It’s a rainy morning here in central New Mexico, and I’m admiring one of my favorite coins in my collection. I’ve had it for a few years now, but I just finally got it properly attributed last week, making it pop 1/0 for this variety at all TPGs.
@Copperindian said: @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.
Certainly, as a former grader, the seller has the ability to spot undergraded coins. Good grading skills, education, and a good eye are the 'secrets' to success in this hobby. I like to think that's the case here.
I didn't fully understand why collecting was off limits for TP graders. My understanding was that graders were well compensated for their grading skills for the sacrifice they make to be graders. They can make a good living in the coin business off of their grading skills alone and need to be properly compensated.
Then I read somewhere about the corruption among TP graders that I found hard to believe for ethical and even practical reasons. One would have to wait for a deliberately undergraded coin to come up for sale. However, I realized as I'm typing this that large submissions from auction houses create that opportunity for such corruption to occur. While it was fresh in my mind, I see this gold-stickered coin owned by a TP grader and this bad scenario popped into my head. A gold stickered coin is usually at least 1.5 grades higher than the stated TPG grade.
My apologies to that former grader and seller if I cast some shade on their sale here, but I'm becoming a bit more aware of some potential ethical loopholes in the coin business.
To flip this discussion, here's an 1854-O half that was deliberately overgraded by PCGS. Their staff even defended their grade for this coin ("It's choice") in a thread here years ago. It has to be regraded at least two grades lower to ever receive CAC's approval after showing it to JA on CAC's forum - "Where's the E in LIBERTY?"
It also comes with a nice story that I'll share here. It was purchased raw off eBay about 15 years ago, but I returned it to the wrong seller. It was so perfectly and ethereally toned that I thought it must have been cleaned, which was really bone-headed of me. The original seller was startled because not only did I send it to the wrong seller, but he said it was his grandfather's coin and had been in an envelope for decades to acquire that toning. The 2nd seller of course had no idea where the coin came from but submitted it to PCGS anyway and it graded VF30. I tracked it down and the second seller sent it back to me after I paid for his grading fees.
There are really excellent, decent people in this hobby and this coin (one of my favorite SLHs) is a reminder to me of that fact.
@tyler267 this is another way. I hit the banks this morning before closing. I little Hispanic guy was standing on line in front of me. He was holding this in his arms. My eyes got big and my jaw went slack! 😳 😱
Right away, I thought he was a collector. I tapped him on the shoulder. He spoke very little English. Nope, not a collector. He has some kind of vending machine business.
He even let me keep the container. 🤣 😂 You know the rest of the story....
P.S. For all you coin roll hunters. When you're on-line at a bank, always look around for that person carrying a heavy bag. That's the person cashing in the coin. Intercept them before they hit the teller window!
Last week, I listed my newest addition, which is the 1805 5 Berries Draped Bust dime, JR-1. In the wings, the JR-1 will hang out with my other 1805 4 berries, JR- 2. Quite frankly, the JR- 2 is easier to locate in higher grades compared to the JR-1. When I met this JR-1 I feel in love with this dime. I asked her to marry me I am still waiting for an answer but i took her home with me. All I can say, this thread is showing off so many beautiful and wonderful coins. This is so much fun to be apart of this thread.
@EastonCollection said:
When I met this JR-1 I fell in love with this dime. I asked her to marry me I am still waiting for an answer but I took her home with me. All I can say, this thread is showing off so many beautiful and wonderful coins. This is so much fun to be apart of this thread.
I only copied part of it.
I guess it didn't matter if she wanted to marry you or not, she had a place at your place as long as you could convince her to stay.
What a GREAT coin!!
And I agree with you about this thread. It seems like this is almost always one of the most fun and best threads of the week, week after week. This week, we really poured it on I think. Fantastic coins.
Thanks to @DCW for starting this thread back in early 2022, and continuing to contribute to it 3+ years later.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Never would have thought this thread, one that began in a parking lot while I was waiting for my daughter to come out of her ballet lesson, would still be going after all this time. It's kind of grown into a little club. In fact, we should make our own coffee mugs. You guys are the best, and your coins aren't so bad, either!
Stay caffeinated and Happy Saturday!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
@lkenefic said:
I'm spending a little time with these ladies this AM...
These are just spectacular!
I think when I return to actively pursuing coins again, this is the direction I am heading.
Ever since I bought those raw large cents from you a while back, I’ve been intrigued. Other than pre-33 gold, nothing else has held my attention span. Something about a nice, chocolatey, large brown cent gets me.
@lkenefic said:
I'm spending a little time with these ladies this AM...
