@tradedollarnut said:
I have in the past but not currently. It’s definitely on the want list
About how many coins are on the want list?
Dunno. I’m making it up as I go along. But I know a 94-S is on it, as is the finest 1885 [the raw one]. An UHR too.
Ever thought about the ultimate hoard (e.g. owning all or as many as possible of 1884/5 TD, 1913 V 5c, 1804 $1, 1894-s 10c, etc)?
Like buying all the 1884’s and melting 6 of them?
I bet the fame would elevate it in American lore to the point the financials might play out. There isn’t much of a reason the 43 coppers are what they are save for their fame. That said I am going to bet against a guy named TDN melting any of them let alone an 84
@tradedollarnut said:
I have in the past but not currently. It’s definitely on the want list
About how many coins are on the want list?
Dunno. I’m making it up as I go along. But I know a 94-S is on it, as is the finest 1885 [the raw one]. An UHR too.
Ever thought about the ultimate hoard (e.g. owning all or as many as possible of 1884/5 TD, 1913 V 5c, 1804 $1, 1894-s 10c, etc)?
Like buying all the 1884’s and melting 6 of them?
I bet the fame would elevate it in American lore to the point the financials might play out. There isn’t much of a reason the 43 coppers are what they are save for their fame. That said I am going to bet against a guy named TDN melting any of them let alone an 84
The bottom 6 average $700k each = $4.2M. The top 4 average $1M each = $4M. The four best 1885’s average $2.5M each = $10M
So you’d sacrifice $4.2M to realize $6M [$10M-$4M]....but yah, I wouldn’t do it. But the publicity would probably drive that gain upward.
Gorgeous and thanks for showing us your treasures.
I so wish that the mint would return to these type of designs on modern coins.
They are surly missed.
Wayne
But is the ‘84 Trade really cameo? Neither pics seem to show much cameo. And whose fingerprint is immortalized on the reverse?...hopefully someone famous or someone infamous. 🤓Surprised at lack of TruView.
PCGS is really going out on a limb that no more 1913 Liberty nickels will come along, or that gradeflation won't bump one of the other 4 past that coin.
But is the ‘84 Trade really cameo? Neither pics seem to show much cameo. And whose fingerprint is immortalized on the reverse?...hopefully someone famous or someone infamous. 🤓Surprised at lack of TruView.
It’s been 15 years since I held it in hand but it was an obvious cameo way back then.
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I bet the fame would elevate it in American lore to the point the financials might play out. There isn’t much of a reason the 43 coppers are what they are save for their fame. That said I am going to bet against a guy named TDN melting any of them let alone an 84
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
The bottom 6 average $700k each = $4.2M. The top 4 average $1M each = $4M. The four best 1885’s average $2.5M each = $10M
So you’d sacrifice $4.2M to realize $6M [$10M-$4M]....but yah, I wouldn’t do it. But the publicity would probably drive that gain upward.
Superb! Thanks for sharing them with those of us who can only dream.....
Great of you to share your new set as you build it. A couple of humbly-offered to consider:
half disme (preferably the Cardinal coin)
1838-O half.
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
Yep, just dreams at this end. Lol Beautiful coins Bruce! Thanks for sharing!
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Or just donate them to various museums
Or bury them in a can and make it a game to find them
if it is possible that these 2 lovely coins don't satiate the apatite, run the cert numbers up and down from the ones in the op.
YUM
No question, with these additions, the "steaks" have been raised here in America's gourmet dining Mecca as well.
Amazing.
I would love to just hold it, never mind own it.
[That would never happen].
BHNC #203
Dreams indeed! Amazing pieces.....Congrats.
Gorgeous
and thanks for showing us your treasures.
I so wish that the mint would return to these type of designs on modern coins.
They are surly missed.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
I enjoy living vicariously numismatically(sic) through tdn’s posts.
Pardon me for slobbering all over the pillow...
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The Liberty Seated $ set was an unbelievable accomplishment. Desire, timing, talent, funds, luck. Never thought I would see it done. Applause.
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
Maybe T D N chop marks on 6 of them...
Wow! Nice!
or donate them to museums... or "those" guys
Well said. "Unbelievable" really is the right word. I have watched this video more times than I care to admit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kz1p6FuzJ4
Is this a giveaway thread?
Thanks for the opportunity
BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.
Tremendous of course. ⭐️⭐️
But is the ‘84 Trade really cameo? Neither pics seem to show much cameo. And whose fingerprint is immortalized on the reverse?...hopefully someone famous or someone infamous. 🤓Surprised at lack of TruView.
PCGS is really going out on a limb that no more 1913 Liberty nickels will come along, or that gradeflation won't bump one of the other 4 past that coin.
It’s been 15 years since I held it in hand but it was an obvious cameo way back then.
beautiful coins. enjoy them in good health tdn