Won this 1877 Indian Head Cent last night (David Lawrence Auction)

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Tomthemailcarrier
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I’ve been searching for a nice 1877 IHC in Ms-65 RB for a few years. David Lawrence auctions had one that caught my eye. It’s graded PCGS Ms-65 RB with an Eagle Eye & CAC sticker. I really liked the color. The auction format was new to me since it was internet only. I usually phone in my bids and get a play by play from an on-site rep. During the auction the bidding time gets extended if there are late bids. It’s better for the seller but can be a little nerve wracking.
I’m quite pleased with the coin. As a bonus my new Marriott credit card earned me a free nights stay because of the purchase.

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  • CoinJunkie
    CoinJunkie Posts: 8,772 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Superb example of the key. Congrats!

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  • keyman64
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    Congrats! I'm also not a fan of the 3 minute time extension for bidding.

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  • SSR
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    great coin with lovely color.

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  • coinbuf
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    I guess it pays to be a mail carrier :D , great coin congrats.

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  • Dave99B
    Dave99B Posts: 8,947 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That is probably the nicest MS65s I’ve even seen. Gorgeous 1877. Well done!!!

    Dave

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  • DCW
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    One hell of a nice piece if I may say so!

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  • Barndog
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    @keyman64 said:
    Congrats! I'm also not a fan of the 3 minute time extension for bidding.

    says every buyer! :D

    Consignors, on the other hand, love it when the auction gets extended once, twice, or more! I recently lost out on an extended auction (non-numismatic). Happy seller.

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  • oih82w8
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    That is a nice piece of copper!

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  • TurtleCat
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    Great looking coin! I’ve gotten some nice coins from the DLRC auctions this year.

  • Mgarmy
    Mgarmy Posts: 2,296 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That is a beautiful pick up!

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  • johnny9434
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    awesome that's gonna look real good in your collection

  • bolivarshagnasty
    bolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,359 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That is an outstanding example! Congratulations!

  • Treashunt
    Treashunt Posts: 6,748 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I like it... it really beats my AG-03plus [raw]

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  • JBN
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    Wonderful key date example. Congratulations.

  • Jimnight
    Jimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Real nice key date!

  • crazyhounddog
    crazyhounddog Posts: 14,252 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yes I ran across that gorgeous piece as I was going through their material.
    WOW!!!!!!!
    That coin is a knockout beauty.
    Congratulations 🍾

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  • joeykoins
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    Nice coin, dude! RB? Why? Should have been a RD.

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  • astrorat
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    Nice!

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  • TurtleCat
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    @joeykoins said:
    Nice coin, dude! RB? Why? Should have been a RD.

    It’s definitely a premium RB but the red has mellowed too much, IMO, for 95% RD.

  • illini420
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    Looks like a really nice example... congrats!

    :+1:

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  • ricko
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    That is truly a very, very nice IHC....Congratulations on your new coin.... Cheers, RickO

  • golden
    golden Posts: 10,538 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very nice coin! It pays to wait for the right coin.

  • Kliao
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    Wow very nice!

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  • NumisOxide
    NumisOxide Posts: 11,049 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Congrats. Nice!

  • jedm
    jedm Posts: 3,266 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    NICE! If I remember correctly you had an exceptionally nice MS63 example- if so, nice upgrade.

  • SkyMan
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    Nice looker!

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  • Hydrant
    Hydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That's a beauty. You could not have done better. WOW!!!!!

  • MFeld
    MFeld Posts: 17,151 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @joeykoins said:
    Nice coin, dude! RB? Why? Should have been a RD.

    The color is nowhere close to “RD”. But the coin looks unusually clean and attractive, even considering the grade.

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  • hchcoin
    hchcoin Posts: 4,843 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Great looking key date. I love the look.

  • Tomthemailcarrier
    Tomthemailcarrier Posts: 807 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @jedm said:

    “NICE! If I remember correctly you had an exceptionally nice MS63 example- if so, nice upgrade.”
    You have a good memory! I still have the MS 63 that I bought from Rick Snow @Denver ANA show.

  • Walkerfan
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    Awesome Key!!!

    Congratulations on filling a HUGE slot!!!

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  • BLUEJAYWAY
    BLUEJAYWAY Posts: 11,799 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Nice pickup. Like the obv. L-R dark to light. And even color on the rev. When you spend your evening at the Marriott take the 77 along with you, and no funny business. :D

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  • Hydrant
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    47 likes and counting!!! That says something.

  • pursuitofliberty
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    gorgeous ... awesome color and surfaces!!


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  • Justacommeman
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    Congrats!!! Great looking coin

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  • RedCopper
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    Nice smooth surfaces and original color

  • ThreeCentSilverFL
    ThreeCentSilverFL Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Great looking coin! Thanks for sharing.

  • Lakesammman
    Lakesammman Posts: 17,698 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Looks like CAC Gold to me - congrats! :+1:

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