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.
I pulled a box of raw Seated coins in 2 x 2's out of my SDB and photographed them over the weekend. These were mostly purchased in the 1970's and 1980's. There aren't any rarities or super-high grades, but it was interesting to see the prices and dates purchased marked on some of them. Here are the half dimes. I'll post some dimes, quarters and halves at a later date.
1837 purchased 01/12/80 for $50. This was at the height of the gold and silver boom.
1840-P with drapery, purchased in 1979 for $9.
1847-P AU with lots of underlying luster. Purchased 1984 for $55.
1869-S VF or XF. Purchased 03/05/77. The dealer had a small box of half dimes for $5 each; I bought this one and the next one (1873-p).
Can anyone explain to me why every thread in the cuforum seems to die after two days ... except for this thread which is been going on for two and a half years. do liberty seated coins elicit that much passion. why aren't other design types talked about as much or for so long?
WingedLiberty, silver is the core of U.S type, and Liberty seated coinage is the core of U.S. silver type. It covers six denominations (1/2 dime, dime, twenty cents, quarter, half, dollar) over a period of up to 55 years (1836-1891). For some denominations, it represents the most type coins in the whole denomination type set. For example, among dimes you need:
No Stars (1837-1838) Stars, No Drapery (1838-1840) Stars, Drapery, No Arrows (1840-1859) Arrows at date (1853-1855) Legend, No Arrows (1860-1891) Legend, Arrows at date (1873-1874)
The importance of Liberty seated coinage is tremendous, and accounts for its ongoing popularity. It is matched in longevity across multiple denominations only by Liberty gold coinage, which is however more expensive and inaccessible to many type collectors.
Here's my take on why a thread like this is successful. First, I completely agree with Sunnywood, but I think there is an added element. Most, if not all seated collectors start somewhere else. I've collected coins for 40 years and it's only been the last 4-5 years that seated coinage really intrigues me. Speaking for myself now, I've landed here because of years of numismatic maturity. I look around and see all you guys, your beautiful coins, some of which are extremely scarce and quite expensive, and I imagined that you all once did Walkers and Lincolns and Morgans, etc. I still love all those coins, but I never felt like I was part of a special group while collecting them. But now, I do feel like I'm a part of a special group, and I'm more eager to share and see and learn than ever before.
I don't know if that makes sense, or if others share my sentiments, and no way I'm knocking other collectors one bit here, but we are all here because we've already been there, and we kept going.
Awesome posts to read lately and as always, some AMAZING coins to look at. Thanks guys for such a fun and informative thread.
Here's the newest addition to my humble but slowly and steadily growing Dansco Seated quarter album. Picked up at a small local show last weekend. Just the right "look" that I really enjoy (and can afford while still working on my Barber quarter set ) in this series.
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Always looking for tougher PSA 10's of Nolan Arenado, Alex Bregman, Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor, and Mike Trout.
I remember when I gave Mike the heads up about that counter-stamped coin. I also remember thinking that the only thing that would've made it more appropriate is if it had been a Barber instead of a Seated.
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.
<< <i>I remember when I gave Mike the heads up about that counter-stamped coin. I also remember thinking that the only thing that would've made it more appropriate is if it had been a Barber instead of a Seated. >>
Hey Cary !!
I was racking my brain who told me about that counter stamped coin. I really like it - and its on a stand on my desk right next to one of my all time favorite medals : "Washington Before Boston".
Thanks Freddie! It is labeled as a lamination flap error. What's neat about it is that they usually flake off, but this one didn't. Nice 73 by the way. I've got one coming!
Very nice dime, Kegler! By the way, ever see the movie Kingpin? There's a scene in that movie when Woody Harrelson is down and out and walking along a road, and two Indians, errrr, native Americans drive by in a pick up truck and throw trash out the window, and you see a tear rolling down his cheek. I crack up whenever I see that scene!
Paesan - Kingpin is amazing. I know the exact scene you are referring to, but Im sure you meant to say that it's my man Randy Quaid who gets the trash thrown at him and sheds the tear after trash hits him BTW, Of all the roles I have ever loved Bill Murray in….Ernie "Big Ern" McCracken might be my all time favorite. "Finally, Big Ern is above the law!!"
Also that 56-S is extremely cool!
