@mbogoman said:
Picked this up a few months ago. It is mis-identified as an MS62 PL on the label (ATS holder) - it is, in fact, a proof. A very rare Type I/I proof. I will be taking it to Long Beach to get properly attributed.
What differentiates this one from being truly PL or exactly what it says on the holder?
Squared rims, fully struck Headdress beads and stars, and most importantly for this issue, the missing lower left serif on the second "L" in dollar...
This is Julian CM-30, a medal struck at the US Mint to commemorate a Mexican silver mine. Julian reports that there were 50 struck, but he had no pictures, only a description from the mint records. This is the first example I've ever seen, and I have no records of any auction appearances.
Some very beautiful coins posted, congratulations to all ! 2016 was one of my slowest years ever for coins, the worst since at least the mid 1990's. My favorite among my few and meager purchases was a woeful piece for my "coins with stories" collection of early quarters, this is a scarce B-6 marriage, cherried cheap and marks my 9th of the ten die varieties for 1806.
Here's something few have seen: 1922-S double eagle with very deep filing of the obverse die. These extend across the central part of the die plus upper right (1 o'clock) and lower left (7 o'clock). In places the filing is nearly as deep as the rays.
This is evidently the most egregious instance of die mutilation known among all US gold coins. It's as if someone was trying to cancel the die.
It is estimated that not more than 5 exist. The variety was discovered by the writer in January 2015. This coin was purchased at auction - unattributed - in September 2016.
@Ronyahski said:
Maybe this coin. 1838 Classic Head Gold in PCGS 66. I viewed this coin at auction years ago and thought it was the most gorgeous Classic Head Gold piece in existence. I bid very aggressively for it, but alas, I was underbidder to some dude named Pogue. Never thought I would see it again, but goes to show you, you never know.
Part of the Pogue auction in May 2016. Finest known, and only 1 of 4 Classic Head $5s to grade MS 66.
Wow, that is a gorgeous coin!
Glad you were able to pick it up again. I have a few pieces that I missed and think I may never get another chance.
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Now that you have it, do you like it with or without the Pogue pedigree?
Maybe eventually without. The overall quality of Pogue collection is beyond reproach, and that name will forever be a valuable pedigree. However, I've been fortunate to have assembled a complete set of Classic Heads that exceeds the quality and completeness of the Pogue collection, or Bass, and as far as my research tells me, anybody else.
Couldn't have done it without having included some coins from the Pogue and Bass collections, and some of my coins still carry the Bass pedigree on the slabs as well. I don't know, we'll see.
That's fantastic and imo you've earned your own name on the label
@Ronyahski said:
Maybe this coin. 1838 Classic Head Gold in PCGS 66. I viewed this coin at auction years ago and thought it was the most gorgeous Classic Head Gold piece in existence. I bid very aggressively for it, but alas, I was underbidder to some dude named Pogue. Never thought I would see it again, but goes to show you, you never know.
Part of the Pogue auction in May 2016. Finest known, and only 1 of 4 Classic Head $5s to grade MS 66.
This classic head is gorgeous - I viewed it at Pogue and it is exceptional. Congrats.
The 1995 "Torch Runner" proof die is the rarest of the Atlanta Olympic $5 die series with only 8 sold by the Mint.
I don't remember when I picked up the 1995 proof reverse but it's nice to have the pair.
@Mitchell said:
The 1995 "Torch Runner" proof die is the rarest of the Atlanta Olympic $5 die series with only 8 sold by the Mint.
I don't remember when I picked up the 1995 proof reverse but it's nice the set.
Nice pick ups. Are you thinking of using them to create restrikes?
@Mitchell said:
The 1995 "Torch Runner" proof die is the rarest of the Atlanta Olympic $5 die series with only 8 sold by the Mint.
I don't remember when I picked up the 1995 proof reverse but it's nice the set.
Nice pick ups. Are you thinking of using them to create restrikes?
No no no, the US Olympic Committee would not be pleased.
@Mitchell said:
The 1995 "Torch Runner" proof die is the rarest of the Atlanta Olympic $5 die series with only 8 sold by the Mint.
I don't remember when I picked up the 1995 proof reverse but it's nice the set.
Nice pick ups. Are you thinking of using them to create restrikes?
