It really is a small world...

coindeuce

...in the numismatic community. I got my first big break in the business side of coins about a dozen years ago, when a local B&M owner offered to memo a unique coin to me, when he became aware that I was embarking on an out of state trip to a major show. I was excited about the opportunity to earn the trust of a well established dealer, knowing full well the intangible value of earning that respect. I was also very nervous about the liability of having to transport something of exceptional value (to me). I had never and probably will never see another coin of this nature - a double struck 1795 2 Leaves Flowing Hair Dollar. I was torn over the thought that I was merely a courier/agent at the time, however the trip went smoothly, and a serious buyer was found quickly and easily. I kept the memory of that coin alive as much as the experience, just wondering what had been or would ever be the destiny of the coin.
Fast forward to earlier this year, while in the course of a conversation with another local dealer friend who I came to know and respect as another Mint error enthusiast he made a spontaneous remark about having recently acquired a coin that would remain in his collection permanently - you guessed it! I just smiled and said, I know the coin! We had a good laugh about that, and yesterday I finally got to see it again in hand. I regret not having had a camera with me just to be able to share images here of the incredibly strong features of the double strike. I'm optimistic that I'll see it again.

Timbuk3

Cool story, thanks for sharing !!!

MICHAELDIXON

Great story!

keyman64

ricko

Neat story... look forward to the pictures...Cheers, RickO

OKbustchaser

Was it by any chance this coin?

Russ Logan's 1795 O-116

coindeuce

<< <i>Was it by any chance this coin?

Russ Logan's 1795 O-116 >>



Nope. The coin I handled has a huge North/South shift in LIBERTY that can be seen without magnification. The second strike is off register half the height of the letters.

OKbustchaser

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<< <i>Was it by any chance this coin?

Russ Logan's 1795 O-116 >>



Nope. The coin I handled has a huge North/South shift in LIBERTY that can be seen without magnification. The second strike is off register half the height of the letters. >>



Couldn't have been anyway. After looking at your OP you are talking about a dollar, not a half dollar.


Of course, in my defense I'm fairly convinced that the only denomination around is the half dollar.

123cents

Neat story!

DUIGUY

johnny9434

awesome story.

sparky64

Nice story. Thanks.
Boomerang coin.

Mark

It must have been a lot of fun for you to share your story with the new owner. Now the new owner knows a little bit more of his coin's history!!

lkeigwin

Very inspiring. I'd love to see pix.
Lance.

coindeuce

I'll see the current owner again on December 8. I'll ask him to let me photograph it. Another point of interest to the coin - I have reason to believe that the coin may be traceable back to George Bauer. I'm working on that premise until and unless I hit a dead end.

LanceNewmanOCC

<< <i> I was excited about the opportunity to earn the trust of a well established dealer, >>



as i'm 35 with what i presume is a lot of years left to go, i live for those moments in numismatics! trust=mutual opportunity
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