Some would say that I paid too much for this 1887-S 10C. What they did not see was the MPD in the Shield, indicating F-119 Rarity: R4+ Obverse: 1 Digit in Shield, High Date, Downward Slope. Reverse: Medium S
This coin the late Bruce Scher and I came to do battle over at the Mandalay Bay Rarities Sale in Las Vegas in 2004. I deferred, but he later sold it to me with the promise that I'd split with him any profit ultimately earned if I ever sold it. Sadly, Bruce has passed on, and I'm more than certain it'd never sell for what Bruce, and then I, paid for it. But I haven't wanted to sell!
I finally decided to post to this thread. These are the only two coins in my entire set that I feel that I really overpaid for. I paid nearly double sheet for both, which seemed crazy at the time. But seeing what's out there today; I don't really regret it. So, if that is the case; I guess that I'm not doing too badly. I think that both are gem quality and the strikes and luster are far above average. These coins have to be seen in hand to be fully appreciated. Pix don't do them justice.
@spacehayduke said:
This one had a rarity premium, an eye appeal premium, a green bean premium, and a dealer premium, so combine all 4 and I am in deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep!
My current coin collecting interests are: (1) British coins 1838-1970 in XF-AU-UNC, (2) silver type coins in XF-AU with that classic medium gray coloration and exceptional eye appeal.
@Hobosapian said:
Set the record price ever paid for a hobo nickel, but it was kinda the most famous vintage hobo nickel known. I've never regretted it.
Wow. Just randomly ran across your coin on NumisMaster and immediately recognized the photo. Nice piece by George Washington “Bo” Hughes. The auction itself sounds like it was exciting too:
Numismatic News:
With a winning bid of $22,000 plus a 10 percent buyer’s fee, a Bearded Man/Boxcar hobo nickel done by George Washington “Bo” Hughes dominated the 21st mail and floor bid auction conducted Jan. 12 during a meeting of the Original Hobo Nickel Society, Inc., at the Florida United Numismatists convention in Orlando.
Waaaaaaaaaaay overpaid for this coin but that's really what it looks like. The photos are totally untouched. That's not even the best angle. PCGS MS66. Looks irradiated.
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@golfer72 said:
If that Merc is NT than a lot of the coins that people on these boards poo poo as being AT are probably NT also. If that coin was in a non PCGS holder everyone would be disparaging it. I am not calling it either just commenting.
I'd lay good money on that Merc being out of an original Mint Set.
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
But this one fell into the category of, "When am I going to find another one looking very nice in this grade range?...And CAC'ed to boot?"
I still watched if for a month in the dealer inventory, half hoping it would sell to someone else, and put me out of my misery....half hoping it would still be there every time I looked.
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Always a fun thread to revisit;
Some would say that I paid too much for this 1887-S 10C. What they did not see was the MPD in the Shield, indicating F-119 Rarity: R4+ Obverse: 1 Digit in Shield, High Date, Downward Slope. Reverse: Medium S
http://www.seateddimevarieties.com/date_mintmark/1887s_119page.htm
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More than likely every Toned Morgan I ever owned I overpaid. This one I know I overpaid full obverse textile.
Wonder story, Orville!
This coin the late Bruce Scher and I came to do battle over at the Mandalay Bay Rarities Sale in Las Vegas in 2004. I deferred, but he later sold it to me with the promise that I'd split with him any profit ultimately earned if I ever sold it. Sadly, Bruce has passed on, and I'm more than certain it'd never sell for what Bruce, and then I, paid for it. But I haven't wanted to sell!
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
I finally decided to post to this thread. These are the only two coins in my entire set that I feel that I really overpaid for. I paid nearly double sheet for both, which seemed crazy at the time. But seeing what's out there today; I don't really regret it. So, if that is the case; I guess that I'm not doing too badly. I think that both are gem quality and the strikes and luster are far above average. These coins have to be seen in hand to be fully appreciated. Pix don't do them justice.
1917-S rev.
1927-S
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My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
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U.S. Type Set
Any coin I've purchased from CRO
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Anything new?
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
A difficult IHC Proof to find with nice toning, PR66BN.
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This is probably the most amazing cent I have ever seen!
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
Lol someone on the Internet got butthurt enough to hit disagree hahaha
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This one had a rarity premium, an eye appeal premium, a green bean premium, and a dealer premium, so combine all 4 and I am in deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep!
Make sure you don't Bust too early.
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My avatar coin...
Set the record price ever paid for a hobo nickel, but it was kinda the most famous vintage hobo nickel known.
I've never regretted it.
Dempsey & Baxter Rare Coins
6032 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509
Sorry I missed it earlier,
@Broadstruck
Nice details indeed
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Wow. Just randomly ran across your coin on NumisMaster and immediately recognized the photo. Nice piece by George Washington “Bo” Hughes. The auction itself sounds like it was exciting too:
It's a cool coin. I sometimes take it to shows I set up at and collectors of the genre always buy to visit it.
Dempsey & Baxter Rare Coins
6032 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509
Waaaaaaaaaaay overpaid for this coin but that's really what it looks like. The photos are totally untouched. That's not even the best angle. PCGS MS66. Looks irradiated.
Dempsey & Baxter Rare Coins
6032 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509
Nice hobo @Hobosapian
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Imaged by Great Toning
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Too much...
I'd lay good money on that Merc being out of an original Mint Set.
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
This one is in the mail right now. First TrueView coin I've ever purchased.
https://www.pcgs.com/cert/84696053
Insert witicism here. [ xxx ]
Neon glow in the dark moon money premium. Pretty coins, need eclipse glasses to see them.
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Usually I care....
But this one fell into the category of, "When am I going to find another one looking very nice in this grade range?...And CAC'ed to boot?"
I still watched if for a month in the dealer inventory, half hoping it would sell to someone else, and put me out of my misery....half hoping it would still be there every time I looked.
I probably paid too much for this dime,
But I'd wanted one of the type for over 35 years, and figured it was finally time to just get an entry level example.
She has most of the design and legends outlined, some die cracks for character, and cost less than a car.
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