Looking for other stuff and came across this... My mother found this in my Grandmother's personal effects after she'd passed. The date is consistent with when my great grandparents came to this country in 1845 to escape famine in Ireland... the stories this piece could tell.
Collecting: Dansco 7070; Middle Date Large Cents (VF-AU); Box of 20;
Ok, ok, it’s Monday morning, but it’s a holiday, and I’m having my morning coffee.
Seeing @7Jaguars K5 just above, with the lead in “…now here’s an Eagle”, reminded me of my favorite. It’s not rare by any means, although what it represents is indeed rare and highly sought after.
Here’s the photo, and below it is the info:
This is a silver round made by the Intaglio Mint, sold at limitedmintage.com. It has a 39mm diameter, just a hair wider than a Morgan Dollar, and comes in 1 oz. and 2 oz. versions. The 2 ounce version is about 1/4 inch thick! These sell for about $40 and $80 respectively, plus reasonable shipping. Not bad for a piece of beautiful art on a chunk of .999 fine silver.
“Screaming Eagle” is the #1 cult wine (it’s Cabernet) of Napa Valley. To get on the mailing list, you first have to wait on the waiting list. My understanding is the current wait is estimated to be over 15 years. I’m fortunate in that I made it to the actual mailing list over 20 years ago. Once you’re on the mailing list, they will sell you only three bottles a year!
Steve
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
Good morning all,
Here is a token I sold to a big dealer, and when he auctioned it, I bought it back for less. Must've fell through the cracks:
It's a duplicate piece in my collection, but they're so hard to find this niece in brass. Joseph H Merriam storecard, NGC MS65 MA115-2b.
Happy Saturday and stay caffeinated!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Good to follow the OP today! Back home so that means Red Eye Saturday! Interesting that my offering today is similar to the OP’s in that it’s one I sold & bought back at a much later date:
I originally let it go as part of a swap. At the time, I didn’t realize how rare it was/is. In BN, it’s a pop 1/0 (there are 9 circulated ones at most). There’s also 1 RB in MS64; no RD’s. Bottom line is it’s a VERY tough variety that I regretted parting with almost immediately. I never thought I would see it again, let alone have the chance to own it again. Beautiful toning - I’m a “sucker” for those!
This is such a great place to visit Saturday mornings!
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This morning I was compiling and sending a list of a lot of books and auction catalogues to some friends. I am helping another friend unburden himself with bookshelves full. He gave me a really favorable deal (and first shot) at some material, and so I am trying to make it as easy as possible for him, and I am spending a good AU58 CBH's worth of funds to up my library game.
.
Maybe this much???
.
A girlfriend that's been with me for a while, from a fellow board member. Thanks Ken!
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O-105 (105.2), r.1; Deep thick luster with fully original skin and an attractive mix of russets, golds and teal colors, much deeper on the reverse.
By private treaty, however when formerly offered by David Kahn it was described with the following, "The die state is a little interesting, with this being a full "a" state, but for the missing die crack. I've studied Bust halves for over 35 years and never seen that crack."
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
A dear old friend of mine has a eight year old son who has cropped up an interest in coin collecting. He started a 20th century type set, so I picked up a few things to send him. Here's one headed his way. And one of my favorite cups-a.
Currently checking out this cherry though I wish I could’ve been here this morning to show her off but nonetheless I am happy to say that I finally memorized my wife’s drink while standing in line at Starbucks in the hotel lobby this morning.
Americana café grande Hot with two Stevia and two pumps of sugar-free vanilla. And for you sir?
Double espresso.
Whatever floats your cream, right :-)
This morning I picked up a great addition to my recently started Proof Barber Dime set. Pedigree Simpson and “Young-Dakota”.
There are 11 graded either PR67DCAM or PR67+DCAM (6 by PCGS - 4 at 67DCAM and 2 at 67+DCAM, and 5 by NGC - all at 67DCAM). Of those 11, only 2 merit a CAC sticker.
Steve
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
Lost & Found today. Contemplating why I ever let this one go while sipping my Red Eye on this beautiful Saturday. Sparkling clean, lustrous, beautiful color, cool variety, loads of striations, near PL. And, I know where it is residing in another’s Registry set. I asked but the current owner rightfully doesn’t want to let it go. Too bad, but my fault in the first place!
GM Saturday folks - Went to the Yankee/Red Sox game last night and got home late - missed tennis and going to play pickleball. But before PB - here are my 1797 JR-1 dimes. What I love about these babies are the progressive die cracking in the die.The first one shows a slight die crack on the obverse just above the date which I consider an early middle state. The other one is a very late die state where the date is completely gone. I think that's one of the finer late die states around. Isn't collecting early US mint coinage so cool? Oh yeah - off to getting a coffee before PB
All coffee’d out by 10am, but can’t get enough of this little gem dollar picked up a few months ago..
time to start looking for a private mint cousin, at least keeping my eyes open for one
@EastonCollection said: @Inspired70 - I can totally understand spending a good amount of time looking at your 67 Seated Dollar. Absolutely fabulous example.
Thank you @EastonCollection. The OGH case is a little beat up but the coin is really nice. She is an MS64 CAC with a strong possibility of being under graded. Think she would pretty easily plus, with shot 65.
Everyone sleeping in today? 😆
Sitting in my car on a rainy day, getting ready for my daughter's soccer game.
Here is a fabulous new purchase: The Antiquary/Great Eastern reverse. PCGS MS65BN
Even though I've been in selling mode lately, this CRO offering spoke to me. It's a rare muling that uses Lovett's harbor scene of the Great Eastern towering over other ships. The Antiquary motif is usually paired with John Curtis' advertising info, so this is pretty neat. And it is the most visually stunning Antiquary I've seen, very clean.
