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How was 2016 for you? Numimatically speaking.

2ltdjorn2ltdjorn Posts: 2,329 ✭✭✭✭
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I honestly had a great year....

Pictures pending...

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WTB... errors, New Orleans gold, and circulated 20th key date coins!
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  • 2ltdjorn2ltdjorn Posts: 2,329 ✭✭✭✭












    WTB... errors, New Orleans gold, and circulated 20th key date coins!
  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,836 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Good... slow but good.

    The older I get the stranger things seem to unfold in terms of evaluations and what seems to defy common sense. I am still amazed that condition rarity for what is considered a common coin seems to trump rarity in terms of obsolete rarity by a measurement of actual surviving population. While this does not directly impact what I am seriously collecting, neverthelesss, I am still surprised at the difference in what some collectors are willing to pay for certain coins. I suppose that difference in collecting approaches makes this hobby the hobby that it has become... For better or worse.

    Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.

  • LanLordLanLord Posts: 11,723 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I seemed to have a turn-about year in numismatics.
    For ages, or so it seems, I was collecting to fill albums.
    I seemed to hit a wall in this collecting strategy, so began to pull the nicer coins out of the albums and send them in for grades/certification. This has moved me into a "buy slabbed" state of mind and really slowed down my expansion.

    Not a bad thing, but a different mind set all together.

  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,460 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wow - looks like Daniel had a very good year!

    Year started out with a bang with the sample displays at the FUN show and Feb. Long Beach shows. PCGS did a great job displaying them and helping organize the event.

    Great time meeting with other collectors and some dealers at FUN/ANA shows. Slowed down towards the end of the year, over all a net seller for 2016.


    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A very good year... not so much in quantity, but in acquisitions that pleased me.... some nice coins, some nice additions to my stack..... Cheers, RickO

  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,598 ✭✭✭✭✭

    2016 has been a banner year for me as far as unattributed varieties goes. Most have been sold to other collectors but a few remain. The latest being a 1887-S 10C F-119 in a PCGS holder...images pending.

    oih82w8 = Oh I Hate To Wait _defectus patientia_aka...Dr. Defecto - Curator of RMO's

    BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore, Nickpatton, Namvet69,...
  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,745 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 17, 2016 1:42PM

    I had a great year......finished my Walker short set with a 66 plus (1946), two 67s (1941 & 1942) and a 66 STAR (1945 D) and also found a delightful 1944 D in an old NGC #7 MS 66 slab.....upgraded my Walker one per date set, got all the Philly and Denver coins needed for my middle date set and am now 89% done with my Walker full set.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • BoosibriBoosibri Posts: 12,401 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Transitioned quite a bit this year towards Spanish Colonials. Probably neutral in terms of buy/sell.

    Latin American Collection

  • CascadeChrisCascadeChris Posts: 2,529 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 17, 2016 9:11AM

    Great year. I found my first discovery VAM early in the year and set an arbitrary goal I didn't really think I'd reach of 10 VAM DC's by years end but accomplished that feat a few weeks ago just in the nick of time! Also made some great friends that are at the tops of their respective fields in numismatics.

    The more you VAM..
  • dbldie55dbldie55 Posts: 7,741 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Perhaps the best year I have ever had collecting.

    Collector and Researcher of Liberty Head Nickels. ANA LM-6053
  • ElKevvoElKevvo Posts: 4,137 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Good year really...sold a few things here and there but did not add a lot either. Starting to focus a little bit more on finishing sets and moving up in quality as the budget allows. Been fun overall.

    K

    ANA LM
  • keetskeets Posts: 25,351 ✭✭✭✭✭

    what the Coinkat said.

  • silverpopsilverpop Posts: 6,742 ✭✭✭✭✭

    a couple of coins were added to my collection

    https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipPSHhpWxaQpwZEJ_Q8i_LumfbYdsk-Q1lNTss7V

  • BaleyBaley Posts: 22,663 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Slow and strange coin year for me, my favorite among my very few purchases was this B-6 quarter

    Now, with 9 of the 10 different 1806 quarter marriages, one small step closer to completion of a set of early quarters by die variety

    Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry

  • ElmerFusterpuckElmerFusterpuck Posts: 4,796 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @2ltdjorn said:

    Wow, did you get ripped on that one! That's not even close to RD!!! ;)

    Overall I had a great year myself, added many a toner or a hole filler. Patience is the key.

