Post a coin that has kept you awake at night....
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Ricko is exempted from the question as his cool dispassion would never allow a coin to interfere with his sleep.
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Overdate Copper Dinero??
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I have been looking for a 1875 3CN in PCGS AU58 for the longest time. When this one showed up with a BIN/Best Offer, I shaved a little off the BIN price in my offer and was surprised to see that it sold within a few minutes of my offer...but not to me.
I have not been able to find another for sale, there are lots of MS and PR versions, but I have not found another PCGS AU58.
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,...
Sometimes I make an offer but the anticipation is just too much so I just hit the BIN!
Yepers, live and learn, Zoins.
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,...
this one kept me up while it was coming up for auction a few years ago at HA.com. At the time, it was written up as a plain Jane NGC AU58. I sold a bunch of coins in advance of the auction just so I would have enough to buy it (in case someone else realized what it really was also). The coin is an 1832 LM-9.2, probably R7+ in the Capped Bust Half Dime series. BLOWS away the other known examples (the handful which exist are low grade and/or problematic). I had "visions of sugar plums dancing in my head" on the night before the auction. I put in a huge bid and won the coin for a fraction of my bid, as only one other specialist noticed the coin AND had a partial clue as to its value. The "partial clue" helped me immensely.
Sometimes, I wonder if this coin went up for auction and was attributed correctly and advertised appropriately, would it approach the price realized for the 1830 LM-5 (Reiver) that sold for $18,400 in 2006? AFAIK, that is the highest price paid for a single, non-error Capped Bust Half Dime in a public auction. I don't follow errors, so can't comment on those.
Barndog - I get goose bumps every time I view your Half Dime set. As a variety nut I find it mind blowing how complete and high grade your set is. Just awesome and beautiful!!
This 1797 Dollar kept me awake at night for almost one and one half years prior to the Ira and Larry Goldberg sale of the Benson Collection Part II in February 2002. I first saw it in the Goldberg's vault when I was visiting a friend at their office in Beverly Hills, CA. Over the next year and a half I viewed it at major shows, and couldn't get it out of my mind. I more-or-less "Statue of Liberty'd" it in the auction sale, and won it against a large number of bidders. It realized over twice the high estimate, and I never regretted the price I paid.
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Photo courtesy of Larry and Ira Goldberg.
W. David Perkins Numismatics - http://www.davidperkinsrarecoins.com/ - 25+ Years ANA, ANS, NLG, NBS, LM JRCS, LSCC, EAC, TAMS, LM CWTS, CSNS, FUN
Stunner David!
Best, SH
Only 3 and 2 of them I no longer have images of...
1.1923-S fully struck obverse (except for the head) in OGH 64 with CAC sticker.
2. 1917 S rev. PCGS 64 CAC from a long time registry that was being liquidated. Had great luster and strike.
3. 1928-S NGC 64 that was cracked and now is in a PCGS 65 slab. Had some beautiful obverse tone with great obv. strike but reverse was flat and abraded.
They don't bother me, anymore, because I was finally able to locate wonderful examples.
Persistence pays.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
I am no Skyman but really wanted this 1923-S Peace dollar which accompanied Buzz Aldrin to the Moon on Apollo 11.
It auctioned at Heritage in 2007 and was originally offered raw. Before the auction went live by only a day or two I recall, Heritage decided to have it slabbed by NGC (good move.)
I spent the night before the sale deciding how much I could stretch and figured $25k was my max. It realized a bit over $30K to a different lucky collector. I slept better the next night.
@spacehayduke posted, Stunner David!
Best, SH
Thanks @spacehayduke. The Benson Sale had many beautifully toned coins. This 17Dollar was stored in an old manila 2X2 Envelope for over 50 years, and toned beautifully. It was bought from dealer B. Max Mehl on May 4, 1946 for $35, with a note that said, "rare so choice."
W. David Perkins Numismatics - http://www.davidperkinsrarecoins.com/ - 25+ Years ANA, ANS, NLG, NBS, LM JRCS, LSCC, EAC, TAMS, LM CWTS, CSNS, FUN
I guess I'm one of the lucky ones, because I have never lost sleep over a coin.
My story has a bit of a twist. I did lose sleep over this one but in the end I think I made the right decision.
About 15-20 years ago PCGS graded a 1959 Proof Franklin in 69 Dcam. At the time there were no 68's or 69's in the population and dcams of any grade were extra rare. I held this coin in my hand at a small show in Detroit and looked it over for about 20 minutes. I was convinced the 69 grade was OK, but I couldn't get comfortable with the deep cameo. Mirrors were all there, but the frost didn't look right to me. Most silver cameos of that era exhibit white frost (unless toned of course), but this coin had a duller gray cast to it. I looked for evidence of artificial frost - usually spillover onto the fields or the devices were not frosted. It all looked right except for that gray color.
Since I knew the dealer pretty well and had his contact info, I decided to sleep on it (or not sleep on it) for a couple of days. The coin was offered IIRC at about $10k so I knew it was unlikely to sell that Saturday. I thought about it for a few days and convinced myself that I should pass - mostly because of that gray color.
I've never seen the coin again, and I didn't check to see if it is still in the pop reports. Perhaps I should have snagged it at $10k as an investment. Today's price guide lists it at $35k if you can find a buyer - maybe the registry mavens would go for it.
Wish I had a photo of it, but those were the days of non-smart phones and much poorer digicams. I'm sure it would generate some discussion.
“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson
My digital cameo album 1950-64 Cameos - take a look!
Sounds like you made the right choice, Cameonut. $10k and one better love the coin!
Twenty years ago I chased after an 1878 7TF Reverse of 1879 Morgan Dollar PCGS PR64 that allegedly went unsold at the 1995 ANA sale in Anaheim. Had several conversations with the late Jack Lee, (who never actually owned an example) to no avail. I'm certain that today it is one of the Registry coins that are hidden from view by the present owner.
"Everything is on its way to somewhere. Everything." - George Malley, Phenomenon
http://www.american-legacy-coins.com
This one haunted me for a month to where it got to the point to where I got outta bed one day and bought it. Purchased from Angel Dee's.
No Way Out: Stimulus and Money Printing Are the Only Path Left
I watched this coin on amazon then Lawrence site for a few months now..........
https://www.davidlawrence.com/rare-coin/1190892
@Coinstartled.... You are, of course, correct...
I do not lose sleep over coins or any material objects. The only thing that ever affected my sleep was issues with loved ones.... People are far more important.... Heck, I did not lose any sleep over my own physical issues (some years ago)....Sleep is necessary, keeps you sharp for life's important issues. Cheers, RickO