It's a moose!

scubafuel · July 1, 2020 5:07PM

Anyone able to post a US-series moose in a new NGC holder?

coinsarefun · July 1, 2020 6:13PM

When I first brought this into the Long Beach show raw maybe 8-10 years ago,
David Hall said this is a Moose! For a 44-S. He handed it over to the people working there and said....get this graded.
It was my first experience/home run buying raw on eBay ( entire pds mints)
BTW, Shorty after these were in the $3k range as I remember, now steady drop to about $500
.
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joeykoins · July 1, 2020 8:16PM

@1630Boston said:
I feel left out by this thread :'(

Don't worry, you're not alone. Ricko feels left out as well.

cointime · July 1, 2020 8:35PM

With all the flow lines and die polish - I call this one Sexy

images.pcgs.com/TrueView/39486846_Max.jpg

U1chicago · July 1, 2020 8:44PM

@scubafuel said:
Anyone able to post a US-series moose in a new NGC holder?

Sort of? But not really. There are some out there just not in my hands.

https://instagram.com/p/B77EYeHnHWf/embed/

tokenpro · July 1, 2020 8:55PM

I remember Moose being used back in the day but in my neck of the woods the term used more often was Honker, especially Big Ol' (F'ing) Honker -- same idea, different beast. Here's one that's a winner by 2 full pts:

ironmanl63 · July 1, 2020 10:21PM

White PL Moose

emeraldATV · July 1, 2020 10:56PM

It's a moose!
What?

ifthevamzarockin · July 1, 2020 11:03PM

It just had to happen.

yosclimber · July 1, 2020 11:24PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTzuO24i-YA
Moose and bonus Squirrel

Twobitcollector · July 2, 2020 12:18AM

I took this in October 1995 in Milan, NH

1northcoin · July 2, 2020 1:27AM

I said the same thing when this intruder walked into my yard during our recent "Lockdown."

3keepSECRETif2rDEAD · July 2, 2020 2:13AM

@scubafuel said:
Anyone able to post a US-series moose in a new NGC holder?

Boosibri · July 2, 2020 5:07AM

I’m sorry but I see more pictures of actual moose in the wild than “Moose” coins. Lots of pretty coins but I think overall many are off the mark in matching the coins with the term.

ricko · July 2, 2020 5:35AM

Well...I do not have any moose coins (in the traditional sense of the term). I do like that Franklin posted by @Skyman. I do recall when 'moose' was a more commonly used term, referring to coins with tarnish. And @TommyType, PM me whatever you deleted... I bet it was a good chuckle. My coins, while in no way of moose caliber, may earn the zoological appellation of 'antelope'... sleek, and good looking. So, enjoy your 'mooseness', and I will enjoy my coins....Lots of room for all of us....Cheers, RickO

kauwisc · July 2, 2020 7:05AM

Same Coin

MidLifeCrisis · July 2, 2020 7:32AM

@Boosibri said:
I’m sorry but I see more pictures of actual moose in the wild than “Moose” coins. Lots of pretty coins but I think overall many are off the mark in matching the coins with the term.

I still don't think I understand the term. Is a moose a coin with a hammered strike or a coin with vivid color or a coin that's technically superior for it's grade? Would any CAC gold sticker coin be considered a moose? So many questions...

Or is a moose like pornography...you can't define it but you know it when you see it?

Nice coins posted in the thread though.

Sonorandesertrat · July 2, 2020 7:55AM

Easier to find moose marbles than a moose.

ironmanl63 · July 2, 2020 8:19AM

@Boosibri said:
I’m sorry but I see more pictures of actual moose in the wild than “Moose” coins. Lots of pretty coins but I think overall many are off the mark in matching the coins with the term.

Except for yours of course. Those are amazing.

Boosibri · July 2, 2020 8:26AM

@ironmanl63 said:

@Boosibri said:
I’m sorry but I see more pictures of actual moose in the wild than “Moose” coins. Lots of pretty coins but I think overall many are off the mark in matching the coins with the term.

Except for yours of course. Those are amazing.

To my definition there are several in this thread and I didn’t mean to just imply mine. I just mean that I think the term is potentially being misapplied to nice coins that are pretty and attractively toned versus absolute monster coins which stand so far out from the rest that you take a pause to appreciate. This doesn’t mean condition census pieces but ones which are set above the rest because of their special “PQ” appeal.

ironmanl63 · July 2, 2020 8:30AM

@Boosibri said:

@ironmanl63 said:

@Boosibri said:
I’m sorry but I see more pictures of actual moose in the wild than “Moose” coins. Lots of pretty coins but I think overall many are off the mark in matching the coins with the term.