    10-4,
    Erik
    My registry sets

    My Instagram pictures
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,607 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Bought from the mint and joe public, again. Like last year and previous years. I meet more sellers than buyers.

    ``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5

  • goldengolden Posts: 9,995 ✭✭✭✭✭

    As far as coins go I had a fairly good year. Paper money was very disappointing. For the first time since 1969 I have not bought a single note ( Yeah, my want list is very tough ) for my collection.

  • clarkbar04clarkbar04 Posts: 4,979 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Pretty damn good, found a few whales in the wild.

    MS66 taste on an MS63 budget.
  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 17,547 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Coin wise, meaning in collecting, certainly not the norm. The only purchases I really made this year was a Cherrypick. Two very interesting Cherrys. The Proof Lincoln " Close Am" and the famous " Superbird" Quarter! What really made the year special for me was the fact that I was able to focus more on my Father's gift to me. My avatar, my "Dad's Dollar" that he personally engraved when I was born. (The story told many times here) By PCGS changing it's format on the new forum, it enabled me to post more pics and esp. my Dad's Dollar. Thanks again PCGS -joey

    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @clarkbar04 said:
    Pretty damn good, found a few whales in the wild.

    I'm gonna start calling you 'Ahab'. lol We're all pretty amazed at the stuff that you've found in the wild. ;)

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • KccoinKccoin Posts: 1,086 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Generally good here. Bought too much "stuff". But was able to stash away a couple Roosies for my slabbed set. Met my selling goals. Most importantly, worked on building relationships with local dealers and collectors.

  • BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,515 ✭✭✭✭✭

    seemed a bit slower than usual, though I did note I upgraded/replaced six coins in my Registry Set

    JR Newsletter Online Edition
  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,956 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 17, 2016 2:27PM

    I acquired more specimens for my Half Dime set (including varieties) than I ever expected I would. I'm just a few pieces away from completing that and Capped Busts. I'm glad that soon my focus will shift toward the Draped Bust pieces.

    Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.

  • CascadeChrisCascadeChris Posts: 2,529 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 17, 2016 2:39PM

    2016 really was a great year

    The more you VAM..
  • amwldcoinamwldcoin Posts: 11,269 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 17, 2016 3:19PM

    Finished this set(although always looking for plus's!
    pcgs.com/setregistry/alltimeset.aspx?s=93006

  • 2ltdjorn2ltdjorn Posts: 2,329 ✭✭✭✭

    Correction....

    Last purchase....

    http://m.ebay.com/itm/1851-O-1-Gold-Coin-PCGS-VF-35-/142213118802?hash=item211c8ffb52:g:kEoAAOSw2xRYUrM~&_trkparms=pageci%3Ab34d6d53-c4b1-11e6-8282-005056b688e2%7Cparentrq%3A0f25449a1590a5e295e3e638ffd3390a%7Ciid%3A1

    WTB... errors, New Orleans gold, and circulated 20th key date coins!
  • ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭

    I only purchased a single coin during all of 2016. It was a significant target coin so I'm happy.

    Buyer and seller of vintage coin boards!
  • dpooledpoole Posts: 5,940 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Flat year. Mint stuff, mostly. A few nifty items at FUN in January (some ancients, and a nice 1915 Indian Head from Legend:


    Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...



  • RayboRaybo Posts: 5,339 ✭✭✭✭✭

    For all you 2 cent lovers (I know there's not many) I picked up a open three '73 in pr 64 at the central states show.
    I just need to upgrade a few coins to make me happy.

  • RayboRaybo Posts: 5,339 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @DancingFire said:
    I finally bought a HR.

    Major purchase!

  • VanHalenVanHalen Posts: 4,330 ✭✭✭✭✭

    There are some really fantastic coins in this thread! 2016 was a sluggish year for me collecting wise but it is good to see so many great coins picked up by board members.

  • lkeneficlkenefic Posts: 8,570 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I started back into collecting this year... just a Dansco 7070, but I figured I have to start somewhere. I'll post pics later... 1905 IHC, 1838 LC, 1864 2C, 1831 CBH. All purchases from Baltimore Whitman shows.

