Once again Hansen’s improves his Liberty Head $5 Gold Basic Set, Circulation Strikes set. This upgrade is a rare year and mintmark that does not have much to pick from in mint state condition coins. The new specimen is a solid condition census coin that is number 2 on the list. The specimen is the only mint state coin in the PCGS POP report. According Coin Facts, the finest specimen for 1876-S Half Eagle is the Haseltine-Garrett coin that has an estimated grade of MS64. According to the following comments, this finest coin is in the John Hopkins University Collection. Does this mean the coin is off the market for private ownership? Just wondering…
David Akers (1975/88): The 1876-S has the second lowest mintage of any of the very rare S Mint Half Eagles from 1858-1876 and it had the third fewest number of auction appearances in my survey after the 1864-S and 1862-S, ranking in the top 10% of the entire $5 series in that respect. Most known specimens are well worn, grading VF or less, and I consider this to be one of the rarest and most underrated Half Eagles in any condition. There is one gem uncirculated example in the John Hopkins University Collection (PCGS CoinFacts editor's note: sold in the 1979 Garrett sale.) All 1876-S Half Eagles have a "punchmark" in the earlobe and the tiny mintmark is always very weak.
This replacement half eagle is one of only two known mint state specimens. The history of this coin is a mystery. It appears to be a recent PCGS certified MS60 coin. Prior to the certification of this coin, there were no mint state coins certified by either PCGS or NGC. Where did this coin come from? Is specimen a new discovery from the uncertified ranks? Is it an AU58 upgrade? I was unable to find any history on the purchase or the pedigree.
My assessment, the coin has the “baggy” look of a typical MS60. The punchmark is very distinctive. In my opinion, unless there is a better specimen discovery, or the John Hopkins coin becomes available, this coin will be the crown jewel for this date and mintmark. The coin does not have a PCGS price at this time. If you assume the price would be a step up from the AU58, then MS60 should value at $40k-50k.
The Hansen coin is a higher grade than Eliasberg specimen. His registry set describes Eliasberg specimen as XF40 estimated grade. The Eliasberg coin was sold by Bowers & Ruddy Oct '82 price realized $1,045
@specialist said:
Its gives me a headache with so many untruths by people.
Remember, it's "the internet", with no editor weeding out the comments that are in error.
We appreciate your desire for things to be correct!
This thread is a lot better than most, with regular, pretty carefully researched posts.
The 1876-s $5 that is now graded 60 is listed in the sold archives of Doug Winter's website as a AU58.
It was listed as a pop 2 coin in PCGS 58.
Now the pop shows 1 in 58 and 1 in 60.
Did Hansen own it as a 58, or did he have a lower grade?
@10000lakes said:
The 1876-s $5 that is now graded 60 is listed in the sold archives of Doug Winter's website as a AU58.
It was listed as a pop 2 coin in PCGS 58.
Now the pop shows 1 in 58 and 1 in 60.
Did Hansen own it as a 58, or did he have a lower grade?
There have been a hand full of upgrades and additions made in several sets. Although, I did not see anything that stood out in the last few days. John and Del must have caught up on the good stuff. Anyone have anything to add, please feel free.
Last couple days I have been looking at the POPs and availability of early $5 proofs. Most dates are impossible. This may be something to discuss in future postings.
@Insider2 said:
How about the MS-67+ FBL CAC Franklin 50c bid at 100K?
Can someone share some light on this coin? Legend estimated to realize $15,000.00 - $17,500.00. I know it has a sticker, but what else am I missing? Did Legend under estimated this coin?
Congratulations to the successful bidder for the 1958 PR67+ Franklin. The highest auction result for a 67 FB was $3643 and this coin sells for $110,000 plus juice. So was the toning premium of $118,000 a record toning premium? And what about the underbidder.........pretty sure RickO was not in on this one. LOL
But DLH has an excellent set of PR IHC's that are toned.
Every one was stunned. BUT this WAS the FINEST toner any one had ever seen.
Our estimate--was off. oops.
Delloy has agreed to be call THE GREATEST CRAZIEST COLLECTOR EVER (JB will tell us if I heard wrong), or an aspiring collector. He knows how I feel about him being called the THE greatest collector ever.
Delloy did roll in for our special party but could not stay. He bid from his plane
@specialist said:
Delloy has agreed to be call THE GREATEST CRAZIEST COLLECTOR EVER (JB will tell us if I heard wrong), or an aspiring collector. He knows how I feel about him being called the THE greatest collector ever.
Did he have a problem being called THE greatest collector ever?
Who wrote the auction catalogue for the 1958? Let's be brutally honest. Everything about the coin's color and eye appeal in the catalogue is in the ballpark. No disagreement here. As for needing magnification....
Take away the color of this coin and there are at least a half dozen large bagmarks and a scrape on the bust. A textbook low end MS-66 with a bump (the +) for color. I guess that was its original grade at one time.
As for FBL...it is very fortunate that PCGS decided to change the requirement of a FBL from both bands to only the bottom set. Unfortunately, if that were not the requirement of today, the hit across the upper bands would disqualify this coin for the FBL designation.
Note that both the winner, underbidder, and all the bids over $4K have disproved my assessment of the coin.
John Brush President of David Lawrence Rare Coins www.davidlawrence.com email: John@davidlawrence.com 2022 ANA Dealer of the Year, Past Chair of NCBA (formerly ICTA), PNG Treasurer, Instructor at Witter Coin University, former Instructor/YN Chaperone ANA Summer Seminar, Coin World Most Influential, Curator of the D.L. Hansen Collection
@SanctionII said:
Does Mr. Hansen and his representative ever purchase raw coins, and after the purchase submit them for grading?
Or are only slab
DLRC buys raw coins, sure. We don't buy coins to pursue cracking them out for upgrades though.
John Brush President of David Lawrence Rare Coins www.davidlawrence.com email: John@davidlawrence.com 2022 ANA Dealer of the Year, Past Chair of NCBA (formerly ICTA), PNG Treasurer, Instructor at Witter Coin University, former Instructor/YN Chaperone ANA Summer Seminar, Coin World Most Influential, Curator of the D.L. Hansen Collection
Small fish swimming by here, I’m doing my own Hansen watch. Viva Variety. He has been catching up. Photographic evidence for Aspie Rocco posterity, I was once leading “The Hansen”
Seriously though, Cool thread folks, amazing information and coin art.
Only 27 to go… Each and every addition is important as the collection advances closer to completion. The level of difficulty certainly becomes greater and greater. The preceding count down coin was added on Sept 10th. That coin was the rare 1841-D Quarter Eagle graded VF35.
The new coin immediately becomes a noteworthy specimen. The specimen is the top coin in the basic Eliasberg Quest with the lowest grade of AG3. The addition replaces 1823/2 Quarter graded G4 that had this honor. Although the coin is well worn, it does come with a CAC sticker. The last few additions have all been low grade coins. I am assuming this fits DLH’s goals in appearance and availability at a fair price. David Akers (1975/88) describes the 1864-S Half Eagle this way: The 1864-S is one of the real rarities of the entire series. Only one specimen better than EF has ever appeared at auction (an unc described as "a choice beauty" that brought $70 at the 1956 Melish Sale) and most of the relatively few known specimens grade Fine or VF.
For completion of the registry basic set, this is the next to last San Francisco minted coin needed. The set is complete except for the 1854-s Half Eagle. Everyone knows the story on that so we will not rehash.
This rare San Francisco half eagle is well worn, but does have CAC sticker. This purchase was called by jonruns on Sept 2nd of this month. In knowing that DLH needed this coin, he noticed that Doug Winter Numismatics sent out an email of their ANA purchases which included an 1864-S $5 PCGS/CAC AG03. Being the coin was not listed the next day in the NEWP as he expected, it made him wonder. He contacted DW and was told the coin had been purchased. Well now we know who purchased it. Great investigate work Jon.
The coin did eventually appear on DWN website. A sold total was posted on the website, the coin realized $12,500. To make matters more interesting, there is not a PCGS Price Guide value for the AG3. The next coin up, G4 is valued at only $6000. DLH paid doubled the amount for a lower graded specimen. There is no identified history on the coin. Although DWN states: This piece is fresh to the market and it comes from a collection which has been put away for decades. As for the condition, he says, If we used split grades to designate coins; I’d call this a VG8 obverse/AG3 reverse. It is extensively worn but totally problem-free with attractive warm natural russet color and problem-free surfaces.
As with other coins, the story to tell for this addition is the count toward the Eliasberg Quest. Also, the coin falls short in matching Eliasberg’s coin. His specimen had an estimated grade of XF45. The specimen was Ex. Atwater; Mehl (1946). The coin was sold by Bowers & Ruddy Oct '82 price realized $2,530
Provenance: Doug Winter Numismatics
1864-S $5 AG3 CAC Lowest PGGS Graded Specimen
There are 27 remaining coins in the Eliasberg Quest. The 14 coins that are not listed in “complete registry set” are Bold below. Note: DLH was a partner in the purchase of the 1854-S Half Eagle being that he's a partner with DLRC, but after purchasing the coin, DLHC sold the specimen to another buyer.
Top 10 1870-S Half Dime (Unique Coin in Tom Bender PCGS Registry Collection) 1873-CC "No Arrows" Dime (Unique Coin in an anonymous collection) 1870-S Three Dollar Only (Unique Coin owned by the Bass Foundation displayed at the ANA) 1866 "No Motto" Dollar Proof Only (2 Minted, Unique Private Coin in Simpson Collection)
1822 Half Eagle (Survival 3, Unique Private Owned Coin in the Pogue Collection) 1933 Double Eagle (Known Survival 16, Unique Legally Owned Coin - anonymous collection)
1854-S Half Eagle (Survival 4, Two known in private: 1-Pogue Collection AU58+; 2- XF45 sold July 2018)
1798 "Small Eagle" Half Eagle (Survival 7, Only 2 maybe 3 examples could be privately purchased) 1913 Liberty Head Nickel Proof Only (5 Minted, 3 private owned) 1885 Trade Dollar Proof Only (Minted known 5)
Next 10 1838-0 Half Dollar BM Only (Survival 9, six known for private purchase) 1880 Four Dollar Gold "Stella’s" (Coiled Hair) Proof Only (Survival 8) 1827 "Original" Quarter Dollar Proof Only (Survival 9) 1894-S Barber Dime BM Proof Only (Survival 13) 1841 Quarter Eagle (Survival for regular strikes 12, proofs 4)
1797 "Large Eagle” Half Eagle (Survival 20)
1819 Half Eagle (Survival for “No Variety” 7, for “5D/50” 17) 1880 Four Dollar Gold "Stella’s" (Flowing Hair) Proof Only (Survival 24)
1802 Half Dime (Survival 25)
1933 Ten Dollar (Survival 40, rarest issue in series)
nice post on the 1864-S. I wouldn't put much importance on the $6000 pcgs price guide. The coin is so rare that it rarely trades and there is almost no auction data for lower graded coins. I think the $6000 for a G-4 is way too low and Doug's price represents a fair value for such a coin. The pcgs guide price looked pretty random
I ran thru the first several pages and have not seen a post
from @Analyst Greg Roberts. I thought a thread like
this would bring out some comments from him.
@Tibor said:
I ran thru the first several pages and have not seen a post
from @Analyst Greg Roberts. I thought a thread like
this would bring out some comments from him.
@Currin said:
What is the little black arrow imbedded in the middle arrowhead?
Interesting. Was it mentioned in the auction as it is definitely a punch mark., Possibly an ID mark made by a previous owner? Never saw a "chop" as this one.
@Tibor said:
I ran thru the first several pages and have not seen a post
from @Analyst Greg Roberts. I thought a thread like
this would bring out some comments from him.
He was last here on July 11, 2018. I hope everything is ok.
Comments
Old Gold Half Eagle Upgrade
Once again Hansen’s improves his Liberty Head $5 Gold Basic Set, Circulation Strikes set. This upgrade is a rare year and mintmark that does not have much to pick from in mint state condition coins. The new specimen is a solid condition census coin that is number 2 on the list. The specimen is the only mint state coin in the PCGS POP report. According Coin Facts, the finest specimen for 1876-S Half Eagle is the Haseltine-Garrett coin that has an estimated grade of MS64. According to the following comments, this finest coin is in the John Hopkins University Collection. Does this mean the coin is off the market for private ownership? Just wondering…
David Akers (1975/88): The 1876-S has the second lowest mintage of any of the very rare S Mint Half Eagles from 1858-1876 and it had the third fewest number of auction appearances in my survey after the 1864-S and 1862-S, ranking in the top 10% of the entire $5 series in that respect. Most known specimens are well worn, grading VF or less, and I consider this to be one of the rarest and most underrated Half Eagles in any condition. There is one gem uncirculated example in the John Hopkins University Collection (PCGS CoinFacts editor's note: sold in the 1979 Garrett sale.) All 1876-S Half Eagles have a "punchmark" in the earlobe and the tiny mintmark is always very weak.
