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1869 Bolen Storecard (grade/image posted) -- a New pickup, updating older thread...
mercurydimeguy
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Hi all, this posted overnight...MS63. I struggled imaging it through a scuffed up NGC holder but out of the holder Phil did a nice job. Thought I'd share...
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Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
If it hasn't shipped back to you as yet, you might give PCGS customer service a call, as it looks like they gave it the wrong label description. It shows up as "(1867) Token Rulau Ma-Sp-43D WM J.A. Bolen."
I happened to recognize this, as I was the one that submitted this just recently:
This one actually IS the 1867 White Metal Ma-SP-43D J.A. Bolen token.
That's a beautiful 1869 storecard!
If it hasn't shipped back to you as yet, you might give PCGS customer service a call, as it looks like they gave it the wrong label description. It shows up as "(1867) Token Rulau Ma-Sp-43D WM J.A. Bolen."
I happened to recognize this, as I was the one that submitted this just recently:
This one actually IS the 1867 White Metal Ma-SP-43D J.A. Bolen token.
Thanks! I called them yesterday and told them they had the wrong one. I don't know if they'll fix it. We will see, I'll let you guys know...
I've had a few labeling errors over the years, so I'm sure they will fix it! (BTW, I have a Bolen 1869 storecard in to PCGS for grading as well, so hopefully that one gets the correct label!)
Ed. S.
(EJS)
Love it! What a beauty!
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
Yeah, it's PL for sure. Totally original, it was in an old NGC holder (MS64), I crossed it to PCGS to add it to my 1869 set.
And also, they fixed the label/coin info to the correct info (thanks again to those that caught the error).
Picked this up today at the NH Coin Expo. While it's not an 1869, I simply couldn't resist... I think I might be tempted to become a Bolen collector
Beautiful storecard. I love the eagle design
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
Since this thread started, my 1869 Storecard got graded and imaged:
This one was struck on a silvered, white-metal planchet.
@cardinal I really like your pice, some day I will have to add it to my 1869 set
I am reading Neil's book... I met him yesterday, bought his book, and he signed it for me. He is really a nice and knowledgable guy. I killed 30-45 mins with him like it was a blink of an eye.
The piece I bought is scarcer than my other 2 Bolen pieces. Only 14 were made of the JA-23 in copper (the Antiquarians piece)
I will be getting another piece soon -- one of which 5 pieces were made. I saw it yesterday but wasn't sure I wanted to pull the trigger on it (because of cost), but I slept on it and kept thinking about it and the fact that I was still thinking about it put me over the hump. I reached out to Neil this morning and we agreed on the coin (he will be sending it to me Monday).
Very nice piece..... Where is Broadstruck??? He usually chimes in on these...have not seen him post in a while....Cheers, RickO
That awesome that you got to meet Neil! I have not had that pleasure yet, but I do have a few copies of his book, and a few pieces from his collection.
This is the piece pictured on the front cover of Neil's book:
@cardinal you're killin' me, your pieces are just plain awesome.
The one I just posted came from Neil's collection (he was rummaging through his boxes and pulled out a few pieces to show me). It's still in a flip. The one I have coming is also from his collection ... I'll post it when I receive it.
This is one of the rare Bolen medals - Washington's letter to Hamilton, struck in silver (one of six known, of perhaps 8 struck), Ex: Garrett Collection:
And this is one of the "common" ones, struck in white metal (one of 14 struck):
