Some newps from the Mid America Expo, if the statute of limitations hasn't expired. This coin is ex-Reiver, via Jade. Says cleaned, the pinheads! From the ANR sale, a previously unlisted mid state 105. Note the recut T. Why? Read on! And from the floor, rare pup, a late state 105 with retained cud that has its own name. A later 105 was found on ebay a few years ago with a large full cud, and is pictured in the book of cuds, according to Nysoto. Never heard of the book, but here's BERT, the only named cud, which brings the total of cudded 105s to one full and one retained. Anyway, here's BERT...Edited to add- sharp eyed viewers will note that the recut T visible on the previous coin has been lapped off! Somebody took a lot of metall off the die to get rid of the recut letter!!! And one for the ditch, a previously unlisted cud on a late state 106. This is the discovery coin for both the cud and the remarriage for those keeping score...
All three of these USED to be in PCGS plastic. All are actually AU coins. Question: Which one was graded MS-63, which was slabbed MS-60, and which one was AU-58?
Overton 107
Overton 109
Overton 112
Just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't love to look at a pretty bust.
Wow some great coins....The only Bust coin I have is one I found metal detecting, its so worn you cant make it out in photos, you have to angle it just right...hahaha
Love them busts! I am Looking to Buy California Tokens too.
Grrr. This reminds me of college logic class. If 'not A' and B = 'not C'... My kids are named not Amanda and not Vanessa. This always made it easy for their addled father- which one are you? Vanessa? No geezer, I'm not Vanessa. So actually it never helped a bit.
Since Baley isn't up for mindless babblers today, here's a lesson just for Baley. Please attribute this coin and explain to the uninitiated why this is important.
Here's another high grade beauty I've never posted, 1807 O.109, a later die state coin with a big 'dome' and a spread planchet. For those not familiar with this, the obverse die must have had an air pocket formed during manufacture, and repeated pressure from use caused this die to slightly cave in, resulting in all later strikes having a big dome on the obverse. Also, because all the striking force was confined to the perimeter, the stars and dentils are very well struck, but the center is always weak, and the planchet was forced to spread out. If you set one of these face down, it will rock like granny's rocking chair.
Oooo, little sensitive on the babbling comment. Sorry if i struck a nerve, chatty cathies!
Outstanding O.104 you have there, complete with the "bumps" near the milling and S2 and S3. (die erosion?) Nice 109, too!
edit: when I get home tonight, I'll try to image my new 1807 O.101. Not real high grade, but is thought to be the SECOND toughest draped 1807 (the 0.104 is a close third, imo, but those two are waaaaay easier than THE RARE ONE)
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From the ANR sale, a previously unlisted mid state 105. Note the recut T. Why? Read on!
And from the floor, rare pup, a late state 105 with retained cud that has its own name. A later 105 was found on ebay a few years ago with a large full cud, and is pictured in the book of cuds, according to Nysoto. Never heard of the book, but here's BERT, the only named cud, which brings the total of cudded 105s to one full and one retained. Anyway, here's BERT...Edited to add- sharp eyed viewers will note that the recut T visible on the previous coin has been lapped off! Somebody took a lot of metall off the die to get rid of the recut letter!!!
And one for the ditch, a previously unlisted cud on a late state 106. This is the discovery coin for both the cud and the remarriage for those keeping score...
This is my first non-walker half dollar ever, nothing exciting but liked the look of it for a inexpensive purchase.
Looks like there's no shortage of Bust Halves, so I better throw in a Bust Quarter.
1799 AU Toned Draped Bust Dollar
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
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<< <i>How about a dime?
It will take you two of them...
anyone that has a bust to be proud of, should be posting a picture of it/them here!
Bounce your bug'uns now!
This is my absolute FAVOURITE!!!
This is my second FAVOURITE!!
<< <i>Cladiator, that 1832 LM-4 kicks some serious behind! >>
Thanks! Picked it up raw at the Santa Clara show for a song
Overton 107
Overton 109
Overton 112
<< <i>OKBuster, it's hard to tell a grade from the last picture, but I will guess they were graded in the order you listed them, >>
one out of three...When asking this I have never had anyone get all three right the first time--whether looking at the pics or at the coins in hand.
I am Looking to Buy California Tokens too.
I'll guess 58, 63, 60. Here's my first coin buy off fleabay in a very long time. Good thing it's TPGed, or else I might have some risk.
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
<< <i>Why, that's just an ugly POS! There can't be a story there, eh? >>
Nah of course not. Everyone knows holed coins are worthless
<< <i>Careful, Clad. The babbler squad might spot us. Better post another pic.
Ok I won't tell the story cause this is a photo thread
For those of you that don't know the story click this link;
1806 O.129 Draped Bust Half Dollar
And to keep on topic, another bust pic for the masses
ex. Gutsher, ex. Reiver
Outstanding O.104 you have there, complete with the "bumps" near the milling and S2 and S3. (die erosion?) Nice 109, too!
edit: when I get home tonight, I'll try to image my new 1807 O.101. Not real high grade, but is thought to be the SECOND toughest draped 1807
(the 0.104 is a close third, imo, but those two are waaaaay easier than THE RARE ONE)
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry