I submitted this one raw in 2008 or so. It was off the market since the 1950s. It made PCGS F12, but probably got a mercy grade due to the rareness of the date, since they overlooked the obverse scratches. With 1870-CC, 1871-CC, and 1873-CC quarters, you take what you can get, if you can get it at all.
This nice 1850-O was purchased raw on ebay before anyone thought that 1850-O was a big deal. I overpaid at $375 or so at the time and got it into a PCGS XF45 holder shortly thereafter. It looks CAC-worthy, but I never submit to them, so who knows. Ten years later, a PCGS XF45 CAC goes for $900+.
Here's a really wholesome PCGS VF35 1865 business strike. There is a piece of white material embedded in the plastic of the slab that I find incredibly annoying.
This coin is freshly graded by PCGS as F15 as of a few weeks ago. Snapped the photo before sending it in. It's the Reverse of 1843-O, Large O variety, which is quite uncommon. The reverse is rotated by nearly 180 degrees.
Also freshly graded at PCGS, this 1857-O resides in a VF30 holder. It it the Briggs plate coin for the 7C die marriage with the digit(s) in the denticles.
This 1891-S, graded PCGS MS63, is a lovely toned coin that I got from Mike Printz at HJB years ago. The obverse is quite darkly toned, but when tilted under a lamp, it seemingly has opalescent colors. I can only capture a bit of the color without having a slab reflection ruin it.
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Barberian - Great look (IMO) on your second known. Congratulations.
Thanks! I should add that that was a Trueview glamor shot where they'd apparently enhanced the color and contrast and hid some of the hairlines. The coin's color and contrast actually look more like this.
One of my favorite coins. Saved it from the melt bin 😳 Paid melt plus 10 percent 😉. Silver was low back than so I think $2 was paid, $1 offered. Different time, you could sit around and shoot the s*#>t and casually look and mostly a silly offer was taken with laugh and a smile. That’s the only thing I miss about not having coin shop with in 80 miles of tough rural driving, but I love where we live 😉
Recently picked up my first CC dime for the Carson City typeset. I was looking for a crusty
XF-AU example and settled on this AU50. My photo skills just don't cut it yet so here are the sellers' photos.
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I submitted this one raw in 2008 or so. It was off the market since the 1950s. It made PCGS F12, but probably got a mercy grade due to the rareness of the date, since they overlooked the obverse scratches. With 1870-CC, 1871-CC, and 1873-CC quarters, you take what you can get, if you can get it at all.
This nice 1850-O was purchased raw on ebay before anyone thought that 1850-O was a big deal. I overpaid at $375 or so at the time and got it into a PCGS XF45 holder shortly thereafter. It looks CAC-worthy, but I never submit to them, so who knows. Ten years later, a PCGS XF45 CAC goes for $900+.
Here's one that didn't get a green bean. I'm sure it was tried. It's graded PCGS F12. I think it would have stickered at VG10.
A recent addition and update to my Carson City Type Set.
Ron - Looks pretty nice for a 73-CC, to me.
Legacy - Nice addition.
Another from Jim, PC35:
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And another, N30:
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Those reconstruction era seated dollars are all underrated and very tough to find nice.
Fall colors! XF40 2-B.
30 CAC
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Here's a really wholesome PCGS VF35 1865 business strike. There is a piece of white material embedded in the plastic of the slab that I find incredibly annoying.
Here's PCGS MS63 CAC business strike with more cameo contrast than some proofs.
This nice 1852-O has strictly original skin. PCGS F-12.
This is a 1876-CC dime I just bought. Its a MS63 Gold CAC
Ron - That's quite the cameo on your 1875.
From Jim's collection, PC45:
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Another from Jim, PC15:
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From Jim's collection, N58:
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Inspired - Nice.
Another from Jim, PC15:
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Cant find a picture of the back, so here's half a coin....
One of my favorites.
I posted this one before but I absolutely love it 😍
Common date, I liked it as an affordable hole filler for the type...
XF45 CAC
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Nice hole filler, RedSeals.
From my friend Dan's collection, PC25:
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F-105 Top Pop graded.
In my raw box:
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Really like the look of this one:
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Very sweet-looking!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
This coin is freshly graded by PCGS as F15 as of a few weeks ago. Snapped the photo before sending it in. It's the Reverse of 1843-O, Large O variety, which is quite uncommon. The reverse is rotated by nearly 180 degrees.
This one is freshly graded VF30 by PCGS. No rare varieties here.
Also freshly graded at PCGS, this 1857-O resides in a VF30 holder. It it the Briggs plate coin for the 7C die marriage with the digit(s) in the denticles.
This 1891-S, graded PCGS MS63, is a lovely toned coin that I got from Mike Printz at HJB years ago. The obverse is quite darkly toned, but when tilted under a lamp, it seemingly has opalescent colors. I can only capture a bit of the color without having a slab reflection ruin it.
Nice quarters, Ron.
Pc40:
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My friend Dan's, PC15:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Just got my first batch of coins back from PCGS with Trueviews so I'm posting the Trueviews everywhere.
1874-S WB-4 (R8) - this is only the second WB-4 known
1874-S WB-3 (R3) - this is the second most common variety for the date (WB-1 is the most common 74-S).
Barberian - Great look (IMO) on your second known. Congratulations.
For tonight, another of Dan's, PC12:
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Thanks! I should add that that was a Trueview glamor shot where they'd apparently enhanced the color and contrast and hid some of the hairlines. The coin's color and contrast actually look more like this.
p55 common date but love these early no motto quarters
Another of my friend Dan's, PC15:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Another of Dan's, PC25:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Just back from our hosts, PC55:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
One of my favorite coins. Saved it from the melt bin 😳 Paid melt plus 10 percent 😉. Silver was low back than so I think $2 was paid, $1 offered. Different time, you could sit around and shoot the s*#>t and casually look and mostly a silly offer was taken with laugh and a smile. That’s the only thing I miss about not having coin shop with in 80 miles of tough rural driving, but I love where we live 😉
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
Here's and old pic from the auction. I liked enough to purchase. p61
Looks decent in hand sans the reverse spot.
These are supposed to be rare in MS right!
To start the new year, one of Dan's, PC20:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Recently picked up my first CC dime for the Carson City typeset. I was looking for a crusty
XF-AU example and settled on this AU50. My photo skills just don't cut it yet so here are the sellers' photos.
p45 Got crack?
Here is my first Mint state Half Dollar . I really like the proof like fields, even though it didn't get the grade.
It definitely looks proof-like. I like the cameo appearance.
A couple of pieces I have the privilege to work with:
Custom album maker and numismatic photographer, see my portfolio here: (http://www.donahuenumismatics.com/).
PVC soft flip corrosion sucks.