Greetings formites.
It’s looking absolutely beautiful up here in the Colorado mountains. The 4th of July weekend.
Having some coffee and nothing new as far as purchases. Just wondering about the Morgan’s and Peace dollars One of each, none of each or two of each. What to do?
I’m sure it will come to me. Believe I can safely adjust my enrollments until the 9th.
So I’m not going to worry about it. If nothing else I’ve got the cats and their ouiji board. Excellent source of answers 😁
Looking through the images while sipping coffee ... and stopped to admire this girl again
Not my highest graded, flashiest, rarest or even one of the one's with the most character (clashes, chips, cracks) ... just a nice ChAU, easy on the eyes
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
@pursuitofliberty said:
Looking through the images while sipping coffee ... and stopped to admire this girl again
Not my highest graded, flashiest, rarest or even one of the one's with the most character (clashes, chips, cracks) ... just a nice ChAU, easy on the eyes
The fields are really beautiful. A lovely, almost soothing look to them
Thanks 🙏
@pursuitofliberty said:
Good morning my friends. Sipping the coffee and reading the threads,
So good to see a budding new Numismatist @DCW She does seem excited with the glass in hand!
Yesterday was a banner haul at the post office for three new CBH's, and the fact I had the afternoon off allowed me to get some images done late yesterday.
Maybe it's a "C" thing (like Coffee!), or maybe because I'm a little Crazy ... but I really love Cracks, Clashes, Chips and Cuds.
The prize in those packages ... this 1832 O-101a
I've been wanting this Die Marriage and Die State since I started getting serious with Bust Halves a few years ago ... just never could find one I really liked. Grateful this one found it's way to me.
Mornin' my friends! One of my recent pickups is this holed half that I'll be wearing to the shows from now on. I had to solder a ring through the hole and a gold necklace through the loop.
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you" Matthew 6:33. Young fellow suffering from Bust Half fever.
BHNC #AN-10
JRCS #1606
Have coffee ... check
Eyes open ... check
Brain starting to engage ... check
Reading and viewing my favorite Saturday morning thread ... ahh yes, starting to come around now!
Good morning!!!
.
Talking to a dealer/friend this week about other things and part of that reminded me of a coin I bought from him as I was getting ready to leave last years ANA Summer WFOM Show in Chicago. I had mostly stopped by to say Hi and Goodbye and he had just put out a few new coins.
I had to stop and look ... and lo and behold, he took the last of my money at last years show, and I got another nice coin to take home.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
The nearest coins were some 1890's South African ZAR coins in my wallet and a dateless Fugio Cent in 2 x 2 holders.
My wife and I are with young white lions, who were raised from cubs. We are in Zimbabwe, near Victoria Falls. White lions are almost extinct. These can be raised by humans for 2 1/2 years until they are released into a controlled game park to make sure that they can hunt. At 2 1/2 they are too aggressive to be with humans all day.
ONE RULE NOT TO BREAK: We were warned to always stand behind them and not in front, the hunting instincts can come out at 1 1/2 years of age, like with these lions. They are about 180 pounds.
I was Initially very nervous and then almost comfortable. The trainers just have sticks and really know what they are doing. It is ok to hold a socialized lion by the tail gently (with my trainer friends around)
Greetings formites
Cup of coffee and after finding my father in law’s penny folder earlier this week I decided to upgrade and move it out the ole Whitman blue and into a proper album.
My first intercept product and very impressive. $23 with the outer protective cover sleeve. Dimes and pennies. Proper collecting for my budget. Thanks 🙏
Good morning from Dominican Republic, amigos!
Only viewing coins via photos, but returning to the States today to get back into it. Have a great Saturday morning, everyone.
Edited to add this awesome photo from the Caribbean:
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
2014 Subaru Crosstrek, used to be my daily driver (174,000mi). Was fine, but after sitting for a couple months, it seems to have developed some serious Variable Valve Timing issues when my daughter came to take it and started driving it again.
Not really a swap ... a direct replacement. And not really fun either, just a labor of love.
Since these generally have to be rebuilt at 225k, and VVT is expensive to rebuild and do right, I decided to go a different route. I found a 90,000mi swap, and am using the "best of" for the redo. Engine finally came out last weekend, new engine prepped Wednesday morning (I stayed home to tinker) and in the engine bay now, partially bolted up (engine to transmission) ... a couple more bolts to go there and then I can start putting all the stuff back on (Alternator, AC, Fuel Lines, etc, etc).
And it's a small car, so not a lot of room!!
Anyway, hope to get it done (or really close) this weekend, but it's going to be over 100 again today and tomorrow, so early starts and early stops.
Back to coins ... the car is the Subaru Orange ... not quite like this color "orange"
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
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Good Saturday morning everyone! Looking over some seated dollar coins with a hot cup of Joe.
Greetings formites.
It’s looking absolutely beautiful up here in the Colorado mountains. The 4th of July weekend.
Having some coffee and nothing new as far as purchases. Just wondering about the Morgan’s and Peace dollars One of each, none of each or two of each. What to do?
I’m sure it will come to me. Believe I can safely adjust my enrollments until the 9th.
So I’m not going to worry about it. If nothing else I’ve got the cats and their ouiji board. Excellent source of answers 😁
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
Looking through the images while sipping coffee ... and stopped to admire this girl again
Not my highest graded, flashiest, rarest or even one of the one's with the most character (clashes, chips, cracks) ... just a nice ChAU, easy on the eyes
“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
The fields are really beautiful. A lovely, almost soothing look to them
Thanks 🙏
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
She’s a beauty!
