For clarification – my coins are not in this ANA auction
Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
@cameonut2011 said:
Congratulations! I hope all is well with him, and he is retiring to travel and not for health reasons.
Posted by Fred earlier: “... No – it’s not for any health reasons; in fact I’m healthy and that’s one of the half dozen reasons I decided to retire after 50 Years as a full-time coin dealer and numismatist- Stop by my table next week and I’ll show you one of the other half a dozen reasons!...”
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
There are a few foreign error Coins but not any foreign normal Coins;
Heritage sold a few rare China Mint Coins of mine about a month ago – and I was very satisfied and happy with the results
Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
Congrats, Fred - looking forward to seeing the catalog(s)!!
Perfect error ad for an error specialist - isn't the ANA this week??
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@LindyS said:
Fred's handled & placed many amazing errors.
I'll miss doing error biz with him & Kathy, but I am excited to see what the future holds...
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(1976) Double Struck 25c
Wow! That's awesome!
It would be great to get the Fred Weinberg provenance on some of these coins!
@LindyS said:
Fred's handled & placed many amazing errors.
I'll miss doing error biz with him & Kathy, but I am excited to see what the future holds...
[...]
(1976) Double Struck 25c
Wow! That's awesome!
It would be great to get the Fred Weinberg provenance on some of these coins!
A few months ago when visiting Fred at his office, He sold me his 1977 Lincoln Cent struck on an aluminum planchet from the U.S. Mint at PHILADELPHIA. This isn’t a S.F. Mint off-metal on an aluminum planchet intended for a foreign country, since the S.F. Mint struck aluminum coins for foreign countries. This aluminum Lincoln Cent is a mystery.
mikebyers.com Dealer in Major Mint Errors, Die Trials & Patterns - Author of NLG Best World Coin Book World's Greatest Mint Errors - Publisher & Editor of minterrornews.com.
Thanks for all the nice comments, both here at last week at the ANA
Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
Retirement is a very tough road to go down.
Giving up a lifetime habit of getting up and putting in your work every day is challenging. It took me at least 37 days to adjust.
Best wishes Fred.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
This is my 50th year as a full time dealer (been collecting since I was 8)
I've re-connected with my first girlfriend from over 50 years ago (1968!) and we're great together.
(in fact, 49 years ago we would go thru Mint Sewn bags of 1972 Cents that I got from Harry Forman,
to go thru looking to find '72 doubled dies) - she saw what a coin nerd I was, said 'go ahead and have
your coin fun, and I'll see ya in 50 years' ) !!
I have a lot of material, both company and personal, and I realized it would not be fair or kind to
drop dead in the future, leaving those responsible to sort and sell everything. Would not be fun for
someone else to do - but I get to enjoy seeing what my 'stuff' brings while I'm here.
No reason to wait for a better Market in 5-10 years from now.
Not too interested in spending the next ten years or so traveling across the country to coin shows.
That's the six reasons, in general. There are a few other minor considerations, but that's pretty much it.
I enjoyed the kind words, thoughts, and suggestions from all the folks I saw last week at the ANA -
and for the nice words and thoughts here too.......
Fred
Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
Fred, I guess this is as good of a place and time as any...
Congratulations and I wish you loads of fun!
Thank you for all that you’ve done for the hobby for so long.
I’ve never known you to be other than extremely helpful, pleasant, gracious, professional, fair and unselfish.
I wish there were a lot more dealers like you to set such a fine example.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
I can be a bit irritable at times, but that's pretty rare, I believe (or hope)
and it's usually after dealing with real stubborn people for more than 15 minutes!
Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
I have never had interest in error coins as a collectible, but I have always followed them with interest in their production be it intentional or just a manufacturing error. Fred Weinberg has earned my trust in explaining how these errors seem to happen, and escape from the Mint. Fred, I hope that you will continue to share your expert opinion with us even though you no longer want to deal with them. Your specialty has earned you the right to be in the Numismatic Hall of Fame.
And send us some fishing pictures........ Fish like shiny silvery things and they will always investigate. You just have to develop the new attractor coin pattern fly that they will bite. I know you can catch an Amberjack with an error coin fly........they will bite a bare hook, and take you for a ride. And post your catch on this forum so we all know the3re life beyond coins.
