Low grade gems that you would never part with...

Boosibri · June 21, 2015 3:34AM

While in a modest grade far from in the condition census, some coins just deserve to be in a fine collection. Post you EF or below gems.

scubafuel · June 21, 2015 3:39AM

Most of my collection is EF and below, so I've got this one covered. Here are some recent purchases.

BillJones · June 21, 2015 3:43AM

This 1797 half dime is best lower grade early half dime I have seen. It has no significant marks or damage, which is very unusual, and it shows no signs of cleaning. Back in the day it was "the finest Fine-15 on the planet." Today it is in a VF holder.

lkeigwin · June 21, 2015 3:55AM

This is an S-228, a favorite. Being a coin and math geek I love the "1/000".
Lance.

Boosibri · June 21, 2015 3:57AM

1/000 denomination: Undefined

291fifth · June 21, 2015 4:33AM

The 1847-O Half Eagle is very nice and original. The 1896 quarter looks to me to be a coin that was cleaned long ago and retoned to pretty but very unoriginal colors. I could be wrong about the quarter but the sheen on the surface is what makes me very wary of it.

Boosibri · June 21, 2015 4:36AM

<< <i>The 1847-O Half Eagle is very nice and original. The 1896 quarter looks to me to be a coin that was cleaned long ago and retoned to pretty but very unoriginal colors. I could be wrong about the quarter but the sheen on the surface is what makes me very wary of it. >>

I found it in Switzerland. I think it's is 100% original.

ahopewell55 · June 21, 2015 4:42AM

I wouldn't say never, but I"ll keep these for a bit longer.

GaCoinGuy · June 21, 2015 4:51AM

These came from my wife's grandfathers collection

Stuart · June 21, 2015 8:04AM

I'd never say never, however I expect to own this for a while longer...

1890-CC NGC AU-58 (Prooflike) $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle

Barndog · June 21, 2015 8:27AM

VF-35, but never say never

lkeigwin · June 21, 2015 11:37AM

This is an XF small stars, one of the tougher 1807 CBH's. Bought through BST from a forum member. I can't see letting it go down the road.
Lance.

silverpop · June 21, 2015 11:42AM

ShadyDave · June 21, 2015 1:05PM

Stuart- That's some pretty cool and clear clashing on the obverse below the chin!

zap1111 · June 21, 2015 1:22PM

Lance - a low grade gem...?? I wish all of my low grade gems looked like yours. That's a beautiful 1807 cbh!
zap

AnkurJ · June 21, 2015 1:23PM

Wouldn't part with unless I upgrade lol

zap1111 · June 21, 2015 1:24PM

This is my low grade gem - 1812 single leaf

msch1man · June 21, 2015 2:45PM

Although not high dollar, I don't see letting either one of these go...

BillJones · June 21, 2015 10:32PM

The Draped Bust, Small Eagle Half Dollar, which was minted from in 1796-7, is the #1 silver type coin. This is the piece that is missing from most type sets, and it was the last coin I acquired to complete my half cent through dollar coin set. I would have preferred to have purchased this in VF, but this coin, which is a Fine-15, was what was available. My chances of upgrading it at this point are not great.

Stuart · June 22, 2015 1:31AM

<< Stuart- That's some pretty cool and clear clashing on the obverse below the chin! >>

ShadyDave: Thanks for your above quoted post about my 1890-CC $20 Liberty Double Eagle.

In reply, I think what you're referring to is actually a reed mark created by contact with the edge of another coin.

ricko · June 22, 2015 1:50AM

There are many lower grade coins that are very desirable in collections (as demonstrated in the preceding posts). While I appreciate high quality,
coins that have experienced commerce are also very attractive. Cheers, RickO

pocketpiececommems · June 22, 2015 2:32AM

I like the cameo of my PO01 Lafayette in grading set as well as my FR02 Albany😍

Eagleguy · June 22, 2015 3:07AM

VG10

JH

Broadstruck · June 22, 2015 3:41AM

1837 T.D. Seaman - Butcher, Belleville NJ, HT-204B / Low-155, Rarity-5

I've had a couple chances to upgrade this variety over the years as at XF45 it's the lowest grade hard times token I own...

Unfortunately the others weren't as wholesome so I just passed.

(Major scuffs and haze on the slab)

lkeigwin · June 22, 2015 4:06AM

Bought this years ago when my target was XF. PCGS graded 40. It's not what I shoot for today but it's a keeper.
Lance.

mvs7 · June 23, 2015 2:53PM

I love the look of this recent acquisition, so I'll keep it even if I eventually upgrade the slot in my set:

Even though these days I primarily focus on San Francisco gold, I still have some nice San Francisco silver that will always have a place in the collection:

More San Francisco silver

... I lived in Hawaii for a while as a kid. This coin is part of my 1c, 10c, 25c, 50c, $1 very circulated Hawaii set that I'll always enjoy:

3sidesofsilver · June 24, 2015 2:29AM

My new favorite coin. I believe I would sell all the others before this one left my care.

coinpictures · June 24, 2015 2:57AM

F Details, Corroded.

fastfreddie · June 24, 2015 4:15AM

Love the date...
Love that it's a Philadelphia mint
Love the look for vf25
Love the tone
Love the original skin

johnny9434 · June 24, 2015 5:23AM

<< <i>This is an S-228, a favorite. Being a coin and math geek I love the "1/000".
Lance.

>>

that is a nice one center

Baley · June 24, 2015 6:29AM

Here's a group of halves I put together 10-15 years ago, based on the major (Redbook) dates and varieties with a few fun extras

No reason to contemplate parting with any of these low grade gems

topstuf · June 24, 2015 7:03AM

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BustHalfBrian · June 25, 2015 4:17PM

Here are a couple of newps, and there's something very special about one of them. Do you know what it is?

Low grade gems that you would never part with...

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