"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.
Very nice 1837. There appears to be some color from the photos, but probably as white as an original coin can come. I recall Delaware Valley having 3 of these in dipped out but blazing MS66 a few years back. They've been making the rounds. If they were more natural looking they'd find permanent homes. I don't think there is any coin 170 yrs old naturally white. 80-90% white is possible.
Drat......I could have used that one for my set as well!
<< <i>Ever seen a 170 year old naturally white coin? >>
Close. How 'bout 151 years old, for sixty bucks?
(1856 German States/Bavaria 1-kreuzer, NGC MS66).
At least sixty bucks is what I'm peddling it for- I just paid fifty. Hot new purchase, in my hand right now. Pretty little gem, half dime sized.
Krause 4th edition price for a generic BU is only 24 bucks, but I had no trouble throwing Krause out the window for something like this. 151 years old, silver, pop 4 with none higher, old NGC fattie slab, booming luster... behold the beauty of the Darkside! More bang for the buck!
(Of course that RE Bust half has more bang, period, but I like my little Darkside newp.)
Am I the only one who is not totally convinced that this coin is 100% original? How can a silver coin be 170 years old and not develop some toning? Don't forget that over most of this time paper envelopes were state of the art for coin storage. Very nice coin, by the way.
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Gorgeous coin. I have seen only a few bust halves I thought were original white, and both had milky/frosty centers with russet edge toning. I thought those were possibly white from storage between other coins , probably stacked in roll fashion.
I have this near- white 1795 flowing hair half dime PCGS MS63 that came from a small hoard of nearly white coins brought back from Great Britain, I believe it to be original but am not sure how it stayed nearly white.
I had an BU 1876 Trade Dollar that came out of a very old collection that I was liquidating. The coin was naturally blast white and had the sharpest strike you will ever see. The luster was abolutely stunning. Sent it out to NGC and it came back MS66, sold it on heritage shortly after.
This used to be the personal coin of one of the most successful and sharpest dealers ever-20 years ago!
Hard to believe, but this coin was NEVER dipped. It is called "original white". >>
I could be mistaken, but I believe this was a part of John Albanese' personal collection at one time. Seems odd to me that Laura couldn't bring herself to mention the dealer's name. Whassupwidat?
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bob
Is this a set up??
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Edit--any idea where it has been all these years? Or, as some would say--what's a nice girl like that doing in a place like this?
An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.
<< <i>Very nice TDN. Do tell - who's plastic is she in and what are they calling her? >>
Doesn't really matter - I couldn't put the coin down. Must have picked it up a dozen times. That's what really counts!
[ok, ok - NGC MS67]
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Drat......I could have used that one for my set as well!
roadrunner
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<< <i>A newp from Long Beach!
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I guess it's OK for a 170 year old coin.
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<< <i>Wow ... that doesn't happen to have a slight rub somewhere making it AU58 and thus perfect for my type set does it??? No??? I thought not >>
C'mon Fletch. Make up your damn dim mind. Is it crusty that you want or is it rub? Don't you already have the rub in your palms?
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Aw shucks. I didn't think so.
I knew it would happen.
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Are those slight scuff marks on the obverse rim face at 6 o'clock ?
HE>I
Any idea how long that dealer had it Laura, or where?
Don
<< <i>Ever seen a 170 year old naturally white coin? >>
Close. How 'bout 151 years old, for sixty bucks?
(1856 German States/Bavaria 1-kreuzer, NGC MS66).
At least sixty bucks is what I'm peddling it for- I just paid fifty. Hot new purchase, in my hand right now. Pretty little gem, half dime sized.
Krause 4th edition price for a generic BU is only 24 bucks, but I had no trouble throwing Krause out the window for something like this. 151 years old, silver, pop 4 with none higher, old NGC fattie slab, booming luster... behold the beauty of the Darkside! More bang for the buck!
(Of course that RE Bust half has more bang, period, but I like my little Darkside newp.)
<< <i>It's definately rare to find an original white coin-but lightining DOES strike and you can find them. >>
Yes, that is the truth and I can vouch for it. I've bought many an original white coin for my collection.
And the amazing thing is - I'm not a millionaire.
The US Mint doesn't seem to mind though. They still sell me anything I want.
Steve
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I have this near- white 1795 flowing hair half dime PCGS MS63 that came from a small hoard of nearly white coins brought back from Great Britain, I believe it to be original but am not sure how it stayed nearly white.
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<< <i>You think you bought it huh?
This used to be the personal coin of one of the most successful and sharpest dealers ever-20 years ago!
Hard to believe, but this coin was NEVER dipped. It is called "original white". >>
I could be mistaken, but I believe this was a part of John Albanese' personal collection at one time. Seems odd to me that Laura couldn't bring herself to mention the dealer's name. Whassupwidat?
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It does seem hard to believe that a 170 year old coin could remain so pristine and natuarally white.
Fantastic coin. Thanks for sharing it.
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