Parsippany NJ Coin Show Report

AnkurJ

Today was the monthly Parsippany, NJ coin show featuring over 100 dealers. There is a wide selection of coins at this show from raw morgans all the way to early gold. There is also lots of bullion and paper money. I was actually set up today as part of my new website business venture. Sales were pretty much non existant as it was my first time setting up. I sold some silver bullion and a gold ring. Floor traffic was heavy as usual from the get go. It seems there were more lookers than buyers though.

I was set up with board member Joebb21. Other board members I saw included Artarian, 66RB, DaveG, ColnelJessup and a few others. Sadly I found out that the reason my friend and I got this table is because the dealer ( and board member centmaster) had unexpectedly passed. A sad way to get the table. I will be set up every month for the near future so please swing by and say hello if you are there. It will be against the far left wall when you walk into the main room.

The highlight of the show was speaking with two younger kids who came to the show with their father. Both were starting collecting and it was nice to see younger numismatics. I gave them both a small gift to keep their interest up, and showed them a libertas medal I had with me and explained the history behind it. I saw some very nice coins sell at the show, and the highlight of that was a High Relief Saint in PCGS MS64 CAC! What an amazing looking coin! A dealer friend of mine sold many CAC'd Carson city gold pieces. Silver was trading for around $35 to $36 per ounce. There were some nice quality coins at the show!

I picked up two newps for my type set. One is a Peace Dollar in an OGH graded MS65 CAC with amazing luster. The price was very resonable for such an amazing coin that I couldnt pass it up. The second is a coin I fell in love with as soon as I saw it. It is a 1895 Barber Quarter PCGS MS65 CAC from the Dale Friend collection. The coin has beautiful toning and prooflike surfaces. As much as I tried, I was unable to capture the beauty of this in an image. Its one I am seriously thinking about getting true viewed. I had to pay a premium for it, but we all know you cant buy PQ coins without paying up for them. Images below.



An image with direct light to show the toning and PL surfaces.




Thanks for reading!
Ankur

atarian

Hey I posted one of these too. I was there from 930 till about 1230 and i was in the green volunteer jacket and brief case I didnt see you. I wish i got to say hi to you. where were you in the big or little room?

RYK

Thanks for the report. Now that you are setting up, has your perspective in buying and selling coins at a show changed?

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AnkurJ

<< <i>I remember that 1896 Ankur, quite a specimen, congrats! >>



Typo! 1895. My mistake.

Artarian...we spoke for like 10 minutes! You told me about your book!

Ryk: Nope. My perspective is the same. There is pretty much 1 nice coin for every 50 nice ones.

joebb21

<< <i>Thanks for the report. Now that you are setting up, has your perspective in buying and selling coins at a show changed? >>




I think the most interesting thing Im seeing in the market is the shift to new standards of coin pricing.

Nice cac coins I had to pay strong %'s over greysheet to aquire and the demand for them was even stronger.

Some coins like an 1875 20c ngc pf64 cac I sold had such large demand that price was almost a non issue.
With only 25-35 coins stickered per date in all grades, the problem becomes finding another to replace it with.

atarian

Ah yes. I'm sitting here thinking I talked to a nice guy about said book and I felt bad cause I thought I missed you. I'm glad now (1010pm) I have a face to the name. I look forward to stopping by your table each show to say hi and shoot the breeze. Well now I feel better I got to say hi. I saw some nice gold at the show ms 64+. Makes me wish I had my old$10 62's around. Maybe I'll add a new $2.50 at some point good show and I look forward to April.

kaz

Enjoyed the report and look forward to future editions. Nice purchases, too.

RYK

Some coins like an 1875 20c ngc pf64 cac I sold had such large demand that price was almost a non issue.

That's very interesting. I would have thought that the demand for such a coin would be virtually non-existent.

AnkurJ

<< <i>Some coins like an 1875 20c ngc pf64 cac I sold had such large demand that price was almost a non issue.

That's very interesting. I would have thought that the demand for such a coin would be virtually non-existent. >>



It was a gorgeous coin in a NGC Fatty holder.

roadrunner

Good show report. That peace dollar sizzles.

While I like the toning on the 1895 barber quarter, I suspect some of the fussier forum members would have an issue with the obv fingerprint toning.
Not an an easy date to find attractive as well as semi proof like.

RYK

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<< <i>Some coins like an 1875 20c ngc pf64 cac I sold had such large demand that price was almost a non issue.

That's very interesting. I would have thought that the demand for such a coin would be virtually non-existent. >>



It was a gorgeous coin in a NGC Fatty holder. >>


20 cent pieces are like noses. Everyone has one, and many of them look kinda funny.

CoinJunkie

<< <i>While I like the toning on the 1895 barber quarter, I suspect some of the fussier forum members would have an issue with the obv fingerprint toning. >>


I'd be happy to weigh in on this...

RYK

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<< <i>While I like the toning on the 1895 barber quarter, I suspect some of the fussier forum members would have an issue with the obv fingerprint toning. >>


I'd be happy to weigh in on this... >>


If your opinion costs $10, how much do we have to pay for you to keep it to yourself?

AnkurJ

I thought about the fingerprint, but in hand the coin is just amazing. The toning blends the print very well. Its one of those coins that I knew I had to have it when I saw it.

golden

Good report and very nice coins.

CoinJunkie

BillyKingsley

Thanks for the report- I've been kind of sick for the past two weeks and missed it.

That Peace dollar looks really nice.

nibanny

Thanks for the report!
I am planning to be there for the April show. Is it always on the first Sunday of the month?

oneor11

Interesting to learn about other coin shows. And thanks for sharing your coins. Both coins are beautiful. But wow I can't stop looking at that 1895!

Jacob

shorecoll

I don't think I've seen a single ugly coin pedigreed to Dale Friend...OK, I'm sure somebody has one..fire away.

MFH

<< <i>I don't think I've seen a single ugly coin pedigreed to Dale Friend...OK, I'm sure somebody has one..fire away. >>



Leon, neither have I. I thought Dale's collections outshone all of their competitors !!
He has a great eye and a great network of dealers who offer him the choicest items !!

AnkurJ: Fantastic pair you found; no wonder so many of my
New Jersey friends love that show, there is always something
stunning available for sale.

RedneckHB

The Peace is just dripping luster!!! Nice example for a type set.

AnkurJ

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<< <i>I don't think I've seen a single ugly coin pedigreed to Dale Friend...OK, I'm sure somebody has one..fire away. >>



Leon, neither have I. I thought Dale's collections outshone all of their competitors !!
He has a great eye and a great network of dealers who offer him the choicest items !!

AnkurJ: Fantastic pair you found; no wonder so many of my
New Jersey friends love that show, there is always something
stunning available for sale. >>



Mike,
I agree that this show is just amazing!
People travel from all over to attend this one.

bosco5041

Is this a monthly show? I sure wish I lived closer, we don't have many shows here in Indiana. The one they have in Indianapolis is not that great, I go to a Ohio show which is better. Thanks for the report and great looking coins.

AnkurJ

It is a monthly show and a great one! Search Parsippany and you'll find many reports.

johnny9434

i love that peace dollar as well. nice pick up