Post something from 1883!

Zoins · December 28, 2021 3:35PM

Anyone watching 1883?

Post something from this year to help us relive the US back then!

Here are my 1883 German-American Bicentennial So-Called Dollars and Half Dollars. German-American Day was celebrated every year from 1883 until WWI at which time, it was stopped and wouldn't be celebrated again until 1983.

Here's my medal showcasing the Brooklyn Bridge which opened in 1883 as "The Eighth Wonder of the World".

Pnies20 · December 28, 2021 3:38PM

Good show

vulcanize · December 28, 2021 3:51PM

1883 CC Morgan in GSA

Cross posting my 1883 Trade dollar proof from following thread

https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/13129692#Comment_13129692

And my 1883 3 CN proof from https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/13129529#Comment_13129529

amwldcoin · December 28, 2021 4:08PM

Liking it so far!

AntebellumGold · December 28, 2021 4:14PM

Some scenes for the series were filmed close by. The producers should have reached out to borrow my 1883 double eagle for a scene with a poker game in a saloon.

LJenkins11 · December 28, 2021 4:15PM

I'm a fan.

dbldie55 · December 28, 2021 4:15PM

I think it is being filmed around me. Sam Elliot was in a local restaurant a few weeks back.

Zoins · December 28, 2021 4:20PM

@GoldIndian said:
Some scenes for the series were filmed close by. The producers should have reached out to borrow my 1883 double eagle for a scene with a poker game in a saloon.

Awesome! Are you going to let them use it?

CoinHoarder · December 28, 2021 4:20PM

1883-O $1 PCGS MS62

Mr_Spud · December 28, 2021 4:25PM

Zoins · December 28, 2021 4:27PM

@Pnies20 said:
Good show

@GoldIndian said:
Some scenes for the series were filmed close by. The producers should have reached out to borrow my 1883 double eagle for a scene with a poker game in a saloon.

@LJenkins11 said:
I'm a fan.

@dbldie55 said:
I think it is being filmed around me. Sam Elliot was in a local restaurant a few weeks back.

In addition to the general story line, I like the prices mentioned in it. Gives you a feel for how much money was worth back then.

U1chicago · December 28, 2021 4:28PM

https://instagram.com/p/B3543NtAmiM/embed/

Sandman70gt · December 28, 2021 4:29PM

Zoins · December 28, 2021 4:32PM

@dbldie55 said:
I think it is being filmed around me. Sam Elliot was in a local restaurant a few weeks back.

Great coin and sighting

jesbroken · December 28, 2021 4:36PM

LeeBone · December 28, 2021 4:39PM

JonBrand83 · December 28, 2021 4:39PM

Both previously owned..

Zoins · December 28, 2021 4:49PM

@U1chicago said:
https://instagram.com/p/B3543NtAmiM/embed/

Back then, King David Kalākaua, the last King of Hawaii was ruling. It's amazing that in 1881 he travelled around the world to encourage immigration to Hawaii.

Wikipedia wrote:
Kalākaua (David Laʻamea Kamananakapu Mahinulani Naloiaehuokalani Lumialani Kalākaua; November 16, 1836 – January 20, 1891), sometimes called The Merrie Monarch, was the last king and penultimate monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, reigning from February 12, 1874, until his death in 1891. Succeeding Lunalilo, he was elected to the vacant throne of Hawaiʻi against Queen Emma. Kalākaua had a convivial personality and enjoyed entertaining guests with his singing and ukulele playing. At his coronation and his birthday jubilee, the hula that had been banned from public in the kingdom became a celebration of Hawaiian culture.

During Kalākaua's reign, the Reciprocity Treaty of 1875 brought great prosperity to the kingdom. Its renewal continued the prosperity but allowed the United States to have exclusive use of Pearl Harbor. In 1881, Kalākaua took a trip around the world to encourage the immigration of contract sugar plantation workers. He wanted Hawaiians to broaden their education beyond their nation. He instituted a government-financed program to sponsor qualified students to be sent abroad to further their education. Two of his projects, the statue of Kamehameha I and the rebuilding of ʻIolani Palace, were expensive endeavors but are popular tourist attractions today.

Extravagant expenditures and the king's plans for a Polynesian confederation played into the hands of annexationists who were already working towards a United States takeover of Hawaiʻi. In 1887, Kalākaua was pressured to sign a new constitution that made the monarchy little more than a figurehead position. He had faith in his sister Liliʻuokalani's abilities to rule as regent when he named her as his heir-apparent following the death of their brother, William Pitt Leleiohoku II, in 1877. After his death, she became the last monarch of Hawaiʻi.

Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalākaua

coinsarefun · December 28, 2021 5:02PM

I haven’t seen it yet but want to. Something I used to own.

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Jzyskowski1 · December 28, 2021 5:03PM

Hey. I’ve got one 😉🙀

MsMorrisine · December 28, 2021 5:09PM

ok

I'm breaking the rules.

the show will undoubtedly feature these more than coins

1873 Winchester - coins probably won't do as well as barter

MsMorrisine · December 28, 2021 5:14PM

Zoins · December 28, 2021 5:15PM

@MsMorrisine said:
ok

I'm breaking the rules.

the show will undoubtedly feature these more than coins

1873 Winchester

Hopefully they show 1883 rifles like this Winchester-Hotchkiss

https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/winchester-rifles---bolt-action/fine-winchester-hotchkiss-1883-bolt-action-rifle.cfm?gun_id=101080540

JWP · December 28, 2021 5:17PM

FIVE OLD INDIANS

OKbustchaser · December 28, 2021 5:20PM

coinsarefun · December 28, 2021 5:22PM

@MsMorrisine said:
ok

I'm breaking the rules.

the show will undoubtedly feature these more than coins

1873 Winchester - coins probably won't do as well as barter

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I have my Dad’s 1873 Winchester and cherish it so very much. It was his favorite.

