Vern: I had several nice Seated Quarters that were purchased years ago the "raw days" (including a51-O, 52, 53 no arr. and several tough S mints). Just got too impatient and sold all of them.
I just had a chance to get caught up on this thread. Great coins everyone. I don't see a single one that I wouldn't love to own! I can't play here much but I have a couple type coins.
Lots of very attractive Seated coins being shown, however I have not done much with any of the series. I once thought putting together a Quarter collection in XF 45 would be the way to go, but there are so many stoppers, I gave up.
ElmerFusterpuck: that 1862 Quarter is just too nice for words. OMG !!
I will add an image or two to this thread... But need to space out my postings as I really do not have that many Seated coins.
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Mike, Do you still have that 1847 date set you showed me? I think those coins were very nice.
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Lenny,
If memory serves me right, I sold it to Walt Kennedy. The only 1847 coin I ended up keeping is a Half Eagle in PC 58 ( looks ms 64 ) that I picked up from Broadstruck.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Fellow Paesans, I'm in pursuit of raw quarters with full rims and no problems, VG to VF. Any help greatly appreciated. Send a PM. Also don't mind cracking them out of plastic.
I am not as familiar with Seated coins as I am with Barbers. The date, 1872, for Half Dimes, is it normal that they are so poorly struck ? Nice original coin, regardless; I might have waited for a fully struck one however. JMHO
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Mike, I agree its a bit soft. I'm much pickier with quarters. I just grabbed a few half dimes over the years because its a cool and extinct denomination. I think I have a half dozen commons.
Thanks on the 69-S half. It is one of my favorite coins, and happens to be very photogenic
Here's one that the FedEx man brought to me today, from the recent Heritage auction. I now only need the CC Arrows 10C and 25C to finish the Complete CC Type set (I have 11 out of 13 coins)... while this coin is a little darker, I really love the look of it.
A steady flow of high quality coins! This thread is a real treat and you guys have great taste and standards. Flatwoods, not a bad find for a local show! I went to one last week and couldn't find one seated liberty anything better than AG.
A parade of lovely seated coins everyone. I vote the 53NA as the toughest quarter in the no motto years of the series. I've been able to pick up raw, serviceable 42 sm date (abundantly available IMHO), 49o, 60s, but I've only seen 3 NA for sale and they're all VF and costy. Suppose they're hoarded somewhere. Thought a VG, or several, would show up in the 6 months I've been looking.
We're all born MS70. I'm about a Fine 15 right now.
Craig, I didn't realize how tough that coin is. I still have so much to learn in this series, and unfortunately, I can't find good reference material. I'm learning here though!
Wow Paesan, IMO the 1848 Seated Quarter is a "buster". I also like the 1871-S, 1851-O, 1860-S and 1864-S. Forget the BIG TWO cc's unless you're Carlos Slim's son!!!!! ...And can find one!!!! ...Sorry I gave these babies up years ago.
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My 1866 Philly Mint Set
Nic: A beautiful specimen. Congrats!
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Pics for this AM, a newp error coin into Paesan's Stash, PC55:
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PCGS AU-53:
PCGS XF-40:
PCGS XF-45:
10-4,
My Instagram picturesErik
My registry sets
Paesan
Pics forthis AM, how about a half dime from the Stash, PC58:
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<< <i>Catbert - Excellent halves, look forward to the A & R pics. (and love that Zep tag)
Pics for this AM, newp toughie into the Stash, PC25:
I would love a set just like this! Great rare coin.
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My 1866 Philly Mint Set
I don't see a single one that I wouldn't love to own!
I can't play here much but I have a couple type coins.
Pics for this AM, from the Stash, lots of detail for a PC15:
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Lots of very attractive Seated coins being shown, however I have
not done much with any of the series. I once thought putting together
a Quarter collection in XF 45 would be the way to go, but there are so
many stoppers, I gave up.
ElmerFusterpuck: that 1862 Quarter is just too nice for words. OMG !!
I will add an image or two to this thread... But need to space out my
postings as I really do not have that many Seated coins.
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Mike, Do you still have that 1847 date set you showed me? I think those coins were very nice.
Paesan
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
<< <i>Hound Dog, great colors on that proof!
Mike, Do you still have that 1847 date set you showed me? I think those coins were very nice.
Paesan >>
Lenny,
If memory serves me right, I sold it to Walt Kennedy.
The only 1847 coin I ended up keeping is a Half Eagle
in PC 58 ( looks ms 64 ) that I picked up from Broadstruck.
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
U.S. Type Set
breakdown - and yours certainly does, thanks for posting.
Skyman - some amazing colors on dimes as well, thanks.
Pics for this AM, the pefect look in an XF, IMO, from the Stash, ANACS-40:
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Pics for this AM, more from the Stash, PC58::
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Fellow Paesans, I'm in pursuit of raw quarters with full rims and no problems, VG to VF. Any help greatly appreciated. Send a PM. Also don't mind cracking them out of plastic.
Paesan
Also, virtually all the pics I've been posting are of coins in Paesan's collection. I'm just the keeper of the pics.
For this AM, another from Paesan's Stash, PC58:
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I am not as familiar with Seated coins as I am with Barbers.
The date, 1872, for Half Dimes, is it normal that they are so
poorly struck ? Nice original coin, regardless; I might have
waited for a fully struck one however. JMHO
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Paesan
Buying top quality Seated Dimes in Gem BU and Proof.
Buying great coins - monster eye appeal only.
<< <i>Nice '69-S !! >>
I would have to agree!
I blame paesan.
Some super quality posts!
Here's one that the FedEx man brought to me today, from the recent Heritage auction. I now only need the CC Arrows 10C and 25C to finish the Complete CC Type set (I have 11 out of 13 coins)... while this coin is a little darker, I really love the look of it.
Flatwoods, not a bad find for a local show! I went to one last week and couldn't find one seated liberty anything better than AG.
Paesan
From the photo, jhdfla's 1844-O looks like it may be the finest example in existence.
<< <i>Very nice seated pieces all.
From the photo, jhdfla's 1844-O looks like it may be the finest example in existence. >>
It's not. Gene Gardner's is probably the finest known.
Pics for this AM, great look for an XF, IMO, from Paesan's Stash:
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Found these old pics of my only std dime. Will have to get it out and take better pics.
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Flatwoods, Super 60-O half as well!
Pics for this AM, more from the Stash, PC50:
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My old raw VF no arrows:
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I vote the 53NA as the toughest quarter in the no motto years of the series.
I've been able to pick up raw, serviceable 42 sm date (abundantly available IMHO), 49o, 60s, but I've only seen 3 NA for sale and they're all VF and costy. Suppose they're hoarded somewhere. Thought a VG, or several, would show up in the 6 months I've been looking.
Paesan
Pics for this AM, more from Paesan's Stash, PC35:
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...Sorry I gave these babies up years ago.
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Craig