Well I moved on to Dt Dew a few hours ago but this Lady just arrived and I thought I would put her up here.
Thanks for @drddm This one really goes well with the 4 lower grade coins I just purchased from D Kahn. Ownership always add a point or two but this coin does hold its' own against P45CAC's that I have. This coin has everything a "Crack Addict" could want in a coin (as well as a "Clash Addict").
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On this Red Eye Saturday, I realized I seldom post one of my areas of specialty in this thread - IHC’s (or NDN’s as @oreville likes to say). Here’s a new one:
It’s a EDS of a very tough 3* variety. I believe it’s the finest known. Following is a description of why this coin is special, at least to me. Apologies as the second page is a bit blurry.
I hope everyone has a great Saturday; today’s the annual Army-Navy game!
As a former Sailor, Go Navy, Beat Army is my normal feeling today, however I have to say the Black Knights have had a hell of a season, and I kind of hope they win out.
However I will not say that to my Brother (or any other Grunts I know), because my superior Flying Squid power will not let me!
That said ... how about an 1824 to commemorate the 2024 game ... and one of our last Saturday's of the year.
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“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
@pcgscacgold said:
Well I moved on to Dt Dew a few hours ago but this Lady just arrived and I thought I would put her up here.
Thanks for @drddm This one really goes well with the 4 lower grade coins I just purchased from D Kahn. Ownership always add a point or two but this coin does hold its' own against P45CAC's that I have. This coin has everything a "Crack Addict" could want in a coin (as well as a "Clash Addict").
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Packed with visual interest. What a wonderful coin.
Seated Half Society member #38 "Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Finally found an intact GSA Great Silver Sale posterboard to match my Last of a Legacy posterboard. By intact, I mean that the board comes with an intact brochure pocket.
* with 100 brochures
* with 25 brochures
GSA collectors might not know about these obscure posterboards. These boards were distributed to banks, credit unions, and post offices to help boost sales of the GSA's hoard of CC Morgans. I've found and sold some 10-12 Last of a Legacy boards but have encountered only two with the brochure pocket intact. The Great Silver Sale board is much more challenging to find than the Last of a Legacy board. I have seen maybe 4 other Great Silver Sale boards and only a couple have had the brochure pocket intact.
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Goodmorning, all! First snow of the year here in Jersey, and it's time to enjoy some coffee and marvel at the prospects of a white Christmas.
Here is a token made by Joseph H. Merriam of Boston 160 years ago for use in a "ladies saloon."
Although it conjures up images of a bunch of women getting drunk and shooting pool, it's probably not what you're expecting. Back in the 1850s and 60s, women would go to places like this to avoid being around men while they enjoyed delicacies like French pastries, oysters, and ice cream sodas. (Not necessarily in that order.)
Benjamin S. Wright was an oysterman who owned this establishment from around 1856 well into the 1870s along with another on 2 Brattle St in Boston near Merriam's shop.
Happy Saturday, everyone!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Good Saturday morning everyone.
We got a dusting of snow overnight that coated the ground. Just enjoying a cup of Joe while my wife prepares for a day of baking cookies with her girlfriend.
I have been getting these Congo Gorillas at Christmas for my wife now for about 6 years. They didn’t make one for 2024 so I’ll start getting back dates. Here is this years ornament……
Man, I'm gone for one week, and I see all my pals have been busy posting the usual fare of World-Class coinage! This is the best thread on the forum. I still can't stop admiring the shots that @flyingal took last week.....4 eagles for your weekend viewing!
@Eldorado9 said:
Man, I'm gone for one week, and I see all my pals have been busy posting the usual fare of World-Class coinage! This is the best thread on the forum. I still can't stop admiring the shots that @flyingal took last week.....4 eagles for your weekend viewing!
Eldo's collection is simply off the charts! Just sayin....
Enjoying a Winter Solstice Red Eye this AM. As today’s the last post before Christmas, I thought I would post a rare one from my beloved FE set:
The S-11 is highlighted by the “scoop out” under the “857” in the date. Its naked eye visible but appreciated much more under a glass. This example has a two tone look between obv/rev which I love! It’s also #2 of the six that are graded as uncirculated, behind only a 65. In fact, the S-11 is the second rarest of the 1857 varieties, with only 10 examples graded (the S-5 is the most rare with only 8).
Late to the party today, but I've had a pot of coffee already.
Was gone from the house for 17 days ... rolled in last night with the last trailer load, all good. The old house should close by January 7th, and so it feels like the last page turning on the new life.
Here's a favorite CBH from the "Dirty Rugged Girls Club"
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“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Congrats on the new chapter, Todd and buttoning up the final details! Beautiful crust on that ‘32.
You sharing that reminded me of a “page turner” coin - this was the first newp after buying a new house following a years-long, emotionally draining divorce. I had left it all on the field trying to prevent that outcome, but “Liberty” was the operative word when it was all said and done. The luster really makes it pop in hand.