1876-S $5 MS60 Cert 35361204 PCGS POP 1/1 – Replaces 1858 $10 XF40 5/13
This replacement half eagle is one of only two known mint state specimens. The history of this coin is a mystery. It appears to be a recent PCGS certified MS60 coin. Prior to the certification of this coin, there were no mint state coins certified by either PCGS or NGC. Where did this coin come from? Is specimen a new discovery from the uncertified ranks? Is it an AU58 upgrade? I was unable to find any history on the purchase or the pedigree.
My assessment, the coin has the “baggy” look of a typical MS60. The punchmark is very distinctive. In my opinion, unless there is a better specimen discovery, or the John Hopkins coin becomes available, this coin will be the crown jewel for this date and mintmark. The coin does not have a PCGS price at this time. If you assume the price would be a step up from the AU58, then MS60 should value at $40k-50k.
The Hansen coin is a higher grade than Eliasberg specimen. His registry set describes Eliasberg specimen as XF40 estimated grade. The Eliasberg coin was sold by Bowers & Ruddy Oct '82 price realized $1,045
Provenance: Unknown
1876-S $5 MS60 – Finest Graded by PCGS & NGC
My 20th Century Gold Major Design Type Set ---started : 11/17/1997 ---- completed : 1/21/2004
Does this mean the coin is off the market for private ownership? Just wondering…
No, it sold in the 1979 Garrett sale
will this thread ever end?????
I hope not.
It’s not designed to...
Its gives me a headache with so many untruths by people.
Just try to enjoy the rest of it...it’s nice seeing the new coins
Remember, it's "the internet", with no editor weeding out the comments that are in error.
We appreciate your desire for things to be correct!
This thread is a lot better than most, with regular, pretty carefully researched posts.
The 1876-s $5 that is now graded 60 is listed in the sold archives of Doug Winter's website as a AU58.
It was listed as a pop 2 coin in PCGS 58.
Now the pop shows 1 in 58 and 1 in 60.
Did Hansen own it as a 58, or did he have a lower grade?
https://raregoldcoins.com/sold-inventory/just-added-500-1876-s-pcgs-au58
Good find!
Here are Doug’s full size photos of PCGS 25787622 AU58
There have been a hand full of upgrades and additions made in several sets. Although, I did not see anything that stood out in the last few days. John and Del must have caught up on the good stuff. Anyone have anything to add, please feel free.
Last couple days I have been looking at the POPs and availability of early $5 proofs. Most dates are impossible. This may be something to discuss in future postings.
My 20th Century Gold Major Design Type Set ---started : 11/17/1997 ---- completed : 1/21/2004
What coins should DLH purchase in the next two days of Auctions?
Any ideas!
How about the MS-67+ FBL CAC Franklin 50c bid at 100K?
He needs the Bust half mega rarity in the 1817/4, maybe he'll go for it considering the finest AU example is in very strong hands.
Andrew Blinkiewicz-Heritage
Just do another Hot Topics article. The party will move to a new thread.
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
It’s your auction and you are reading this blog!
Any bids from DLH you care to reveal?
Can someone share some light on this coin? Legend estimated to realize $15,000.00 - $17,500.00. I know it has a sticker, but what else am I missing? Did Legend under estimated this coin?
https://legendauctions.hibid.com/lot/43537837/50c-1958-pcgs-ms67--fbl-cac/?q=&ref=watch-list
My 20th Century Gold Major Design Type Set ---started : 11/17/1997 ---- completed : 1/21/2004
It’s amazing. Top,three sales of all time. 82k 65k. 44k. I think
I,was at 25k all in!
If it is lot 172, it is bid at $110k right now
Yes but that if you take all five of them
Lot #172 is the lot to watch. So, did Legend way underestimate the toning premium????
She’s not a specialist on Franklin’s?
So what would it have been worth as a 66+, maybe $1,000?
Cert# is no longer valid, but the image is still listed.
Top pop + monster color is a great combo. Here's the current TrueView at MS67+ FBL CAC.
Congratulations to the successful bidder for the 1958 PR67+ Franklin. The highest auction result for a 67 FB was $3643 and this coin sells for $110,000 plus juice. So was the toning premium of $118,000 a record toning premium? And what about the underbidder.........pretty sure RickO was not in on this one. LOL
But DLH has an excellent set of PR IHC's that are toned.
OINK
17.50% BP so $129,250.00.
Who said the coin market isn't strong?
Every one was stunned. BUT this WAS the FINEST toner any one had ever seen.
Our estimate--was off. oops.
