It was a poor photo. I needed to see the coin in-hand to confirm what I thought I saw in the coin based upon their photos. I've had to return a more than a few coins the past few years because of badly misleading photos. I need to hit more shops, shows, and reputable dealers and stop collecting dangerously.
VF20 upgrade for my F15. A top 10 rarity in the series. It's not much of an upgrade but gets me further toward my goal of VF minimum for every coin. I don't have it in hand yet but I suspect that it's been cleaned sometime in the past and retoned like many of these are.
Every now and then, a really neat coin comes along on eBay. Tonight, it was this ultra-crusty GEM AG3 early die state 1855/854 with great color and hardly a hairline. $48 BIN or BO.
This has been a very exciting and anxious week for me as I had to wait three days for this coin to arrive sight unseen. Three hours of sleep in two nights. It was a dream to even attempt to get a 78-S, and now it's sitting on my desk, no different from the other coins. I need a nap.
@Barberian said:
This has been a very exciting and anxious week for me as I had to wait three days for this coin to arrive sight unseen. Three hours of sleep in two nights. It was a dream to even attempt to get a 78-S, and now it's sitting on my desk, no different from the other coins. I need a nap.
GRRR!! Congrats-This is the only one that I still need. But, I am basically done collecting and will never acquire one now.
Mine looks super-wholesome and resides in a PCGS VG10 holder, but it has slide marks from storage in a Library of Coins album, and they don't show up in the photos. A "B" coin all the way.
@Crepidodera said:
That 1871-S half is perfect, congrats!
Doug
Thanks Doug. I used to collect Seated halves but sold off my date set-in-progress just before I retired, and used the proceeds to buy photography equipment, for collecting birds. I found myself thinking that I should have kept a few for type, then this came along. Fortuitous timing on my part, as the seller informed me that he had a lot of inquiries after it went on hold for me.
@Crepidodera said:
That 1871-S half is perfect, congrats!
Doug
Thanks Doug. I used to collect Seated halves but sold off my date set-in-progress just before I retired, and used the proceeds to buy photography equipment, for collecting birds. I found myself thinking that I should have kept a few for type, then this came along. Fortuitous timing on my part, as the seller informed me that he had a lot of inquiries after it went on hold for me.
I concur, that is a wonderful-looking half dollar! - Tim
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
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It was a poor photo. I needed to see the coin in-hand to confirm what I thought I saw in the coin based upon their photos. I've had to return a more than a few coins the past few years because of badly misleading photos. I need to hit more shops, shows, and reputable dealers and stop collecting dangerously.
It's really getting difficult finding problem free coins. Even TPGed coins! Have to have both eyes wide open and a loupe
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
It's harder for raw coins than it was 15 years ago, that's for sure.
PCGS XF45 CAC
A few upgrades that I had reholdered with Trueview. Not sure why the cert isn't showing. VF35, VF30, VF35
Very nice original coins Don!
Another upgrade - XF45
Working on my photos, the colors are more vibrant in hand
@HolyCity - Some very tough coins you have there. Can’t wait to see more!
+1
Double Dime graded AU58+ CAC.
PCGS AU50 CAC
VF35 upgrade
Colorful!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
@HolyCity Nice seated dollars! Here are a few that I grabbed because I HAD to have a few. They're awesome coins.
G6
F15
@Barberian, nice coins! I think original seated dollars with a nice patina are the coolest coins In numismatics.
LOVE that 1876 (tough year), especially in the 58+ grade. I assume that’s a Pop 1?
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
Here’s my recent pickup which I shared in a separate thread, PR64 CAC
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
VF20 upgrade for my F15. A top 10 rarity in the series. It's not much of an upgrade but gets me further toward my goal of VF minimum for every coin. I don't have it in hand yet but I suspect that it's been cleaned sometime in the past and retoned like many of these are.
Don,
What makes you think your 1853 NA quarter has been cleaned? Very nice example.
Doug
I saw the nice circ cameo look, and then saw the diebreak through the D. I had to have it.
1840-O WB-3 (R5) PCGS VF25 -
It may not be, but the largely uniform toning with lighter spots in recessed areas (around the eagle) make me think it might be.
I won this CACG graded MS-68 1886 dime from Legend Auctions two weeks ago,
CACG pop 1
PCGS pop 0
NGC pop 0
WB-12
https://player.vimeo.com/video/885965872
Every now and then, a really neat coin comes along on eBay. Tonight, it was this ultra-crusty GEM AG3 early die state 1855/854 with great color and hardly a hairline. $48 BIN or BO.
XF45 upgrade replaces my F12. Most of these 40's Philly issues are tough.
I agree Don, none of the Philadelphia quarters from the 1840's are common.
AU53 CAC
This has been a very exciting and anxious week for me as I had to wait three days for this coin to arrive sight unseen. Three hours of sleep in two nights. It was a dream to even attempt to get a 78-S, and now it's sitting on my desk, no different from the other coins. I need a nap.
Wow, congrats @Barberian. That is still my white whale.
My PR 64 seated quarter.
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Barberian, congrats on acquiring such a great rarity!
Doug
Thanks!
I'm beginning to think clearly again.
GRRR!! Congrats-This is the only one that I still need. But, I am basically done collecting and will never acquire one now.
Better pics than the Heritage glamor shot, so I thought I'd post this here:
Great pics from @robec
PCGS XF40 CAC
That 1871-S half is perfect, congrats!
Doug
Another 1871-S, this one a quarter.
PCGS VF25 CAC
It's not every day you open this thread and find an 1878-S half staring at you.
@rhedden Awesome 71-s!
Hah! I stole it from Crepidodera by posting my name right below it.
My 1871-s is just a VG.
Ha ha, you're right, I was looking at the wrong post name.
Here's mine, an F12. I bought it raw for about 50% of book.
Mine looks super-wholesome and resides in a PCGS VG10 holder, but it has slide marks from storage in a Library of Coins album, and they don't show up in the photos. A "B" coin all the way.
Thanks Doug. I used to collect Seated halves but sold off my date set-in-progress just before I retired, and used the proceeds to buy photography equipment, for collecting birds. I found myself thinking that I should have kept a few for type, then this came along. Fortuitous timing on my part, as the seller informed me that he had a lot of inquiries after it went on hold for me.
I concur, that is a wonderful-looking half dollar! - Tim
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.