Except for yours of course. Those are amazing.

To my definition there are several in this thread and I didn’t mean to just imply mine. I just mean that I think the term is potentially being misapplied to nice coins that are pretty and attractively toned versus absolute monster coins which stand so far out from the rest that you take a pause to appreciate. This doesn’t mean condition census pieces but ones which are set above the rest because of their special “PQ” appeal.

I get it. I will leave it there.

joeykoins · July 2, 2020 8:48AM

Picked this up yesterday for hardly nothing. The toning was worth it!

bolivarshagnasty · July 2, 2020 10:34AM

There is only one coin known as THE Moose. That is Aurora Borealis's 1881-S Morgan dollar. Since I have not seen him around these parts in a while, I will post the images here. I think everyone can agree on this one...................

bolivarshagnasty · July 2, 2020 10:36AM

@FredWeinberg said:
Andy, talkin' about old expressions,
when was the last time we've heard
at a coin show the term 'squirt' ?

Think that was over 25++ years ago.

Still waiting on that definition of squirt Fred!

MFeld · July 2, 2020 11:03AM

@MidLifeCrisis said:

@Boosibri said:
I’m sorry but I see more pictures of actual moose in the wild than “Moose” coins. Lots of pretty coins but I think overall many are off the mark in matching the coins with the term.

I still don't think I understand the term. Is a moose a coin with a hammered strike or a coin with vivid color or a coin that's technically superior for it's grade? Would any CAC gold sticker coin be considered a moose? So many questions...

Or is a moose like pornography...you can't define it but you know it when you see it?

Nice coins posted in the thread though.

In order to qualify as a "Moose", above all else, a coin should be of superb/amazing quality. And if it's also gorgeously toned and/or incredibly lustrous and/or exceptionally well struck, so much the better. Personally, other than perhaps in very rare instances, I would not apply the term to coins of less than "gem"/"superb" quality.

Not surprisingly, based on many of the entries in this thread, I feel that the word has been misunderstood, misused and, abused.

FredWeinberg · July 2, 2020 11:09AM

"Squirt" meant 25 -

If I bought a coin for $200, and wanted $225, I'd
say something like "I want Two and a Squirt"
on it.

Or, if a coin was offered at $575, I might say
"I'd pay five and a squirt"

MrEureka · July 2, 2020 11:11AM

@MFeld said:

@MidLifeCrisis said:

@Boosibri said:
I’m sorry but I see more pictures of actual moose in the wild than “Moose” coins. Lots of pretty coins but I think overall many are off the mark in matching the coins with the term.

I still don't think I understand the term. Is a moose a coin with a hammered strike or a coin with vivid color or a coin that's technically superior for it's grade? Would any CAC gold sticker coin be considered a moose? So many questions...

Or is a moose like pornography...you can't define it but you know it when you see it?

Nice coins posted in the thread though.

In order to qualify as a "Moose", above all else, a coin should be of superb/amazing quality. And if it's also gorgeously toned and/or incredibly lustrous and/or exceptionally well struck, so much the better. Personally, other than perhaps in very rare instances, I would not apply the term to coins of less than "gem"/"superb" quality.

Not surprisingly, based on many of the entries in this thread, I feel that the word has been misunderstood, misused and, abused.

Such is the nature of the coin business when the TPGs are not there to set standards. Perhaps we should advocate for a "Moose" designation at PCGS? With a special label depicting a moose, if they really want to do it right.

FredWeinberg · July 2, 2020 11:13AM

And, I forgot to add that
Colonel Jessup told me
that he had heard the term
first, from Fred Sweeny (Kansas City)
about 40 years ago.....

coinbuf · July 2, 2020 11:18AM

@Boosibri said:

To my definition there are several in this thread and I didn’t mean to just imply mine. I just mean that I think the term is potentially being misapplied to nice coins that are pretty and attractively toned versus absolute monster coins which stand so far out from the rest that you take a pause to appreciate. This doesn’t mean condition census pieces but ones which are set above the rest because of their special “PQ” appeal.