Most of you might not know that for the first half of my
career, I traveled extensively for business -
Back in the '70's, '80's, and early '90's, I attended at
least two shows a month, sometimes three (many dealers
did many more shows that that) except for the last half
of November thru January.
In addition to that, since 1973 to the late '90's, I went to
Europe every 6-8 weeks buying large quantities of US
gold (and some rare dates too!)
So, traveling isn't a big attraction to me at this point.
We will plan a trip down the Danube in a few years when
it's safer, but most of the traveling will probably be to visit her
kids and grandchildren.
Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
Fred- good luck with your mint errors in future Heritage Auctions, and enjoy your retirement!
mikebyers.com Dealer in Major Mint Errors, Die Trials & Patterns - Author of NLG Best World Coin Book World's Greatest Mint Errors - Publisher & Editor of minterrornews.com.
@FredWeinberg said:
I'm 71 years old, and in very good health.
This is my 50th year as a full time dealer (been collecting since I was 8)
I've re-connected with _my first girlfriend from over 50 years ago _(1968!) and we're great together.
(in fact, 49 years ago we would go thru Mint Sewn bags of 1972 Cents that I got from Harry Forman,
to go thru looking to find '72 doubled dies) - she saw what a coin nerd I was, said 'go ahead and have
your coin fun, and I'll see ya in 50 years' ) !!
I have a lot of material, both company and personal, and I realized it would not be fair or kind to
drop dead in the future, leaving those responsible to sort and sell everything. Would not be fun for
someone else to do - but I get to enjoy seeing what my 'stuff' brings while I'm here.
No reason to wait for a better Market in 5-10 years from now.
Not too interested in spending the next ten years or so traveling across the country to coin shows.
That's the six reasons, in general. There are a few other minor considerations, but that's pretty much it.
I enjoyed the kind words, thoughts, and suggestions from all the folks I saw last week at the ANA -
and for the nice words and thoughts here too.......
Fred
_Fred, is that the lady you had with you in Anaheim Error-a-Rama 1973? She was drop-dead bootifull _
Comments
For clarification – my coins are not in this ANA auction
Good to know.
You should put them all in a Registry Set with TrueViews
Any foreign coins that he will be consigning?
Well, just Love coins, period.
Congratulations! I hope all is well with him, and he is retiring to travel and not for health reasons.
Imagine all the coin shows he can attend
Posted by Fred earlier: “... No – it’s not for any health reasons; in fact I’m healthy and that’s one of the half dozen reasons I decided to retire after 50 Years as a full-time coin dealer and numismatist- Stop by my table next week and I’ll show you one of the other half a dozen reasons!...”
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Congrats Fred! Thank you again for this one.
There are a few foreign error Coins but not any foreign normal Coins;
Heritage sold a few rare China Mint Coins of mine about a month ago – and I was very satisfied and happy with the results
Congratulations on picking a time that you may enjoy your retirement.
Ah, thanks Fred. I rather like GB OMS in the pre-decimal series....Any of those?
Well, just Love coins, period.
Fred's handled & placed many amazing errors.
I'll miss doing error biz with him & Kathy, but I am excited to see what the future holds...
26c the hard way
SMS 1965 10c on SMS 25c planchet
(1976) Double Struck 25c
Another Fred Weinberg error goodie or two.
1973D Mint Set Only Issue Ike $ struck on incomplete punch planchet.
1921 PEACE $ on clipped planchet
Congrats, Fred - looking forward to seeing the catalog(s)!!
Perfect error ad for an error specialist - isn't the ANA this week??
Fred's current #420 table reminded me of my other hobby, Shield Road signs stamped out in 1926
Wow! That's awesome!
It would be great to get the Fred Weinberg provenance on some of these coins!
I've got the receipts
;^)
Lindy
Picked up this 1977 Lincoln on Brass Scalloped 5S in a scruffy slab 16 years ago from Fred.
A few months ago when visiting Fred at his office, He sold me his 1977 Lincoln Cent struck on an aluminum planchet from the U.S. Mint at PHILADELPHIA. This isn’t a S.F. Mint off-metal on an aluminum planchet intended for a foreign country, since the S.F. Mint struck aluminum coins for foreign countries. This aluminum Lincoln Cent is a mystery.
