I'm no longer a Coin COLLECTOR - I'm now a Coin INVESTOR ----- GTG Posted and better pics
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Guesses and comments are still welcome, but scroll down for the actual grade.
My personal rule with my finances is I would never spend more than $10,000 on a coin, since it's a hobby for me.
To me, anything over that has to be an investment (other than a car).
But I broke the rule when I bought this. If I'm a coin investor I'm pretty bad at it since I'll be buried in this coin.
So I guess I’m still a collector because there were reasons I bought this coin:
1) I liked it
2) I wanted it
3) The 18th century date
4) It will go in my Type Set
5) I don't collect varieties, but this BD-8 only has 45-55 pieces so I wanted that rarity.
From the listing:
Bass-Dannreuther Die State c/b, terminal reverse.
The heaviest die cracks run through AMERICA, identifying this rare variety. BD-8 has a surviving population of only 45 to 55 pieces in all grades, making it one of the scarcer Small Stars die parings.
Typically, BD-7 is the variety acquired by type collectors, but this BD-8 coin certainly has the quality and eye appeal to be considered for a type set with the added bonus of absolute rarity.
The strike is sharp and evenly executed. Some luster remains in the protected regions of the fields, while leaving the bulk of each side with rich orange-gold patina.
Eye appeal is excellent.
Guess the Grade And any comments you have.
Collector or Investor (who knows?) but I'm definitely not a Coin Photographer. I took pictures, enjoyed looking at it and then off to the SDB it went.
These are my images:
My personal rule with my finances is I would never spend more than $10,000 on a coin, since it's a hobby for me.
To me, anything over that has to be an investment (other than a car).
But I broke the rule when I bought this. If I'm a coin investor I'm pretty bad at it since I'll be buried in this coin.
So I guess I’m still a collector because there were reasons I bought this coin:
1) I liked it
2) I wanted it
3) The 18th century date
4) It will go in my Type Set
5) I don't collect varieties, but this BD-8 only has 45-55 pieces so I wanted that rarity.
From the listing:
Bass-Dannreuther Die State c/b, terminal reverse.
The heaviest die cracks run through AMERICA, identifying this rare variety. BD-8 has a surviving population of only 45 to 55 pieces in all grades, making it one of the scarcer Small Stars die parings.
Typically, BD-7 is the variety acquired by type collectors, but this BD-8 coin certainly has the quality and eye appeal to be considered for a type set with the added bonus of absolute rarity.
The strike is sharp and evenly executed. Some luster remains in the protected regions of the fields, while leaving the bulk of each side with rich orange-gold patina.
Eye appeal is excellent.
Guess the Grade And any comments you have.
Collector or Investor (who knows?) but I'm definitely not a Coin Photographer. I took pictures, enjoyed looking at it and then off to the SDB it went.
These are my images:
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I will almost certainly never own a coin of this caliber (or price, anyway).
But thanks for the opportunity to vicariously admire it.
I also like the strike.
AU53?
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress
I'll go with a 55.......
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I'd say 55 as well. A little too much rub in the hair for 58 to me.
Hopefully, those scratches on the holder will polish off, or you can always get a new holder at some point. Very little wear, normal marks, I'll say AU55 too.
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Beautiful coin.... I would say 58... that is just fantastic....Congratulations.. Cheers, RickO
+1
Beautiful coin....welcome to the world of numismatic investment......congrats!
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My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
Coin is still a knock-out and I would be proud to own it.
MS Details.
Financially, I should be more tolerant as I swapped it for ....silver (ugh) ...at $7 so overall my "investment" is probably better off.
But not my emotional ..investment...
I sure wish I had imaged it. It was a reddish toned P/L MS61.
Hindsight is great.
BUT.... to the OP...yes.
ANYONE considering owning relatively common coins is gonna get (is getting) a rude wakeup.
Talkiing with another member the other day and we were discussing how he is considering and I already HAVE disposed of every nice (but not GREAT) coin I had.
And don't regret it a bit.
Confirmation seems to be evidencing it in coins lying "unsold" that a few short months ago would have gone quickly.
If you're going to ...COLLECT..... make it either keys, rarity, or outrageous appearance.
Or let it pass.
Excellent coin!
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I am very jealous.
Awesome coin ????????:
5$ bills are WOW with the numbers - wanted:
02121809
04151865
Wanted - Flipper notes with the numbers 6-9 or 0-6-9 ON 1$ 2$ 5$ 10$ 20$
Wanted - 10$ Sereis 2013 - fancy Serial Numbers
Do the coin a favor and take some great photos after polishing up the slab a bit.
congrats!
get it re-holdered. scuffed up holders are reserved for widgets!
Always wanted to own an early 10, but never have. Nice pick up
I owned same date and miss it now.
Financially, I should be more tolerant as I swapped it for ....silver (ugh) ...at $7 so overall my "investment" is probably better off.
But not my emotional ..investment...
I sure wish I had imaged it. It was a reddish toned P/L MS61.
Hindsight is great.
BUT.... to the OP...yes.
ANYONE considering owning relatively common coins is gonna get (is getting) a rude wakeup.
Talkiing with another member the other day and we were discussing how he is considering and I already HAVE disposed of every nice (but not GREAT) coin I had.
And don't regret it a bit.
Confirmation seems to be evidencing it in coins lying "unsold" that a few short months ago would have gone quickly.
If you're going to ...COLLECT..... make it either keys, rarity, or outrageous appearance.
Or let it pass.
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
My picture is worthless and the coin looks more like a combination of the first picture above and this one below.
The coin looks amazing in hand. It does have the golden/orange toning but isn't as splotchy as the first picture.
One line I left out of the catalog description is:
Slight friction over the high points of the devices and in the exposed areas of the obverse fields precludes a Mint State designation.
There are scratches on the holder and one day I will send it in for a reholder and TruView.
The mean cost of coins in my collection is $220 ($805 for PCGS coins)
This coin cost 100x my average, but is 100x better. It's a keeper.
Not to put down your photo skills (mine suck) but it was the 2nd picture that threw me off.
Great coin; I'd be proud if it were mine.