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I have a new favorite coin
tradedollarnut
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Other than my trade dollar set, this one just jumped to the top of the heap [perhaps tied with the 1794 cent and the 1807 quarter]
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Eric.
You remember me? Its beena while. The uh..1895?
Best always,
Eric
<< <i>Bruce, based on the image, the luster appears to be off the chart for a Bust Dollar - is it anywhere close to that, in hand? >>
No - I would actually call the coin semi prooflike in hand. It has luster, but also a bit of mirrors.
thats how I was seeing it - semi PL. Incredible. No bad marks no ajustments just beauty. Congrrats.
Best wishes,
Eric
Everything about them is positive and uplifting.
Sort of like a new car, new girlfriend, new boyfriend, etc.
The thing about coins though is that if you find another one you like even better, your former favorite does not pose a risk of becoming a pain in the arse, .................................. or,..................................... your worst nightmare.
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<< <i>Bruce, based on the image, the luster appears to be off the chart for a Bust Dollar - is it anywhere close to that, in hand? >>
No - I would actually call the coin semi prooflike in hand. It has luster, but also a bit of mirrors.
So it's been lightly polished and net graded to 64?
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<< <i>Bruce, based on the image, the luster appears to be off the chart for a Bust Dollar - is it anywhere close to that, in hand? >>
No - I would actually call the coin semi prooflike in hand. It has luster, but also a bit of mirrors.
So it's been lightly polished and net graded to 64?
LOL. I musta missed all those hairlines.
I know it's old
Nice coin!
<< <i>I could never have a favorite coin in an NGC holder (for long).
Nice coin! >>
What's funny is that over the years, most of my favorite coins have resided in NGC holders for all or part of their term in my collection. Perhaps this is due to my willingness to step up and pay for great coins no matter what the holder.
I collect coins like that all the time. Then I wake up when the alarm goes off and it is back to reality.
Beautiful coin just doesn't really say enough about that piece.
Mike
<< <i>Nice coin.Not sure if I like the color. >>
I wouldn't kick the coin out of the collection for the color, but it's odd to me too.
With that said [as I've often stated] in the grading room there's no proof of NT or AT so the terms are irrelevant - what matters is market acceptable or not. NGC chose MA in this instance and I happen to agree so I bought the coin.
<< <i>You're not being a troll. I wouldn't touch a Morgan with that same color pattern - but it's not a Morgan. And even tho I like the coin, I wouldn't crack it out in this day and age.
With that said [as I've often stated] in the grading room there's no proof of NT or AT so the terms are irrelevant - what matters is market acceptable or not. NGC chose MA in this instance and I happen to agree so I bought the coin. >>
and I agree it's 1000% worth owning!
Above all your seated dollars?
I haven't seen the dollar in hand, but to compete with the 1807 quater, it must be a stunner.
Perhaps that's what makes it special.
That look is unique...
Very nice addition & congratulations.
"Bongo hurtles along the rain soaked highway of life on underinflated bald retread tires."
~Wayne
A stunning coin in every sense of the word. Thanks for sharing her with us.
Thanks for sharing.
needs a nicer holder tho...i cant get by the new holders
I am much more of a fan of your 1807 BQ...however I might be just a little biased!
QN
Go to Early United States Coins - to order the New "Early United States Half Dollar Vol. 1 / 1794-1807" book or the 1st new Bust Quarter book!
I don't see that color as troubling. Knowing that it is semi PL - it is not far removed from some toning patterns or "flavors" I have seen on those surfaces. To me those semi mirrored/mirrored sufaces seem to tone differently and more delicately in the way the color is "on" or "in" the metal. I love it and I think it is as genuine or original as one is going to get. Best I have ever seen of ...anything?
Best wishes,
Eric
Stunning coin!!!!!
Maybe it was?
That has got to be an early die strike.
Bruce - I think you are saying you appreciate your women with long flowing hair. You must be growing out of the kind that sit on a stool and pose
Stewart
The eye appeal is over the top!!
I knew it would happen.
<< <i>Sorry, I can't comment on that coin. It's so far out of my league that any evaluation on my part is simply conjecture.
I've come to the point where I can appreciate the generosity of TDN sharing his treasures with us. Our treasures might cost a tad less, but we like them just the same. It's wonderful that the "gentry" can share with the "hoi polloi". On this forum we can appreciate or excoriate anyone's treasure.
Why are you maing such a big deal about it? I mean, it's a common date
Seriously, that's a beautiful coin. And you know, what with all this talk of totally original or not.... based on some of the coins you own, if you like it, that's all that matters. Nice pickup!
Bill