@Downtown1974 said:
Damn Johnny, you swung for the fences on that one!
Pretty incredible coin!
Thank you. I received some good feedback and opinions from a couple of respected members here. I did consider carefully since it did not CAC, but at the end of the day I loved the coin in hand, so brought it home.
People who have known me for years know I always had a lot of very cool Morgans in inventory. I got away from them largely over the past 10 years or so. But recently picked up a fun one. It is an 1880-O VAM-7 (Hit List, pitted date) in PCGS 64 with a nice obverse lamination.
@mirabela said:
I've wanted one of these just about forever.
NGC's pics
Very nice DuValle 2C, the second most common variety. It's similar in wear to my Lafayette ('dissected' in another thread) but without notable rim corrosion or surface etching. Yours is a much nicer coin, IMO.
@PwrHsePro said:
I just got this ine back from PCGS... I know what "Devices Engraved" means... but I'm not seeing it...
Can anyone here point it out?
That looks like a cast counterfeit to me. Absolutely everything about that coin looks wrong.
I think it is genuine, But it suffered extensive environmental degradation.
I highlighted the areas where detail was "restored" by carving the coin with a tool:
@PwrHsePro said:
I just got this ine back from PCGS... I know what "Devices Engraved" means... but I'm not seeing it...
Can anyone here point it out?
That looks like a cast counterfeit to me. Absolutely everything about that coin looks wrong.
I think it is genuine, But it suffered extensive environmental degradation.
I highlighted the areas where detail was "restored" by carving the coin with a tool:
Ty!
I would have figured that those areas would have been lighter colored and not darker...
Adding to my so called slugs I have imaged several but have only two ready for posting today.
. 1964 Sterling Silver Montana Territorial Centennial CM Russell Personally I have not see this one mentioned in the books, only the bronze one. Could be a newer struck piece or just rare.
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, C)1915 J-415 Silver gilt 41mm X3mm R7
Now I have seen these in holders but it's usually a details slab because of the holder was reed on top. It looks like the case to me on this one. None the less cool
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Delivered by fedex on Tuesday. Originally posted in a gtg thread. Lots of die cracks around the stars on the obverse and around the United States of America and Twenty Dollars.
Throw a coin enough times, and suppose one day it lands on its edge.
I picked this up a few months ago. Morgans are my "side project". I don't usually actively search for them, but when I see one I like, I buy it if I have the funds.
@dsessom said:
I picked this up a few months ago. Morgans are my "side project". I don't usually actively search for them, but when I see one I like, I buy it if I have the funds.
Mine too. I’m stuck on 1878 ogh rattler 1.2. Can’t seem to find one oddly enough.
Nice coin.
Struck in 1899 but dated 1900 I got this “very rare” 3-D Layafette Dollar. It completes my collection of year 1900 coins. It’s the first legal tender coin to bear a portrait of Washington.
The longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice is it possible for an empire to rise without His aid? Benjamin Franklin
Another 1959 Collis Restrike in Silver, NGC MS-63. I'll post better pictures when I have it in hand...
USAF (Ret) 1974 - 1994 - The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.
@pmh1nic said:
Struck in 1899 but dated 1900 I got this “very rare” 3-D Layafette Dollar. It completes my collection of year 1900 coins. It’s the first legal tender coin to bear a portrait of Washington.
About 10-13% of Lafayettes, the middle child in that way. If they ever get premiums, the 3D should get a little something.
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I got one of those for our daughter that has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Her name also means butterfly
Lafayette Grading Set
I hope everything goes well for your daughter.
Tonedeaf is a nickname given to me in reference to my guitar playing ability.
"That's why I wander and follow La Vie Dansante"
I've wanted one of these just about forever.
NGC's pics
1st time to Baltimore turned out to be a good visit.
Damn Johnny, you swung for the fences on that one!
Pretty incredible coin!
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
Thank you. I received some good feedback and opinions from a couple of respected members here. I did consider carefully since it did not CAC, but at the end of the day I loved the coin in hand, so brought it home.
@johnny010 —WOW! An incredible pickup that’s deserving of its own post. Congrats.
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
Just came yesterday.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
@johnny010, all I can say is wow and congrats. What a trophy. You must be on cloud 9. Unbelievable!
