With the year drawing to a close... Post your favorite purchase of 2013

Broadstruck · December 7, 2013 1:51PM

1892 Buffalo Bill's Wild West Company – Obverse 38mm Diameter Medal Die Adjustment Trial Strike

Without a doubt one of the coolest exonumia items I've ever had the opportunity to purchase.

A unique test strike struck on a thick over sized brass planchet for a 1892 prize medal for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Company.

William Fredrick Cody had commissioned London die-sinkers Baddeley & Reynolds to design this medal during one of his overseas tours with Annie Oakley when they performed for Queen Victoria.

coindudeonebay · December 7, 2013 2:04PM

It's gotta be thissun!

lkeigwin · December 7, 2013 2:06PM

Maybe this 1812 CBH, O.104, AU58. Reverse rotated 60 degrees.
Lance.

AnkurJ · December 7, 2013 2:06PM

Bought earlier this year...

Broadstruck · December 7, 2013 2:09PM

Realone, I said favorite not favorites... So let me help you out "ex:Barndog" as that a dynamite lil coin

Shamika · December 7, 2013 2:09PM

1936-D Buffalo Nickel

It's a common date, but this particular piece is a close to flawless as any I've ever seen for the date/mm. I was thrilled to find it.

Broadstruck · December 7, 2013 2:11PM

<< Bought earlier this year... >>

Are you sure AnkurJ as it seems like you bought that a couple years ago?

Flatwoods · December 7, 2013 2:12PM

Awesome coins so far!! I would love to have any one of them.
Slow year for me with U.S. coins. I did pick up a few medals though.

Flatwoods · December 7, 2013 2:14PM

That is one pretty Lincoln cent!

keyman64 · December 7, 2013 2:15PM

I didn't purchase but a few coins in 2013 and it is still hard to pick just one but this one isn't too bad. Top Pop 1/0.

3keepSECRETif2rDEAD · December 7, 2013 2:17PM

raw off eBay without any disclosure of mint error

Erik

AnkurJ · December 7, 2013 2:18PM

<< 

<< Bought earlier this year... >>

Are you sure AnkurJ as it seems like you bought that a couple years ago? >>

Here you go Mr. Moderator:
Heritage Link

brg5658 · December 7, 2013 2:25PM

Since Broadstruck is "policing" this thread and restricting to only one purchase...I'd have to pick this one.

stealer · December 7, 2013 2:32PM

By and far my favorite Trade Dollar acquisition this year.

coinsarefun · December 7, 2013 2:32PM

I have to admit that I have been very lucky this year as the economy has been very unfavorable
and I still was able to buy some very beautiful coins and tokens that were quite expensive.

But if I had to think very hard as to what brings a smile across my face every time I see it,I will have to pick this
advertising medal for Coke.

It is not by any means expensive, quite inexpensive actually. But
not so easy to find in near perfect condition with the original box.

Broadstruck · December 7, 2013 2:41PM

<< 

<< 

<< Bought earlier this year... >>

Are you sure AnkurJ as it seems like you bought that a couple years ago? >>

Here you go Mr. Moderator:
Heritage Link >>

Wow your half is the only thing in 2013 that seems like time stood still...

As life anymore moves pretty rapidly and I blink and it's time for another Copper 4 The Weekend thread.

BAJJERFAN · December 7, 2013 2:46PM

BryceM · December 7, 2013 3:02PM

I'd have to say this one. I was on the phone with Mark Feld when he picked it up to look at it for me. I don't remember exactly what he said but it was something like "Oooooooh, I like this! If you ever want to stretch for a coin this would be it." I've posted it before, but it still makes me smile.

DUIGUY · December 7, 2013 3:17PM

mercurydimeguy · December 7, 2013 3:22PM

I upgraded my AU58 with this coin (for my CC type set).

BustHalfBrian · December 7, 2013 3:29PM

It's almost impossible for me to choose just one, because I love all of my coins equally...

But here's one that was a crowd favorite when I posted it here several months ago.

O.109 R3

SmEagle1795 · December 7, 2013 4:10PM

Not a US coin, but my favorite purchase. This coin is one of six available to private collectors, with a handful more in museums. It was minted to commemorate the opening games at the Colosseum in 80AD and was handed out by the emperor Titus to key spectators. It's about the size of a half dollar but twice as thick.

SmEagle1795 · December 7, 2013 4:29PM

<< 
Holy chit that is an awesome design, coin and story/history!!!!!!!