These are just spectacular!
I think when I return to actively pursuing coins again, this is the direction I am heading.
Ever since I bought those raw large cents from you a while back, I’ve been intrigued. Other than pre-33 gold, nothing else has held my attention span. Something about a nice, chocolatey, large brown cent gets me.
Thanks! And I'm glad the large copper coin bug has stuck... I suffered (?) the same fate...
Seriously though... the 1819/8 was purchased raw on ebay probably 3-4 years ago now. There was an old EAC collector liquidating a large collection and this is one of his coins I won. I thought I had paid too much at the time, but I sent it to our hosts and it came back AU58 so I did pretty well on that one. The same dealer had an 1816 that was in similar condition... I was outbid on that auction as well as several others. I did win an 1835 (Head of 36) from the same dealer and I'll likely submit that one to our hosts this summer. She's currently in my Wayte Raymond album. The 1855 was purchased raw from Tom Reynolds as an AU50 and she came back at AU55. I bought the 1839 Booby Head from Pierre Fricke, also raw... he had it as XF45 with "choice color". I wasn't sure if the lamination error or the rim hit at 9 o'clock would prevent a straight grade but apparently our hosts thought it was OK and she straight-graded at AU50. The 1820 was purchased off ebay as a PCGS certified XF... I thought they were a little hard on this coin. I had cracked it and had put it in my album for a while... I resubmitted last summer with the other coins and she also came back AU50. I'm not a huge fan of the photo as it doesn't really show the coin's color as it appears in-hand, but I'm very delighted with the upgrade... Best, Leo
Collecting: Dansco 7070; Middle Date Large Cents (VF-AU); Box of 20;
@DCW said:
Never would have thought this thread, one that began in a parking lot while I was waiting for my daughter to come out of her ballet lesson, would still be going after all this time. It's kind of grown into a little club. In fact, we should make our own coffee mugs. You guys are the best, and your coins aren't so bad, either!
Stay caffeinated and Happy Saturday!
Haha! I used to delve into coins while waiting on my daughter to get done with ballet too!
Collecting: Dansco 7070; Middle Date Large Cents (VF-AU); Box of 20;
Beautiful AM here in the Tampa Bay area with a Starbucks Sumatra! No Red Eye today, not home & no new coins to post. But, I have a beautiful set of twins for today that I can’t recall posting before:
IHC collectors know the 1872 is comparatively rare with the vaunted 1877. The first TV is a 66RB of the Bold N variety. Up until 1870, all IHC’s were of the Shallow N rev design. The lower portion of the N in ONE appears to be nearly flat to the coin surface. 1870 transitioned into the Bold N rev, where this N is “full”. Yet, approximately 2% of the 1871’s & 1872’s were of the old Shallow N rev design. The second TV shows such an example.
The Bold N depicted has a pop of 15/0. According to IHC expert Rick Snow, that number is exaggerated greatly. In his opinion, many of them are overgraded; this one, however, is not. The surfaces are natural, extremely clean & well struck. The piece has attractive eye appeal that is enhanced by nice luster. IMO, the coin is essentially flawless.
The Shallow N depicted has a pop of a mere 2/0. It’s a truly beautifully toned piece that’s fairly dripping with luster. Strike is sharply chiseled & the coin is essentially devoid of marks.
These two coins are part of a handful of the finest of my IHC collection.
Note: the Shallow N slab was taken before an upgrade attempt by the previous owner. It is the same coin as shown in the TV.
Another beautiful Saturday morning. Italian dark roast pour-over, hot and black. Life on the coast is being good to me.
I found something just a little different. The connection to the Capped Bust Half Dollars that I mostly collect (Lettered Edge), and my serious crack addiction pulled me out of the shadows, and I was lucky enough to win this girl in the HA auction a couple weeks ago. I hope my friend @TomB approves, even though he is not a regular participant in our weekly coffee club.
I'll get better images soon, but for now these will have to do. I was thrilled when she arrived, as she has better luster in hand, is indeed mostly mark free, and I absolutely love all the cracks. FWIW the small reverse stain does not distract as much as in the image.
. 1837 Reeded Edge Half Dollar, GR-14 in NGC AU58
“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 morning all,
Sitting on the porch on a cool, overcast Jersey day.
Here is a medal commemorating National Coin Week by the Guttag Brothers in 1923.
Did you know this week was National Coin Week? 😆
Happy Saturday, everyone. Stay caffeinated
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Good morning gents! Going for my second K-cup of joe. Lot's of old copper here looking good.
