Just put this 1875-s quarter on hold with Brian Greer. It's Briggs 1-A, which has a small, squat "s" mint mark, the least common mint mark style for the date. 1875-s quarters are much scarcer than 1875-s Twenty Cent pieces, and I think they are somewhat overlooked.
An 1865-P half is a real pain in the "reverse" to locate in anything approaching nice condition. I have a VF20 in slightly less nice condition than the coin pictured above, and it was also obtained from Brian Greer. This date is very scarce overall, and most of them have been cleaned.
Please feel free to venture a guess on the grade of this one:
My current coin collecting interests are: (1) British coins 1838-1970 in XF-AU-UNC, (2) silver type coins in XF-AU with that classic medium gray coloration and exceptional eye appeal.
New XF40 1855-P for my collection. While this date can be found in XF-AU, most have been cleaned or dipped. It is scarcer than 1854-P and 1856-P, and much scarcer than the ubiquitous 1853 Arr. This coin is a "horizontal upgrade" for my other XF 1855-P, which isn't nearly as original.
WOW. That is the best looking shipwreck effect coin that I have ever seen.
When they have minimal "shipwreck effect" NGC then assigns them a details grade, usually AU or UNC. Then they also rate them as A, B or C coins as a measure of how much shipwreck effect the coins show. If you can find the UNC (A) coins like this one, they can look amazing, but of course they also usually go for a premium too.
WOW. That is the best looking shipwreck effect coin that I have ever seen.
When they have minimal "shipwreck effect" NGC then assigns them a details grade, usually AU or UNC. Then they also rate them as A, B or C coins as a measure of how much shipwreck effect the coins show. If you can find the UNC (A) coins like this one, they can look amazing, but of course they also usually go for a premium too.
I have to admit, I haven't seen many shipwreck effect coins but the few A's that I saw did not look anything like this.
WOW. That is the best looking shipwreck effect coin that I have ever seen.
When they have minimal "shipwreck effect" NGC then assigns them a details grade, usually AU or UNC. Then they also rate them as A, B or C coins as a measure of how much shipwreck effect the coins show. If you can find the UNC (A) coins like this one, they can look amazing, but of course they also usually go for a premium too.
I have to admit, I haven't seen many shipwreck effect coins but the few A's that I saw did not look anything like this.
That's a good point... not all of the Shipwreck Effect (A) coins are equal. They are just the best out there that show the least saltwater damage. But certainly some are better than others and that one I posted earlier is probably the best I've ever had. For comparison, here are a couple other (A) coins I've had:
Hey, Ron... is there anywhere I can view your LSQ collection (Registry perhaps)? Looks like you have some nice stuff.
My current coin collecting interests are: (1) British coins 1838-1970 in XF-AU-UNC, (2) silver type coins in XF-AU with that classic medium gray coloration and exceptional eye appeal.
A couple of 1856-O quarters to add to the above....
Both of these are now in PCGS holders. The crusty, original one graded XF45 and the one with (attractive) secondary toning graded AU50. I think they have similar amounts of wear, and the XF45 is actually the better coin! It's amazing how a good dip can remove those flat spots on the high points.
Just scored this one to upgrade my PC55... this new one is from Dick Osburn's personal collection, from the 2014 Heritage ANA sale. The deal was too good, so I couldn't pass up the upgrade opportunity...
1869-S is a difficult Seated half to find nice. Good job getting that one! I bought the 1852-P out of the Osburn collection. It's a strictly graded NGC MS63 with nice eye appeal. I bought it in the secondary market from a dealer who won it in the sale. Since that time, it's increased in value dramatically, so I made out well on that one.
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Here is a 1840 50C Obv. Die Crack FS-401 Reverse of 1839 that I received yesterday;
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...
oih8 - Neat newp.
Pics for this AM, from Doug's collection, PC40:
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Just put this 1875-s quarter on hold with Brian Greer. It's Briggs 1-A, which has a small, squat "s" mint mark, the least common mint mark style for the date. 1875-s quarters are much scarcer than 1875-s Twenty Cent pieces, and I think they are somewhat overlooked.
Ron - Good looking find.
Pics for this AM, newp into my friend Keith's collection, raw:
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Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448
Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448
Three nice ones posted since the last time I was here.
Pics for this PM, newp into Doug's collection, PC55:
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Looking forward to Colorado in August;
Liberty Seated Collectors Club General Meeting (03 Ag 2017) 9:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. Room 504 Colorado Convention Center
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...
Pics for this PM, newp into Elmo's collection, PC30:
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The TrueView posted this morning for my latest Seated Dime;
1838 10C No Drapery, Large Stars, F-106 EDS
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...
New purchase from Brian Greer. Look closely... it's an "O" mint.