No no no, the US Olympic Committee would not be pleased.
That piece by Regency Mint (Quality Silver Bullion) had the Olympic rings symbol on it.
That is what the US Olympic Committee objected to. If an X-cancelled Olympic die is used such that the Olympic Rings symbol does not show, there wouldn't be any problem with that as far as I know. Your obverse die has much of the obverse Olympic Rings symbol missing. So I don't know if there would be a problem in using it for a commercial product.
I have the same X-cancelled Eagle reverse die (with UNC finish rather than proof). I used it for all of my 2016 Moonlight Mint Open House demonstration strikes.
I've got a variety of coins that are near the top, most of which I don't have pix of, so I'll drop down a notch to my favorite price performance pickup of 2016.
@Zoins said:
Probably this one. This is the first rainbow toner I've won so it's fun to look at.
That is a really nice one.
I have a toned one also, a little bit different (and note the double-struck "M" on mountain):
I like yours as well Dan. The colors are exceptional and the double-struck "M" is especially cool! I wonder who struck these and how many dies they used for the run.
@Zoins said:
Probably this one. This is the first rainbow toner I've won so it's fun to look at.
That is a really nice one.
I have a toned one also, a little bit different (and note the double-struck "M" on mountain):
I like yours as well Dan. The colors are exceptional and the double-struck "M" is especially cool! I wonder who struck these and how many dies they used for the run.
I don't know all the details, but I believe these were minted in Denver (but not at the Denver Mint). The more-common but similar-looking 1933 Colorado pieces were also struck in Denver, reportedly. There are three Denver-based companies that could have been involved: HH Tammen & Co (manufacturer of novelty items), Sachs Lawlor (manufacturer of badges, hotel key fobs, etc.), and Pedley-Ryan & Co. The companies may have collaborated on different aspects of the production (fabricating blanks, engraving, striking). Only one die pair was used on the 1933 Montana piece and about 1,000 were struck. The Colorado piece had a reported mintage of 10,000 (some may have been melted). All of those came from a single die pair as well.
This was my first newp of 2016 and it's a biggie as this is the rarest of the Highland Springs Brewery tokens with nearly fully red with bluish patina surface conditions I never thought existed. It far betters John J. Ford, Jr.'s example sold in 2013 which was completely pitted and marred with a large old scratch. The obverse shows the brewery tools of the trade and mentions SEMPER IDEM which means "Always The Same". The obverse design was also the exact logo used by Rueter on their beer bottle labels. Russell Rulau only values examples in EF at $1,200.00 mentioning a example was offered by a dealer in 1950 for an ask of $50.00 which was about the same 1 1/2 ounces of gold. With the addition of this Rueter & Co. example along with my Rueter & Alley's it completes my set of Highland Spring Brewery in matched condition.
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Very very very nice
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I really like the look of that coin
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All nice coins on here!!! Not sure if I want to post mine right after the Stella, so here I am to bring it down a notch:
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My registry sets
Probably this guy...
1795 with the mint inserted plug
Squared rims, fully struck Headdress beads and stars, and most importantly for this issue, the missing lower left serif on the second "L" in dollar...
mbogoman
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/classic-issues-colonials-through-1964/zambezi-collection-trade-dollars/7345Asesabi Lutho
Just a few of the 2016 NEWPS, others awaiting photos at FUN. I hope I can be as productive in 2017.
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Man those are some gorgeous gold pieces!
Always looking for tougher PSA 10's of Nolan Arenado, Alex Bregman, Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor, and Mike Trout.
This is Julian CM-30, a medal struck at the US Mint to commemorate a Mexican silver mine. Julian reports that there were 50 struck, but he had no pictures, only a description from the mint records. This is the first example I've ever seen, and I have no records of any auction appearances.
While I do enjoy my AU Fugio purchase this year, I'm still thrilling over this 49-S Frankie from CRO.
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Some very beautiful coins posted, congratulations to all ! 2016 was one of my slowest years ever for coins, the worst since at least the mid 1990's. My favorite among my few and meager purchases was a woeful piece for my "coins with stories" collection of early quarters, this is a scarce B-6 marriage, cherried cheap and marks my 9th of the ten die varieties for 1806.