It’s the final Red Eye Saturday of 2024. Today I have an important but fairly obscure FE. It’s the 1858 S-7. Rated a 4* variety, it’s actually more rare than the well-known & popular S-1. The S-7 diagnostics are not only different, but there’s also only a single die state. The S-1 has 3: strong, mid & weak. The pics following show the high points of my S-7:
There’s also faint doubling of the “1” in the date, often missed as it’s fairly indiscernible. Here’s the coin itself:
Currently, only 11 MS examples are counted in the pop. This one’s one of 2 graded 65 & is the plate coin in Rick Snow’s definitive guide.
Wishing everyone a great weekend & Happy New Year!
Happy last Saturday of 2024 Guys....Looking forward to a big 2025. Some of these are gone now, but they bring fond memories...Here's to the one's that are sold.
I copied this photo to add to the ambience. I'm actually sipping a Monster energy drink because all we have in the house is decaf. This is one of the best threads on the boards, though, for relaxing and enjoying coins.
I'm enjoying these two AU Seated Liberty halves with golden toning and luster pushing through olive green-gray and brown toning. I need more AU coins to add more color and luster to my collection.
Happy Saturday, all. Just opened the last pickup of the year here, perfect originality for the grade with luster cartwheeling beneath the decades of skin.
@Copperindian said:
It’s the final Red Eye Saturday of 2024. Today I have an important but fairly obscure FE. It’s the 1858 S-7. Rated a 4* variety, it’s actually more rare than the well-known & popular S-1. The S-7 diagnostics are not only different, but there’s also only a single die state. The S-1 has 3: strong, mid & weak. The pics following show the high points of my S-7:
There’s also faint doubling of the “1” in the date, often missed as it’s fairly indiscernible. Here’s the coin itself:
Currently, only 11 MS examples are counted in the pop. This one’s one of 2 graded 65 & is the plate coin in Rick Snow’s definitive guide.
Wishing everyone a great weekend & Happy New Year!
Admiring this one this morning, with a cup of Big Jay coffee roasters' Early Riser.
I bought it from @airplanenut late last winter. It's going to have to hold the place for this wonderful design in my collection, for now at least and probably for all time.
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Well I moved on to Dt Dew a few hours ago but this Lady just arrived and I thought I would put her up here.
Thanks for @drddm This one really goes well with the 4 lower grade coins I just purchased from D Kahn. Ownership always add a point or two but this coin does hold its' own against P45CAC's that I have. This coin has everything a "Crack Addict" could want in a coin (as well as a "Clash Addict").
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Successful BST with BustDMs , Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino (CBH's - 37 Die Marriage's)
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
This coin makes me smile.
Hey @Inspired70 -
Your 1859 Dollar makes me smile too! You are putting together such a wonderful set a Seated Dollars!
Kicking it off this Saturday! Enjoy your coffee and your weekend everyone…
Happy Saturday everyone! Coffee hot and black and coins plentiful for me!
1850 MS64 CAC tied for finest known
Experimenting with something new this week - all thoughts welcome!
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USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
On this Red Eye Saturday, I realized I seldom post one of my areas of specialty in this thread - IHC’s (or NDN’s as @oreville likes to say). Here’s a new one:
It’s a EDS of a very tough 3* variety. I believe it’s the finest known. Following is a description of why this coin is special, at least to me. Apologies as the second page is a bit blurry.
I hope everyone has a great Saturday; today’s the annual Army-Navy game!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
As a former Sailor, Go Navy, Beat Army is my normal feeling today, however I have to say the Black Knights have had a hell of a season, and I kind of hope they win out.
However I will not say that to my Brother (or any other Grunts I know), because my superior Flying Squid power will not let me!
That said ... how about an 1824 to commemorate the 2024 game ... and one of our last Saturday's of the year.
.
“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
Always a treat to enjoy the Carter-Morelan-Simpson Dollar! Or at least the TrueView!
Thanks @tradedollarnut and @PhilArnold!
Wow! Simply wow!
Here are a couple of "EveryMan" gold coins:
Well, just Love coins, period.
Packed with visual interest. What a wonderful coin.
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Here's an AU55 CAC half with green toning that I am enjoying today:
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Finally found an intact GSA Great Silver Sale posterboard to match my Last of a Legacy posterboard. By intact, I mean that the board comes with an intact brochure pocket.
* with 100 brochures
* with 25 brochures
GSA collectors might not know about these obscure posterboards. These boards were distributed to banks, credit unions, and post offices to help boost sales of the GSA's hoard of CC Morgans. I've found and sold some 10-12 Last of a Legacy boards but have encountered only two with the brochure pocket intact. The Great Silver Sale board is much more challenging to find than the Last of a Legacy board. I have seen maybe 4 other Great Silver Sale boards and only a couple have had the brochure pocket intact.
Goodmorning, all! First snow of the year here in Jersey, and it's time to enjoy some coffee and marvel at the prospects of a white Christmas.
Here is a token made by Joseph H. Merriam of Boston 160 years ago for use in a "ladies saloon."
Although it conjures up images of a bunch of women getting drunk and shooting pool, it's probably not what you're expecting. Back in the 1850s and 60s, women would go to places like this to avoid being around men while they enjoyed delicacies like French pastries, oysters, and ice cream sodas. (Not necessarily in that order.)