Another simple upgrade
I just got this ine back from PCGS... I know what "Devices Engraved" means... but I'm not seeing it...
Can anyone here point it out?
I mainly collect raw Ancients, PCGS Mercury Dimes, and raw CSA'S... but have misc other sets...Jeffhttps://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/mysetregistry/set/215647https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/mysetregistry/showcase/8378
This just arrived today - just one left to complete my 63 set of Peace dollars.
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The folds of Liberty's gown and along the sides of the LIBERTY sash over the shield?
The folds in Liberty's dress!?
People who have known me for years know I always had a lot of very cool Morgans in inventory. I got away from them largely over the past 10 years or so. But recently picked up a fun one. It is an 1880-O VAM-7 (Hit List, pitted date) in PCGS 64 with a nice obverse lamination.
1875 Indian head cent UNC details (cleaned) with the DOT on the N in ONE on reverse!
a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"
Another favorite 1913 type one three and one half legger ms63 uncirculated
a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"
That looks like a cast counterfeit to me. Absolutely everything about that coin looks wrong.
Very nice DuValle 2C, the second most common variety. It's similar in wear to my Lafayette ('dissected' in another thread) but without notable rim corrosion or surface etching. Yours is a much nicer coin, IMO.
I think it is genuine, But it suffered extensive environmental degradation.
I highlighted the areas where detail was "restored" by carving the coin with a tool:
Ty!
I would have figured that those areas would have been lighter colored and not darker...
I mainly collect raw Ancients, PCGS Mercury Dimes, and raw CSA'S... but have misc other sets...Jeffhttps://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/mysetregistry/set/215647https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/mysetregistry/showcase/8378
@johnny010 Great looking type 1!
The type set is looking incredible!
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
Adding to my so called slugs I have imaged several but have only two ready for posting today.
.
1964 Sterling Silver Montana Territorial Centennial CM Russell Personally I have not see this one mentioned in the books, only the bronze one. Could be a newer struck piece or just rare.
.
,
C)1915 J-415 Silver gilt 41mm X3mm R7
Now I have seen these in holders but it's usually a details slab because of the holder was reed on top. It looks like the case to me on this one. None the less cool
.
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
(obverse) IOhA NNES RE X(reverse) +ROBE RD ON DIVE
Which translates as JOHN KING / ROBERD OF DUBLIN
My current "Box of 20"
Delivered by fedex on Tuesday. Originally posted in a gtg thread. Lots of die cracks around the stars on the obverse and around the United States of America and Twenty Dollars.
Throw a coin enough times, and suppose one day it lands on its edge.
"Why waste time learning, when ignorance is instantaneous?"- Calvin and Hobbes
I picked this up a few months ago. Morgans are my "side project". I don't usually actively search for them, but when I see one I like, I buy it if I have the funds.
A pair of coins of much more recent vintage:
Mine too. I’m stuck on 1878 ogh rattler 1.2. Can’t seem to find one oddly enough.
Nice coin.
Thank you
Here’s the next add for the set: 1876 $1 Type 3 with a 9.1 rarity score.
*(Last picture still had the DL sticker on it)
These came yesterday.
Two for my Everyman set:
One for my Lowball set
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
From my recent Lincoln cent post...
"Bongo hurtles along the rain soaked highway of life on underinflated bald retread tires."
~Wayne
Struck in 1899 but dated 1900 I got this “very rare” 3-D Layafette Dollar. It completes my collection of year 1900 coins. It’s the first legal tender coin to bear a portrait of Washington.
Another upgrade; I think nice walkers are very beautiful coins!
Another 1959 Collis Restrike in Silver, NGC MS-63. I'll post better pictures when I have it in hand...
USAF (Ret) 1974 - 1994 - The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.
I’m jealous!
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
About 10-13% of Lafayettes, the middle child in that way. If they ever get premiums, the 3D should get a little something.
Mail call. 1899 Double Eagle MS65.
Rarity of 9.1 with 20 in 65 or higher.
Thanks to Bill at Premium Quality Coin LLC in Minnesota
@bolivarshagnasty
I agree. It doesn't seem real, so I guess it's unreal.
Pete
Got this beauty today! Lovin' it!
once again "details" I can live with
You may soar with the eagles, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines!.
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