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...which will surely be contained in this thread, I will reveal the 4 coins that I kept from the recently completed type deal. Each is spectacular in its own way. There were many other coins in the deal but I don't collect those series or already had a superb specimen.
1) The Mickley specimen S-1 Ameri Chain Cent. Graded SP65BN by PCGS. Quite possibly the first coin ever struck at the US Mint. Beautiful life to the coin with semi prooflike mirrors, swirling luster and mint sheen on the devices.
2) PCGS PR65 1853 Arrows and Rays half. The finest of only 5 known. I had recently purchased an MS65+ for my type set, but this coin is definitely something spectacular so I kept it over the circulation strike.
3) The Eliasberg 1799/8 dollar. Graded MS65 by PCGS [MS66 by NGC]. Finest known for the overdate. Beautiful iridescent toning on top of swirling luster.
4) The finest known orignal issue Gobrecht dollar of any date or type. Graded PR66 by PCGS. Absolutely stunning quality with iridescent sheen on the devices and partial cartwheel luster on the reverse.
Each of these coins epitomizes what I want to have in my collection. After completing the trade dollar and seated dollar sets, I've struggled with what to collect next. I gravitate toward two things - type and bust dollars. The problem with bust dollars is that the set just can't be done in spectacular condition - the Pogues have all the finest knowns, the balance are locked away in type collections and I hesitate to have gems next to AU's in any set. The problem with doing a type set is that I just don't care about the later issues ... and spectacular early issues are as rare as hen's teeth. So... what I've decided to do is to ignore completion of any set and just collect spectacular early coins that speak to me. Those are what I desire to own and I'm going to try to resist the urge to buy whatever to complete a set. We'll see how long that lasts! lol
1) The Mickley specimen S-1 Ameri Chain Cent. Graded SP65BN by PCGS. Quite possibly the first coin ever struck at the US Mint. Beautiful life to the coin with semi prooflike mirrors, swirling luster and mint sheen on the devices.
2) PCGS PR65 1853 Arrows and Rays half. The finest of only 5 known. I had recently purchased an MS65+ for my type set, but this coin is definitely something spectacular so I kept it over the circulation strike.
3) The Eliasberg 1799/8 dollar. Graded MS65 by PCGS [MS66 by NGC]. Finest known for the overdate. Beautiful iridescent toning on top of swirling luster.
4) The finest known orignal issue Gobrecht dollar of any date or type. Graded PR66 by PCGS. Absolutely stunning quality with iridescent sheen on the devices and partial cartwheel luster on the reverse.
Each of these coins epitomizes what I want to have in my collection. After completing the trade dollar and seated dollar sets, I've struggled with what to collect next. I gravitate toward two things - type and bust dollars. The problem with bust dollars is that the set just can't be done in spectacular condition - the Pogues have all the finest knowns, the balance are locked away in type collections and I hesitate to have gems next to AU's in any set. The problem with doing a type set is that I just don't care about the later issues ... and spectacular early issues are as rare as hen's teeth. So... what I've decided to do is to ignore completion of any set and just collect spectacular early coins that speak to me. Those are what I desire to own and I'm going to try to resist the urge to buy whatever to complete a set. We'll see how long that lasts! lol
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"I've decided to do is to ignore completion of any set and just collect spectacular early coins that speak to me. Those are what I desire to own and I'm going to try to resist the urge to buy whatever to complete a set."
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
<< <i>Each of these coins epitomizes what I want to have in my collection. After completing the trade dollar and seated dollar sets, I've struggled with what to collect next. I gravitate toward two things - type and bust dollars. The problem with bust dollars is that the set just can't be done in spectacular condition - the Pogues have all the finest knowns, the balance are locked away in type collections and I hesitate to have gems next to AU's in any set. The problem with doing a type set is that I just don't care about the later issues ... and spectacular early issues are as rare as hen's teeth. So... what I've decided to do is to ignore completion of any set and just collect spectacular early coins that speak to me. Those are what I desire to own and I'm going to try to resist the urge to buy whatever to complete a set. We'll see how long that lasts! lol >>
This hobby is a lot more fun once you burn the rule books!
<< <i>I could look at that chain cent all day long. It is fantastic!!
Look at it in CoinFacts... it's larger than life!