However a coin need not be toned to qualify as special or be thought of as a moose.

crazyhounddog · July 2, 2020 11:21AM

CaptHenway · July 2, 2020 12:12PM

Back while I was still with ANACS in Colorado Springs, one day I shot a moose in my pajamas! How he got in my pajamas I'll never know!

SanctionII · July 2, 2020 12:23PM

Unfortunately I do not think any of the coins in my collection would be considered a "Moose".

Maybe two or three would be considered a "Mouse"

LanceNewmanOCC · July 2, 2020 12:37PM

if anyone REALLY wanted to peel the moose onion, the archives has TONNES of Mooses threads.

bolivarshagnasty · July 2, 2020 1:10PM

@FredWeinberg said:
"Squirt" meant 25 -

If I bought a coin for $200, and wanted $225, I'd
say something like "I want Two and a Squirt"
on it.

Or, if a coin was offered at $575, I might say
"I'd pay five and a squirt"

Love it! I'll try it out on you at the next show.

cardinal · July 2, 2020 3:08PM

@LanceNewmanOCC said:
@MrEureka

just saw the notification on my phone a bit ago. is this more in-line?

Canada: Victoria copper Confederation Medal 1867
.

This one came from Great Britain, just a few years earlier:

BryceM · July 2, 2020 3:14PM

Many, many meese in this thread.

LanceNewmanOCC · July 2, 2020 3:32PM

@cardinal said:
This one came from Great Britain, just a few years earlier:

a wonderful piece. whomever shot the image for that is a pro. some extreme level of sharpness (in a good way). so thanks for the large image.

is it a good candidate for a mineral oil soak to get rid of the grime in the low spots or do you think it is not an issue long-term?

some pretty diverse and major representation on the obv. oddly enough, reminds me of our educational notes.

CaptHenway · July 2, 2020 3:32PM

@FredWeinberg said:
"Squirt" meant 25 -

If I bought a coin for $200, and wanted $225, I'd
say something like "I want Two and a Squirt"
on it.

Or, if a coin was offered at $575, I might say
"I'd pay five and a squirt"

I have never heard that one.

BryceM · July 2, 2020 3:39PM

Some may consider this a palmated cervid:

U1chicago · July 2, 2020 3:54PM

@BryceM said:
Many, many meese in this thread.

This thread should be poofed for slandering all the real moose.
(And the plural of moose is moose).

BryceM · July 2, 2020 4:17PM

What is the plural of goose?

cardinal · July 2, 2020 4:24PM

@LanceNewmanOCC said:

@cardinal said:
This one came from Great Britain, just a few years earlier:

a wonderful piece. whomever shot the image for that is a pro. some extreme level of sharpness (in a good way). so thanks for the large image.

is it a good candidate for a mineral oil soak to get rid of the grime in the low spots or do you think it is not an issue long-term?

some pretty diverse and major representation on the obv. oddly enough, reminds me of our educational notes.

The picture actually is a TrueView, but they just gave it a white background because the medal is not (as yet) been added into a registry set that is open to the public. At the extreme close-up, I can see those bits of grime, but in hand they disappear. (With my luck, if I soak the grime off, all of those areas would look unnaturally red! )>

cardinal · July 2, 2020 4:26PM

@BryceM said:
What is the plural of goose?

The plural of goose is "geese"!

U1chicago · July 2, 2020 5:00PM

@BryceM said:
What is the plural of goose?

I wouldn’t mix your geese with your moose.

bidask · July 2, 2020 5:14PM

@bolivarshagnasty said:
There is only one coin known as THE Moose. That is Aurora Borealis's 1881-S Morgan dollar. Since I have not seen him around these parts in a while, I will post the images here. I think everyone can agree on this one...................

I would not call this coin a moose

The coin itself is to common.

I would call this coin a monster toner .

CoinJunkie · July 2, 2020 5:43PM

.

bidask · July 2, 2020 5:53PM

Does this one qualify as a moose ? 😄

BryceM · July 2, 2020 6:02PM

@U1chicago said:

@BryceM said:
What is the plural of goose?

I wouldn’t mix your geese with your moose.

cardinal · July 2, 2020 6:50PM

@bidask said:

Does this one qualify as a moose ? 😄

I like this one too!

bidask · July 2, 2020 7:03PM

@cardinal said:

@bidask said:

Does this one qualify as a moose ? 😄

I like this one too!

Nice

It's a moose!

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