BOUGHT A COIN...HAD CHEST PAINS...{{{{{GRADE REVEALED...}}}}}

CCC2010 · October 16, 2013 10:14AM

Ever since i was a young kid at around the age of 10 when i first was given a bunch of foreign coins by a family friend who was a merchant marine capt. i got hooked on coins. Went to the library and got one of those Encyclopedia Brittanica and saw coins from different parts of the world and US coinage ofcourse. I was fascinated by one in particular and i said to myself someday i will buy and own at least one example of the one i was after. Years passed and financially it was not possible to reach one of my dream coins so i had to leave that alone for decades.... To make the long story short a fellow forum member was flying into the city and found a way from his busy schedule of business meetings lined up for the day to meet up with me and bring the coin for approval. We met up and i saw the coin as described and shown via email pics and we closed the deal. Unbeknownst to Brian ( Fusion) this coin was something i only dreamed about since i was a kid. So back to work i went and from time to time i would take a break to look at the coin. Finally hitting me what just happened today i got so excited of finally realizing one of my dreams and i experienced Chest pains right there in my desk. It was a good while too feeling that way and was afraid i was going to have a cardiac event...so i tried my best to calm myself down . Here is the coin ...Yes its not a big deal for most But it is to me.

Oh by the way please excuse my pics and Pls. Guess the Grade and TPG ...which i will reveal tomorrow

Before i forget...Thank you Brian! THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION>

Here is the coin in the PCGS Holder

secondrepublic · October 16, 2013 10:18AM

great story, I remember having the same feeling when I bought certain coins.

PCGS ms 64?

Unknown · October 16, 2013 10:26AM

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Walkerfan · October 16, 2013 10:49AM

It's a solid 64 and possibly a 65.

LukeMarshall · October 16, 2013 11:05AM

Good on ya CCC2010!!!

I really like the Luster that some of those early St. Gaudens Double Eagles have.

I remember my first double eagle well. I was just as excited and couldn't stop splashing the light across its lusterous surfaces.

By the way, I choose the 1908 NM as well

PCGS MS-63

Cheers!

messydesk · October 16, 2013 11:10AM

coinbuf · October 16, 2013 11:14AM

Clearly a PCGS holder, 64 sounds right.

indeetlib · October 16, 2013 12:23PM

PCGS MS65

Nice coin! Looks like stronger than average luster for an 08 NM.

Placid · October 16, 2013 12:27PM

64

amwldcoin · October 16, 2013 12:35PM

I'm in the 64 camp.

donzme · October 16, 2013 1:23PM

pcgs 64

HighRelief · October 16, 2013 1:31PM

I would give it a 64.

I very much enjoyed the story behind the coin.

lkeigwin · October 16, 2013 1:35PM

Put me down for 64 PCGS too. Maybe a plus.
Lance.

SamByrd · October 16, 2013 1:41PM

65 Plus

Bullsitter · October 16, 2013 4:03PM

PCGS MS65

bosco5041 · October 16, 2013 8:42PM

Great story, I'll say a 64.

EastonCollection · October 16, 2013 8:52PM

64!

Broadstruck · October 16, 2013 9:39PM

I'll go with a more conservative 63

CoinRaritiesOnline · October 16, 2013 9:54PM

<< <i>I'll go with a more conservative 63

>>

I was going to say 2 or 3.

s4ny · October 16, 2013 11:51PM

MS62. Just like meeting women at a bar, check the hands and feet. Poor strike on
left foot. Usually you can clearly see the toes.

For some reason, the reverse strike is much better.

ricko · October 17, 2013 12:33AM

MS63....Very happy you finally obtained your dream coin....enjoy.... Cheers, RickO

steveben · October 17, 2013 12:42AM

63?

congrats on getting one. i am very happy for you! now, you need to get a 20 lib...but no more chest pains.

Broadstruck · October 17, 2013 12:44AM

<< <i>MS62. Just like meeting women at a bar, check the hands and feet. Poor strike on
left foot. Usually you can clearly see the toes. For some reason, the reverse strike is much better. >>

You can't go by toes on a N/M 08 Philly as most all are weakly struck...

It's tough to find a example in which Ms. Liberty has fully pronounced facial features.

Staircoins · October 17, 2013 12:52AM

PCGS 63 - nice and lustrous.

I like it.

tahoe98 · October 17, 2013 1:19AM

...i'll say 63 but not sure which TPG.

CCC2010 · October 17, 2013 2:40AM

Will post a pic of the slab when I get home from work tonight. KEEP the guess coming.

crazyhounddog · October 17, 2013 3:24AM

Looks better than a 64 to me. I'll go all in at 65. A very pretty coin, superb!!

s4ny · October 17, 2013 8:18AM

A NGC MS62 1908 (nm) with feet that even Rex Ryan would like.

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fivecents · October 17, 2013 8:20AM

Nice looking Saint. MS63

ColonelJessup · October 17, 2013 8:34AM

MS63 -great frost, too much rub for better

BloodMan · October 17, 2013 8:41AM

63

miket · October 17, 2013 8:45AM

srny. If the strike reveals great toes you sir have a proof. º¿º

CCC2010 · October 17, 2013 8:52AM

<< <i>srny. If the strike reveals great toes you sir have a proof. º¿º >>

I wish it was a proof. But nonetheless i am happy to have a chance to own this one. I will post the pic in a few right on the beginning together with original 2 pics.

Thanks to all those that responded and participated ...Even to those who just viewed the this thread in passing.

Joe