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
1900 Liberty $10 PR67DCAM
1907 High Relief $20 MS67
1894 Morgan $1 PR68+DCAM
1912 $20 Matte PF67
<< <i>My favorite coins that I didn't keep from the type deal were:
1900 Liberty $10 PR67DCAM
1907 High Relief $20 MS67
1894 Morgan $1 PR68+DCAM
1912 $20 Matte PF67 >>
They didn't speak to you? Wait, don't answer that!
They did - but I do have a budget. And I don't really collect gold - tho those would have been a great start.
<< <i>They didn't speak to you?
They did - but I do have a budget. And I don't really collect gold - tho those would have been a great start. >>
That 1894 Morgan must be a very special gold dollar... wait, don't answer that again!
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Each and every one.
Liberty looks like silk on that Gobrecht dollar.
Beautiful.
Thanks for sharing these.
<< <i>I couldn't figure out how to link the medium sized versions of the true view images. These little ones just aren't the best - sorry! >>
how would you rate the Mickley speciman against the ngc 67 brown speciman?
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
Admitedly, my coins speak in a LOT smaller voice than the fine examples TDN shows us here. Truly spectacular stuff! I guess we've come to expect no less from our esteemed forum member!
<< <i>how would you rate the Mickley speciman against the ngc 67 brown speciman? >>
I have never seen the NGC BN coin. However, I would state unequivocably that the Mickley specimen is worth quite a bit more. Factors that go into that statement are the Ameri variety is rarer, the specimen status is evident, the brand of plastic is correct ... and the chance that it could be the first coin struck at the US Mint the stuff that dreams are made of. The main reason this coin isn't a 67 is that the planchet is quite rough ... there aren't that many post striking impairments.
Just don't let Ricko anywhere near those coins.
Another convert to the box of 20 methodology. I'm fine with that.
Most sets these days in the finest condition are either beyond the mean's of almost all collectors, or as you said, the coins will never be available.
You struck lightning with your 2 dollars sets. Doing that for a 3rd time would be very difficult. I'm not even sure where one could go today in
a series with at least a few dozen issues required.
The 1853 proof half almost has the look of the Evergreen coins.
roadrunner
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<< <i>Hey TDN...reply to me...reply to me.....I wanna be your 20000th
WOW! That's more than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar!
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<< <i>Hey TDN...reply to me...reply to me.....I wanna be your 20000th
WOW! That's more than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar!
But not as many was Wilt the Stilt
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
Being just a little guy,
Nice coins.
Buying coins that TALK to you,is cool.
Buying early dollars that TALK to you is even cooler. IMO
Brian
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
<< <i>Made me Drool !!
You have great toning!
Thank you so much for sharing!!
<< <i>these could go on a calendar....
They could also go in the Smithsonian!
and of course the others are too
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Sometimes opportunity is more important than price. For the types of coins I wish to own, that's the definite truth. And almost always, no matter what you pay for a PQ coin, it's still cheaper on a quality basis than paying less than guide for the next grade up - unless of course you can imagine yourself paying that amount for the higher grade coin in a + lower grade holder. Lessons learned for #20,000.
Wow a thousand times over. Incredible is such an understatement.
TDN, I would like to know something if you care to share. Perhaps I missed the news release or something. But how in the world did you two end up being neighbors and not know it. How is it possible for that caliber of coins to be owned by someone that you and Laura didn't realize who they were ? Or was the term "neighbor" used loosely, and you two just happen to live in the same city instead of same block. I'd be real curious to hear more of the details about how you two began talking about coins. That must've seemed like a twlight moment when you realized the quality of coins he had.
Thanks
I'm VERY happy for you. MJ
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
Three questions.
1) Do all the coins from this collection reside in the same slabs as purchased? I didn't read all the posts or other threads so please forgive me if this has been asked and answered already.
2) Did you take advantage of the 4 month payment plan Legend offers?
3) You did remember to use your employee discount, right?
Just trying to help a brother out.
MJ
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
Roger
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New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
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somehow I cannot see those coins with anyone but you.
Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill
Envy would be a under statement of
how looking at those coins makes me
feel. Congradulation on your 20,000
posts thats a milestone at my rate of
posting it would take me 25 years
to accumulate that many posts.
<< <i>Sometimes opportunity is more important than price. >>
A valuable lesson, this. I have found it to be true in my own little numismatic niche as well.
Thanks for sharing these beauties. I, too, am particularly enamoured by that gorgeous Mickley cent. (Although I thought that the first coins struck were the 1792 half dismes. No?)