Good Morning Class - Today's assignment is to identify the following coin - We Have a WINNER
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Today's assignment is to figure out what coin I am talking about, through
the use of clues, periodically added throughout the day (every 1-2 hours).
Hopefully one of you coin gurus can figure out which coin I am talking about
before the end of the day, so that I dont have to drag this out to Monday!
Each additional clue will lead you closer to the answer, but the clues are still
intended to be difficult to figure out.
This is an open-book assignment, so search your vast numismatic libraries, and
once you think you have the answer, post it here.
I have already PM-ed the individuals who cannot participate in this game, as I
have already told them the answers to the clues! They will also act as my judges.
And begin:
1) I am a silver coin, produced in the U.S. at the Philadelphia Mint
2) I was first discovered less than 40 years ago
3) I have at least 30 known pieces, but will likely never reach 50 pieces
4) I was minted at Ye Olde Mint during the 19th Century
5) One of the most recently discovered examples occurred just 18 months ago
6) I am not well known in grades VF and above, and many of the known examples are damaged
7) It is in the Red Book today, but was not there in 1975!
8)
9)
10)
Prize: Numismatic knowledge beyond your peers
the use of clues, periodically added throughout the day (every 1-2 hours).
Hopefully one of you coin gurus can figure out which coin I am talking about
before the end of the day, so that I dont have to drag this out to Monday!
Each additional clue will lead you closer to the answer, but the clues are still
intended to be difficult to figure out.
This is an open-book assignment, so search your vast numismatic libraries, and
once you think you have the answer, post it here.
I have already PM-ed the individuals who cannot participate in this game, as I
have already told them the answers to the clues! They will also act as my judges.
And begin:
1) I am a silver coin, produced in the U.S. at the Philadelphia Mint
2) I was first discovered less than 40 years ago
3) I have at least 30 known pieces, but will likely never reach 50 pieces
4) I was minted at Ye Olde Mint during the 19th Century
5) One of the most recently discovered examples occurred just 18 months ago
6) I am not well known in grades VF and above, and many of the known examples are damaged
7) It is in the Red Book today, but was not there in 1975!
8)
9)
10)
Prize: Numismatic knowledge beyond your peers
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Menomonee Falls Wisconsin USA
http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistr...dset.aspx?s=68269&ac=1">Musky 1861 Mint Set
I know Clue 1 was vague, but it did focus your search to just one mint and one metal type!
President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay
"Everything is on its way to somewhere. Everything." - George Malley, Phenomenon
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TD
"Everything is on its way to somewhere. Everything." - George Malley, Phenomenon
http://www.american-legacy-coins.com
Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448
This should REALLLLLLY help narrow your focus on the coin I am talking about!
The following clues wont be as large and helpful, but they will narrow down which coin/type I am talking about
Hoard the keys.
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
I'm about ready to give-in to posting the denomination if the guesses become much more limited
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<< <i>Hey STONE, if "Ye Olde mint" is synonymous with the "First Philadelphia Mint", then the dates we're looking for are 1800 to 1833. Yes? No?
Yes, it would have been too easy just to give you that date range, and it is more fun to present it the way I did
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<< <i>Hey STONE, if "Ye Olde mint" is synonymous with the "First Philadelphia Mint", then the dates we're looking for are 1800 to 1833. Yes? No?
Yes, it would have been too easy just to give you that date range, and it is more fun to present it the way I did
I concur!
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<< <i>Down to capped bust material. A half, a quarter or a dime.
I suppose that it could also be a Half-Dime or Dollar - at least from the clues I've presented up to this point!
I like this game.
Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners.
I'm going out golfing in a little bit, and if the correct answer hasn't been stated by the time I get back, I will give you clues 8 and 9
Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners.
102 capped bust half dollars - 100 die marriages
BHNC #198
<< <i>1817/4 capped bust half dollar >>
Nope, but it was a good try.
Oh, and the only reason I stated the 1975 edition was because that's the earliest Red Book I own which fits in the time-frame of the clues given!
<< <i>1829 curl base 2 dime, discovered by John McCloskey >>
Bing, Bing Bing - We have a winner.
Nice job Nysoto
And if anyone was interested, clues 8, 9 and 10 were going to be:
8) I was discovered in Ohio
9) John McCloskey discovered me (which Nysoto mentioned!)
10) I am a Dime
McCloskey bought the dime from dealers stock in 1973.
<< <i>I have been wanting one of these - thanks for the prize Stone
McCloskey bought the dime from dealers stock in 1973. >>
If ya really want one, there's an example hanging out on eBay.
Or, if you're like me, just wait and cherrypick one!
Just based on population reports, Half Dimes and Quarters were quickly eliminated from the running.
Fun game.
Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners.
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<< <i>1829 curl base 2 dime, discovered by John McCloskey >>
Bing, Bing Bing - We have a winner.
Nice job Nysoto
And if anyone was interested, clues 8, 9 and 10 were going to be:
8) I was discovered in Ohio
9) John McCloskey discovered me (which Nysoto mentioned!)
10) I am a Dime >>
Oh please Winston, there's NO WAY you're gonna pick one of these. There's only 30 known!! Keep on dreaming.
-Paul
<< <i>1829 curl base 2 dime, discovered by John McCloskey >>
Oh please Winston, there's NO WAY you're gonna pick one of these. There's only 30 known!! Keep on dreaming.
-Paul >>
At the 2009 FUN show, this was IMO the Cherrypick of the show: A collector had purchased a small bag of Bust half dimes and dimes from one of the budget dealers, for around $5 or so per coin. One coin was an 1829 Curl Base 2 dime, holed, with VG or so details.
So keep looking, Winston!
An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.
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<< <i>Down to capped bust material. A half, a quarter or a dime.
I suppose that it could also be a Half-Dime or Dollar - at least from the clues I've presented up to this point! >>
I knew it wasn't this one since there are less than 20 examples known.
Since I have it on eBay, it's probably not that rare and it wouldn't surprise me if ten more show up all of a sudden.
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<< <i>1829 curl base 2 dime, discovered by John McCloskey >>
Oh please Winston, there's NO WAY you're gonna pick one of these. There's only 30 known!! Keep on dreaming.
-Paul >>
At the 2009 FUN show, this was IMO the Cherrypick of the show: A collector had purchased a small bag of Bust half dimes and dimes from one of the budget dealers, for around $5 or so per coin. One coin was an 1829 Curl Base 2 dime, holed, with VG or so details.
So keep looking, Winston! >>
Thanks Rich