Delloy has agreed to be call THE GREATEST CRAZIEST COLLECTOR EVER (JB will tell us if I heard wrong), or an aspiring collector. He knows how I feel about him being called the THE greatest collector ever.
Delloy did roll in for our special party but could not stay. He bid from his plane
Did he have a problem being called THE greatest collector ever?
.
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
Who wrote the auction catalogue for the 1958? Let's be brutally honest. Everything about the coin's color and eye appeal in the catalogue is in the ballpark. No disagreement here. As for needing magnification....
Take away the color of this coin and there are at least a half dozen large bagmarks and a scrape on the bust. A textbook low end MS-66 with a bump (the +) for color. I guess that was its original grade at one time.
As for FBL...it is very fortunate that PCGS decided to change the requirement of a FBL from both bands to only the bottom set. Unfortunately, if that were not the requirement of today, the hit across the upper bands would disqualify this coin for the FBL designation.
Note that both the winner, underbidder, and all the bids over $4K have disproved my assessment of the coin.
Did Hansen buy the 1858 Franklin?
Two 1804$1s
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Does Mr. Hansen and his representative ever purchase raw coins, and after the purchase submit them for grading?
Or are only slab
Or are only slabbed coins purchased?
No...
President of David Lawrence Rare Coins www.davidlawrence.com
email: John@davidlawrence.com
2022 ANA Dealer of the Year, Past Chair of NCBA (formerly ICTA), PNG Treasurer, Instructor at Witter Coin University, former Instructor/YN Chaperone ANA Summer Seminar, Coin World Most Influential, Curator of the D.L. Hansen Collection
DLRC buys raw coins, sure. We don't buy coins to pursue cracking them out for upgrades though.
President of David Lawrence Rare Coins www.davidlawrence.com
email: John@davidlawrence.com
2022 ANA Dealer of the Year, Past Chair of NCBA (formerly ICTA), PNG Treasurer, Instructor at Witter Coin University, former Instructor/YN Chaperone ANA Summer Seminar, Coin World Most Influential, Curator of the D.L. Hansen Collection
Small fish swimming by here, I’m doing my own Hansen watch. Viva Variety. He has been catching up. Photographic evidence for Aspie Rocco posterity, I was once leading “The Hansen”
Seriously though, Cool thread folks, amazing information and coin art.
http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/publishedset.aspx?s=142753
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
The gentleman has impeccable taste.
"I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best." - Oscar Wilde
Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association
For all you who wonder, I hung w/Delloy in LV. He tolerates me.....
We did agree on The Finest Craziest Collector.....(JB can tell you).
Count Down 27 – Old San Francisco Gold Half Eagle
Only 27 to go… Each and every addition is important as the collection advances closer to completion. The level of difficulty certainly becomes greater and greater. The preceding count down coin was added on Sept 10th. That coin was the rare 1841-D Quarter Eagle graded VF35.
The new coin immediately becomes a noteworthy specimen. The specimen is the top coin in the basic Eliasberg Quest with the lowest grade of AG3. The addition replaces 1823/2 Quarter graded G4 that had this honor. Although the coin is well worn, it does come with a CAC sticker. The last few additions have all been low grade coins. I am assuming this fits DLH’s goals in appearance and availability at a fair price. David Akers (1975/88) describes the 1864-S Half Eagle this way: The 1864-S is one of the real rarities of the entire series. Only one specimen better than EF has ever appeared at auction (an unc described as "a choice beauty" that brought $70 at the 1956 Melish Sale) and most of the relatively few known specimens grade Fine or VF.
For completion of the registry basic set, this is the next to last San Francisco minted coin needed. The set is complete except for the 1854-s Half Eagle. Everyone knows the story on that so we will not rehash.
1864-S $5 AG3 CAC Cert 35961185 PCGS POP 1/16 (Survival 32)
This rare San Francisco half eagle is well worn, but does have CAC sticker. This purchase was called by jonruns on Sept 2nd of this month. In knowing that DLH needed this coin, he noticed that Doug Winter Numismatics sent out an email of their ANA purchases which included an 1864-S $5 PCGS/CAC AG03. Being the coin was not listed the next day in the NEWP as he expected, it made him wonder. He contacted DW and was told the coin had been purchased. Well now we know who purchased it. Great investigate work Jon.