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Here's something few have seen: 1922-S double eagle with very deep filing of the obverse die. These extend across the central part of the die plus upper right (1 o'clock) and lower left (7 o'clock). In places the filing is nearly as deep as the rays.
This is evidently the most egregious instance of die mutilation known among all US gold coins. It's as if someone was trying to cancel the die.
It is estimated that not more than 5 exist. The variety was discovered by the writer in January 2015. This coin was purchased at auction - unattributed - in September 2016.
So many to choose from, but this one stands out.
1911 AG03 $10 Indian
Lafayette Grading Set
That's fantastic and imo you've earned your own name on the label
This classic head is gorgeous - I viewed it at Pogue and it is exceptional. Congrats.
I don't know what our host will think about this one but the color looks nt
to me. It was my last purchase of 2016.
Let me throw mine into the fray, some really nice coins posted so far.
I just love this coin, purchased early in 2016 from JK Americana.
Still think it's a beauty in PCGS AU50.
Sugar magnolia blossoms blooming, heads all empty and I don't care ...
WOW!
Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.
Probably this one. This is the first rainbow toner I've won so it's fun to look at.
Not a coin but definitely falls in the category:
The 1995 "Torch Runner" proof die is the rarest of the Atlanta Olympic $5 die series with only 8 sold by the Mint.
I don't remember when I picked up the 1995 proof reverse but it's nice to have the pair.
Nice pick ups. Are you thinking of using them to create restrikes?
Nice stuff posted. My favorite for over 6 months now that I can recall.
No no no, the US Olympic Committee would not be pleased.
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Boiler, that Flying Eagle seems to be missing something.............
That piece by Regency Mint (Quality Silver Bullion) had the Olympic rings symbol on it.
That is what the US Olympic Committee objected to. If an X-cancelled Olympic die is used such that the Olympic Rings symbol does not show, there wouldn't be any problem with that as far as I know. Your obverse die has much of the obverse Olympic Rings symbol missing. So I don't know if there would be a problem in using it for a commercial product.
I have the same X-cancelled Eagle reverse die (with UNC finish rather than proof). I used it for all of my 2016 Moonlight Mint Open House demonstration strikes.
That is a really nice one.
I have a toned one also, a little bit different (and note the double-struck "M" on mountain):
I've got a variety of coins that are near the top, most of which I don't have pix of, so I'll drop down a notch to my favorite price performance pickup of 2016.
U.S. Type Set
I like yours as well Dan. The colors are exceptional and the double-struck "M" is especially cool! I wonder who struck these and how many dies they used for the run.
I don't know all the details, but I believe these were minted in Denver (but not at the Denver Mint). The more-common but similar-looking 1933 Colorado pieces were also struck in Denver, reportedly. There are three Denver-based companies that could have been involved: HH Tammen & Co (manufacturer of novelty items), Sachs Lawlor (manufacturer of badges, hotel key fobs, etc.), and Pedley-Ryan & Co. The companies may have collaborated on different aspects of the production (fabricating blanks, engraving, striking). Only one die pair was used on the 1933 Montana piece and about 1,000 were struck. The Colorado piece had a reported mintage of 10,000 (some may have been melted). All of those came from a single die pair as well.
I guess unexpectedly finding this in a condition I didn't feel existed and finishing the set made me the happiest last year
1880's Rueter & Company - Highland Springs Brewery, Boston, Massachusetts, MaBo-H95, 29mm Diameter, Copper.
This was my first newp of 2016 and it's a biggie as this is the rarest of the Highland Springs Brewery tokens with nearly fully red with bluish patina surface conditions I never thought existed. It far betters John J. Ford, Jr.'s example sold in 2013 which was completely pitted and marred with a large old scratch. The obverse shows the brewery tools of the trade and mentions SEMPER IDEM which means "Always The Same". The obverse design was also the exact logo used by Rueter on their beer bottle labels. Russell Rulau only values examples in EF at $1,200.00 mentioning a example was offered by a dealer in 1950 for an ask of $50.00 which was about the same 1 1/2 ounces of gold. With the addition of this Rueter & Co. example along with my Rueter & Alley's it completes my set of Highland Spring Brewery in matched condition.
this one
One of my NEWPS from 2016. One of 4 CAC stickered in 66 and there is only 1 NGC MS67.
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