Post-Baltimore New Acquisitions
TomB
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I have a small assortment of coins listed below. Shipping and insurance are paid for by me and all items may be returned within a one week (7-day) period for complete refund. Payment accepted by personal, bank or business check or money order, USPS money order and PayPal options. I prefer to avoid the use of PayPal with the fees that are associated with this option, but if it is required please let me know. Any questions may be asked within the thread or sent to me via PM or to my email address of tbush@tbnumismatics.com. Thank you for your time.
Additionally, at this time I am also offering an advanced notice email option whereby you may receive descriptions and prices of all new purchases after each major show or, in the event that a larger purchase is made between shows, as soon as I have a nice group of coins. Simply send me a PM with your email address or send an email requesting to be placed on the advanced notice list. I will not hammer you with emails or a sales pitch; only the occasional update to my site. Lastly, if you would like to read more frequent updates as to my business, you may want to follow or "like" me on Facebook.
Please note that I am now using a new camera and, with it, some new lights. Therefore, my images have a slightly different “feel” to them and may at first be difficult to interpret for long time viewers of my website. Thank you.
1) 1858 Three-Cent Silver Type II PCGS MS64/CAC
This is the Type II three-cent silver, which is far and away the most difficult type of three-cent piece to obtain in attractive, mint state. The present coin would likely split collectors into two groups; those that do not like its uncompromising and colorful originality and those who are attracted to its dramatic and somewhat unusual look. I fall into the latter category and believe the coin is a stunning piece that has more than a few claims to full MS65 status and also believe the coin might regrade as MS65. This piece has a rich auburn and blue patina that is scattered across both sides and is quite striking. $2,175.00
2) 1861 Seated Liberty Half-Dime PCGS PR63/CAC
A little jewel of a coin that sparkles with navy and orange on the obverse paired with deeper peripheral navy and an essentially white center on the reverse. While I would not suggest building a complete date set of proof Seated Liberty half-dimes (there are simply too many to obtain) I do suggest to folks to pick up the occasional nice type coin with attractive color such as this example. $650.00
3) 1911-D Barber Dime PCGS MS66/CAC
The Barber design itself emphasizes a conservative, massive form with little dynamic quality that is easily spotted as being heavily influenced by French interpretations of Ms. Liberty. The conservative aesthetics do not often lend to "pretty" coinage, and in this instance that general rule is held tightly. Typically, I do not find Barber dimes to be attractive coins in the MS66 grade. They are either obviously dipped; with muted, artificially bright white surfaces, yet still in an MS66 holder or, alternatively, they are "original" where the term is used as a euphemism for "unattractive". This coin is the delightful exception to the rule as it has electric blue along the rim of the obverse, most heavily near the date, and the reverse is ringed in a crisp auburn with tinges of violet. Terrific luster sparkles from the original surfaces. This is truly an unusual Barber dime in that it possesses the beauty that one might expect in a coin of this grade level. SOLD
4) 1860-S Seated Liberty Quarter PCGS VG8/CAC
The Seated Liberty quarter series has many tough dates within it, but these S-mint dates from the late 1850s and early 1860s are true bears to find in any condition. Overall, this light grey coin has the feel of an F12, but the weak reverse rim, which is characteristic of many of this issue, is likely what caused PCGS to view the coin as a VG8. $1,950.00
5) 1870-S Seated Liberty Half Dollar PCGS VF35/CAC
This Seated Liberty half dollar has a great, classic look of medium-depth grey with brown highlights around the devices. Prices are all over the map on these “common” half dollars, which makes assigning a relistic level to each coin fairly troublesome. In cases such as this, I simply go by what it cost to acquire the coin. $425.00
6) 1893-S Barber Half Dollar PCGS VF35/CAC
Those familiar with my site know what I think of the 1893-S Barber half dollar…it is the unequivocal KING of mid-grade Barber halves. Period. These coins are easily found in AG3 and even up to G4 and they are also found with a certain frequency after they have been abused or have had their surfaces heavily manipulated. However, finding mid-grade coins with good eye appeal and well preserved surfaces is a mighty difficult task. The population of CAC-certified examples from VF35 through MS62 currently is comprised of two coins; this VF35 and a single EF40 that is in my personal collection and that will not be sold. Sadly, the coin is not priced at a bargain basement level, but this has as much to do with the cost of acquisition as anything else. SOLD
7) 1877-S Trade Dollar PCGS AU55
Here’s a coin with frosty remaining luster, extremely clean fields and unquestionably original surfaces. It is thankfully considered one of the more common dates within the Trade dollar series, which makes owning a big, classic coin such as this quite affordable. $775.00
8) 1883 Morgan Dollar PCGS MS64+
In general, I like to avoid coins with fingerprints on them, but from time-to-time the latent prints either bring out more character and/or they are easily overlooked. This is just such a case with the obverse print hugging the rim and primarily behind Ms. Liberty’s portrait. In my opinion, it looks mighty cool. The reverse has album-type toning that might have come from a cardboard presentation display rather than a full set album. $285.00
9) 1883 Morgan Dollar PCGS MS65DMPL/CAC
White Morgan dollars are not my specialty, but it’s nice to carry a mixture of designs, eras and appearances. If I had to buy many naturally white Morgan dollars, I would hope that most would be DMPL coins with great contrast like this piece. ON HOLD
10) 1902 Liberty Quarter Eagle PCGS MS66
It seems that these gold coins in super high grades are priced too low in today’s market. There is nothing I can do to raise the prices of such pieces, but they look like attractive opportunities for the collector who buys and holds. $1,675.00
tbush@tbnumismatics.com
www.tbnumismatics.com
Additionally, at this time I am also offering an advanced notice email option whereby you may receive descriptions and prices of all new purchases after each major show or, in the event that a larger purchase is made between shows, as soon as I have a nice group of coins. Simply send me a PM with your email address or send an email requesting to be placed on the advanced notice list. I will not hammer you with emails or a sales pitch; only the occasional update to my site. Lastly, if you would like to read more frequent updates as to my business, you may want to follow or "like" me on Facebook.