The coin did eventually appear on DWN website. A sold total was posted on the website, the coin realized $12,500. To make matters more interesting, there is not a PCGS Price Guide value for the AG3. The next coin up, G4 is valued at only $6000. DLH paid doubled the amount for a lower graded specimen. There is no identified history on the coin. Although DWN states: This piece is fresh to the market and it comes from a collection which has been put away for decades. As for the condition, he says, If we used split grades to designate coins; I’d call this a VG8 obverse/AG3 reverse. It is extensively worn but totally problem-free with attractive warm natural russet color and problem-free surfaces.
As with other coins, the story to tell for this addition is the count toward the Eliasberg Quest. Also, the coin falls short in matching Eliasberg’s coin. His specimen had an estimated grade of XF45. The specimen was Ex. Atwater; Mehl (1946). The coin was sold by Bowers & Ruddy Oct '82 price realized $2,530
Provenance: Doug Winter Numismatics
1864-S $5 AG3 CAC Lowest PGGS Graded Specimen
There are 27 remaining coins in the Eliasberg Quest. The 14 coins that are not listed in “complete registry set” are Bold below. Note: DLH was a partner in the purchase of the 1854-S Half Eagle being that he's a partner with DLRC, but after purchasing the coin, DLHC sold the specimen to another buyer.
Top 10
1870-S Half Dime (Unique Coin in Tom Bender PCGS Registry Collection)
1873-CC "No Arrows" Dime (Unique Coin in an anonymous collection)
1870-S Three Dollar Only (Unique Coin owned by the Bass Foundation displayed at the ANA)
1866 "No Motto" Dollar Proof Only (2 Minted, Unique Private Coin in Simpson Collection)
1822 Half Eagle (Survival 3, Unique Private Owned Coin in the Pogue Collection)
1933 Double Eagle (Known Survival 16, Unique Legally Owned Coin - anonymous collection)
1854-S Half Eagle (Survival 4, Two known in private: 1-Pogue Collection AU58+; 2- XF45 sold July 2018)
1798 "Small Eagle" Half Eagle (Survival 7, Only 2 maybe 3 examples could be privately purchased)
1913 Liberty Head Nickel Proof Only (5 Minted, 3 private owned)
1885 Trade Dollar Proof Only (Minted known 5)
Next 10
1838-0 Half Dollar BM Only (Survival 9, six known for private purchase)
1880 Four Dollar Gold "Stella’s" (Coiled Hair) Proof Only (Survival 8)
1827 "Original" Quarter Dollar Proof Only (Survival 9)
1894-S Barber Dime BM Proof Only (Survival 13)
1841 Quarter Eagle (Survival for regular strikes 12, proofs 4)
1797 "Large Eagle” Half Eagle (Survival 20)
1819 Half Eagle (Survival for “No Variety” 7, for “5D/50” 17)
1880 Four Dollar Gold "Stella’s" (Flowing Hair) Proof Only (Survival 24)
1802 Half Dime (Survival 25)
1933 Ten Dollar (Survival 40, rarest issue in series)
Last 7
1796 “Stars" Quarter Eagle (Survival 40)
1856-D Quarter Eagle (Survival 50)
1839 Gobrecht Dollar Proof Only (Survival 60-75)
1840-D Quarter Eagle (Survival 65)
1854-D Quarter Eagle (Survival 75)
1798 Quarter Eagle (Survival 80)
1846-C Half Eagle (Survival 300)
My 20th Century Gold Major Design Type Set ---started : 11/17/1997 ---- completed : 1/21/2004
nice post on the 1864-S. I wouldn't put much importance on the $6000 pcgs price guide. The coin is so rare that it rarely trades and there is almost no auction data for lower graded coins. I think the $6000 for a G-4 is way too low and Doug's price represents a fair value for such a coin. The pcgs guide price looked pretty random
What is the little black arrow imbedded in the middle arrowhead?
My 20th Century Gold Major Design Type Set ---started : 11/17/1997 ---- completed : 1/21/2004
I ran thru the first several pages and have not seen a post
from @Analyst Greg Roberts. I thought a thread like
this would bring out some comments from him.
You mean Greg Reynolds?
Yes . I'm sorry. I did mean Greg Reynolds.
Reynolds is nothing more then a self promoter. I think and hope he was forced to hide. He has NO cred among any major respected dealers.
Now please, back to Delloy! I can tell you, he will have several NEWPS to post shortly.
Interesting. Was it mentioned in the auction as it is definitely a punch mark., Possibly an ID mark made by a previous owner? Never saw a "chop" as this one.
He was last here on July 11, 2018. I hope everything is ok.