In honor of Coolest, let's see some Trade Dollars

DDR · May 24, 2012 11:48PM

Yeah, Keoj should be in on this thread.

OGDan · May 24, 2012 11:53PM

<< Yeah, Keoj should be in on this thread. >>

Keoj has been swamped lately so unfortunately we may not see him anytime soon. Funny how quickly this could turn into a variety thread!

To keep things on track, wheres Goldbully with his fabulous 77p?

DDR · May 24, 2012 11:54PM

I hope he is swamped writing his Trade dollar book.

OGDan · May 24, 2012 11:59PM

<< I hope he is swamped writing his Trade dollar book. >>

You, me, and the other 8 of us hope so too!

crypto79 · May 25, 2012 12:08AM

<< 

<< Yeah, Keoj should be in on this thread. >>

Keoj has been swamped lately so unfortunately we may not see him anytime soon. Funny how quickly this could turn into a variety thread!

To keep things on track, wheres Goldbully with his fabulous 77p? >>

Goldbully does need to chime in

EVillageProwler · May 25, 2012 12:08AM

<< 

<< I hope he is swamped writing his Trade dollar book. >>

You, me, and the other 8 of us hope so too!

>>

Sad, but so true!

EVillageProwler · May 25, 2012 12:14AM

Here's my 1876S II/II (non-DDO):

EVillageProwler · May 25, 2012 12:16AM

BTW, my 77P is a 64 graded before the days of "+" and before the first 65 was made. But, I'll let others have their turn...

EVP

tradedollarnut · May 25, 2012 12:20AM

A coin that I waited a LONG time to find.

OGDan · May 25, 2012 12:25AM

A 77p with fully struck stars, now there's a sight!!!

EVillageProwler · May 25, 2012 12:28AM

Not trying to knock that coin, but why would the obv stars be more of an issue for 65 than the rev talons?

crypto79 · May 25, 2012 12:40AM

<< Not trying to knock that coin, but why would the obv stars be more of an issue for 65 than the rev talons? >>

The obv is weighted more than the rev for grading. Add in the that the stars are in negitive space so they draw the eye where the claw isn the first thing you look at and I think it is a fairly logical progression

stealer · May 25, 2012 2:03AM

I know the 76S train has already left but I hope you guys don't mind me squeezing in another one really quick

76S 1/1

EVillageProwler · May 25, 2012 2:09AM

<< I know the 76S train has already left but I hope you guys don't mind me squeezing in another one really quick

76S 1/1
>>

Well, it sure is pretty.

stealer · May 25, 2012 2:14AM

<< 

<< I know the 76S train has already left but I hope you guys don't mind me squeezing in another one really quick

76S 1/1
>>

Well, it sure is pretty.

>>

Thanks, it's one of the nicest circs I've seen

tradedollarnut · May 25, 2012 2:23AM

That's a chopmarked 61 - no doubt in my mind. Eventually, that is... ;-)

DDR · May 25, 2012 2:24AM

That one has a lot of eye appeal.

Goldbully · May 25, 2012 3:25AM

My love.....bought from Brian Cusihing when he was with JJ Teaparty.
Got her attributed DD0-FS-101 because of the expertise of crypto79.
I know tradedollarnut already posted his gorgeous 77P, but I couldn't resist showing off my lady.

GMan · May 25, 2012 4:56AM

Here's my only one. It's nothing like these MS beauties, but I like it and it came from a board member:

stealer · May 25, 2012 5:41AM

<< That's a chopmarked 61 - no doubt in my mind. Eventually, that is... ;-) >>

Well, PCGS called it a 58. Not sure if it's just my photos but in hand I think there's too much rub on Liberty's knee to make a 61. JMO anyway

OGDan · May 25, 2012 6:51AM

So how's got a nice 77-cc to post so that coolest can finally post the 78-cc this thread is in honor of?

EVillageProwler · May 25, 2012 6:59AM

<< So how's got a nice 77-cc to post so that coolest can finally post the 78-cc this thread is in honor of? >>

EVillageProwler · May 25, 2012 7:00AM

And:

tradedollarnut · May 25, 2012 7:02AM

Can't call it the Kingsford Collection any more!

OGDan · May 25, 2012 7:03AM

Wow EVP, I had no idea you had so many nice, high-end trade dollars.

lkeigwin · May 25, 2012 7:05AM

OGDan · May 25, 2012 7:09AM

Good one Lance. Nice "78p".

