But I was, always, and forever will be a coffee fanatic. Everyone in the platoon would hand me the Folgers packets from their MREs. My rucksack was full of 'em!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
For those that are attending Eagles concerts (I love the band), do know that Don Henley plays recordings of his voice versus singing live. This has been proven with voice recordings. So, it's an act!
Seated Half Society member #38 "Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Today’s a Starbucks Red Eye Saturday - visiting family in the Sunshine State. And, with an announcement: the Early Walker Set has been completed! Here’s the last one - the toughest of all 1921-S:
This was a long journey; it’s fitting the 21-S was the final piece. Lots to like: eye appeal, strike, detail are all pretty good. 63 grade is right on. What’s extra nice is the price point difference between a 63 & 64 is big - some $15-20k! Most of the 64’s I’ve seen are lesser coins than this one, especially from an eye appeal standpoint.
I’m going to retire the set now that it’s complete. All the some 26 coins grade 63-65. 14 are beaned & some were not submitted. So, it’s a quality set with completion being the goal. It will rank #5 all time, which is more than I hoped for. I could never compete with the top sets, but that’s OK. For me, the set was still major $$$$ & I had to part with other coins along the way to keep it going. In the end, it was well worth it!
I picked up one this week. Not my usual. I usually prefer nice for the grade pieces. I have owned quite a few of these as it is my favorite US coin design.
This is probably the least of them as far as technical grade but the toning spoke to me.
Not sure of it's fate yet.
This D Skidmore's token is almost full red in hand. Just blazing luster
The design is nearly as popular as the famous Good For A Scent token, but this token is many times rarer. Redeemable in the parlor of Skidmore's Hotel in Seneca Falls for "one." One what? Nobody knows for sure.
The eagle's beak gives us a clue. The oblong shape of the object resembles a cigar, though I've heard the suggestion that it is a pen.
A pen?! Good for one pen??? 😆
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
By far my favorite thread. @Copperindian big congrats on the very exceptional and lustrous 21-s. A monumental acquisition for any Walker collector, and that one just looks fantastic. @JWP I love cats, and I really love your 2024 Flowing Hair! Damn those are gorgeous!
Here's my Shireman 1908 in MS-67 CAC. Barber's don't come this nice typically, and the luster is just as thick as the day it was made.
@DCW said:
It's Saturday. I've got my daughter off to ballet, coffee in hand as I sit in the parking lot relaxing with thoughts on the hobby.
Post a coin, token, or medal and share something interesting... F.R.Behr. Detroit, MI. PCGS AU53
Checking in from Detroit with a cold Red Stripe Lager beer in hand ........ Love the token
Ok, I'm a little late to the party this morning. Up late, running around this morning, getting ready to go hang out with my Grandson, but wanted to show the one I received this week, that got stuck in purgatory over last weekend.
Not quite my normal fare, except it is a Half Dollar, and it does qualify as a Bust. She just didn't have her cap yet.
According to some of my friends this is the latest Dies State they have seen in a grade higher than EF (there is one later satte with another reverse crack, but I have only seen images of one, an abused VF coin).
Pretty jazzed I knew it was a VLDS, was rare as such, and read the coin right. She is fantastic in hand.
. 1807 O-105a (105.9) PCGS AU58
. imgaes from one of Phil's GreatPhoto shoots
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Good Saturday evening all -
When I was very young, my first series that I collected was Jefferson nickels. The last one I needed for my set was 1938-S and it took me over a year to find one. Well, a bunch of years much later, I acquired an original mint roll of 1938-S nickels. Oh what enjoyment getting this mint roll. I thought it was so cool to share. Not rare now but when I was 7 years old, it wasn't easy....
Portugal Brazil gold 12800 reis (8 escudos) "Dobra" 1732-M, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Gold, 38 mm, 28.58 gm
Obverse:
Bust of John V facing right
IOHANNES V D G PORT ET ALG REX, M/1732
(John V by the Grace of God, Portugal and Algarve, King)
Reverse:
Crowned shield of Portugal
@WillieBoyd2 Your coin was struck in 1732 which is the same year George Washington was born. I love associating historical events with coins. Neat coin
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Thanks @pursuitofliberty !
I wasn't always a coin weenie!
But I was, always, and forever will be a coffee fanatic. Everyone in the platoon would hand me the Folgers packets from their MREs. My rucksack was full of 'em!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
@DCW - can confirm, those packets of freeze dried coffee are still in the MREs.
Saturday mornings in the field aren't quite as nice as Saturday mornings with coins, but hey it could be worse!
Coin Photographer.
For those that are attending Eagles concerts (I love the band), do know that Don Henley plays recordings of his voice versus singing live. This has been proven with voice recordings. So, it's an act!
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
@DCW I wasn't always a coin weenie either!
Oh God. Folgers. And Maxwell House. With desalinated water. And the requisite "JP-5" film. Oh my, that just has me longing for days gone by!!