That 'Ghost' 1A die state is cool Ron! You always have neat coins.
Yet another purchase from Brian Greer. Very tough Civil War P date. Looks better in hand than my poor photos.
- Jim
An 1865-P half is a real pain in the "reverse" to locate in anything approaching nice condition. I have a VF20 in slightly less nice condition than the coin pictured above, and it was also obtained from Brian Greer. This date is very scarce overall, and most of them have been cleaned.
Not in hand yet but on it's way to be added to my 1868 Proof Set!
Please feel free to venture a guess on the grade of this one:
AU-50? or possibly 53? Nice rim toning!
- Jim
Wow! Some beauties posted here the past couple of days.
Cary - Regardless of what our hosts would say (50?), that's some wonderful album toning.
Pics for this AM, newp into Doug's collection, PC25:
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Worn slick, but I find it attractive!
New purchase- PCGS XF45. 1873-s is a little bit under-appreciated tough date in a series that doesn't have all that many common dates.
New pics of a crusty 1857-P that I bought last year. PCGS AU58.
New XF40 1855-P for my collection. While this date can be found in XF-AU, most have been cleaned or dipped. It is scarcer than 1854-P and 1856-P, and much scarcer than the ubiquitous 1853 Arr. This coin is a "horizontal upgrade" for my other XF 1855-P, which isn't nearly as original.
WOW. That is the best looking shipwreck effect coin that I have ever seen.
When they have minimal "shipwreck effect" NGC then assigns them a details grade, usually AU or UNC. Then they also rate them as A, B or C coins as a measure of how much shipwreck effect the coins show. If you can find the UNC (A) coins like this one, they can look amazing, but of course they also usually go for a premium too.
Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448
Broke - What a life it must have led.
Ron - Nice newps. You '57 has the perfect AU58 look IMO.
Pics for this AM, newp into Paesan's Stash, raw (so far):
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I have to admit, I haven't seen many shipwreck effect coins but the few A's that I saw did not look anything like this.
That's a good point... not all of the Shipwreck Effect (A) coins are equal. They are just the best out there that show the least saltwater damage. But certainly some are better than others and that one I posted earlier is probably the best I've ever had. For comparison, here are a couple other (A) coins I've had:
Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448
I recently received this one back form our host;
1853/4 25C PCGS AU55
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...
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Hey, Ron... is there anywhere I can view your LSQ collection (Registry perhaps)? Looks like you have some nice stuff.
Most of my Seated 25c are imaged in the GFRC Open Set Registry Community Project:
seateddimevarieties.com/openregistry/collection.php?name=Ronald%20C%20Hedden&set=31
General link to the GFRC set registry:
seateddimevarieties.com/openregistry/index.php
oih8 - About as colorful as they get, great reverse. Thanks for posting.
Ron - Didn't know there was such a thing. Will check it out. Thanks.
Pics for this PM, from Doug's collection, PC53:
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Pics for this PM, from Doug's collection, PC53:
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I have this one in a thread on it's own, but it really belongs in the Seated thread;
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...
oih8 - really neat shattered die, and a very nice look besides.
Pics for this PM, newp into Keith's collection, raw:
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Pics for this PM, from Doug's collection, PC40:
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A couple of 1856-O quarters to add to the above....
Both of these are now in PCGS holders. The crusty, original one graded XF45 and the one with (attractive) secondary toning graded AU50. I think they have similar amounts of wear, and the XF45 is actually the better coin! It's amazing how a good dip can remove those flat spots on the high points.
Ron - I agree, the 45 is the better coin, and I would pay more for it than the 50.
Dave - Good looking toughie. Thanks for posting.
Pics for this PM, another from Doug's collection, PC35:
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Pics for this PM, from Doug's collection, PC53:
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Pics for this PM, from Doug's collection, PC40:
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My newest purchase.
This is a purchase from Mike Printz at HJB from several years ago. PCGS PR64/CAC.
Another from Mike.... PCGS AU58, old blue label holder.
This one is from Mark Feld when he had his own website. NGC PF65.
Another from Mike Printz and HJB.... uncertified XF.
(above image) 1840 10C F-103 "chin whiskers" R3 according to Fortin (above image)
http://www.seateddimevarieties.com/date_mintmark/1840nd_103page.htm
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...
Just scored this one to upgrade my PC55... this new one is from Dick Osburn's personal collection, from the 2014 Heritage ANA sale. The deal was too good, so I couldn't pass up the upgrade opportunity...
1869-S is a difficult Seated half to find nice. Good job getting that one! I bought the 1852-P out of the Osburn collection. It's a strictly graded NGC MS63 with nice eye appeal. I bought it in the secondary market from a dealer who won it in the sale. Since that time, it's increased in value dramatically, so I made out well on that one.