This the British anti-slavery half penny size piece that Josiah Westwood isued circa 1795. It is interesting to note that the piece has edge lettering that reads, "This is not a coin but a medal." This piece was the model for the 1838 anti-slavery Hard Times Token that the American Anti-slavery Society issued.
I was concerned about the spot above "AM" in "MAN" on the obverse. It looks like a possible flie mark, but there is an edge cud directly opposite that spot on the reverse. I think that it is a matter of an odd metal flow that caused that. The planchet is only about 2 mm thick.
Here is the American token.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
@BryceM I saw your half cent, it’s really cool, it reminds me that I am thinking of getting myself a draped bust half cent, possibly the 1804 spiked chin variety. Any advice 👍
I know, you are going to say they price guide is $7, I overpaid for it. But there were only 26 1961 proof nickels ever made in the rattler era. This has been a hole in my set that I never thought I'd fill.
No coins lately..... just nothing that caught my interest.... @Sportscards1086.... Are you sure that Kennedy is an AH?? It does not show in the picture...actually, what I can see, it is not an AH.... Maybe a better picture will help. Cheers, RickO
1858 flying eagle, Franklin varieties, copper rounds, dansco albums, 1 silver Britannia, low low grade raw Morgans, 1956 tdr Nickel ms65, 1953 d/d Nickel ms65, ms66 Jeffersons, ms63 Buffalos, 1883 Liberty Nickel ms63, 1886 morgan ms65 (eBay bucks), raw cherry picked Jefferson varieties.
To fund all these purchases I have sold over 40pounds of Lego, 2 Morgans, 1994 Jefferson coinage and currency set sans nickel, vintage and modern mechanical parts, and about 300 raw Jefferson Nickels +-40 PCGS graded.
Can't see Rickenbacker without thinking about Geddy!
Is that a 6 string Bass or does Rickenbacker make non-Bass guitars as well?
It's a short-scale guitar - the same basic model that John Lennon used during the Beatles early years.
Rickenbacker started out making guitars in the 1930s on our host's home turf: Santa Ana, CA. They started out manufacturing both lap steels and early spanish-style (the sort we're used to today) electrics, making some of the very first solid body electric guitars out of bakelite.
In 1955 or 1956, they began making modern electric guitars, although most of their most popular designs originated in the 1960s, when their instruments became very popular with the British Invasion.
They started making electric basses in 1957, debuting the 4001 that everyone is familiar with in 1960 or 1961 - this is the bass used by McCartney, Geddy Lee, Chris Squire of Yes, Mike Mills of REM, and on and on.
The pictured guitar is a 1959 reissue - I've personally found the originals aren't exactly as functional, so where I ordinarily don't buy electric guitars made after 1964 or so, I make an exception when I find modern Rickenbackers on the cheap...
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
I was able to obtain this one today and is on its way to me.
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1803 $5 Kettle Token. PCGS graded MS63.
Judd-C1803-3. Listed in the appendix of the Judd pattern book, these pieces look like $5 US gold coins but are are actually gaming counters struck by the English firm of Kettle & Co.
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This the British anti-slavery half penny size piece that Josiah Westwood isued circa 1795. It is interesting to note that the piece has edge lettering that reads, "This is not a coin but a medal." This piece was the model for the 1838 anti-slavery Hard Times Token that the American Anti-slavery Society issued.
I was concerned about the spot above "AM" in "MAN" on the obverse. It looks like a possible flie mark, but there is an edge cud directly opposite that spot on the reverse. I think that it is a matter of an odd metal flow that caused that. The planchet is only about 2 mm thick.
Here is the American token.
My first Morgan!
Also added a Kennedy. Heavily accented hair?
Not sure why they didn't label the Morgan as PL?
Just the usual US mint releases.
Best place to buy !
Bronze Associate member
ARRRRRHHHHH !!
I have THREE things ...in the mail.
I am getting REALLY slow shipping lately.
I mean not even getting it IN the mail within a day of ordering.
edited: One of em came ..today.
Also from Northeast Numismatics. PCGS AU58
It showed up today, a day earlier than USPS Tracking predicted:
WHOAAAOOOO Love it! 67
AND my FAIR Lady
Doesn't show in this pic.
bob
My proof v nickle 😄
@BryceM I saw your half cent, it’s really cool, it reminds me that I am thinking of getting myself a draped bust half cent, possibly the 1804 spiked chin variety. Any advice 👍
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A group of modern copper tokens/ rounds
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1007428/modern-copper-tokens-inexpensive-and-detailed#latest
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
$10
I know, you are going to say they price guide is $7, I overpaid for it. But there were only 26 1961 proof nickels ever made in the rattler era. This has been a hole in my set that I never thought I'd fill.
Nice waking up to this thread. Some great additions.
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No coins lately..... just nothing that caught my interest....
@Sportscards1086.... Are you sure that Kennedy is an AH?? It does not show in the picture...actually, what I can see, it is not an AH.... Maybe a better picture will help. Cheers, RickO
Yesterday had a nice time saying farewell to four "Indian Princesses" (IHCs) but got this one to add to my Mexican collection. Thanks Joe!
Cuauhtemoc
Top 10 Cal Fractional Type Set
successful BST with Ankurj, BigAl, Bullsitter, CommemKing, DCW(7), Downtown1974, Elmerfusterpuck, Joelewis, Mach1ne, Minuteman810430, Modcrewman, Nankraut, Nederveit2, Philographer(5), Proofcollection, Realgator, Silverpop, SurfinxHI, TomB and Yorkshireman(3)
Sorry, not an Accented Hair variety. The I in LIBERTY needs to be truncated on the bottom left side. Yours is not.
Accented Hair
Yours
- Bob -
MPL's - Lincolns of Color
Central Valley Roosevelts
Can't see Rickenbacker without thinking about Geddy!
Is that a 6 string Bass or does Rickenbacker make non-Bass guitars as well?
Oh wow, I had no idea you could tell by the " I"
Thank you for that.
Only need 1 more for the complete set
All very nice, but that 1862 three center is a fantastic coin!
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Waiting for this to arrive;
Picked up this one as a little birthday present to myself
Wanted one of these for a while. Early Christmas gift from wife. Also have purchased about 50 ounces of various silver bullion and bars.
Super color Roosevelt. I couldn't pass.
Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Zero. Voltaire. Ebay coinbowlllc
I am in a buying break.
But loving everyone's newps!!
From Legend:
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
Calgold...Think I was watching that three cent silver too....nice pickup
1959 Rickenbacker?
Too much lol
or almost enough
1858 flying eagle, Franklin varieties, copper rounds, dansco albums, 1 silver Britannia, low low grade raw Morgans, 1956 tdr Nickel ms65, 1953 d/d Nickel ms65, ms66 Jeffersons, ms63 Buffalos, 1883 Liberty Nickel ms63, 1886 morgan ms65 (eBay bucks), raw cherry picked Jefferson varieties.
To fund all these purchases I have sold over 40pounds of Lego, 2 Morgans, 1994 Jefferson coinage and currency set sans nickel, vintage and modern mechanical parts, and about 300 raw Jefferson Nickels +-40 PCGS graded.
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
It's a short-scale guitar - the same basic model that John Lennon used during the Beatles early years.
Rickenbacker started out making guitars in the 1930s on our host's home turf: Santa Ana, CA. They started out manufacturing both lap steels and early spanish-style (the sort we're used to today) electrics, making some of the very first solid body electric guitars out of bakelite.
In 1955 or 1956, they began making modern electric guitars, although most of their most popular designs originated in the 1960s, when their instruments became very popular with the British Invasion.
They started making electric basses in 1957, debuting the 4001 that everyone is familiar with in 1960 or 1961 - this is the bass used by McCartney, Geddy Lee, Chris Squire of Yes, Mike Mills of REM, and on and on.
The pictured guitar is a 1959 reissue - I've personally found the originals aren't exactly as functional, so where I ordinarily don't buy electric guitars made after 1964 or so, I make an exception when I find modern Rickenbackers on the cheap...
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
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Hoard the keys.
I like that $3.
It's quite like the year/grade/ I'm hoping to acquire soon.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
Latest addition to the Peace dollars:
WONDERFUL COIN !!!!
Top 10 Cal Fractional Type Set
successful BST with Ankurj, BigAl, Bullsitter, CommemKing, DCW(7), Downtown1974, Elmerfusterpuck, Joelewis, Mach1ne, Minuteman810430, Modcrewman, Nankraut, Nederveit2, Philographer(5), Proofcollection, Realgator, Silverpop, SurfinxHI, TomB and Yorkshireman(3)
It showed up Thursday, finally had a chance to photograph it today. 1878 VAM 34 $1. One of the tougher 7/8 TF varieties.
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
I was able to obtain this one today and is on its way to me.
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1803 $5 Kettle Token. PCGS graded MS63.
Judd-C1803-3. Listed in the appendix of the Judd pattern book, these pieces look like $5 US gold coins but are are actually gaming counters struck by the English firm of Kettle & Co.
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
I've been itching to add to my obsolete bank note collection. Gotta love odd denominatiions.
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Man, if pics like this can be taken with a nice cell phone camera, then i'd be all set!
Thanks. I just received it today. Looks even better in hand.