The Saint that returned to Saint Louis (Update: Two more make it back)
RYK
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While perusing Legend's recent post-Long Beach offerings, I could not resist the 1916-S Saint. The coin was previously in a well-known St. Louis-based collection. The prior owner, who is a fellow physician and very private about his holdings, sold his Saint collection to Legend, who used numerous coins to seed Simpson Saint collection. Over time, many of these have been replaced. Simpson recently upgraded his 1916-S, so this coin was made available, and I was more than happy to bring it back to St. Louis. The coin has exquisite original color, with a copper streak on the reverse and other areas of more subtle coppery tone. The eye appeal is off the charts.
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Grade guess 65?
EAC 6024
<< <i>Is that typical for the L and I to be so soft?
Grade guess 65? >>
It looks like it was struck through a little grease.
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<< <i>Is that typical for the L and I to be so soft?
Grade guess 65? >>
It looks like it was struck through a little grease. >>
Must be the photo. They look like the rest of the letters in person.
Gorgeous! I love the deep, rich color.
If it's not stickered, it should be.
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......
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
btw...from st.louis too...i still wonder what my uncles buffaloes looked like
I knew it would happen.
There is a rumor that Longacre may make an appearance in St. Louis in the spring for his nephew's graduation from Washington U., so long as his advance team can make the proper security preparations. I don't know if that town can handle both him and a 1916-S Saint.
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
<< <i>I'm a fan of copper spots for some reason. Nice color on the coin.
There is a rumor that Longacre may make an appearance in St. Louis in the spring for his nephew's graduation from Washington U., so long as his advance team can make the proper security preparations. I don't know if that town can handle both him and a 1916-S Saint. >>
Well, that would be a treat!
COIN INFORMATION
Cert Verification #: 6666168
PCGS Coin #: 9169
Date, mintmark: 1916-S
Denomination: $20
Variety:
Minor Variety:
Mint Error:
Pedigree: Simpson
Country: The United States of America
Grade: MS65
Mintage: 796,000
PCGS Price GuideSM Value: $3,300
Holder Type: PCGS Secure Plus™
Population: 1,111
Why do so many doctors collect gold and saints?
I have just bought my first few saints, common dates, in MS 65.
I could ask the same about Barber halves.
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
<< <i>Ah yes, the famous BERTY variety - nice! >>
Must be some funny light effect because "LI" are no different than "BERTY" in hand.
(pardon the quickie iPhone photos)
Jim
<< <i>There is a rumor that Longacre may make an appearance in St. Louis in the spring for his nephew's graduation from Washington U., so long as his advance team can make the proper security preparations. >>
Preparations currently underway:
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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......
Sadly, the security detail could not provide adequate assurances, and the visit never took place.
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
<< <i>Beautiful coins! Is RYK abandoning his DOGs? >>
Just changing the words a bit....
Dramatic
Old
Gold
Too many positive BST transactions with too many members to list.
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
<< <i>Beautiful coins! Is RYK abandoning his DOGs? >>
No, I am still a Dirty Gold Man. I do have a small collection of Saints and buy them when I think they are good value or otherwise special. As far as I am concerned, these Crawford Saints are unimprovable. He bought many of his coins before the advent of third party grading. You can certainly buy higher grade coins, but I am not sure that you can any that are noticeably nicer, IMO.