1864 L Indian head varieties I can't resist buying when I find a rare one. This is the crk-002 variety no snow number and with early die state reverse. It should have a heavy die crack at 6 o'clock on the reverse. To bad this one had some cleaning.
@mosjcoin said:
1864 L Indian head varieties I can't resist buying when I find a rare one. This is the crk-002 variety no snow number and with early die state reverse. It should have a heavy die crack at 6 o'clock on the reverse. To bad this one had some cleaning.
you need a quick edit to fix die crack location
Obverse instead of reverse lol
Have a great day
Wayne
@mosjcoin said:
1864 L Indian head varieties I can't resist buying when I find a rare one. This is the crk-002 variety no snow number and with early die state reverse. It should have a heavy die crack at 6 o'clock on the reverse. To bad this one had some cleaning.
you need a quick edit to fix die crack location
Obverse instead of reverse lol
Have a great day
Wayne
Sorry but the crk-002 variety has both obverse and reverse die cracks at 6. Sam
@ZoidMeister said:
Okay, this one finally came in. I know absolutely NOTHING about these large bronze medals. I bought this because I loved the intracacy of the design, and because of its connection to the Chicago Columbus Exposition.
Does anyone know of a good online research resource for historical bronze medals? I didn't see this one listed in the "so-called dollars" references that I have. I think it is a bit too large to qualify. I think @Zoins might be my best referral resource.
Anyway, it came in late yesterday. Here is my latest acquisition. It measures 50.5mm and weighs in at 47.0 grams.
Z
1893 World's Columbian Expo / Christopher Columbus Bronze
This one was done by Wilhelm Mayer who was in business with his brother-in-law as Mayer & Wilhelm.
A die sinking establishement which was founded in 1860 by Wilhelm Mayer who was a sculptor and engraver. In 1876 his brother in law Frantz Wilhelm joined the firm. Wilhelm Mayer was born in 1840, Franz was born in 1846 and was an engraver by trade.
Wilhelm Mayer was one of the founders, along with Franz Wilhelm, of a metalware factory in Stuttgart. He was born in 1840 in Lauffen am Neckar, and studied metalwork and engraving in Stuttgart.
I'm expecting this one in Monday's mail [Update: it came about a week late ...] It's my first and probably only numismatic purchase of the year. I hope I like it a lot in hand. [Update: it's gorgeous.]
I just bought this dime for Mrs_Spud for Christmas. It’s for her Roosevelt Registry set on NGC. She only collects dimes, Roosevelt’s, Mercury, Barbers and Seated ones. She loves the coin, and it made her set jump up 7 places to rank 137 over at NGC. Normally toned reverses aren’t as popular as toned obverses are, but when I showed that auction picture to Mrs_Spud she said for Roosevelt Dimes that it’s all about the torch and she liked it better the way the torch is all colorful than if the obverse was toned so I got it for her. These pictures are from the auction, but I cropped them
It finally arrived from Portugal. No more posting the sellers photos. I love the high relief detail of this 1861 Leopold Wiener medal, especially how the light plays off the castle wall behind the Angel. Looks like the castle is being lit from behind the figures.
1889 Baltimore Post Office Dedication - Bombardment of Fort McHenry Token- Rulau MD-BA-220 - NGC MS65PL POP 1/1/0
In 1889, the Maryland Exposition was a weeklong celebration for the 75th anniversary of the bombardment of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812 when the Star Spangled Banner was written. President Harrison also attended the event and did the dedication of the new post office with a Italian Renaissance Revival design.
Somewhat common token, usually holed, with just 2 certified ATS.
@ZoidMeister said:
It finally arrived from Portugal. No more posting the sellers photos. I love the high relief detail of this 1861 Leopold Wiener medal, especially how the light plays off the castle wall behind the Angel. Looks like the castle is being lit from behind the figures.
I just received this coin from Great Collections. It's a nice upgrade (MS 67 CAC) and fits right into the commemorative collection I am working on. (But my Gawd, 144 coins is a LOT). So, although I do not think it is as cool as some of the really special coins and tokens that have been posted, I am still happy with it.
Just got this from Heritage this week. I've been looking for a nice one for about 3 years. Shipping was a little dicey as it was originally scheduled for 12/11 but that date disappeared the day before. The new delivery date appeared on Saturday and it did actually arrive on Monday.
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There are 3 bad things in the world today - Death, Taxes, and the cover 2. Norm Parker, Iowa football defensive coordinator 1999-2011.
Won these two on Great Collections Auction last weekend. Received them today. The white hairlines on both coins are fine scratches on cases which are not visible with the eye only.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
got this a little earlier than I expected; was planning on picking up one of these in 2021, but I accidentally won w my bid on the bay; wasn't expecting to win this as I submitted a bid late last night and it was ending v early this morning, when I wouldn't be monitoring - didnt get a great price, but an avg price, by the looks of it?
a little sketched out as seller has short [but seemingly 100% positive?] history, and these are the sellers ** terrible ** photos
first anacs holder for me, so if anything jumps out as sketch, would appreciate you raising a flag
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today's arrival
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1864 L Indian head varieties I can't resist buying when I find a rare one. This is the crk-002 variety no snow number and with early die state reverse. It should have a heavy die crack at 6 o'clock on the reverse. To bad this one had some cleaning.
you need a quick edit to fix die crack location
Obverse instead of reverse lol
Have a great day
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
Sorry but the crk-002 variety has both obverse and reverse die cracks at 6. Sam
sorry also, my bad I was going by what was shown
Kennedys are my quest...