36 years ago, I was this guy
“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
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Today’s a Starbucks Red Eye Saturday - visiting family in the Sunshine State. And, with an announcement: the Early Walker Set has been completed! Here’s the last one - the toughest of all 1921-S:
This was a long journey; it’s fitting the 21-S was the final piece. Lots to like: eye appeal, strike, detail are all pretty good. 63 grade is right on. What’s extra nice is the price point difference between a 63 & 64 is big - some $15-20k! Most of the 64’s I’ve seen are lesser coins than this one, especially from an eye appeal standpoint.
I’m going to retire the set now that it’s complete. All the some 26 coins grade 63-65. 14 are beaned & some were not submitted. So, it’s a quality set with completion being the goal. It will rank #5 all time, which is more than I hoped for. I could never compete with the top sets, but that’s OK. For me, the set was still major $$$$ & I had to part with other coins along the way to keep it going. In the end, it was well worth it!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
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Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
Latin American Collection
Nice coins and a great piece from @Boosibri too.
I picked up one this week. Not my usual. I usually prefer nice for the grade pieces. I have owned quite a few of these as it is my favorite US coin design.
This is probably the least of them as far as technical grade but the toning spoke to me.
Not sure of it's fate yet.
@Flatwoods . The day is young but I doubt I am going to see a superior coin to the one you have posted. Congrats. James
This D Skidmore's token is almost full red in hand. Just blazing luster
The design is nearly as popular as the famous Good For A Scent token, but this token is many times rarer. Redeemable in the parlor of Skidmore's Hotel in Seneca Falls for "one." One what? Nobody knows for sure.
The eagle's beak gives us a clue. The oblong shape of the object resembles a cigar, though I've heard the suggestion that it is a pen.
A pen?! Good for one pen??? 😆
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
By far my favorite thread. @Copperindian big congrats on the very exceptional and lustrous 21-s. A monumental acquisition for any Walker collector, and that one just looks fantastic. @JWP I love cats, and I really love your 2024 Flowing Hair! Damn those are gorgeous!
Here's my Shireman 1908 in MS-67 CAC. Barber's don't come this nice typically, and the luster is just as thick as the day it was made.
Congrats, @Copperindian! I’ve been following your progress on the Walkers, and that’s quite a set you put together.
Checking in from Detroit with a cold Red Stripe Lager beer in hand ........ Love the token
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Playing around with a new camera set up, a huge leap from the iPhone 16
At a local show I picked up some raw frosty proof Franklins and SMS halves yesterday, plus two 1962 proof Franklins that are the DDO FS-101 variety.
i will take and post photos of them later today.
UPDATE. Photos attached.
Happy Saturday everyone!!
Massive pickup @Copperindian Congratulations!
That's a heck on an accomplishment!
Lovely display this morning @JWP
Hey Hey! @Boosibri Glad you could join us today ... and what a great medal, with a great message for our time.
Cool color @Flatwoods
Great token and write up @DCW I love it when you show something most of us probably haven't seen and give us a good history lesson with it!
Oh my! @Eldorado9 That thing just oozes luster!
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Ok, I'm a little late to the party this morning. Up late, running around this morning, getting ready to go hang out with my Grandson, but wanted to show the one I received this week, that got stuck in purgatory over last weekend.
Not quite my normal fare, except it is a Half Dollar, and it does qualify as a Bust. She just didn't have her cap yet.
According to some of my friends this is the latest Dies State they have seen in a grade higher than EF (there is one later satte with another reverse crack, but I have only seen images of one, an abused VF coin).
Pretty jazzed I knew it was a VLDS, was rare as such, and read the coin right. She is fantastic in hand.
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1807 O-105a (105.9) PCGS AU58
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imgaes from one of Phil's GreatPhoto shoots
“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
Just back from a hike. But this was the docket this morning:
Pick up this unlisted Peru 1 real variety unbarred/broken ''H'' in HISP (it is low grade but never the less a new variety I needed):
NFL: Buffalo Bills & Green Bay Packers
Wow, I actually have some respect for you, now……
Thanks big brother!
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
Good Saturday evening all -
When I was very young, my first series that I collected was Jefferson nickels. The last one I needed for my set was 1938-S and it took me over a year to find one. Well, a bunch of years much later, I acquired an original mint roll of 1938-S nickels. Oh what enjoyment getting this mint roll. I thought it was so cool to share. Not rare now but when I was 7 years old, it wasn't easy....
A coin from Brazil where the coffee grows:
Portugal Brazil gold 12800 reis (8 escudos) "Dobra" 1732-M, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Gold, 38 mm, 28.58 gm
Obverse:
Bust of John V facing right
IOHANNES V D G PORT ET ALG REX, M/1732
(John V by the Grace of God, Portugal and Algarve, King)
Reverse:
Crowned shield of Portugal
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@WillieBoyd2 Your coin was struck in 1732 which is the same year George Washington was born. I love associating historical events with coins. Neat coin
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