Hunting --- a 2-bit NEWP
pursuitofliberty
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In addition to a few smaller side projects, for which I was offered, and will be receiving a few other pieces sometime very soon, I have been on the lookout for some of my primary interests also.
I really had to rethink what those were coming back in to the fold of active collecting, but the Bust Quarters still tend to hold a magical draw for me.
As has always been the case, occasionally I find something that catches both my eye and my wallet in a mutually agreeable place.
Then, the research and consideration of fit, the calculation of value, the time to actually execute a bid in real time (if deemed necessary), and finally the trigger finger, with the correct patience and fortitude of a smooth pull, all have to come to play, preferably in efficient harmony.
Target set, scope dialed in ... and so it goes ... breathe ... breathe ... wait for it ... ready ... aim ... fire!
I think I consider it a good shot when I win, but only after I inspect the target and still feel good, about both the prize and about everything I put into it to get there.
Anyway, in this case, she is almost exactly as expected (except for one very small disturbance), and I feel comfortable with the price.
Although not a difficult marriage (B-2) or a difficult grade (guess if you like) ... I like her and she seems to be a good fit ... and so I figured I'd post her up to share.
Any and all comments welcome.
Also, please feel free to share yours!
These are cropped pictures from the seller, and after a close inspection they are a fairly accurate representation. The slab is scruffy as he**, and has already been polished by me once (but needs at least another pass). I am working on putting a camera setup together again as well, but that probably wont be ready for a while, so these will have to do for now.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
Comments
The coin looks absolutely terrific.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Agree, that's a great looking quarter. I'll guess EF 40.
Nice coin!
I like it! Nice detail and surfaces.
Nice and crusty. I'll wager 35
Very nice 35
I like your coin a lot for the grade (40 is my guess). Here's my AU example
Proof Buffalo Registry Set
Capped Bust Quarters Registry Set
Proof Walking Liberty Halves Registry Set
Really nice. Great skin
Latin American Collection
You need to pair it with a Spanish 2-Bit now
Latin American Collection
Nice bust quarter. I’m in the XF40 camp as well. Thanks for sharing.
That is a very nice quarter.... you did well....crusty but a lot of detail. Cheers, RickO
Thanks for the comments everyone (and for sharing one @Eagleguy)!
It is indeed an EF-40 for those that guessed the grade.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
Probably the norm (?), but I love the truncated 5 in the date.
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
@Catbert
Yes, it is the norm ... there are but three different Browning attributions, from two obverse dies, and both obverse dies exhibit the same truncated 5 in the date.
This is quite probably because neither of these dies began their life dated for 1825, but were left over from 1822 and then re-punched for what appears to be 1824 and 1825. Over the years, great debate has surrounded the re-punching, and what years they were re-punched with.
I really enjoy the look of that feature as well ... although the history regarding the reuse of dies in our early coinage, almost entirely as a matter of economy from what I can determine, has always held another fascination for me.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242