EVillageProwler · May 25, 2012 7:18AM

<< Can't call it the Kingsford Collection any more!

>>

Laura picked them out for me, so...

Dan - thanks. I had help from Legend.

tradedollarnut · May 25, 2012 7:20AM

<< 

<< Can't call it the Kingsford Collection any more!

>>

Laura picked them out for me, so...

Dan - thanks. I had help from Legend. >>

Day in and day out, no dealer can build a great set like Laura. But then again, I'm biased

stealer · May 25, 2012 7:57AM

<< Wow EVP, I had no idea you had so many nice, high-end trade dollars. >>

My thoughts as well. Very nice EVP!

keoj · May 25, 2012 8:51AM

Keoj is quite slammed at work. He also likes to play with the dog. He continues to plod along, with the help of other Trade Dollar idiots, on some sort of book on the series.

Sorry for being late to the party. I agree, EVP coins are quite nice!!!!!

keoj

keoj · May 25, 2012 9:21AM

All I can add is this......

. Sorry about the image quality.

keoj

123cents · May 25, 2012 9:24AM

This is one of my favorites.

EVillageProwler · May 25, 2012 9:42AM

I wish to point out that this thread ends at 1885.

kaz · May 25, 2012 9:52AM

A very long day at the office, so forgive me for being a little out of order. thanks!

(edited out the 78-s coins since I got too far ahead)

lkeigwin · May 25, 2012 10:49AM

Very pretty '78-S T$'s, Carl and Kaz.

I bought this one a few years ago because it has spectacular luster. Maybe the pix don't do it justice.
Lance.

kaz · May 25, 2012 11:12AM

Beautiful coin, Lance. I'm impressed by the sharp strike, great feather detail on both legs of the eagle. Static photos just can't capture luster very well; I'm sure it rolls all over the place. That is a perfect Type II/II coin.

DDR · May 25, 2012 1:01PM

It appears that while waiting for Coolest to post his 78-CC we have jumped ahead to the 78-S. Here's one of mine with some interesting chops, particularly on the obverse.

stealer · May 25, 2012 1:54PM

Very cool DDR! What's going on at 3 o clock on the obverse? Doesn't look like your average chop

DDR · May 25, 2012 2:00PM

You're right Stealer, that is not your average chop. But I have seen that exact same mark on a number of chopmarked Trade dollars, so I assume it was made by some type of tool the Chinese used to test the coin. I would love to find out more about that mark.

stealer · May 25, 2012 2:09PM

If only I could read the language of my ethnicity, I'd be able to tell you what the other marks mean although I'm not entirely certain if the other two chops on the obverse are Chinese either. Could the 3 o'clock chop be a Japanese mark? I've heard they used miniscule punches for their chops.

EVillageProwler · May 25, 2012 8:15PM

If Coolest does not post his coin here, can we revoke his "you suck" accolade? Or, at least, award him a "boo hiss" accolade?

And, I'm a little bit surprised that some of the regulars here who are into TD's didn't know about my appreciation for this series. Maybe I've just not posted much for the past several years.

EVP

Baley · May 25, 2012 11:57PM

kaz · May 26, 2012 1:19AM

nice iridescence on that one, Baley!

tradedollarnut · May 26, 2012 1:46AM

stealer · May 26, 2012 1:50AM

I knew you was gonna post that one sooner or later

What a beauty.

123cents · May 26, 2012 1:57AM

That 1876 is sweet Tradedollarnut!

crypto79 · May 26, 2012 2:13AM

This is the thread I have always wanted but can barely take part in

I am impressed by the two 78s as they don't always come very attractive

stealer · May 26, 2012 2:24AM

<< This is the thread I have always wanted but can barely take part in

I am impressed by the two 78s as they don't always come very attractive >>

We should keep it going, just have it be a mass thread for Trade Dollars

DDR · May 26, 2012 2:46AM

Never thought I would see a thread on Trade dollars reach 100.

Here's something you don't see very often, an 1878-CC Trade dollar chopmarked. The 78-CC is a rarity on its own. Popular wisdom was that all of the very few that were released circulated in the Carson City area. However, a few have been found chopmarked, indicating that at least some did make it across the ocean. There are probably only about 200 or so circulated 78-CCs in existance of which 10-12 are chopmarked.

In honor of Coolest, let's see some Trade Dollars

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