Benjamin S. Wright was an oysterman who owned this establishment from around 1856 well into the 1870s along with another on 2 Brattle St in Boston near Merriam's shop.
Happy Saturday, everyone!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Good Saturday morning everyone.
We got a dusting of snow overnight that coated the ground. Just enjoying a cup of Joe while my wife prepares for a day of baking cookies with her girlfriend.
I have been getting these Congo Gorillas at Christmas for my wife now for about 6 years. They didn’t make one for 2024 so I’ll start getting back dates. Here is this years ornament……
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
Happy pre-holiday Saturday everyone and happy official winter with today being the winter solstice! The coming week is my favorite time of the year!
A coin with a little ice blue to celebrate the cold winter season.
A couple of newps from my local coin shop yesterday:
"Bongo hurtles along the rain soaked highway of life on underinflated bald retread tires."
~Wayne
Man, I'm gone for one week, and I see all my pals have been busy posting the usual fare of World-Class coinage! This is the best thread on the forum. I still can't stop admiring the shots that @flyingal took last week.....4 eagles for your weekend viewing!
Eldo's collection is simply off the charts! Just sayin....
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
Too kind my friend....Although after seeing your Seated and Morgan dollars, and the quality they exhibit I'd say the same thing!
Enjoying a Winter Solstice Red Eye this AM. As today’s the last post before Christmas, I thought I would post a rare one from my beloved FE set:
The S-11 is highlighted by the “scoop out” under the “857” in the date. Its naked eye visible but appreciated much more under a glass. This example has a two tone look between obv/rev which I love! It’s also #2 of the six that are graded as uncirculated, behind only a 65. In fact, the S-11 is the second rarest of the 1857 varieties, with only 10 examples graded (the S-5 is the most rare with only 8).
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Stella was excited to get up and check out some 1915 Buffs.
Some more from the @Eldorado9 collection!
Coin Photographer.
Late to the party today, but I've had a pot of coffee already.
Was gone from the house for 17 days ... rolled in last night with the last trailer load, all good. The old house should close by January 7th, and so it feels like the last page turning on the new life.
Here's a favorite CBH from the "Dirty Rugged Girls Club"
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“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
@pursuitofliberty
Congrats on the new chapter, Todd and buttoning up the final details! Beautiful crust on that ‘32.
You sharing that reminded me of a “page turner” coin - this was the first newp after buying a new house following a years-long, emotionally draining divorce. I had left it all on the field trying to prevent that outcome, but “Liberty” was the operative word when it was all said and done. The luster really makes it pop in hand.
Sometimes I wonder if they can see into alternate dimensions with those eyes. She's a beauty.
The last Saturday of the year!
Sipping some Italian Roast and think I'll share this one
“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
It’s the final Red Eye Saturday of 2024. Today I have an important but fairly obscure FE. It’s the 1858 S-7. Rated a 4* variety, it’s actually more rare than the well-known & popular S-1. The S-7 diagnostics are not only different, but there’s also only a single die state. The S-1 has 3: strong, mid & weak. The pics following show the high points of my S-7:
There’s also faint doubling of the “1” in the date, often missed as it’s fairly indiscernible. Here’s the coin itself:
Currently, only 11 MS examples are counted in the pop. This one’s one of 2 graded 65 & is the plate coin in Rick Snow’s definitive guide.
Wishing everyone a great weekend & Happy New Year!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Here’s my coffee mug I got for Christmas! (Oh, and my 1821 O-104)
Ship wrecked coin from Boliva, 1670E, Potosi Mint, Charles II, 4 Reale
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
Coin Photographer.
dang !@!
These arrived recently, honest circulated Peace Dollars. Possible crossovers.
Happy last Saturday of 2024 Guys....Looking forward to a big 2025. Some of these are gone now, but they bring fond memories...Here's to the one's that are sold.
I copied this photo to add to the ambience. I'm actually sipping a Monster energy drink because all we have in the house is decaf. This is one of the best threads on the boards, though, for relaxing and enjoying coins.
I'm enjoying these two AU Seated Liberty halves with golden toning and luster pushing through olive green-gray and brown toning. I need more AU coins to add more color and luster to my collection.
Tough to follow the supremo Eldo, but here's a coin I'm appreciating today:
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
I'm appreciating it too! It appears the New Orleans crew hammered that one! Look at those talons! Damn!
Happy Saturday, all. Just opened the last pickup of the year here, perfect originality for the grade with luster cartwheeling beneath the decades of skin.
Here is a personal favorite of mine - Love the 1827 date and this coin has off the charts eye appeal!
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Look at those feathers on the left leg! I've never seen them that sharp.
That is just splendid off the charts!
I really need one nice example of a FEC
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Technically, it’s Sunday morning, but I’m very happy to own this coin, just recently looking at the pictures…
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Good first Saturday morning of 2025 everyone! Stay warm and dry out there. She's a cold one!
1857 MS65 CAC ex Akers.
My coins in the NYINC sale
Latin American Collection
Admiring this one this morning, with a cup of Big Jay coffee roasters' Early Riser.
I bought it from @airplanenut late last winter. It's going to have to hold the place for this wonderful design in my collection, for now at least and probably for all time.