I went overboard tonight at HA

EVillageProwler · January 21, 2014 10:35AM

I was really hoping to spend 2 or 3 thousand maximum to pick up some overlooked goodies. Then I spotted some major pieces that I had been wanting for a long time. So, I chased them. Here are the notables:

I've seen this piece in hand; I already have a very nice William III 6d, but this is so darn pretty that I had to have this too:

I don't recall this George II 6d as well (I've seen it in hand too), but I'm pretty sure it was also spectacular:

This 3 Gulden was an impulse buy (because I lost out on the 1G in 66). It has very nice eye appeal, despite the flat face. For the price, did I really go wrong?

And, the next three are what I've been wanting for a long time: very nice MS large Russian coppers. I've wanted them from the moment my ex-wife showed me her stash of old Russian Imperial coins. Circulated, but handsome as heck!

This first coin stalled during bidding at $1400, and I was so hopeful. Then it slowly crept up -- to my utter dismay. Still, I'm seldom to get another opportunity to get one as nice as this.

The Siberian 2K went for a little bit less than I feared I'd have to pay, so for that I am grateful!

The Siberian 5K isn't as high of a grade as I prefer, but it has the eye appeal of a keeper coin. Thus, it becomes a keeper coin!

Unfortunately, the price kept creeping up and up on this too. Oh well. You only go broke once. (I know, I know -- that's not really true!)

Zohar · January 21, 2014 10:54AM

Love them all, esp the Russians. Well done.

JCMhouston · January 21, 2014 11:00AM

Very nice group.

EVillageProwler · January 21, 2014 11:08AM

Thanks guys. As I was emailing my ex-wife to tell her about my bad behavior tonight (she'd have disapproved of my expense, even though she approved of my hobby!), I realized that I think I won the 3 nicest large copper lots that were pre-19th Century.

There were some very nice Imperial 5K lots graded MS63. They seemed to be very good value compared to how much I paid for the 65. But, if you want the ultimate in quality, you have to be prepared to pay. Last year, I made a vow to acquire a very nice Imperial 5K in gorgeous 63 (because it was a nice compromise between quality and price). I guess I chose quality OVER price tonight.

EVP

JohnnyCache · January 21, 2014 11:13AM

I like them all as well, but I have to say I'm a little partial to the 1740 6D and the 1784 5K.

Though right now you feel like you might have gone a little overboard, these coins will really help to scratch that new coin purchase itch we all get from time to time.

JC

EVillageProwler · January 21, 2014 11:14AM

BTW, can someone please tell me how I can post the pictures below ATS? I was able to do so with the CNG pictures from 2 weeks ago, but I can't seem to do so with these. I guess the URL is a bit funky for over there.

Or -- please just post for me. Include my entire OP and say I'm an IT person who is too stoopid.

EVP

SaorAlba · January 21, 2014 11:17AM

I have a complete type set of the Siberians - and it took me about 15 years to complete - the problems were the polushka and the denezhka - they are darned near impossible to find in a collectable grade. Really like your Russians!

Tookybandit · January 21, 2014 12:54PM

Wow! Very cool, you have great taste!

OriginalDan · January 21, 2014 12:55PM

Good stuff EVP. Well done.

MrEureka · January 21, 2014 1:04PM

Only six coins? EVP, I am impressed by your self-discipline!

EVillageProwler · January 21, 2014 1:21PM

<< Only six coins? EVP, I am impressed by your self-discipline! >>

No. There were more that I'm considering selling. These are just the keepers.

MrEureka · January 21, 2014 1:53PM

No. There were more that I'm considering selling. These are just the keepers.

That's our EVP!

nicholasz219 · January 21, 2014 6:22PM

Very impressive purchases EVP! That stuff is all in my wheelhouse. English and Russian! Siberia is impressive.

coinkat · January 21, 2014 9:50PM

congrats

brg5658 · January 22, 2014 12:25AM

Really great looking newps! Congrats!

pmac · January 22, 2014 12:34AM

Does the mortgage company mind you using this month's payment for coins?

Nice choices.

EVillageProwler · January 22, 2014 2:33AM

Thanks guys.

<< Does the mortgage company mind you using this month's payment for coins? >>

Time for another bailout!!!

marcmoish · January 22, 2014 7:02AM

Those Siberia pieces are really tough that high end..man you scored big time - I love the 5K the most - look at the wreath and fields on that reverse.

bidask · January 22, 2014 7:06AM

<< Thanks guys. As I was emailing my ex-wife to tell her about my bad behavior tonight (she'd have disapproved of my expense, even though she approved of my hobby!), I realized that I think I won the 3 nicest large copper lots that were pre-19th Century.

There were some very nice Imperial 5K lots graded MS63. They seemed to be very good value compared to how much I paid for the 65. But, if you want the ultimate in quality, you have to be prepared to pay. Last year, I made a vow to acquire a very nice Imperial 5K in gorgeous 63 (because it was a nice compromise between quality and price). I guess I chose quality OVER price tonight.

EVP >>

I love the 5 kopek.....what did it hammer for?

EVillageProwler · January 22, 2014 7:12AM

<< I love the 5 kopek.....what did it hammer for? >>

Not sure which one you're asking about... The Imperial 5K hammered at 2.2, and the Siberian 5K hammered at 1.6.

It's really too bad that the prices kept on creepy upwards. It was slow -- felt like an eternity watching it unfold before my eyes. So many times the lots would almost close, then get a new bid at the very last millisecond. Arghhhh!!!

EVP

OriginalDan · January 22, 2014 7:47AM

<< Not sure which one you're asking about... The Imperial 5K hammered at 2.2, and the Siberian 5K hammered at 1.6. >>

It's cool to quote prices like 2.2 and 1.6 because everyone just assumes you mean "million".

bidask · January 22, 2014 7:59AM

<< 

<< I love the 5 kopek.....what did it hammer for? >>

Not sure which one you're asking about... The Imperial 5K hammered at 2.2, and the Siberian 5K hammered at 1.6.

It's really too bad that the prices kept on creepy upwards. It was slow -- felt like an eternity watching it unfold before my eyes. So many times the lots would almost close, then get a new bid at the very last millisecond. Arghhhh!!!

EVP >>

Thanks, I had to go back and look at the lot pictures to determine which one was Siberian and which one was Imperial, but then I know very little about kopecks or Russian coinage for that matter.

It seems the high grades are inching up in price though.

EVillageProwler · January 22, 2014 9:17AM

OD - it felt like that many zeros to me.

Bidask - the quality pieces seem always to go up in price. That's why I tend to shoot for the quality pieces whenever possible because I know the next time around I'll probably end up paying more even after factoring in general cost of living inflation.

EVP

I went overboard tonight at HA

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