Lakeland Show report...and Newps!!!
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Well I am back from the Lakeland show and all I can say is I had a great time!!! I can't say that the show was very spectacular especially not from a toned coin collectors standpoint but I was able to meet up with Jim (Lablover) and we roamed the floor together. Jim is a real fun guy and we have similar tastes that include rainbow toners 
The show had moderate traffic and most of the dealers complained that they weren't having a good show but there were a few exceptions including the guy I bought my coins from who had some really great coins with very reasonable prices. Jim bought a few raw IHC's from him but we were both admiring all of the pretty Large Cents and Half cents he had from the recent Rivers auction.
After a few hours and a few more purchases by Jim (I'll let him share his pickups) we grabbed some lunch and waited for AndrewU to show up. He was late and showed up wearing a Florida Gators cap.....not a good combination but once he pulkled out his toned coins....all was forgiven. I hadn't talked to Andrew before so it was a real pleasure to talk coins and learn of his past employment with Heritage etc. Looking through his toned coins was like popping Acid.......what a color trip man!!!!
Jim and I tussled over who would buy which quarters and I let Jim have his way with the Roosies....lol Andrew might not post a lot but make no mistake....this guy is a serious collectors and has he has a great eye for coins
After the show and tell session I ran back into the show to pick up a shotgun roll of BU 1962-D Roosevelt dimes hoping to get lucky and get some color since one end of the roll had a cardboard plug. After searching through them at home I found out I struck out but the coins are in amazing condition and I would say that at least have the roll is 65+ so I might try to dig out the best 2 or 3 and send them off for grading.
At around 3PM Jim and I decided to take off since we had to drive back to Orlando......ran into a major traffic jam that turned it into a 2 hour drive....ouch.
So here are my newps:
I have never owned a net graded coin until today and never thought I would......net graded = problem coin and most of us spend a lot of time trying to avoid coins like this.....but once I saw it in the dealer case......I just couldn't stop looking at it. The coin is white which is not what I collect but there was just a ton of detail on this Classic coin and the problem wasn't all that noticable unless you go looking for it so I decided what the heck!!! Now if someone could just give me a little info about what an Overton 112 is that would be real cool....looks like something is going on with the 2 in the date.
Second coin is raw and fit the bill as far as original color and I also needed a seated dime for my toned type set so hopefully I can get this holdered by NGC. It has an old small staple scratch on the lower obverse that is toned over now so I might have a shot......but if not...I still like the coin raw.
The show had moderate traffic and most of the dealers complained that they weren't having a good show but there were a few exceptions including the guy I bought my coins from who had some really great coins with very reasonable prices. Jim bought a few raw IHC's from him but we were both admiring all of the pretty Large Cents and Half cents he had from the recent Rivers auction.After a few hours and a few more purchases by Jim (I'll let him share his pickups) we grabbed some lunch and waited for AndrewU to show up. He was late and showed up wearing a Florida Gators cap.....not a good combination but once he pulkled out his toned coins....all was forgiven. I hadn't talked to Andrew before so it was a real pleasure to talk coins and learn of his past employment with Heritage etc. Looking through his toned coins was like popping Acid.......what a color trip man!!!!
Jim and I tussled over who would buy which quarters and I let Jim have his way with the Roosies....lol Andrew might not post a lot but make no mistake....this guy is a serious collectors and has he has a great eye for coins
After the show and tell session I ran back into the show to pick up a shotgun roll of BU 1962-D Roosevelt dimes hoping to get lucky and get some color since one end of the roll had a cardboard plug. After searching through them at home I found out I struck out but the coins are in amazing condition and I would say that at least have the roll is 65+ so I might try to dig out the best 2 or 3 and send them off for grading.
At around 3PM Jim and I decided to take off since we had to drive back to Orlando......ran into a major traffic jam that turned it into a 2 hour drive....ouch.
So here are my newps:
I have never owned a net graded coin until today and never thought I would......net graded = problem coin and most of us spend a lot of time trying to avoid coins like this.....but once I saw it in the dealer case......I just couldn't stop looking at it. The coin is white which is not what I collect but there was just a ton of detail on this Classic coin and the problem wasn't all that noticable unless you go looking for it so I decided what the heck!!! Now if someone could just give me a little info about what an Overton 112 is that would be real cool....looks like something is going on with the 2 in the date.
Second coin is raw and fit the bill as far as original color and I also needed a seated dime for my toned type set so hopefully I can get this holdered by NGC. It has an old small staple scratch on the lower obverse that is toned over now so I might have a shot......but if not...I still like the coin raw.
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The 2 is slightly recut, and the lady has her mouth open. Lower star on right almost touches curl.
AME are solidly joined at the base. There is a vertical die defect line through upper four crossbars at right. Line three of stripe two, and line one of stripe four extend to third crossbar. (Count from the left.)
Now, go out and get the new Overton book, and have fun with Busties.
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The 2 is slightly recut, and the lady has her mouth open. Lower star on right almost touches curl.
AME are solidly joined at the base. There is a vertical die defect line through upper four crossbars at right. Line three of stripe two, and line one of stripe four extend to third crossbar. (Count from the left.)
Now, go out and get the new Overton book, and have fun with Busties.
Thanks for the info buddy.......it wouldn't be hard to get addicted to them....that's for sure!!!
It was a real pleasure to walk the floor with you, I had fun. We each picked up a few nice coins and I'll post some images later today of the Roosies I bought from AndrewU. Who, by the way came over from Hogtown (Gainesville) to join us. It was great to see each of you.
Andrew has a great eye for toners and I'll tell you he's got some monsters! I'm going to keep trying to pry one of those 1948 Washington's from his hands along with one of his 1958-D MS65/66FBL Franklin's. Monsters I tell you, monsters!!!
I believe the three of us were the only ones buying toned coins. Than again, there were not many available. But, what was there we bought.
I found an original shotgun roll of 1960-P and 1961-P Roosies. The 1960 has some cool toning on the end coins...obverse/reverse. The 1961 roll has a paper plug on one end...toned? We'll see when I open it.
Also found: 1956-P mint set in one of those old plastic holders with the paper insert. The Roosie is not a monster but has some nice toning but the coin is very clean. The 56 Lincoln ain't bad either. Paid $16. Additionally, bought a raw 1950-P Roosie for my raw set. Very clean too.
Thanks guy's for making the trip worthwhile. Terrific to see you both.