Going on 14 years....2 coins down, 3 to go. Can you help?
coinlieutenant
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Some of you know that I am always on the prowl for perfect original XF graded Reeded Edge Halves. Luckily, at summer ANA, I was able to obtain my second coin for the set in the last 13+ years. Some would say that I am simply too picky. They might be right, but this has been my most difficult endeavor and longest lasting in my numismatic career, so I am not giving up.
Do any of you fellow coin crazies have some RE halves that would fit next to these? If so, I would be very very happy to buy them for multiples of sheet if they truly are perfectly original, eye appealing and mark free.
Mark Goodman, in my mind, remains the master of coin photography. He just sent me this tonight that really captures what this 1839-O looks like. My photography has gotten pretty good, but this one gave me fits. I have included my 1837 as well, the coin that started me down this path in 2003, also shot by Mark, way back in 2008!
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Simply gorgeous! My RE Capped Bust falls well below your two I am afraid...and if I keep looking at these two I may have to rethink my 19th Century Everyman Collection candidate.
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A super pair, good luck with your set....a very tough project.
Very nice coins.... I prefer the 1837... the strike and uniform appearance is very nice. Cheers, RickO
Ridiculously nice
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That 1839-O gives me arrhythmia.
Congratulations!
Kind Regards,
George
Gorgeous! Mark is a master, and those half dollars are outstanding. The toning on the 39-O is great and the die cracks add just as much to the appeal for me. The 37 is simply classic with wonderful surfaces. Good job!
–John Adams, 1826
The 1839-O is simply stunning.
Thank you for sharing.
You certainly set a high bar with the '37.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
Those are both gorgeous, although that '39-O is truly outstanding.
Love the die cracks on that 39-O.
Yeah, that crack is whack!
Beautiful pair of halves.
This is my 1839-O
Definitely NOT my series, but XF for the 37 and 39 O?
....and realizing these are pictures, but, the 39 O looks undergraded.
I agree that the 39-O looks AU. I love the originality and cleanliness of both coins. Also, you knew this thread couldn't exist without TO pulling out that 39-O of his too.
You are picky, as I am.