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Okay a little obscure for 1883 but still neat.

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Zoins · December 28, 2021 5:24PM

@coinsarefun said:

@MsMorrisine said:
ok

I'm breaking the rules.

the show will undoubtedly feature these more than coins

1873 Winchester - coins probably won't do as well as barter

I have my Dad’s 1873 Winchester and cherish it so very much. It was his favorite.

Okay a little obscure for 1883 but still neat.

It fits the time frame well. William Wirt Winchester died in 1881 and, his widow, Sarah Winchester purchased the property for the house in 1884. Original construction lasted from 1886 to her death in 1922. It's an interesting house to visit and learn about.

JimTyler · December 28, 2021 6:20PM

I’m watching it 👍

drddm · December 28, 2021 7:30PM

Dave

mark_dak · December 28, 2021 7:32PM

coinbuf · December 28, 2021 7:35PM

robec · December 28, 2021 7:43PM

Swampboy · December 28, 2021 7:46PM

crazyhounddog · December 28, 2021 7:53PM

sumdunce · December 28, 2021 9:24PM

This might qualify:

It may not, if you only wanted 1883 stamped into the die once:

winesteven · December 28, 2021 9:42PM

PR66+CAM, w/CAC:

PR65CAM, w/CAC:

Zoins · December 28, 2021 9:44PM

Very nice coins everyone!

Imagine getting a mint state 1883 coin in change like we get 2021 Crossing the Delaware quarters today?

COCollector · December 28, 2021 10:04PM

Pretty sure I've got a circulated "Racketeer" nickel...

http://www.smalldollars.com/racketeer/The Racketeer Nickel And Its Many Mysteries.pdf

TheMayor · December 28, 2021 10:14PM

Now this thread is up my alley, Zoins! I have been working on an 1883 (birth year less 100) proof set for the last few years. I currently have 6 out of the 10 and am trying to stay patient.

There have been a few misses over the last couple of years as well. I was the underbidder on the Simpson 1C PR67RD (realized $15,600) and the Forsythe Shield 5C PR67+CAM (realized $11,550). Still have some regret but not too much because I think I made pretty strong bids. Also now I don't have to get the Forsythe coin reholdered

Then of course there were a few absolute stunners auctioned recently that were unfortunately not in the budget: the Newman/Simpson 25C PR69CAM and TDN's Trade Dollar NGC PF69.

OnlyGoldIsMoney · December 28, 2021 11:19PM

Zoins · December 28, 2021 11:21PM

@TheMayor said:
Now this thread is up my alley, Zoins! I have been working on an 1883 (birth year less 100) proof set for the last few years. I currently have 6 out of the 10 and am trying to stay patient.

There have been a few misses over the last couple of years as well. I was the underbidder on the Simpson 1C PR67RD (realized $15,600) and the Forsythe Shield 5C PR67+CAM (realized $11,550). Still have some regret but not too much because I think I made pretty strong bids. Also now I don't have to get the Forsythe coin reholdered

Then of course there were a few absolute stunners auctioned recently that were unfortunately not in the budget: the Newman/Simpson 25C PR69CAM and TDN's Trade Dollar NGC PF69.

Awesome looking coins for your Birth Year Set! Congrats and stay patient!

Zoins · December 28, 2021 11:29PM

@COCollector said:
Pretty sure I've got a circulated "Racketeer" nickel...

http://www.smalldollars.com/racketeer/The Racketeer Nickel And Its Many Mysteries.pdf

It would be great if they did an episode with a Racketeer nickel!

Downtown1974 · December 29, 2021 5:49AM

From my raw type set.

BillJones · December 29, 2021 5:54AM

This might be a real “racketeer nickel” because it has a nicely reeded edge.

I might also mention my grandmother because she was born in 1883. She was always looking for coins dated 1883. This dime love token was in her collection

ricko · December 29, 2021 5:54AM

I have a couple of 1883 CC Morgans... just too lazy to go downstairs and dig them out..... Revisit the several pictures above (of 1883 CC Morgans)... Mine look very similar... Cheers, RickO

BloodMan · December 29, 2021 7:05AM

Here is a high end AU example of an 1883-CC double eagle ...

cmerlo1 · December 29, 2021 8:50AM

'Racketeer' Love Token:

RYK · December 29, 2021 9:50AM

I plan to watch once Yellowstone Season 4 is over.

I currently do not have an 1883 coin in my PCGS inventory. Here's one I owned in the past:

fastfreddie · December 29, 2021 10:10AM

Well since the rule was broken, here's my Great granddad's WH 45-70 Sporting Model 1879, technically produced in 1881. This is the closest I have to 1883.

Dscoin · December 29, 2021 11:10AM

It’s been a good show so far. Doesn’t hurt that I watch Yellowstone either.

derryb · December 29, 2021 11:18AM

great show, great story, great cast

Post something from 1883!

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