This one is only 75% copper but I love it. Will love it more if it grades 67+ or better.
Have a great day!
@DCW said:
Good morning all,
Sitting on the porch on a cool, overcast Jersey day.
Here is a medal commemorating National Coin Week by the Guttag Brothers in 1923.
Did you know this week was National Coin Week? 😆
Happy Saturday, everyone. Stay caffeinated
That Guttag medal has been on my list for awhile; such a strange design and just screams the time period.
I’d settle for a copper one that isn’t messed with, but cool to see the silver issue. Nice!
Good Saturday morning, everyone!
Rainy day today, but tomorrow brings sunshine and our local coin club coin show.
Spending the morning with a trio of dollars and a delicious cup of New England dark roast.
Ahhh, bliss… my home brewed Dunkin', beautiful May morning, and a favorite Bustie in my favorite grade (weird concept - a favorite grade?)…. Sorry for the crappy photos.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Right off the bat @GuzziSport opine's weird concept - a favorite grade?
Not at all!! AU58 is MY favorite grade.
And that is a coin after my own heart. Nice CBH!!
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Great coins already this morning, although my eyes weren't quite ready to be seared from their sockets by that bomb @Inspired70 dropped!
And @edwardjulio Wow, what a nice early Dollar. I'm not sure of an on-line reference, but that is a very attractive coin!
@Copperindian Delicious! And no, I'm not talking about my coffee!
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Okay, here's my latest, from a friend, and she is an upgrade to my current 1826 O-114 (which is being passed on to another friend). This is a rather more difficult Die Marriage, so it was nice to get an upgrade and keep the the duplicate in the family (so to speak).
This one is in an older no-prong NGC AU58 Holder, and may decide to breathe a little before taking a trip to PCGS this Summer. Maybe. Who knows. Doesn't matter today. I love her for what she is.
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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 … ”
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Impressive stuff being posted today, everyone!
It’s a rainy morning here in central New Mexico, and I’m admiring one of my favorite coins in my collection. I’ve had it for a few years now, but I just finally got it properly attributed last week, making it pop 1/0 for this variety at all TPGs.
Certainly, as a former grader, the seller has the ability to spot undergraded coins. Good grading skills, education, and a good eye are the 'secrets' to success in this hobby. I like to think that's the case here.
I didn't fully understand why collecting was off limits for TP graders. My understanding was that graders were well compensated for their grading skills for the sacrifice they make to be graders. They can make a good living in the coin business off of their grading skills alone and need to be properly compensated.
Then I read somewhere about the corruption among TP graders that I found hard to believe for ethical and even practical reasons. One would have to wait for a deliberately undergraded coin to come up for sale. However, I realized as I'm typing this that large submissions from auction houses create that opportunity for such corruption to occur. While it was fresh in my mind, I see this gold-stickered coin owned by a TP grader and this bad scenario popped into my head. A gold stickered coin is usually at least 1.5 grades higher than the stated TPG grade.
My apologies to that former grader and seller if I cast some shade on their sale here, but I'm becoming a bit more aware of some potential ethical loopholes in the coin business.
To flip this discussion, here's an 1854-O half that was deliberately overgraded by PCGS. Their staff even defended their grade for this coin ("It's choice") in a thread here years ago. It has to be regraded at least two grades lower to ever receive CAC's approval after showing it to JA on CAC's forum - "Where's the E in LIBERTY?"
It also comes with a nice story that I'll share here. It was purchased raw off eBay about 15 years ago, but I returned it to the wrong seller. It was so perfectly and ethereally toned that I thought it must have been cleaned, which was really bone-headed of me. The original seller was startled because not only did I send it to the wrong seller, but he said it was his grandfather's coin and had been in an envelope for decades to acquire that toning. The 2nd seller of course had no idea where the coin came from but submitted it to PCGS anyway and it graded VF30. I tracked it down and the second seller sent it back to me after I paid for his grading fees.
There are really excellent, decent people in this hobby and this coin (one of my favorite SLHs) is a reminder to me of that fact.
PCGS VF30 with VF20-ish wear
@DNADave Wow! Those are some very nice lower grade Barber halves! That's going to be a really nice attractive set when finished.
...and an album that I'll likely never finish. ..but I DID get a VF-ish 1816 since I took these images...
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@tyler267 this is another way. I hit the banks this morning before closing. I little Hispanic guy was standing on line in front of me. He was holding this in his arms. My eyes got big and my jaw went slack! 😳 😱
Right away, I thought he was a collector. I tapped him on the shoulder. He spoke very little English. Nope, not a collector. He has some kind of vending machine business.
He even let me keep the container. 🤣 😂 You know the rest of the story....
P.S. For all you coin roll hunters. When you're on-line at a bank, always look around for that person carrying a heavy bag. That's the person cashing in the coin. Intercept them before they hit the teller window!
Last week, I listed my newest addition, which is the 1805 5 Berries Draped Bust dime, JR-1. In the wings, the JR-1 will hang out with my other 1805 4 berries, JR- 2. Quite frankly, the JR- 2 is easier to locate in higher grades compared to the JR-1. When I met this JR-1 I feel in love with this dime. I asked her to marry me I am still waiting for an answer but i took her home with me. All I can say, this thread is showing off so many beautiful and wonderful coins. This is so much fun to be apart of this thread.
So awesome Eldo! You need to frame that for the wall.
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I heard @Eldorado9 was making that into actual wallpaper for one wall of the Man-cave.
“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 only copied part of it.
I guess it didn't matter if she wanted to marry you or not, she had a place at your place as long as you could convince her to stay.
What a GREAT coin!!
And I agree with you about this thread. It seems like this is almost always one of the most fun and best threads of the week, week after week. This week, we really poured it on I think. Fantastic coins.
Thanks to @DCW for starting this thread back in early 2022, and continuing to contribute to it 3+ years later.
“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
Never would have thought this thread, one that began in a parking lot while I was waiting for my daughter to come out of her ballet lesson, would still be going after all this time. It's kind of grown into a little club. In fact, we should make our own coffee mugs. You guys are the best, and your coins aren't so bad, either!
Stay caffeinated and Happy Saturday!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
These are just spectacular!
I think when I return to actively pursuing coins again, this is the direction I am heading.
Ever since I bought those raw large cents from you a while back, I’ve been intrigued. Other than pre-33 gold, nothing else has held my attention span. Something about a nice, chocolatey, large brown cent gets me.
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
Much to the chagrin of Wifey, I did have it framed and hung it in the bedroom!
Thanks! And I'm glad the large copper coin bug has stuck... I suffered (?) the same fate...
Seriously though... the 1819/8 was purchased raw on ebay probably 3-4 years ago now. There was an old EAC collector liquidating a large collection and this is one of his coins I won. I thought I had paid too much at the time, but I sent it to our hosts and it came back AU58 so I did pretty well on that one. The same dealer had an 1816 that was in similar condition... I was outbid on that auction as well as several others. I did win an 1835 (Head of 36) from the same dealer and I'll likely submit that one to our hosts this summer. She's currently in my Wayte Raymond album. The 1855 was purchased raw from Tom Reynolds as an AU50 and she came back at AU55. I bought the 1839 Booby Head from Pierre Fricke, also raw... he had it as XF45 with "choice color". I wasn't sure if the lamination error or the rim hit at 9 o'clock would prevent a straight grade but apparently our hosts thought it was OK and she straight-graded at AU50. The 1820 was purchased off ebay as a PCGS certified XF... I thought they were a little hard on this coin. I had cracked it and had put it in my album for a while... I resubmitted last summer with the other coins and she also came back AU50. I'm not a huge fan of the photo as it doesn't really show the coin's color as it appears in-hand, but I'm very delighted with the upgrade... Best, Leo
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Latest pick up yesterday is somewhat off topic for the Coin Forum but thought I'd share just the same.
Kind of a fun pick up for me.
Mark
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Haha! I used to delve into coins while waiting on my daughter to get done with ballet too!
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.
That’s awesome! I pick those up whenever possible. I’ve got one just like that from a few years ago:
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Beautiful AM here in the Tampa Bay area with a Starbucks Sumatra! No Red Eye today, not home & no new coins to post. But, I have a beautiful set of twins for today that I can’t recall posting before:
IHC collectors know the 1872 is comparatively rare with the vaunted 1877. The first TV is a 66RB of the Bold N variety. Up until 1870, all IHC’s were of the Shallow N rev design. The lower portion of the N in ONE appears to be nearly flat to the coin surface. 1870 transitioned into the Bold N rev, where this N is “full”. Yet, approximately 2% of the 1871’s & 1872’s were of the old Shallow N rev design. The second TV shows such an example.
The Bold N depicted has a pop of 15/0. According to IHC expert Rick Snow, that number is exaggerated greatly. In his opinion, many of them are overgraded; this one, however, is not. The surfaces are natural, extremely clean & well struck. The piece has attractive eye appeal that is enhanced by nice luster. IMO, the coin is essentially flawless.
The Shallow N depicted has a pop of a mere 2/0. It’s a truly beautifully toned piece that’s fairly dripping with luster. Strike is sharply chiseled & the coin is essentially devoid of marks.
These two coins are part of a handful of the finest of my IHC collection.
Note: the Shallow N slab was taken before an upgrade attempt by the previous owner. It is the same coin as shown in the TV.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
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Happy Sat Gents! Spring is here!
Good morning all!
Lots of copper today. Very nice!
Another beautiful Saturday morning. Italian dark roast pour-over, hot and black. Life on the coast is being good to me.
I found something just a little different. The connection to the Capped Bust Half Dollars that I mostly collect (Lettered Edge), and my serious crack addiction pulled me out of the shadows, and I was lucky enough to win this girl in the HA auction a couple weeks ago. I hope my friend @TomB approves, even though he is not a regular participant in our weekly coffee club.
I'll get better images soon, but for now these will have to do. I was thrilled when she arrived, as she has better luster in hand, is indeed mostly mark free, and I absolutely love all the cracks. FWIW the small reverse stain does not distract as much as in the image.
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1837 Reeded Edge Half Dollar, GR-14 in NGC AU58
“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
Album coins... lower grade but tougher issues...
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Good morning all,
Sitting on the porch on a cool, overcast Jersey day.
Here is a medal commemorating National Coin Week by the Guttag Brothers in 1923.
Did you know this week was National Coin Week? 😆
Happy Saturday, everyone. Stay caffeinated
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Good morning gents! Going for my second K-cup of joe. Lot's of old copper here looking good.
This one is only 75% copper but I love it. Will love it more if it grades 67+ or better.
Have a great day!
The surfaces on the 1837 look awesome @pursuitofliberty ! I really like that one.
This is a coin I forgot to bid on at Legend some years ago and was pleased to land it when it came back around to auction.
Now off to make a small cup of coffee…
Good morning, everyone
Some great coins this morning! I have not seen that 1834 double profile variety before-- very cool!
TBD
That Guttag medal has been on my list for awhile; such a strange design and just screams the time period.
I’d settle for a copper one that isn’t messed with, but cool to see the silver issue. Nice!
@Inlander, I like your mug almost as much as I like that Indian cent!
Good Saturday morning, everyone!
Rainy day today, but tomorrow brings sunshine and our local coin club coin show.
Spending the morning with a trio of dollars and a delicious cup of New England dark roast.
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
Thanks @Shurke! I got the mug from a recent family trip to Disneyland. The 1906 came from Woodland Treasure, in a nice easy transaction
TBD
10/0 rattler
Was a hole in my set and very fortunate to add. Also has hostorical provenance that I’ll update when able.
Watching the NFL draft and looking at gold CACs with Hannah
BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.
Also drinking a Sicilian coffee at maggianos if that counts lol
BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.
A sudden Spring buying spree.
PCGS VF35 - I'm delighted to have acquired this 1902, one of my favorite circulated Barbers out there.
CACG XF45 - This looks to be a really nice Trade dollar.
(both GFRC)
Ahhh, bliss… my home brewed Dunkin', beautiful May morning, and a favorite Bustie in my favorite grade (weird concept - a favorite grade?)…. Sorry for the crappy photos.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Good Saturday Morning Everyone!!
Newp. Anyone know of an online reference for variety identification?
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Not me, but that’s a beautiful piece of history. Congrats.
Happy Saturday everyone! Back home in the SF Bay Area with my Red Eye and….a NEWP!
This crusty original is also the first “O” mint in my US Gold type set. Nice OGH with a bean!
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Happy Saturday morning! Inspired by a recent thread... I'm spending a little time with my 7070...
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Right off the bat @GuzziSport opine's weird concept - a favorite grade?
Not at all!! AU58 is MY favorite grade.
And that is a coin after my own heart. Nice CBH!!
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Great coins already this morning, although my eyes weren't quite ready to be seared from their sockets by that bomb @Inspired70 dropped!
And @edwardjulio Wow, what a nice early Dollar. I'm not sure of an on-line reference, but that is a very attractive coin!
@Copperindian Delicious! And no, I'm not talking about my coffee!
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Okay, here's my latest, from a friend, and she is an upgrade to my current 1826 O-114 (which is being passed on to another friend). This is a rather more difficult Die Marriage, so it was nice to get an upgrade and keep the the duplicate in the family (so to speak).
This one is in an older no-prong NGC AU58 Holder, and may decide to breathe a little before taking a trip to PCGS this Summer. Maybe. Who knows. Doesn't matter today. I love her for what she is.
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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