What do you mean 1 of 6 avail to collectors? >>

Thanks! Six available means there are only six of this type which can be purchased - the other ~16 are in museums. There were certainly more minted originally (although they come from one die so the original population is quite limited) but these were loved in antiquity as much as they are now and therefore were quickly worn slick, then restruck into different types or used as base metal when later currency was debased significantly in Rome, hence the very low survival rate. While my example is just a Good VF, it's one of the finest. There are a few of a similar design which are in a fantastic state of preservation but they were struck several years later under Titus' successor Domitian, which misses on the historical tie-in of the inaugural games.

USMoneylover · December 7, 2013 4:34PM

I've only bought 2 coins for my collection this year...this being my most recent and favorite. Bought raw on ebay, and graded VF35 at our host:

sparky64 · December 7, 2013 5:52PM

2013 was a breakout year for me. Fulfilled a few longtime wants, this being one:

PCGS PR64BN

jayman1970 · December 7, 2013 9:30PM

This is mine for the year, although it pales in comparison to most coins here.

PCGS EF-45

GotTheBug · December 7, 2013 9:30PM

coinnut · December 7, 2013 9:56PM

Very tough to pick just one. But I'll go with this.

shylock · December 7, 2013 10:07PM

Always loved the look of this Grant from the late great Bruce Scher collection.

bolivarshagnasty · December 7, 2013 10:08PM

My favorite hands down was this CC Morgan purchased from Kryptonite shortly after FUN last year. Bought it raw.

coinlieutenant · December 7, 2013 10:15PM

2013 was a good coin year. I stayed very focused and made some significant progress towards long term collecting goals. This would have to be the most significant.

ricko · December 7, 2013 10:17PM

Wow...some awesome coins here...Shamika, that is a super Buff...Keyman64 - great Merc, and Coinnut - that cent is very impressive...... to name just a few... Cheers, RickO

Bullsitter · December 7, 2013 10:41PM

Awesome coins is all I can say !!!!!

I went 0/3 on the classic coins that I want, maybe next year....

I guess this is my entry for 2013.....

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crypto79 · December 7, 2013 10:41PM

Bought from a buddy. It's the friends that make this hobby not the coins. Some people never get that

Boosibri · December 7, 2013 11:03PM

Picked off of eBay in an ICG holder. Now a P53 CAC. Nicest, meatiest one I have ever seen. Population 38 in all grades.

ahopewell55 · December 7, 2013 11:16PM

$5 1842-D, PCGS AU53, CAC, Coinfacts

CharlotteDude · December 7, 2013 11:48PM

Easily this one, since it was the only one...

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MFH · December 7, 2013 11:50PM

Interesting thread, it's hard to choose just one, as RealOne mentioned, and
surely another you love as much pops up, again, as RealOne realized. He does
have some mighty fine coins and I can understand his difficulty in deciding which
is his favorite.

Now, AnkurJ, I love that Bust Half, and thank you for including the link to the
auction so the OP could verify the date of purchase, please forgive him, he's
getting older (just not as old as I) and his memory is just starting to slip.
That's a marvelous coin, Ankur, but you paid Moon Money for it. When the time
comes to sell, I hope you recoup your money.

Jayman1970 - welcome to the Forums, and that's a great 1833 Reduced Quarter.
Most casual collectors fail to realize that that date is the key to the series. Nice coin !!

Lots of other fantastic coins being shown here.... especially the 1805 Half Eagle... OMG
that is a beauty for an AU 53... Looks nearly mark free. Can't blame you if that was your
only purchase for the year - it would've been mine as well !

I basically just collect Barbers, and there are a half dozen newps I love, it's too
hard to pick just one favorite. Maybe my 1900 Half in PCGS 62. It's almost as
nice as my all time favorite Barber, my 1901 Half PCGS 64+.

I'll attach images when I get off the iPad.

Tru View Image { Nice image - but a little too washed out }

Sellers Images: { Also nice, just a tad juiced }

This coin has yet to be imaged by one of the photographers I usually use.

silverpop · December 8, 2013 12:12AM

bought this in early 2013

BillJones · December 8, 2013 12:14AM

I can't pick just one, so I'll give you three. The first is this 1876 Twenty Cent Piece in MS-65. It was so nice I could not resist bidding on it in an auction.

This 1850-C gold dollar in AU-58 is very well struck and totally original.

And this 1853-D gold dollar is a truly exceptional example of a Dahlonega mint product. I would rather own this piece than many pieces that receive Mint State grades. This one is graded AU-58.