Maybe those low-mintage 1913-14-15 Philly coins at the tail end of the Barber half series are sleepers, and maybe they ain’t, but I like ‘em, anyway. Can’t afford ‘em in MS, so here you go.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
My second-best cherrypick of all time. Found in a bulk bag of Wheat cents in 2006, so it cost me less than a nickel. A piece of dirt was covering the mintmark when I found it.
PCGS later graded it XF40.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
This “jolly green giant” had a @crazyhounddog pedigree, if I remember correctly. But I think I bought it from someone else here on CU, and I’m ashamed to admit I’ve forgotten who. Speak up if you recognize it!
I also sold it away in a “pay the bills” purge, but later bought it back again, and was happy to have it once again.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Comments
Circ but wholesome key date.
Maybe those low-mintage 1913-14-15 Philly coins at the tail end of the Barber half series are sleepers, and maybe they ain’t, but I like ‘em, anyway. Can’t afford ‘em in MS, so here you go.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Mr_Spud
Not a key date this time. But not bad for ten bucks, on the other hand.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Mix it up with a different year?
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
Mr_Spud
Successful BST transactions with: SilverEagles92; Ahrensdad; Smitty; GregHansen; Lablade; Mercury10c; copperflopper; whatsup; KISHU1; scrapman1077, crispy, canadanz, smallchange, robkool, Mission16, ranshdow, ibzman350, Fallguy, Collectorcoins, SurfinxHI, jwitten, Walkerguy21D, dsessom.
@lkenefic - we were on Barber halves a little while ago, but your play should have been 1859 or Indian cent!
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Here- I’ll play from @Mr_Spud ’s 1859 Indian. I don’t presently have any of that one-year type, but here’s a CuNi 1864, anyway.
So that’s 1864 or Indian cent to the next player.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Mr_Spud
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Mr_Spud
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Mr_Spud
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Mr_Spud
OK... this time for real (not sure what happened the last time) ... looks like 2 1/2 Gold or 1908...
Successful BST transactions with: SilverEagles92; Ahrensdad; Smitty; GregHansen; Lablade; Mercury10c; copperflopper; whatsup; KISHU1; scrapman1077, crispy, canadanz, smallchange, robkool, Mission16, ranshdow, ibzman350, Fallguy, Collectorcoins, SurfinxHI, jwitten, Walkerguy21D, dsessom.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
My YouTube Channel
Mr_Spud
My second-best cherrypick of all time. Found in a bulk bag of Wheat cents in 2006, so it cost me less than a nickel. A piece of dirt was covering the mintmark when I found it.
PCGS later graded it XF40.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Mr_Spud
My first post on "Lord M's" historic thread!
Mr_Spud
Just to keep things going, here is a 1915 Barber Half. 🌞
Mr_Spud
1915-S/S RPM Pan Pacific Commemorative 50C
BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore, Nickpatton, Namvet69,...
I believe the rule is that you can play any commemorative on a commemorative 🌞
Mr_Spud
Playing off another 50C Commemorative, or the year of the coin is my understanding as well.
BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore, Nickpatton, Namvet69,...
Mr_Spud
Mr_Spud
BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore, Nickpatton, Namvet69,...
This “jolly green giant” had a @crazyhounddog pedigree, if I remember correctly. But I think I bought it from someone else here on CU, and I’m ashamed to admit I’ve forgotten who. Speak up if you recognize it!
I also sold it away in a “pay the bills” purge, but later bought it back again, and was happy to have it once again.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Mr_Spud
My YouTube Channel
Mr_Spud
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Mr_Spud
How about a...1950-D 5C MS67FS
BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore, Nickpatton, Namvet69,...
Mr_Spud
Mr_Spud
Let’s shift to Merc dimes, perhaps.
This 1942 was the first I ever found while metal detecting. I dug it on September 5, 1993. It was my 4th silver coin found.
In the subsequent two decades, I later went on to find hundreds more silver coins and more than a roll’s worth of Mercs, but I never got tired of ‘em.
Popping a Merc from the dirt- no matter the condition, or how common the date- always put a big smile on my face.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Mr_Spud
Recently rec’d in a fun, inexpensive swap with @moursund.
Generation 1.2 rattler, I believe, so plastic circa 1986-89.
https://www.pcgs.com/holders
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Mr_Spud