Sorry Old Friend - my 1821 JR-7 had to go......
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For a long time, I listed my 1821 Bust Capped Bust dime Large date - JR-7 in my PCGS registry set. Its one of the most gorgeous dimes that I ever saw and very proud that I own. Others complimented me on the coin and others offered my crazy money to buy it and I never sold it nor ever will. All I can say its true love - you hard core collectors know what I mean, I intended to never replaced this coin for registry purposes. This coin has it all - originality, gorgeous blue toning, deep proof like mirror surfaces and some could actually mistake the coin as a proof -these are my favorite attributes that I look for in a coin.
Now Pogue III came around and I was fortunate to acquire another 1821 Large Date JR-6. I recently replaced my Old Favorite for my new favorite. I didn't sell it so I i don't have seller's remorse but I have PCGS Registry remorse. Share your stories.
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BTW- Both coins are the plate coins in the new Bust Dime Variety Identification Guide
Now Pogue III came around and I was fortunate to acquire another 1821 Large Date JR-6. I recently replaced my Old Favorite for my new favorite. I didn't sell it so I i don't have seller's remorse but I have PCGS Registry remorse. Share your stories.
Before:
Now:
BTW- Both coins are the plate coins in the new Bust Dime Variety Identification Guide
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I think it is great that you kept both coins Congratulations
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Tom
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I like them both , but I honestly like the blue color best. second one I am sure looks quite nice in hand though, as I have an 1822 (but just a pc 58cac) that has similar colors as the bottom, and I like it dearly.
Glad your able to keep them both
I do like your new one slightly better.
It appears to be absolutely hammered.
Congratulations.
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Will yah look at the color of your new........WOW....you can understand why Pogue's secret service acquired it for him.....stunning. Too bad Pogue's secret service were more of a numismatist than he was. Glad these coins have been sold and put into the hands of real collectors like yourself than stored in some rich guys house for years gathering dust. Congrats!
Realone, Pretty low blow against someone you've never meet.
No one sets out to build the kind of collection Brent did spanning over 30 years without being a truly passionate collector.
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I saw Brent at Long Beach many times. I'm sorry if that doesn't fit your narrative.
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I saw Brent at Long Beach many times. I'm sorry if that doesn't fit your narrative.
I have met with Brent at various shows and auctions over the past 15+ years. Yes, he had professional numismatists to assist him from time to time. Wouldn't anyone spending 9-figures on coins find it prudent to have professional assistance??? That being said, he personally attended the shows and auctions, and enthusiastically showed his coins to other collectors and actively discussed their nuances.
I can still remember him at the Long Beach shows bringing in trays with mind-blowing coins, and handing them out to those who wanted to look them over. Make no mistake about it, he is an astute numismatist and a very passionate collector.
For a long time, I listed my 1821 Bust Capped Bust dime JR-7 in my PCGS registry set. Its one of the most gorgeous dimes that I ever saw and very proud that I own. Others complimented me on the coin and others offered my crazy money to buy it and I never sold it nor ever will. All I can say its true love - you hard core collectors know what I mean, I intended to never replaced this coin for registry purposes. This coin has it all - originality, gorgeous blue toning, deep proof like mirror surfaces and some could actually mistake the coin as a proof -these are my favorite attributes that I look for in a coin.
Now Pogue III came around and I was fortunate to acquire another 1821 Larger Date JR-6. I recently replaced my Old Favorite for my new favorite. I didn't sell it so I i don't have seller's remorse but I have PCGS Registry remorse. Share your stories.
Before:
Now:
BTW- Both coins are the plate coins in the new Bust Dime Variety Identification Guide
Awesome coins!
Since you are keeping both (with which I wholeheartedly agree!), why not reholder them into a two-coin holder? That would make for an amazing display!
I just love great gorgeous eye appealing originally toned coins. Its that simple but hard to find! Its true that having astute dealers assisting you along the way helps but its the collector that makes that final decision to buy that coin.
Does anyone else have similar stories like this?
I just love great gorgeous eye appealing originally toned coins. Its that simple but hard to find! Its true that having astute dealers assisting you along the way helps but its the collector that makes that final decision to buy that coin.
Does anyone else have similar stories like this?
Both are stunning, Easton, and I'm glad to hear you're not selling the JR-7.
Similar stories? Maybe not on the same scale but I recently sprang for an 1824/4 O.109 NGC MS62. I didn't need the die marriage as I have a PCGS AU55 I really enjoy. But the NGC 62 was really cheap as a cherrypick, even after PCGS dropped it to AU58.
So the new coin beats the old in my registry sets but I can't bring myself to sell the AU55. Here they are...the old first and new second.
Lance.
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Not to call out the elephant in the Living Room, but I kinda still like the first one. That very light "x" on the high cheek-bone on the new one makes me want to go back to the first one. I know the strike is weaker and technically the second one is a stronger coin, but just saying you did darn fine on the first one.
Lance - love those coins too! I doesn't matter to me about the grade - to me its all about the off the charts Eye Appeal, originality and toning. Your coins qualify in those categories! Nice job.
Aug 11th
... but I kinda still like the first one. ...
I'm with him. I'm glad you kept the first one. They're both great, but the first one has a look to it that I especially like. Anyway, congratulations. These are both fine things to own and admire.
You can rotate them in your registry set (or create a new one so each will have a home)
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Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
I have seen 'in hand' many of the coins in Easton's registry set, before he acquired them. Most are extremely impressive. Easton is a connoisseur who appreciates originality and he is fast becoming a legend in his own time.
In my auction review immediately after the Pogue III event, I reported that Easton bought the Pogue 1830/29 dime. This is one of the coolest pre-1840 silver coins that I have ever seen.
The Marvelous Pogue Family Coin Collection, part 14: Successful Third Auction Given Uncertain Market Conditions
It should be mentioned, as it is relevant to this thread, that there was a great deal of collector competition for the Capped Bust dimes in the Pogue III sale. Easton was not the only fervent bidder.
I am tired of hearing negative remarks about this auction. Certainly, many of the dimes brought strong or very strong prices. Dime collectors were then very enthusiastic.
The Marvelous Pogue Family Coin Collection, part 16 – Capped Bust Dimes
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