Please note that I am now using a new camera and, with it, some new lights. Therefore, my images have a slightly different “feel” to them and may at first be difficult to interpret for long time viewers of my website. Thank you.
1) 1858 Three-Cent Silver Type II PCGS MS64/CAC
This is the Type II three-cent silver, which is far and away the most difficult type of three-cent piece to obtain in attractive, mint state. The present coin would likely split collectors into two groups; those that do not like its uncompromising and colorful originality and those who are attracted to its dramatic and somewhat unusual look. I fall into the latter category and believe the coin is a stunning piece that has more than a few claims to full MS65 status and also believe the coin might regrade as MS65. This piece has a rich auburn and blue patina that is scattered across both sides and is quite striking. $2,175.00
2) 1861 Seated Liberty Half-Dime PCGS PR63/CAC
A little jewel of a coin that sparkles with navy and orange on the obverse paired with deeper peripheral navy and an essentially white center on the reverse. While I would not suggest building a complete date set of proof Seated Liberty half-dimes (there are simply too many to obtain) I do suggest to folks to pick up the occasional nice type coin with attractive color such as this example. $650.00
3) 1911-D Barber Dime PCGS MS66/CAC
The Barber design itself emphasizes a conservative, massive form with little dynamic quality that is easily spotted as being heavily influenced by French interpretations of Ms. Liberty. The conservative aesthetics do not often lend to "pretty" coinage, and in this instance that general rule is held tightly. Typically, I do not find Barber dimes to be attractive coins in the MS66 grade. They are either obviously dipped; with muted, artificially bright white surfaces, yet still in an MS66 holder or, alternatively, they are "original" where the term is used as a euphemism for "unattractive". This coin is the delightful exception to the rule as it has electric blue along the rim of the obverse, most heavily near the date, and the reverse is ringed in a crisp auburn with tinges of violet. Terrific luster sparkles from the original surfaces. This is truly an unusual Barber dime in that it possesses the beauty that one might expect in a coin of this grade level. SOLD
4) 1860-S Seated Liberty Quarter PCGS VG8/CAC
The Seated Liberty quarter series has many tough dates within it, but these S-mint dates from the late 1850s and early 1860s are true bears to find in any condition. Overall, this light grey coin has the feel of an F12, but the weak reverse rim, which is characteristic of many of this issue, is likely what caused PCGS to view the coin as a VG8. $1,950.00
5) 1870-S Seated Liberty Half Dollar PCGS VF35/CAC
This Seated Liberty half dollar has a great, classic look of medium-depth grey with brown highlights around the devices. Prices are all over the map on these “common” half dollars, which makes assigning a relistic level to each coin fairly troublesome. In cases such as this, I simply go by what it cost to acquire the coin. $425.00
6) 1893-S Barber Half Dollar PCGS VF35/CAC
Those familiar with my site know what I think of the 1893-S Barber half dollar…it is the unequivocal KING of mid-grade Barber halves. Period. These coins are easily found in AG3 and even up to G4 and they are also found with a certain frequency after they have been abused or have had their surfaces heavily manipulated. However, finding mid-grade coins with good eye appeal and well preserved surfaces is a mighty difficult task. The population of CAC-certified examples from VF35 through MS62 currently is comprised of two coins; this VF35 and a single EF40 that is in my personal collection and that will not be sold. Sadly, the coin is not priced at a bargain basement level, but this has as much to do with the cost of acquisition as anything else. SOLD
7) 1877-S Trade Dollar PCGS AU55
Here’s a coin with frosty remaining luster, extremely clean fields and unquestionably original surfaces. It is thankfully considered one of the more common dates within the Trade dollar series, which makes owning a big, classic coin such as this quite affordable. $775.00
8) 1883 Morgan Dollar PCGS MS64+
In general, I like to avoid coins with fingerprints on them, but from time-to-time the latent prints either bring out more character and/or they are easily overlooked. This is just such a case with the obverse print hugging the rim and primarily behind Ms. Liberty’s portrait. In my opinion, it looks mighty cool. The reverse has album-type toning that might have come from a cardboard presentation display rather than a full set album. $285.00
9) 1883 Morgan Dollar PCGS MS65DMPL/CAC
White Morgan dollars are not my specialty, but it’s nice to carry a mixture of designs, eras and appearances. If I had to buy many naturally white Morgan dollars, I would hope that most would be DMPL coins with great contrast like this piece. ON HOLD
10) 1902 Liberty Quarter Eagle PCGS MS66
It seems that these gold coins in super high grades are priced too low in today’s market. There is nothing I can do to raise the prices of such pieces, but they look like attractive opportunities for the collector who buys and holds. $1,675.00
tbush@tbnumismatics.com
www.tbnumismatics.com
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<< <i>I always enjoy your coins and write ups.
+1. Nice stuff as usual.
Too many positive BST transactions with too many members to list.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson