Late to the Party but had 4 cups of coffee today. Wired to the hilt.
Partially, because my newest acquisition is an early Draped Bust dime - 1805 JR-1. The JR-1 variety has 5 berries on the olive branch on the reverse. Currently, it's the highest graded CAC JR-1. The 1805 JR-2 has 4 berries and it's a rarity 1, the JR-1 is considered a rarity 4. I was patiently waiting for a nice example for many years. Yeah, I am very picky.
Again, alot of very nice eye appealing coins in this thread! Way to go guys!
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
Todd........
Was this guy!!!!!
I remember the fuel slick in the bug juice, while brushing my teeth. and of cousre the rush of JP5 while taking a shower. Those were the days of my life on an aircraft carrier.
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@EastonCollection said:
Late to the Party but had 4 cups of coffee today. Wired to the hilt.
Partially, because my newest acquisition is an early Draped Bust dime - 1805 JR-1. The JR-1 variety has 5 berries on the olive branch on the reverse. Currently, it's the highest graded CAC JR-1. The 1805 JR-2 has 4 berries and it's a rarity 1, the JR-2 is considered a rarity 4. I was patiently waiting for a nice example for many years. Yeah, I am very picky.
Again, alot of very nice eye appealing coins in this thread! Way to go guys!
Barry, my apologies, as I didn’t know you wanted that lovely coin. I was the underbidder that locked in the two bids before your high bid. UGH, I feel horrible! 😢
Steve
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
Had a really hard time capturing the actual look of this one in hand. This is pretty far from perfect, but it's as close as I was able to get. The coin is nice, and there's nothing especially wrong with the coffee.
@EastonCollection Oh my, what a fantastic addition. I wasn't able to view in hand, but it looked (looks) so all the way there from the images. Congratulations!
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
@EastonCollection said:
Late to the Party but had 4 cups of coffee today. Wired to the hilt.
Partially, because my newest acquisition is an early Draped Bust dime - 1805 JR-1. The JR-1 variety has 5 berries on the olive branch on the reverse. Currently, it's the highest graded CAC JR-1. The 1805 JR-2 has 4 berries and it's a rarity 1, the JR-1 is considered a rarity 4. I was patiently waiting for a nice example for many years. Yeah, I am very picky.
Again, alot of very nice eye appealing coins in this thread! Way to go guys!
I have got to chime in to say how much I like this beautiful piece.
Congratulations
The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
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The color of this nickel is neon with outstanding luster that will bowl you over in hand. I feel very fortunate to own this beautiful 23 Buff.
The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
Good Saturday morning! Let’s kick this thread off.
Posted this newp elsewhere, but it’s going to the SDB today so I wanted to check it out one more time. My first private issue gold… likely won’t be my last, I really dig it.
Enjoying my Red Eye on this beautiful Bay Area Saturday. For my favorite thread, I have this newbie today:
Really pretty one with good luster, eye appeal & minimal marks for a AU53. I don’t think anyone would object to this one in a AU55 holder. Nice fit, too, for my gold type set. Added bonus with the bean & how about the pedigree? Two heavy coin world hitters!
No images this morning (maybe later if I find a newp at the show), but good coffee and wiping the sleep from my eyes at my oldest son's house. Heading back down to the PNNA show in a couple hours.
Sold .7 oz of gold yesterday. No real premium (a little), but with gold up so much, raising a little cash in case a worthwhile CBH or piece of currency shows up felt good.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
@Copperindian said: @GuzziSport: love your Bechtler! Here’s mine, a AU58. JA wouldn’t bean it as he thought it had been “heated”. No matter, I still like it!
Thank you sir, sticker or no, that too is a beautiful coin!
I’m getting the familiar brain tickle for a nice Clark Gruber Pike’s Peak piece, lucky for my wallet that they’re hard to find nice!
@EastonCollection said:
Late to the Party but had 4 cups of coffee today. Wired to the hilt.
Partially, because my newest acquisition is an early Draped Bust dime - 1805 JR-1. The JR-1 variety has 5 berries on the olive branch on the reverse. Currently, it's the highest graded CAC JR-1. The 1805 JR-2 has 4 berries and it's a rarity 1, the JR-1 is considered a rarity 4. I was patiently waiting for a nice example for many years. Yeah, I am very picky.
Again, alot of very nice eye appealing coins in this thread! Way to go guys!
I have got to chime in to say how much I like this beautiful piece.
Congratulations
That is an extraordinary example, nothing more needs to be said. Congrats
Heres a recent addition to my personal collection....a bit off the beaten track from my usual tastes, but it's still fairly early 19th century and I was starstruck when I first saw it. Civil war years are always fun too!
@Copperindian said: @GuzziSport: love your Bechtler! Here’s mine, a AU58. JA wouldn’t bean it as he thought it had been “heated”. No matter, I still like it!
Thank you sir, sticker or no, that too is a beautiful coin!
I’m getting the familiar brain tickle for a nice Clark Gruber Pike’s Peak piece, lucky for my wallet that they’re hard to find nice!
That Bechtler of his is naturally toned in my opinion, and also imo is far too nice for AU58. I tho ught it would at least 61, but I've seen much worse in 62 holders.
Sorry to be a tease, but here are my two favorite Clark prices added my core collection prior to my becoming a dealer. It’s really difficult to find nice CG pieces these days, and when they do show up your wallet is going to have a slow and painful recovery. Don’t ask me how I know…
Easter Red Eye Saturday! Today I have a very special new one:
Won in last Sunday’s GC auction that saw spirited bidding. The coin is beautiful, near perfect & awarded a gold CAC! It’s 75-80% RD with exceptional eye appeal. 1877 is the key date in the IHC series. The previous owner was a former PCGS grader & I believe this is the only 1877 CAC has awarded the gold bean. I’ll have to research that further. Icing on the coin is the OGH holder too. No upgrade submissions for this one; I’m keeping it as is.
@Copperindian said:
Easter Red Eye Saturday! Today I have a very special new one:
Won in last Sunday’s GC auction that saw spirited bidding. The coin is beautiful, near perfect & awarded a gold CAC! It’s 75-80% RD with exceptional eye appeal. 1877 is the key date in the IHC series. The previous owner was a former PCGS grader & I believe this is the only 1877 CAC has awarded the gold bean. I’ll have to research that further. Icing on the coin is the OGH holder too. No upgrade submissions for this one; I’m keeping it as is.
I saw that on GC... way out of my range, but it was such an eye popper I had to look! An amazing and beautiful example of the series key!
@Copperindian said:
Easter Red Eye Saturday! Today I have a very special new one:
Won in last Sunday’s GC auction that saw spirited bidding. The coin is beautiful, near perfect & awarded a gold CAC! It’s 75-80% RD with exceptional eye appeal. 1877 is the key date in the IHC series. The previous owner was a former PCGS grader & I believe this is the only 1877 CAC has awarded the gold bean. I’ll have to research that further. Icing on the coin is the OGH holder too. No upgrade submissions for this one; I’m keeping it as is.
Awarded a gold sticker? Owned by a former PCGS grader?
Hmmm. I just read about graders deliberately undergrading coins so that they could purchase them for themselves later. It's why CAC doesn't allow graders to be collectors while they're employed with CAC. I found that hard to believe...until this post.
Welcome @Inlander Great looking 1864 No L! That girl is HAMMERED!!
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I'm never going to top what you guys laid out this morning, but I dug deep in the Nutty Squirrel box to see if I can find something WOW worthy .... hmmmmmmmm
Also known as the "dotted beak" variety for the die dot north of eagle's beak, the O.143 is the second, and last, use of obverse WD #27 (having been used to strike O.142 marriages). The other use of this reverse is on the very rare (R6+) O.148. As all O.143's show a weak or flat clasp it is almost certainly due to lapping before the die was retired. This is an attractive example with an original, unspoiled look, handsome autumn colors and full luster, front and back.
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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 … ”
@Barberian: he was a former PCGS grader & more recently (after the green tag days). He bought it without the sticker & submitted it to CAC after he left PCGS.
You don’t need more sugar - you posted good comments that were instructive & appreciated.
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Bucket list token pick up from January - have been enjoying it ever since!
And just back from grading this week after drop off at the Atlanta Money Show at the end of February (fast turnaround!) - MS65RB:
Late to the Party but had 4 cups of coffee today. Wired to the hilt.
Partially, because my newest acquisition is an early Draped Bust dime - 1805 JR-1. The JR-1 variety has 5 berries on the olive branch on the reverse. Currently, it's the highest graded CAC JR-1. The 1805 JR-2 has 4 berries and it's a rarity 1, the JR-1 is considered a rarity 4. I was patiently waiting for a nice example for many years. Yeah, I am very picky.
Again, alot of very nice eye appealing coins in this thread! Way to go guys!
Todd........
Was this guy!!!!!
Me thinks you still are
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Barry, my apologies, as I didn’t know you wanted that lovely coin. I was the underbidder that locked in the two bids before your high bid. UGH, I feel horrible! 😢
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
Had a really hard time capturing the actual look of this one in hand. This is pretty far from perfect, but it's as close as I was able to get. The coin is nice, and there's nothing especially wrong with the coffee.
@EastonCollection Oh my, what a fantastic addition. I wasn't able to view in hand, but it looked (looks) so all the way there from the images. Congratulations!
“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
I have got to chime in to say how much I like this beautiful piece.
Congratulations
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The color of this nickel is neon with outstanding luster that will bowl you over in hand. I feel very fortunate to own this beautiful 23 Buff.
Wait, is she wearing rimless glasses?
Good Saturday morning! Let’s kick this thread off.
Posted this newp elsewhere, but it’s going to the SDB today so I wanted to check it out one more time. My first private issue gold… likely won’t be my last, I really dig it.
It’s garage sale day in my neighborhood 🤮 I’m hiding and looking at this 1814 O-103 while drinking some coffee
BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.
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Saw it, liked it, bought it.
@GuzziSport: love your Bechtler! Here’s mine, a AU58. JA wouldn’t bean it as he thought it had been “heated”. No matter, I still like it!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
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Enjoying my Red Eye on this beautiful Bay Area Saturday. For my favorite thread, I have this newbie today:
Really pretty one with good luster, eye appeal & minimal marks for a AU53. I don’t think anyone would object to this one in a AU55 holder. Nice fit, too, for my gold type set. Added bonus with the bean & how about the pedigree? Two heavy coin world hitters!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
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Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Nice gold pieces this morning.
No images this morning (maybe later if I find a newp at the show), but good coffee and wiping the sleep from my eyes at my oldest son's house. Heading back down to the PNNA show in a couple hours.
Sold .7 oz of gold yesterday. No real premium (a little), but with gold up so much, raising a little cash in case a worthwhile CBH or piece of currency shows up felt good.
“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
Thank you sir, sticker or no, that too is a beautiful coin!
I’m getting the familiar brain tickle for a nice Clark Gruber Pike’s Peak piece, lucky for my wallet that they’re hard to find nice!
Some candy to go along with your coffee. Happy Sat Boys.
@Eldorado9: that’s one SWEET cup of coffee! VERY NICE!
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Lots of great coins everyone.
That is an extraordinary example, nothing more needs to be said. Congrats
Already posted in the newps thread but just can't help posting again after taking new photos this morning.
All looking good!
It sure is beautiful. If you want to sell it let me know😊
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Here's one I liberated from the Iraqis in 2003:
And some more spoils of war:
Happy Saturday to everyone. Stay caffeinated
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No coins this morning.
Instead I encountered people protesting, possibly about potential closing of the SF Mint.
Just thankful some guy
took really good photos of it! Love the way the rainbow pops
BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.
Happy Saturday morning everyone!
Heres a recent addition to my personal collection....a bit off the beaten track from my usual tastes, but it's still fairly early 19th century and I was starstruck when I first saw it. Civil war years are always fun too!
obv vid- https://player.vimeo.com/video/1076916556
rev vid -
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That Bechtler of his is naturally toned in my opinion, and also imo is far too nice for AU58. I tho ught it would at least 61, but I've seen much worse in 62 holders.
Sorry to be a tease, but here are my two favorite Clark prices added my core collection prior to my becoming a dealer. It’s really difficult to find nice CG pieces these days, and when they do show up your wallet is going to have a slow and painful recovery. Don’t ask me how I know…
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Same here in 2005. Semper Fi!
Easter Red Eye Saturday! Today I have a very special new one:
Won in last Sunday’s GC auction that saw spirited bidding. The coin is beautiful, near perfect & awarded a gold CAC! It’s 75-80% RD with exceptional eye appeal. 1877 is the key date in the IHC series. The previous owner was a former PCGS grader & I believe this is the only 1877 CAC has awarded the gold bean. I’ll have to research that further. Icing on the coin is the OGH holder too. No upgrade submissions for this one; I’m keeping it as is.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
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Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
@PeakRarities My word, those Clarks are absolutely beautiful. That $10 is stunning.
I saw that on GC... way out of my range, but it was such an eye popper I had to look! An amazing and beautiful example of the series key!
My 1864 crossed
TBD
...
Awarded a gold sticker? Owned by a former PCGS grader?
Hmmm. I just read about graders deliberately undergrading coins so that they could purchase them for themselves later. It's why CAC doesn't allow graders to be collectors while they're employed with CAC. I found that hard to believe...until this post.
Perhaps my coffee needs more sugar this morning.
Lovely Seated Dollar @Inspired70 Way to start off the Saturday Morning parade Darrell!
And then @PeakRarities slides in to our thread with his own SLD and some lovely Gold after a short hiatus from the board. Welcome Dan!
@JWP as always, you bring lots of color, but really, those off-white softpack GSA's are pretty cool!
Semper Fi @OAKSTAR ... from a Joint Task Force and Dual Service Squadron Squid, probably just a bit before your time ('83-'89)
Oh my, my @Copperindian Merci
No words!
Welcome @Inlander Great looking 1864 No L! That girl is HAMMERED!!
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I'm never going to top what you guys laid out this morning, but I dug deep in the Nutty Squirrel box to see if I can find something WOW worthy .... hmmmmmmmm
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1827 O-143 (143.1) r.4 ... PCGS AU58cac
ex-Keigwin, ex-Frederick
Also known as the "dotted beak" variety for the die dot north of eagle's beak, the O.143 is the second, and last, use of obverse WD #27 (having been used to strike O.142 marriages). The other use of this reverse is on the very rare (R6+) O.148. As all O.143's show a weak or flat clasp it is almost certainly due to lapping before the die was retired. This is an attractive example with an original, unspoiled look, handsome autumn colors and full luster, front and back.
#
“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
Incredible coins today everyone! I mean wow.
@Barberian: he was a former PCGS grader & more recently (after the green tag days). He bought it without the sticker & submitted it to CAC after he left PCGS.
You don’t need more sugar - you posted good comments that were instructive & appreciated.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
@pursuitofliberty: good to have you back posting after your “week off”!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
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I'm spending a little time with these ladies this AM...
Successful BST transactions with: SilverEagles92; Ahrensdad; Smitty; GregHansen; Lablade; Mercury10c; copperflopper; whatsup; KISHU1; scrapman1077, crispy, canadanz, smallchange, robkool, Mission16, ranshdow, ibzman350, Fallguy, Collectorcoins, SurfinxHI, jwitten, Walkerguy21D, dsessom.
@Ikenefic: WOW - that’s a harem!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
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Local coin show today. Picked up a few for the Dansco barber half album. And a MaryB with a large coffee for good measure.
Successful BST transactions with: SilverEagles92; Ahrensdad; Smitty; GregHansen; Lablade; Mercury10c; copperflopper; whatsup; KISHU1; scrapman1077, crispy, canadanz, smallchange, robkool, Mission16, ranshdow, ibzman350, Fallguy, Collectorcoins, SurfinxHI, jwitten, Walkerguy21D, dsessom.
⬆️. Impressive. !
Coffee in hand going out on my balcony with my 2026 red book and my pet.
Added these 2 lower graded dimes to my set (1845 & 1868-S):
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US Dimes: 1793-1916 (G-04 to F-12)
Latin America: Early milled 1 reales