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What have you accomplished Numismatic related this week of 3-4-19?

yspsalesyspsales Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭✭✭

Been adding old red books and grading books to the library, and have tried to stick to 2019 resolution that it would be the year of spending money on scholarship and limiting my coin purchases.

1) FINALLY, took the leap and signed up for Dalton, Ga ANA Grading Class
2) Inventoried my paltry collection to blow out on Ebay
3) Imaged about a third of the paltry collection

Book of the week...Received Analysis of Gem Franklin Halves by Ehrmantrout

To do list...
Prepare a small PCGS order
List more coins and other "stuff" to raise money for Summer FUN

So what did you accomplish in Numismatics this week?

BST: KindaNewish (3/21/21), WQuarterFreddie (3/30/21), Meltdown (4/6/21), DBSTrader2 (5/5/21) AKA- unclemonkey on Blow Out

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    Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @FredWeinberg said:
    Sorted out over 500 defaced coin dies
    by denomination.

    What is the least expensive with some design still visible? :)

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    HallcoHallco Posts: 3,723 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I read some of David Bowers Morgan Dollar book earlier today. I went on a couple of variety sites to learn more about some of the Mercury Dimes that have been posted on the forum recently. I added to and deleted items to an ongoing wantlist that I created last year.

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    matt_dacmatt_dac Posts: 963 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Updated my coin inventory file, cleaned up my picture files (deleted sold coins, etc.), and finally got my Apollo 11 gold proof in hand (PF70) as it was lost at the Post Office for the past week.

    The USPS never left a slip so from online tracking I showed up to ask for it. It took them a while, but they found it.

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    thisistheshowthisistheshow Posts: 9,386 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I submitted three coins for grading (my second ever submission).

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    Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @FredWeinberg said:
    I have a small # of them with a few letters,
    or some of Lincoln's hair showing, for example.

    (I hate to quote a price here - am I violating any rules?)

    In general, about two or three $20's........

    LOL, trying to get you banned! B) Thanks, I'll call you this week.

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    FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,428 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Bought and Sold some Mercury Dimes. Sorted through more 2017P Lincoln Cent rolls.

    Ken

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    sparky64sparky64 Posts: 7,063 ✭✭✭✭✭

    ""So what did you accomplish in Numismatics this week?""

    Me? Nothing..........yet.
    It's only Tuesday, right? ;)

    "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

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    BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,645 ✭✭✭✭✭

    sold one added none so far

    theknowitalltroll;
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    BillJonesBillJones Posts: 35,865 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 5, 2019 3:53PM

    I have been working on my British kings notebook. I have expanded it got back to Alfred the Great who seems to the first king who rated the title "King of all England." I added three pieces to my British collection, which included two kings who date before Edward the Confessor who died in 1066. I have also been revising a number of the other pages as I find more interesting information.

    My U.S. coins are starting to seem "new." ;)

    I also finish an article for my local club's newsletter, "Alternative Money During the Civil War," and put the finishing touches on a Power Point presentation to go with it.

    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 ... ?
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    dbldie55dbldie55 Posts: 7,750 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Cherry picked another Liberty Nickel variety in the last week.

    Collector and Researcher of Liberty Head Nickels. ANA LM-6053
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    dogwooddogwood Posts: 1,935 ✭✭✭✭

    Yesterday I numismatically accomplished the $6 purchase of a beautiful common Washington.25 in my favorite toning.
    They’re tough to find with this look outside of full priced holders.

    We're all born MS70. I'm about a Fine 15 right now.
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    thisistheshowthisistheshow Posts: 9,386 ✭✭✭✭✭

    This is a great thread idea. Maybe a weekly sticky?

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    jmski52jmski52 Posts: 23,972 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I ordered a couple silver Jefferson Medals and some coin sets from the Mint. Waiting for delivery on a 1/2 ozer Plat in MS-70.

    Q: Are You Printing Money? Bernanke: Not Literally

    I knew it would happen.
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    ms70ms70 Posts: 13,958 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 5, 2019 5:17PM

    I found a tough half dime variety I wanted in an NGC holder. I'll post it once it (hopefully) crosses over.

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    DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    For the past week and a half I been catching up on getting photo's of my coins without photo's and redoing some that needed better pics,

    I need to get some coins off to PCGS this week.

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    coinbufcoinbuf Posts: 12,517 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I posted on the dealer that hate collectors thread, does that count?

    My Lincoln Registry
    My Collection of Old Holders

    Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
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    GluggoGluggo Posts: 3,566 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Bought a. New PCGS II blue coin box for my 5 oz PCGS puck and made it custom fit.

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    happycollectinghappycollecting Posts: 264 ✭✭✭✭
    edited March 5, 2019 8:28PM

    Purchased a triple struck state quarter, which I have been looking for during the past 2 years. Feeling satisfied. :)

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    santinidollarsantinidollar Posts: 1,056 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Bought a 1952 Washington proof with the Superbird reverse.

