Edited to reflect I uploaded the incorrect reverse slab image. That was actually of my 1872-S!. Recently picked up a crusty 1866-S Motto to accompany my even crustier 1866-S No Motto. Sellers photos (both were obtained from DLRC).
With Motto, WB-102, WB-8, R-3, total mintage 994,000
Without Motto, WB-101, WB-1, LDS R-4, total mintage 60,000
I thought your max grade was AU50. Have you changed the parameters of your collection?
Doug
I branched out, but I'm not 100% happy with it. It's a little too "flashy" compared to the rest of the set. Not sure if I'll continue with anything above 50 but maybe. It's getting hard to find upgrades.
@Manifest_Destiny said:
Just won this Hansen castoff. VF25 upgrade replaces my F15. Only 3 coins left in the set below VF20 now.
A rare date! Very nice! There was collector, first name of Bill from PA. that passed about 10+ years ago that had a mini hoard of these. (Meaning like 8 pieces) He would pay top $$ for each one. A really nice guy too.
@Manifest_Destiny said:
Just won this Hansen castoff. VF25 upgrade replaces my F15. Only 3 coins left in the set below VF20 now.
A rare date! Very nice! There was collector, first name of Bill from PA. that passed about 10+ years ago that had a mini hoard of these. (Meaning like 8 pieces) He would pay top $$ for each one. A really nice guy too.
Cool, it's one of my favorite dates in the series and my favorite New Orleans date. It's a rare coin that has maintained it's top 10 status in the series over the years. They just don't show up in any grade it seems.
It has been a little while for me, I finally have something to post in this thread again. A few recent pickups for the homemade albums. I'm 29 coins away from completing the half dime set 1829-1873.
Let me know if you like that layout/format. I've been building up my own website and will have an online shop too.
An 1877 with a large die break. I don't know what die marriage this is because the date is not in BB's published on-line registries. I assume this die break is common. Does anyone know more about this coin?
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Wow! Nice toning. Hopefully grabbed before the Everyman registries got started.
Upgrade for my VF30
I know they grade by the obverse,
but I couldn't resist this reverse.
Very nice for grade. Tough date!
Low mintage, original, yum!
Very nice rare coin!
AU55 CAC, WB-8
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Edited to reflect I uploaded the incorrect reverse slab image. That was actually of my 1872-S!. Recently picked up a crusty 1866-S Motto to accompany my even crustier 1866-S No Motto. Sellers photos (both were obtained from DLRC).
With Motto, WB-102, WB-8, R-3, total mintage 994,000
Without Motto, WB-101, WB-1, LDS R-4, total mintage 60,000
Those look like two different "with motto" die marriages from the MM position. What am I missing?
Great catch @Barberian! I dragged the incorrect reverse.
https://d1htnxwo4o0jhw.cloudfront.net/pcgs/cert/48211877/275603044.jpg
Well, just Love coins, period.
@LJenkins11 Love those 66 halves!
Collecting: Cents, Dansco 7070, Half Dollars, 1947, 1976, random pieces I like
My PCGS Registry
How am I ever going to catch @Catbert with coins like this one?
You’re crazy! 🤪
Wow, this one is gorgeous!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I love good looking Seated!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Don,
I thought your max grade was AU50. Have you changed the parameters of your collection?
Doug
I branched out, but I'm not 100% happy with it. It's a little too "flashy" compared to the rest of the set. Not sure if I'll continue with anything above 50 but maybe. It's getting hard to find upgrades.
Latest upgrade.
Just won this Hansen castoff. VF25 upgrade replaces my F15. Only 3 coins left in the set below VF20 now.
A rare date! Very nice! There was collector, first name of Bill from PA. that passed about 10+ years ago that had a mini hoard of these. (Meaning like 8 pieces) He would pay top $$ for each one. A really nice guy too.
Cool, it's one of my favorite dates in the series and my favorite New Orleans date. It's a rare coin that has maintained it's top 10 status in the series over the years. They just don't show up in any grade it seems.
Recent pick-up!
Collecting: Cents, Dansco 7070, Half Dollars, 1947, 1976, random pieces I like
My PCGS Registry
https://www.the4thcoin.com
https://www.ebay.com/str/thefourthcoin
Well better than “58” for sure!
Well, just Love coins, period.
A couple of AU53 upgrades
Low grade but low mintage. My first New Orleans dime
A local coin shop find from earlier today:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Here is my most favorite Seated (well, reclined seated a bit I guess) Liberty in my entire collection:
My most favorite Eagle is off a Civil War flagpole:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Amusing to see all those books entitled "Complete guides..." that are incomplete on the topics they cover.
Does this lazy use of the language bother you, Mr. Feld, like it bothers me?
Tough date
Unfortunately, True View is atrocious & bears little resemblance to the coin.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Picked up another Hansen castoff. AU50 upgrades my VF20. 1891-o quarters are tougher than you would think.
PCGS AU55 replaces my VF35. Second rarest Philly coin in the set. 16,000 mintage.
It has been a little while for me, I finally have something to post in this thread again. A few recent pickups for the homemade albums. I'm 29 coins away from completing the half dime set 1829-1873.
Let me know if you like that layout/format. I've been building up my own website and will have an online shop too.
Custom album maker and numismatic photographer, see my portfolio here: (http://www.donahuenumismatics.com/).
MS64
Collecting: Cents, Dansco 7070, Half Dollars, 1947, 1976, random pieces I like
My PCGS Registry
Latest upgrade.
Couldn’t resist this one, although I’m not a Seated specialist:
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
An 1877 with a large die break. I don't know what die marriage this is because the date is not in BB's published on-line registries. I assume this die break is common. Does anyone know more about this coin?
I couldn’t help myself
Young Numismatist • My Toned Coins
Life is roadblocks. Don't let nothing stop you, 'cause we ain't stopping. - DJ Khaled
My Newest. PCGS MS62
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Her cousin PCGS MS62
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A rather uncommon 1840-(O) WB-12 die marriage, in a very late die state. Much more difficult than the 1840-(O) WB-4.
Seated Dollar Collection
Good thing the 1840(O) is in a protective holder. That huge die crack through "UNITED" could put an eye out. Another beauty from Southcounty.
That is a very nice example of a very tough WB-12 indeed.