You will be surly missed.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
Thanks for all the nice comments, both here at last week at the ANA
Funimist thread in a while. Thanks for the posts. @FredWeinberg , you are down to earth and have always been a pleasure to work with!
Retirement is a very tough road to go down.
Giving up a lifetime habit of getting up and putting in your work every day is challenging. It took me at least 37 days to adjust.
Best wishes Fred.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
Did anybody ever find out the reason. One of 6 reasons?
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I'm 71 years old, and in very good health.
This is my 50th year as a full time dealer (been collecting since I was 8)
I've re-connected with my first girlfriend from over 50 years ago (1968!) and we're great together.
(in fact, 49 years ago we would go thru Mint Sewn bags of 1972 Cents that I got from Harry Forman,
to go thru looking to find '72 doubled dies) - she saw what a coin nerd I was, said 'go ahead and have
your coin fun, and I'll see ya in 50 years' ) !!
I have a lot of material, both company and personal, and I realized it would not be fair or kind to
drop dead in the future, leaving those responsible to sort and sell everything. Would not be fun for
someone else to do - but I get to enjoy seeing what my 'stuff' brings while I'm here.
No reason to wait for a better Market in 5-10 years from now.
Not too interested in spending the next ten years or so traveling across the country to coin shows.
That's the six reasons, in general. There are a few other minor considerations, but that's pretty much it.
I enjoyed the kind words, thoughts, and suggestions from all the folks I saw last week at the ANA -
and for the nice words and thoughts here too.......
Fred
Fred, I guess this is as good of a place and time as any...
Congratulations and I wish you loads of fun!
Thank you for all that you’ve done for the hobby for so long.
I’ve never known you to be other than extremely helpful, pleasant, gracious, professional, fair and unselfish.
I wish there were a lot more dealers like you to set such a fine example.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Mark, those words mean a lot from YOU.
I can be a bit irritable at times, but that's pretty rare, I believe (or hope)
and it's usually after dealing with real stubborn people for more than 15 minutes!
@FredWeinberg maybe the 2 of you can get some world travel in for enjoyment. My next cruise is to the southern Caribbean on Oct23 I can't wait.
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Congrats on the retirement @FredWeinberg ! You've done so much for the hobby that you should go enjoy the other things. She's waited long enough!
Part of me was wondering if you were going to spend some time with Stella
That's not her name is it?
All I’ve ever seen was the good and patient.
World travel sounds good once the disease eases
Congrats Mr. Weinberg on your retirement!! That sounds like a great plan you have. Enjoy!!
I have never had interest in error coins as a collectible, but I have always followed them with interest in their production be it intentional or just a manufacturing error. Fred Weinberg has earned my trust in explaining how these errors seem to happen, and escape from the Mint. Fred, I hope that you will continue to share your expert opinion with us even though you no longer want to deal with them. Your specialty has earned you the right to be in the Numismatic Hall of Fame.
And send us some fishing pictures........ Fish like shiny silvery things and they will always investigate. You just have to develop the new attractor coin pattern fly that they will bite. I know you can catch an Amberjack with an error coin fly........they will bite a bare hook, and take you for a ride. And post your catch on this forum so we all know the3re life beyond coins.
OINK
Most of you might not know that for the first half of my
career, I traveled extensively for business -
Back in the '70's, '80's, and early '90's, I attended at
least two shows a month, sometimes three (many dealers
did many more shows that that) except for the last half
of November thru January.
In addition to that, since 1973 to the late '90's, I went to
Europe every 6-8 weeks buying large quantities of US
gold (and some rare dates too!)
So, traveling isn't a big attraction to me at this point.
We will plan a trip down the Danube in a few years when
it's safer, but most of the traveling will probably be to visit her
kids and grandchildren.
Fred- good luck with your mint errors in future Heritage Auctions, and enjoy your retirement!
will be excited to see the offerings listed. hope to pick up a handful if able.
fred, are you a fly fisherman?
_Fred, is that the lady you had with you in Anaheim Error-a-Rama 1973? She was drop-dead bootifull _