What will be your first coin purchase(s) of 2025?

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  • Boiler86
    Boiler86 Posts: 2 ✭
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    Looking for an original XF-AU 1877 IHC.

  • DCW
    DCW Posts: 7,874 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @GuzziSport said:
    Just made my first purchase of ‘25… a true bucket list coin, a CAC’d chain cent…. Probably my only ‘25 purchase!

    Can't wait to see photos!

    Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
    "Coin collecting for outcasts..."

  • safari_dude
    safari_dude Posts: 698 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I’ll know by this evening…..🤔😉

  • DCW
    DCW Posts: 7,874 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @GuzziSport said:
    @DCW will do, looking forward to seeing it in-hand. It’s a bit of a medium olive in the TV pics, hopefully it’s not too dark, but the planchet is nearly unflawed and circulation marks appear to be minimal and in line with the grade. I’ve wanted one for many years and several times in the past when a nice and (relatively) affordable piece has come up I failed to “pull the trigger”, and I wasn’t going to let that happen yet again.
    I’ve never had a focus on large cents, but the mystique and history of the chain cent have always called out to me - it’s simply a classic iconic piece of our national heritage IMO.

    Could not agree more! It is a dream to own an unmolested chain cent. Good luck in your purchase.

    Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
    "Coin collecting for outcasts..."

  • Bikergeek
    Bikergeek Posts: 703 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @RobertScotLover said:

    I'll give you ten times face value for that coin! Fitty cent!

    My hobby website Groovycoins.com, new and improved!

  • MilesWaits
    MilesWaits Posts: 5,597 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The 1 ounce gold Bronco, this cowboy missed the boat on that one!

    Now riding the swell in PM's and surf.
  • oih82w8
    oih82w8 Posts: 13,206 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Heck fire, I'm still waiting on the last purchase from 2024 to arrive.

    oih82w8 = Oh I Hate To Wait _defectus patientia_aka...Dr. Defecto - Curator of RMO's

    BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore, Nickpatton, Namvet69,...
  • Cougar1978
    Cougar1978 Posts: 10,067 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Bought some CACG coins / for retail inventory.

    Investor
  • Cougar1978
    Cougar1978 Posts: 10,067 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 6, 2025 6:41PM
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    Been buying / selling as usual. Some really good pickups

    Investor
  • Bikergeek
    Bikergeek Posts: 703 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Bikergeek said:
    Anyway, the check's in the mail, and the package is on its way, so barring my postman getting stuck in snow drifts it oughta be here in a few days.

    I'm quoting myself, which is probably bad form, but I just wanted to share that I think I jinxed my delivery. Got this notice:

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  • PerryHall
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    @silverpop said:
    whatever gets my notice :)

    I don't know but I'll know it when I see it.

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • Creg
    Creg Posts: 1,736 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Bikergeek said:

    I'm quoting myself, which is probably bad form, but I just wanted to share that I think I jinxed my delivery. Got this notice:

    I know this omen and it’s not a good sign for me.

  • HoledandCreative
    HoledandCreative Posts: 2,890 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    A Turkish Gold coin

  • 1TwoBits
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    A bust quarter.

    1TwoBits

    Searching for bust quarters.....counterstamps, errors, and AU-MS varieties, please let me know if you can help.
  • Old_Collector
    Old_Collector Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 11, 2025 3:43AM
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    @Boiler86 said:
    Looking for an original XF-AU 1877 IHC.

    Two nicer ones coming soon, a PCGS XF45 at HA Jan 21-22, and an NGC AU53 late Feb/beginning of March also HA. GC has a mediocre PCGS XF40 Sunday.

  • Old_Collector
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    @Creg said:

    @Bikergeek said:

    I'm quoting myself, which is probably bad form, but I just wanted to share that I think I jinxed my delivery. Got this notice:

    [delay exception]

    I know this omen and it’s not a good sign for me.

    Yeah that whole, rain, sleet, snow thing is not their official motto. :lol:

  • jfriedm56
    jfriedm56 Posts: 3,101 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @GuzziSport said:

    @DCW said:

    @GuzziSport said:
    Just made my first purchase of ‘25… a true bucket list coin, a CAC’d chain cent…. Probably my only ‘25 purchase!