    Collecting: Dansco 7070; Middle Date Large Cents (VF-AU); Box of 20;

    Successful BST transactions with: SilverEagles92; Ahrensdad; Smitty; GregHansen; Lablade; Mercury10c; copperflopper; whatsup; KISHU1; scrapman1077, crispy, canadanz, smallchange, robkool, Mission16, ranshdow, ibzman350, Fallguy, Collectorcoins, SurfinxHI, jwitten, Walkerguy21D, dsessom.
  • RayboRaybo Posts: 5,339 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @joeykoins said:
    Coin wise, meaning in collecting, certainly not the norm. The only purchases I really made this year was a Cherrypick. Two very interesting Cherrys. The Proof Lincoln " Close Am" and the famous " Superbird" Quarter! What really made the year special for me was the fact that I was able to focus more on my Father's gift to me. My avatar, my "Dad's Dollar" that he personally engraved when I was born. (The story told many times here) By PCGS changing it's format on the new forum, it enabled me to post more pics and esp. my Dad's Dollar. Thanks again PCGS -joey

    When you cherrypick like you do it's always good. I'm envious.

  • goldengolden Posts: 9,995 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @AllCoinsRule said:
    2016 was the best... and the worst...

    It was the best year I've had for adding special coins to my collection (well, at least since 2005 or 2006). Below are two halves I got, a well struck 41-s Walker, and the top Kennedy Half Dollar on my want list (the top particular coin, not just the top date/mm). Moreover some of the best coins I got were under $200 each, a whole bunch of Roosies and Jeffs and some clad quarters, all in older holders, all likely upgrades (although they'll stay as is in my collection). I got improvements to all 3 clad quarter key dates 1969, 1971, and 1983-p, and considering what I had was the best I could find since 2002, that was quite a surprise!

    On the other hand this was the worst year ever for watching the pops increase on many of my special coins. I've completely stopped updating my registry sets.


    I love the 41 s.

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The 1941-S has some great toning in addition to being well struck up......very nice!

    And you just gotta love early draped bust and old Southern gold!

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • soleagentsoleagent Posts: 31 ✭✭

    2016 has been a good year for me. I added fewer coins than in 2014 or 2015, but my coin knowledge has increased and so my patience has grown as well. I started back in the hobby in 2012 after nearly 25 years away, found these boards a few months later. Just wanted to say thank you to everyone that has helped me learn a lot in a short time. There are some great members here and your educational posts and photos are truly appreciated.

  • CatbertCatbert Posts: 7,607 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Dude. Love the color and surfaces of that 1810!

    Seated Half Society member #38
    "Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 18, 2016 10:12AM

    WHY did I ever open this thread? :D

    I kinda....well...er... went ...um... goofy this year. :/

    So, without further ado.... (adieu?)





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  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Was that all?

    Well.... u m.... no...... :s






    Are those white coats I see? o:)

  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,181 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The one piece I did buy for my collection (a Morgan toner) was lost in the mail. Everything else I purchased was inconsequential and was basically purchased to flip. For my personal collection, the year has been very dry. Some of that may be due to my pessimism of the market.

  • LanceNewmanOCCLanceNewmanOCC Posts: 19,999 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 9, 2022 8:04PM

    .
    learned a lot. traveled safe with only 1 interstate rear flat. back up and running in 10 min +/-. thank God. lost 1 tensioner springpulley wheel which caused all sorts of probs but was an easy and cheap fix thanks to a old fellow giving me a jump to make it to my usual mechanic. ive since stopped to aid other travelers in need.
    a lil kindness can save a world of pain and suffering. "Share the joy and its multiplied by two. Share the grief and its halved by two."

    my favorite were the hundreds of cuds i bought and sold most of which were in 3 groups, from the same hoard!, that i have been buying from for years and only found out this fact, this year. at the tail end of the group. held a proof jefferson cud still in the mint set plastic that sold for a bit over four figures. what a neat error.

    <--- look what's behind the mask! - cool link 1/NO ~ 2/NNP ~ 3/NNC ~ 4/CF ~ 5/PG ~ 6/Cert ~ 7/NGC 7a/NGC pop~ 8/NGCF ~ 9/HA archives ~ 10/PM ~ 11/NM ~ 12/ANACS cert ~ 13/ANACS pop - report fakes 1/ACEF ~ report fakes/thefts 1/NCIS - Numi-Classes SS ~ Bass ~ Transcribed Docs NNP - clashed coins - error training - V V mm styles -

  • 2ltdjorn2ltdjorn Posts: 2,329 ✭✭✭✭

    nice coins

    WTB... errors, New Orleans gold, and circulated 20th key date coins!

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