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    WildIdeaWildIdea Posts: 1,881 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Checking in my routine specific online search criteria.
    Was a day late one an item of interest, nothing bought.
    Scheduled a work meeting around CRO early bird notification, lol.
    Thinking of renewing or updating my Legend auction bid registration.
    Several emails with dealers on other recent purchases and leads.
    Took my first 3 hour private lesson with local jeweler who is teaching me the steps to create my own cast and poured medal. More on that when I have a completed piece in hand. My goal is one piece by years end.

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    jgennjgenn Posts: 804 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 5, 2019 10:22PM

    Conducted some research on Dutch East India Company counterstamps for circulation on Java.

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    oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 13,120 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have been outbid on every coin that I have tried for...I must not have wanted them too bad.

    oih82w8 = Oh I Hate To Wait _defectus patientia_aka...Dr. Defecto - Curator of RMO's

    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,...
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    Timbuk3Timbuk3 Posts: 11,658 ✭✭✭✭✭

    So far, nada's !!! :'(

    Timbuk3
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    TwobitcollectorTwobitcollector Posts: 4,658 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I bought this

    Positive BST Transactions with:
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    coinJP, Outhaul ,illini420,MICHAELDIXON, Fade to Black,epcjimi1,19Lyds,SNMAN,JerseyJoe, bigjpst, DMWJR , lordmarcovan, Weiss,Mfriday4962,UtahCoin,Downtown1974,pitboss,RichieURich,Bullsitter,JDsCoins,toyz4geo,jshaulis, mustanggt, SNMAN, MWallace, ms71, lordmarcovan,JWP,dantheman984,olah_in_MA,USMC_6115
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    ashelandasheland Posts: 24,531 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Posted to these boards... that's about it. :D

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    NysotoNysoto Posts: 3,832 ✭✭✭✭✭

    More research on revenue stamp dies made at the US Mint in 1813. Received purchases of stamped paper from these dies.

    Finished classes on heat treatment of alloys.

    Looked at a bunch of coins and coin books.

    Robert Scot: Engraving Liberty - biography of US Mint's first chief engraver
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    1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,156 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Read all of the posts above :smile:

    Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb, Ricko

    Bad transactions with : nobody to date

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    BenitoBenito Posts: 256 ✭✭✭

    Finally ordered my first silver proof quarters sets 2012 17 18 and 19 .in fifty years all by at your level hoho my 130

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    ElcontadorElcontador Posts: 7,740 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Less than nothing.

    "Vou invadir o Nordeste,
    "Seu cabra da peste,
    "Sou Mangueira......."
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    SimpleCollectorSimpleCollector Posts: 536 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Bought my first store related cwt...usually buy patriotics

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    thisistheshowthisistheshow Posts: 9,386 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I forgot to add: I ordered two replacement albums for my ripped Whitman classic I posted here not too long ago. Not sure which one I will use, but the plan is to fill one and start on the other doing a duplicate set.

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    WaterSportWaterSport Posts: 7,051 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Flipped 2 raw cents I bought for $150, I bought on eBay and sold them for $710.
    Cherry Picked a raw proof Variety Cent for $1.99 delivered that will upgrade my current one I hope.
    Mailed 8 PCGS boxes to a collector friend.
    Mailed a variety proof cent I recently upgraded to another collector friend.
    Its been a busy week searching as well.

    WS

    Proud recipient of the coveted PCGS Forum "You Suck" Award Thursday July 19, 2007 11:33 PM and December 30th, 2011 at 8:50 PM.
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    TreashuntTreashunt Posts: 6,747 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @yspsales said:
    Been adding old red books and grading books to the library, and have tried to stick to 2019 resolution that it would be the year of spending money on scholarship and limiting my coin purchases.

    1) FINALLY, took the leap and signed up for Dalton, Ga ANA Grading Class
    2) Inventoried my paltry collection to blow out on Ebay
    3) Imaged about a third of the paltry collection

    Book of the week...Received Analysis of Gem Franklin Halves by Ehrmantrout

    To do list...
    Prepare a small PCGS order
    List more coins and other "stuff" to raise money for Summer FUN

    So what did you accomplish in Numismatics this week?

    If you are collecting Red Books, then you definitely need this

    https://www.whitman.com/store/Inventory/Detail/A-Guide-Book-of-the-Official-Red-Book-of-U-S--Coins+079482580X

    They say sold out...

    If you want PM me.

    Frank

    BHNC #203

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    OuthaulOuthaul Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I spent LOTS of NEW money on a little bit of OLD money.

    Cheers

    Bob

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    ashelandasheland Posts: 24,531 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Since my post yesterday, I got a nice 1901-O Morgan. :)

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    Cougar1978Cougar1978 Posts: 9,930 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 7, 2019 11:22AM




    Shipping online sales, setting up new purchases for online store, and absorbing the news involving PCGS Currency (see paper money forum) which I found out when got CDN the other day. Then mixed one part Jim Beam whiskey 2 parts coke and sat back in my upstairs office having a drink watching the trains roll (my N scale layout).

    Investor

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