MS67. The heavy rev striations at first made me think it should be PR, not MS. Ultimately, I think it’s “merely” PL & the MS is correct. Plus, I think the 67 is a little generous (nothing like being critical of your own coin)!
Let’s play the classic what will it look like in hand from eBay. Private seller’s only two photos and got it for over 1/3rd cheaper than it sold on eBay a year ago. Just the type of coin I like to put away
@alaura22 said:
Don
3 coins to go.......then what?
I have the whole set (except the 73-cc NA of course). I'm just in the process of upgrading. The goal is minimum VF20 (max I guess will be AU50 now that I have a couple). I have 13 coins below VF, including 2 details coins (71-cc and 86). The coins above are just upgrades to existing VF coins. I'll just keep slowly upgrading toward AU50, then pass the set down to my kids someday. Passing it down to them was the only reason I started slabbing the set last year, which has turned out to be fun in it's own way. Before that, it was in a Dansco. I'm old school and prefer album collecting.
I'm down to 10 coins below VF. 2 details and 8 VG-F.
@alaura22 said:
Don
3 coins to go.......then what?
I have the whole set (except the 73-cc NA of course). I'm just in the process of upgrading. The goal is minimum VF20 (max I guess will be AU50 now that I have a couple). I have 13 coins below VF, including 2 details coins (71-cc and 86). The coins above are just upgrades to existing VF coins. I'll just keep slowly upgrading toward AU50, then pass the set down to my kids someday. Passing it down to them was the only reason I started slabbing the set last year, which has turned out to be fun in it's own way. Before that, it was in a Dansco. I'm old school and prefer album collecting.
I'm down to 10 coins below VF. 2 details and 8 VG-F.
Don, I don't know if you have a magic formula to find coins but it took me almost 6 months to find a nice AU58 with a CAC
Good luck in your journey
From the Collectorama show in Lakeland, Florida, my first ever Seated quarter - 1859 graded PCGS XF40 CAC. I couldn't get a decent image with my DinoLite on this one but it's essentially perfect for the grade - my kind of coin! The scratches at star 9 on the obverse, and at the 'E' in UNITED STATES on the reverse, are on the holder.
Great find... I might have bought this coin if I saw it for sale. 1864-S always has been a condition rarity in the series, and locating one above Fine is really tough.
This is a new piece (AU55) and is off to CAC stickering review. The TV accurately captures the subtle toning when tilted but the coin is pearlescent straight on. Will be curious to see if it passes. It has an excellent strike and in my opinion it is worthy. Despite the 3.1M mintage, this date isn't easy to find.
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...> @Eldorado9 said:
Beautiful coin with a perfect reverse.
That is a gorgeous example of 50o Seated Dollar. Cheers
New upgrade XF40. The closed 3 is a scarce coin.
How many wrongly-marked 3rd-party holders out there that thought the closed 3 was an 8? Nice one.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Another upgrade today - AU50.
Another upgrade.
A bit Newer Liberty version. 2007 Daniel Carr $20 Trade Dollars.
MS67. The heavy rev striations at first made me think it should be PR, not MS. Ultimately, I think it’s “merely” PL & the MS is correct. Plus, I think the 67 is a little generous (nothing like being critical of your own coin)!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
AU50 upgrade for my set
Let’s play the classic what will it look like in hand from eBay. Private seller’s only two photos and got it for over 1/3rd cheaper than it sold on eBay a year ago. Just the type of coin I like to put away
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
My latest - XF40
Wow! Double Wow! What does the obverse look like?
1881 .10c PF-67+ CAC
I'm down to 10 coins below VF. 2 details and 8 VG-F.
Don, I don't know if you have a magic formula to find coins but it took me almost 6 months to find a nice AU58 with a CAC
Good luck in your journey
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
From the Collectorama show in Lakeland, Florida, my first ever Seated quarter - 1859 graded PCGS XF40 CAC. I couldn't get a decent image with my DinoLite on this one but it's essentially perfect for the grade - my kind of coin! The scratches at star 9 on the obverse, and at the 'E' in UNITED STATES on the reverse, are on the holder.
I like em extra crusty
VF35 upgrade that replaces my VF20. It has a CAC sticker, not that I care about that.
Upgrade for my G6.
That's one heck of an upgrade, congrats!
Just upgraded my 51-O…
From this…
To this…
Nice upgrade!
…and here is her twin…
“Twin O Toners”
…and a friend snagged this one for me today too!
That 51-O is a nice upgrade, love the color.
Very impressive MD !!!!
I think I have a crush on the updated older sister!!!
A companion piece for my 1861-O CSA issue, the slightly-earlier Louisiana issue:
Damn. I missed the close! $46.
An 1840-O WB6 (R6) - this would have been an upgrade from my mutilated example.
Upgrade for my VF25
Nice coin Don!
New Acquisition!
Newp from eBay just arrived today. I'm pretty happy with this one, as the coin looks even better than the True View. 1858-0 graded PCGS VF35.
This one evidently good! Just back from host:
https://d1htnxwo4o0jhw.cloudfront.net/pcgs/cert/48211877/275603044.jpg
Well, just Love coins, period.
@7Jaguars that is a very nice example of a tough date from San Francisco, congrats.
I was pleasantly surprised when hosts graded it as "63" as I was thinking maybe "62". Haven't seen too many as you've said.
Well, just Love coins, period.
Upgrade for my VG10
Upgrade for my VG10. I have no coins below Fine now, and only 5 in Fine. I have two VF details grade though.
Congrats Don!
The photos don’t capture the beauty of this coin with the fluorescent toning when tilting it.
- Bob -
MPL's - Lincolns of Color
Central Valley Roosevelts
Nice one Bob
Very pretty
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
Thanks Mike. Was a Christmas present to myself.
- Bob -
MPL's - Lincolns of Color
Central Valley Roosevelts
Great find... I might have bought this coin if I saw it for sale. 1864-S always has been a condition rarity in the series, and locating one above Fine is really tough.
This is a new piece (AU55) and is off to CAC stickering review. The TV accurately captures the subtle toning when tilted but the coin is pearlescent straight on. Will be curious to see if it passes. It has an excellent strike and in my opinion it is worthy. Despite the 3.1M mintage, this date isn't easy to find.
Edited to add grade.
Here is one you don't see very often, 1876 50C Lg/Sm Date WB-106.
1840 WB-5 PCGS XF45
1841-O WB-5 PCGS VF30
1842 SD LL PCGS VF25
1882 PCGS VF20
1888 PCGS PR61
A few more from a recent submission. Color adjusted to resemble coin in hand.
One of my favorites. 1853 VF35 with planchet streak
1849 XF40
1871-CC G4
1888 F12
Wow!! It’s a Barberian Hoard !!
Alot of great SLHs shown here!! Very nice!