Great Seated Dollars mcarney1173!
mine
Beautiful medal @ZoidMeister! I love this design!
This one was done by Wilhelm Mayer who was in business with his brother-in-law as Mayer & Wilhelm.
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG112098
https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/civitas_galleries/33/product/germany_stuttgart_mayer__wilhelm_1917_silvered_bronze_40mm_medal_au/975339/Default.aspx
Al @keets has a nice collection of these.
Tom @tmot99 is a resident expert on the Columbian Exposition.
was "on it's Way" to "now in hand"
much better looking in hand
All marks and smudges are on the holder
Kennedys are my quest...
Santa Franklin
I'm expecting this one in Monday's mail [Update: it came about a week late ...] It's my first and probably only numismatic purchase of the year. I hope I like it a lot in hand. [Update: it's gorgeous.]
Thanks @habaraca
BHNC #248 … 121 and counting.
I just bought this dime for Mrs_Spud for Christmas. It’s for her Roosevelt Registry set on NGC. She only collects dimes, Roosevelt’s, Mercury, Barbers and Seated ones. She loves the coin, and it made her set jump up 7 places to rank 137 over at NGC. Normally toned reverses aren’t as popular as toned obverses are, but when I showed that auction picture to Mrs_Spud she said for Roosevelt Dimes that it’s all about the torch and she liked it better the way the torch is all colorful than if the obverse was toned so I got it for her. These pictures are from the auction, but I cropped them
Here’s a shot showing the luster more
Mr_Spud
A couple from the dark side. One from Potosi and a smaller cousin from Mexico.
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
2016p
1943p
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.I thought this one was pretty nifty!
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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
1942p folded over delamination
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Bought these for 10€
Haven’t seen this kind of “holder” before.
Henri, From the French Riviera with love
It finally arrived from Portugal. No more posting the sellers photos. I love the high relief detail of this 1861 Leopold Wiener medal, especially how the light plays off the castle wall behind the Angel. Looks like the castle is being lit from behind the figures.
Z
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
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1889 Baltimore Post Office Dedication - Bombardment of Fort McHenry Token- Rulau MD-BA-220 - NGC MS65PL POP 1/1/0
In 1889, the Maryland Exposition was a weeklong celebration for the 75th anniversary of the bombardment of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812 when the Star Spangled Banner was written. President Harrison also attended the event and did the dedication of the new post office with a Italian Renaissance Revival design.
Somewhat common token, usually holed, with just 2 certified ATS.
@BustDMs nice looking Potosi 8 Reales. Is that 1700? Can’t read the third digit.
Amazingly beautiful medal! I love the imagery.
Congrats and thanks for posting it!
1839 Queen Isabella II for "100 Greatest Women on Coins"
Double Rainbow
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.64+ CAC. True view and the sellers (GFRC) image. Better in hand than either.
Some new eye candy
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
The dreaded Statehood
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line..
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I liked these so much I was chasing all the slight differences but........haven’t been chasing much lately....lol
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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
Do you know how many varieties there are? I've always been curious!
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No, I haven’t had time to start back searching again but, I don’t think there are that
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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
Waiting for this. SB photos.
Draped Bust Dime for my Type Set.
The New Ultimate Custom Dansco US Type Set Album.
From our very own LeeBone...
These two just arrived from Stack's Bowers!
ANA-LM, CWTS-LM, NBS, TAMS, ANS
George Washington In Unitate Fortitudo - Musante GW-413 var. Baker-607 Gaming Token
Likely by Ludwig Christian Lauer.
Overstruck piece given the "O" under the "G" in GEORGE and what looks like a wing in the left obverse field.
Struck from shattered dies. What's a few die cracks?
I just received this coin from Great Collections. It's a nice upgrade (MS 67 CAC) and fits right into the commemorative collection I am working on. (But my Gawd, 144 coins is a LOT). So, although I do not think it is as cool as some of the really special coins and tokens that have been posted, I am still happy with it.
Just got this from Heritage this week. I've been looking for a nice one for about 3 years. Shipping was a little dicey as it was originally scheduled for 12/11 but that date disappeared the day before. The new delivery date appeared on Saturday and it did actually arrive on Monday.
AU58
Collector of randomness. Photographer at PCGS. Lover of Harry Potter.
1920 Wilson Dollar - Opening of the Manila Mint - HK-449 - Ex-Dr. Eugene Bruder
Won these two on Great Collections Auction last weekend. Received them today. The white hairlines on both coins are fine scratches on cases which are not visible with the eye only.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
You should buy more!
1924 Huguenot-Walloon Tercentenary Classic Commemorative Half Dollar - PCGS PO01 POP 0/4/4,581 - Ex-Bill-Fivaz
Here's my lowball Huguenot half. I love the look on look on this. Apparently these were used for commerce as there are four PO01s!
got this a little earlier than I expected; was planning on picking up one of these in 2021, but I accidentally won w my bid on the bay; wasn't expecting to win this as I submitted a bid late last night and it was ending v early this morning, when I wouldn't be monitoring - didnt get a great price, but an avg price, by the looks of it?
a little sketched out as seller has short [but seemingly 100% positive?] history, and these are the sellers ** terrible ** photos
first anacs holder for me, so if anything jumps out as sketch, would appreciate you raising a flag
will post better picks when in hand
weird bonus? it'll ship from north pole, ak 🎅❄
Commems and Early Type