    Can't wait to see photos!

    Finally arrived! My first of ‘25 and it’s a biggie for me! Honestly I don’t have the skill to take photos of this coin with my phone, doesn’t pick up detail so I’ve included only the True View.
    S-4 with periods, G-6 with CAC. I’ve always wanted a nice low grade chain….

    Congrats on your new “Chain”.

  • GuzziSport
    GuzziSport Posts: 604 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks @jfriedm56. The history and mystique of the chain cent is unrivaled to me.
    Next up is a hunt for a similar (perhaps VG?) ‘93 Wreath cent, it’ll take time but the fun is in the hunt.

    Other passions include golf, Moto Guzzi motorcycles, and Euro motorcycles in general.
    Chris

  • BillJones
    BillJones Posts: 35,933 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 11, 2025 5:51AM
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    One cent pieces for the one a year cent collection I’m building from 1793 to date. I finished the Indian cents at FUN. My first purchase was an 1870 cent in AU-58. cent.

    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
  • Coinbert
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    WOW! A fantastic looking G6 Chain Cent. I have never owned one but that is definitely a buy it now coin. Congratulations.

  • GuzziSport
    GuzziSport Posts: 604 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks @Coinbert , it’s a bucket list acquisition for sure! I’m not a large cent collector but I’ve decided to work on a PCGS/CAC large cent major type set, I already have a really nice liberty cap and draped bust cent that fits in that pattern - and the draped bust is a PCGS/CAC ‘99! So a nice wreath and coronet are next up.

    Other passions include golf, Moto Guzzi motorcycles, and Euro motorcycles in general.
    Chris

  • coinguy82
    coinguy82 Posts: 60 ✭✭✭
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    Picked these up at FUN

  • Barberian
    Barberian Posts: 4,643 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I was hoping it would be a nice 70-CC half in fine or a common date SLH in AU50.

    Turns out it was an Australian Koala bear 1 oz. round.

  • pursuitofliberty
    pursuitofliberty Posts: 7,926 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @pursuitofliberty said:
    Man such a tough question for me. ;)

    Pretty sure it'll be a CBH. And it'll possibly happen at FUN. Probably a nice coin of a DM I don't have in AU55 or 58 (or maybe even AU53). With some skin, and some color and some character. There will be a lot to pick from, I'm sure ... between the auctions and all of the other stuff happening.

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    Can I quote my own post? Hmmm. I guess so.

    This was the first one. From Melissa and Josh (and Dick Graham) at David Kahn's table at FUN. It was actually one of three purchase, but it was the first one I asked to see, and as soon as I looked at her I was not letting go of this one, no matter how close the vultures like @Pnies20 were circling. :D

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    1811 Large 8, O-103 (103.1), r.3 ...... PCGS AU58cac



    “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
  • Cougar1978
    Cougar1978 Posts: 10,067 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 17, 2025 6:29AM
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    With the current going downspin been easily picking up CACG material at or below bid.

    Investor
  • Pnies20
    Pnies20 Posts: 2,604 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @pursuitofliberty said:

    @pursuitofliberty said:
    Man such a tough question for me. ;)

    Pretty sure it'll be a CBH. And it'll possibly happen at FUN. Probably a nice coin of a DM I don't have in AU55 or 58 (or maybe even AU53). With some skin, and some color and some character. There will be a lot to pick from, I'm sure ... between the auctions and all of the other stuff happening.

    .
    Can I quote my own post? Hmmm. I guess so.

    This was the first one. From Melissa and Josh (and Dick Graham) at David Kahn's table at FUN. It was actually one of three purchase, but it was the first one I asked to see, and as soon as I looked at her I was not letting go of this one, no matter how close the vultures like @Pnies20 were circling. :D

    .

    1811 Large 8, O-103 (103.1), r.3 ...... PCGS AU58cac


    “Hey Todd I’m looking for Dave Kahn’s table. Someone told me there’s a few I need to check out. You seen it?”

    “Nope haven’t seen it.”

    See Todd 10 minutes later at Kahn’s table with 10 coins under his arm, snarling at anyone that came within 3 feet. It was frightening, really.

    BHNC #248 … 140 and counting.

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