Always looking for tougher PSA 10's of Nolan Arenado, Alex Bregman, Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor, and Mike Trout.
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1837 purchased 01/12/80 for $50. This was at the height of the gold and silver boom.
1840-P with drapery, purchased in 1979 for $9.
1847-P AU with lots of underlying luster. Purchased 1984 for $55.
1869-S VF or XF. Purchased 03/05/77. The dealer had a small box of half dimes for $5 each; I bought this one and the next one (1873-p).
1873-P
Jim
Fastfreddie, I love that Seated Quarter.
You don't find many like that very often.
Thanks for sharing !!
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No Stars (1837-1838)
Stars, No Drapery (1838-1840)
Stars, Drapery, No Arrows (1840-1859)
Arrows at date (1853-1855)
Legend, No Arrows (1860-1891)
Legend, Arrows at date (1873-1874)
The importance of Liberty seated coinage is tremendous, and accounts for its ongoing popularity. It is matched in longevity across multiple denominations only by Liberty gold coinage, which is however more expensive and inaccessible to many type collectors.
Sunnywood
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Cocoinut - neat trip back in time. Look forward to more.
Chris - both beauts, especially the '78-CC. Thanks for posting.
WL1957 - Couldn't agree with Sunnywood more. Also you might check out the Barber mega-thread.
Pics for this AM, newp into Paesan's Stash, PC12:
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I don't know if that makes sense, or if others share my sentiments, and no way I'm knocking other collectors one bit here, but we are all here because we've already been there, and we kept going.
Cheers!
Paesan
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I already posted this but here it is again my first seated quarter.
Freddie
Here's a new pic for you, compliments of Todd:
Paesan
Here's the newest addition to my humble but slowly and steadily growing Dansco Seated quarter album. Picked up at a small local show last weekend. Just the right "look" that I really enjoy (and can afford while still working on my Barber quarter set
Always looking for tougher PSA 10's of Nolan Arenado, Alex Bregman, Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor, and Mike Trout.
freddie - Thanks for sharing your background, and the pics. I would have guessed that you had been at seated material longer than since 2007.
JT - perfect orig circ look.
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Tyler
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<< <i>Tyler - Great looking circs. Can't quite tell what the counterstamp is on the half. "W.H. McB"?? >>
Thats it.
I found it on accident on Ebay years ago. Nothing special, but the coin has really grown on me.
I do not the equipment to image correctly - but here is my iPad picture of my 1870-S Half Dollar
yes, its sad, I know... but its a pocket piece I found on eBay.
Its not too often you find a coin counter stamped with your name.
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Ok, I have not added too much to this Thread... so here is a little something to stay in your good graces...
I just received this back from CAC - and it passed...
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Cocoinut, great 69-s dime!
Chris, love the tone on that 49 quarter; I still need one.
Paesan - Another item to look for in this great hobby.
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......in another life?????
Paesan
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I need to make some progress on the seated dollar portion of my type set!
<< <i>I remember when I gave Mike the heads up about that counter-stamped coin. I also remember thinking that the only thing that would've made it more appropriate is if it had been a Barber instead of a Seated.
Hey Cary !!
I was racking my brain who told me about that counter stamped coin.
I really like it - and its on a stand on my desk right next to one of my
all time favorite medals : "Washington Before Boston".
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I'm searching for the image of one Seated Half Dime that my Dad gave me ...
it means a lot to me...
ok... found it ....
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Vern...Love the look of the 1847 Seated Dollar.
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That coin exhibits more of the typical New Orleans weak strike than wear.
Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.
spacehayduke - neat looking qtr.
ms70 - nice find, thanks for posting it here.
mdg - great looking coin.
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I haven't posted lately but I'm still keeping up.
Paesan
Purchased from one forum member a few years ago, sold to another forum member not too much later.
Common date, with uncommonly nice eye appeal.
Always looking for tougher PSA 10's of Nolan Arenado, Alex Bregman, Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor, and Mike Trout.
Staircoins - Wonderful look, common or otherwise.
Thanks to you both for posting.
Pics for this AM, another from the Stash,PC55:
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p45 NA open 3
Paesan
Pics for this AM, newp yesterday, A53:
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Also that 56-S is extremely cool!
Always looking for tougher PSA 10's of Nolan Arenado, Alex Bregman, Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor, and Mike Trout.