Gonna be one of those days, my coffee needs a bit of assistance.....
Time for the Fireworks! Happy 4th Coin Guys!
Enjoying some fantastic images - and the coins themselves - fresh back from a reholdering order.
Here’s a trio:
1895 S Barber -
1910 Unique Pattern Gold Crown (Patina) -
2009 Mule Great Britain is uncirculated 10 Pence
Not yet catalogued and either 2 or 3 known! The reverse Lion is from previous year and type
Well, just Love coins, period.
A couple from the days when I was first rebuilding my collection after it walked off back in 2003.
New pickups.
Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association
@Bigtree i love that ‘39 WLH!
BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.
Get in line or take a number
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
https://www.smallcopperguy.com
Woah, I thought that was my coin for a second.
Type collector, mainly into Seated. -formerly Ownerofawheatiehorde. Good BST transactions with: mirabela, OKCC, MICHAELDIXON, Gerard
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Cup of Joe and my new $10 dime. Nice morning.
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
Mornin' my friends! One of my recent pickups is this holed half that I'll be wearing to the shows from now on. I had to solder a ring through the hole and a gold necklace through the loop.
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you" Matthew 6:33. Young fellow suffering from Bust Half fever.
BHNC #AN-10
JRCS #1606
Happy Saturday everyone! Newest acquisition arrived yesterday afternoon!
Have coffee ... check
Eyes open ... check
Brain starting to engage ... check
Reading and viewing my favorite Saturday morning thread ... ahh yes, starting to come around now!
Good morning!!!
.
Talking to a dealer/friend this week about other things and part of that reminded me of a coin I bought from him as I was getting ready to leave last years ANA Summer WFOM Show in Chicago. I had mostly stopped by to say Hi and Goodbye and he had just put out a few new coins.
I had to stop and look ... and lo and behold, he took the last of my money at last years show, and I got another nice coin to take home.
“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
A few cheap ' too neat to pass up' purchases
The nearest coins were some 1890's South African ZAR coins in my wallet and a dateless Fugio Cent in 2 x 2 holders.
My wife and I are with young white lions, who were raised from cubs. We are in Zimbabwe, near Victoria Falls. White lions are almost extinct. These can be raised by humans for 2 1/2 years until they are released into a controlled game park to make sure that they can hunt. At 2 1/2 they are too aggressive to be with humans all day.
ONE RULE NOT TO BREAK: We were warned to always stand behind them and not in front, the hunting instincts can come out at 1 1/2 years of age, like with these lions. They are about 180 pounds.
I was Initially very nervous and then almost comfortable. The trainers just have sticks and really know what they are doing. It is ok to hold a socialized lion by the tail gently (with my trainer friends around)
@Bigtree - Glad to see you here from IG! Nice stuff!
You guys get up way too early for me, man!!!!
Good morning
A cup of coffee and.,,,
My birthday presents have arrived.
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
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Coffee time
And a crusty coin
“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
this one is sort of coffee-colored. Have a nice weekend, folks!
A delicious cup of Melozio coffee and some small gold.
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
The plan is to send this one to our host.
Mark
Here’s a couple of British “Patina” issues:
Well, just Love coins, period.
Greetings formites
Cup of coffee and after finding my father in law’s penny folder earlier this week I decided to upgrade and move it out the ole Whitman blue and into a proper album.
My first intercept product and very impressive. $23 with the outer protective cover sleeve. Dimes and pennies. Proper collecting for my budget. Thanks 🙏
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
Happy Sat Gents!
Very cool. Just a wonderful display. Thanks 🙏
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
Good morning from Dominican Republic, amigos!
Only viewing coins via photos, but returning to the States today to get back into it. Have a great Saturday morning, everyone.
Edited to add this awesome photo from the Caribbean:
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Safe travels @DCW
Struggling with an engine swap today ... already three cups, and some sweat and pain into it
Here's a coin break
“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
What kind of Engine are you swapping and into what?
Good Luck with the swap!
It's all about what the people want...
@LukeMarshall
2014 Subaru Crosstrek, used to be my daily driver (174,000mi). Was fine, but after sitting for a couple months, it seems to have developed some serious Variable Valve Timing issues when my daughter came to take it and started driving it again.
Not really a swap ... a direct replacement. And not really fun either, just a labor of love.
Since these generally have to be rebuilt at 225k, and VVT is expensive to rebuild and do right, I decided to go a different route. I found a 90,000mi swap, and am using the "best of" for the redo. Engine finally came out last weekend, new engine prepped Wednesday morning (I stayed home to tinker) and in the engine bay now, partially bolted up (engine to transmission) ... a couple more bolts to go there and then I can start putting all the stuff back on (Alternator, AC, Fuel Lines, etc, etc).
And it's a small car, so not a lot of room!!
Anyway, hope to get it done (or really close) this weekend, but it's going to be over 100 again today and tomorrow, so early starts and early stops.
Back to coins ... the car is the Subaru Orange ... not quite like this color "orange"
“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
First time having coffee with my newest acquisition this morning. Somehow I feel like maybe tea would have been more appropriate.
Hey Big Spender! LOL, nice there....
Well, just Love coins, period.
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Damn you Todd. Even coffee can’t relieve my envy. ☕️😵💫
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
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@JWP You crack me up!
In your honor ... a little crack this morning
“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