linked to was for $22.

As far as the coin itself, my first thought upon seeing the obverse was "residual solder from a mount" but I see now how it could be something else. It doesn't look like normal flash/reflection... too irregular; if it is, it's reflection off a fault of some sort (IMO).

I like the toning of the piece, but those problem points would have scared me away...

21Walker

I like the toning of the piece, but those problem points would have scared me away...


I am new to this Philam coinage............I agree with you I don't know what the bright spot are but for $22 not an expensive lesson.

I have lucked out lately with a 29M 20 cetaveo Doubled die and last week (just received today) a 50 centavo MacArthur doubled die for $3bucks & change...........

I will have to wait til I get it in hand to see 1. what the shiney spots are and 2 Might could it be a proof..............Rick

21Walker

I must have missed something, but where did the $79 figure come from? The auction linked to was for $22

I believe what Mr. Fun was refering to is that for the $79 price I could get a better coin...............Rick

Justhavingfun

No, no, coin pictures was right about the $22, and I was wrong about the $79. That's a lovely coin and for $22 that's a lovely price.

Is the coin proof? I was wondering that myself. It has a clarity of strike and detail that made me think this was a possibility. But I can't tell from the picture and am not sure I'd be able to tell from the coin itself, in such worn state.

Doesn't matter, though, does it? It's a lovely coin, and that's what counts.

The 1929-M Double-Die sounds great. Can you post a scan showing the doubling? I'd love to see it!


Warm regards,


Just Having Fun!