Have a great morning, all. Wake up and get caffeinated!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Red Eye Saturday is here & it looks to be a beautiful day here in the SF Bay Area. We have a doubleheader today - a wedding & a college graduation party! Also thinking about today’s coin:
This is one of my favorite coins of all time - certainly in my top 10. This one proves it doesn’t have to be a pricey, extreme rarity to be great! I’ve seen & owned woodgrain pieces before, but none come close to this one. And the luster! It fairly drips & enhances the coin’s exceptional eye appeal. I’ve owned it for a long time overall; I did sell it for a brief period once when I bought Tom Bender’s 66+. But when I had the chance to get it back, there was no hesitation - an absolute YES & “welcome home”!
While this hobby is a great a wonderful place for my inquisitive mind, my soul is replenished when I immerse myself with mother nature. I arrived home last night from a wonderful trip. The image above is from Tuesday morning, while kayaking on Fourmile Lake in Southern Oregon. That is Mt. McLoughlin, from the NE side.
Five lakes in five days, about 30 hours in the kayak paddling and fishing, some of that in difficult (and arm straining) winds … many miles of water covered.
When it comes to fishing, I am a hook-and-release guy for the most part … almost always have been. But, I know I caught at least 9 different species of fish (somewhere over or at 70 successful hook-and-releases … and 4 failed ones … it’s easy to lose count of actually fish when the fishing is good however). The biggest was a fantastic Rainbow that went all of 21” and probably was pushing 4 lbs. A 7” Perch was probably the smallest. I never expected the Bluegill, but I will say this, they were fighters despite their small stature. Anyway the ones I caught were;
Rainbow Trout
Tiger Trout (a first of this species for me)
Lake Trout
Kokanee (land-locked Sockeye Salmon)
Chinook Salmon
Smallmouth Bass
Bluegill
Perch
Crappie
As I circled back against the wind to figure out what to do with one failed release (a large 16" rainbow) on my final day, a magnificent Bald Eagle came across from a spit of land and stand of pines where he nests, and plucked it from the lake, probably 25 yards from me. A circle of life moment, and a stunning way to witness it. The other failed releases had similar moments and outcomes, but that was special. I’ve also fished that particular lake at least 4 times in the last 7 years, so I am familiar with that particular bird. I don’t remember him the first time, but I know he has been there since.
On that note, for birds of prey I saw while paddling, I witnessed;
Bald Eagle
Golden Eagle
Osprey
Cooper's Hawk
Peregrine Falcon
Redtail Hawk
... and at least a few more I'm not 100% sure about.
Sorry to bore you. I still have a wave motion in my upper body if I walk slow or lay down. Kind of like Sailor legs from the waist up if anyone understands the sensation. Hahaha.
Anyway, it was a great trip. Refilled my soul.
And since this trip was mostly about Rainbow Trout, but this board is about Coins, here’s a CBH with some pastel rainbow-like colors (and a magnificent eagle on the reverse ).
Have a great Saturday, whatever you’re doing.
.
1814 O-104a (104.4) ... PCGS AU58 ... color-corrected TV
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
@pursuitofliberty:
Todd - GREAT post! Nothing boring about it. Love the coin too & I hope you have a great Saturday as well! Me: I have a wedding & a college graduation party today. Nice people & friends but somehow I’d be just as happy in my kayak!
Ken
While this hobby is a great a wonderful place for my inquisitive mind, my soul is replenished when I immerse myself with mother nature. I arrived home last night from a wonderful trip. The image above is from Tuesday morning, while kayaking on Fourmile Lake in Southern Oregon. That is Mt. McLoughlin, from the NE side.
Five lakes in five days, about 30 hours in the kayak paddling and fishing, some of that in difficult (and arm straining) winds … many miles of water covered.
When it comes to fishing, I am a hook-and-release guy for the most part … almost always have been. But, I know I caught at least 9 different species of fish (somewhere over or at 70 successful hook-and-releases … and 4 failed ones … it’s easy to lose count of actually fish when the fishing is good however). The biggest was a fantastic Rainbow that went all of 21” and probably was pushing 4 lbs. A 7” Perch was probably the smallest. I never expected the Bluegill, but I will say this, they were fighters despite their small stature. Anyway the ones I caught were;
Rainbow Trout
Tiger Trout (a first of this species for me)
Lake Trout
Kokanee (land-locked Sockeye Salmon)
Chinook Salmon
Smallmouth Bass
Bluegill
Perch
Crappie
As I circled back against the wind to figure out what to do with one failed release (a large 16" rainbow) on my final day, a magnificent Bald Eagle came across from a spit of land and stand of pines where he nests, and plucked it from the lake, probably 25 yards from me. A circle of life moment, and a stunning way to witness it. The other failed releases had similar moments and outcomes, but that was special. I’ve also fished that particular lake at least 4 times in the last 7 years, so I am familiar with that particular bird. I don’t remember him the first time, but I know he has been there since.
On that note, for birds of prey I saw while paddling, I witnessed;
Bald Eagle
Golden Eagle
Osprey
Cooper's Hawk
Peregrine Falcon
Redtail Hawk
... and at least a few more I'm not 100% sure about.
Sorry to bore you. I still have a wave motion in my upper body if I walk slow or lay down. Kind of like Sailor legs from the waist up if anyone understands the sensation. Hahaha.
Anyway, it was a great trip. Refilled my soul.
And since this trip was mostly about Rainbow Trout, but this board is about Coins, here’s a CBH with some pastel rainbow-like colors (and a magnificent eagle on the reverse ).
Have a great Saturday, whatever you’re doing.
.
1814 O-104a (104.4) ... PCGS AU58 ... color-corrected TV
This post made my morning! Sounds like such a great time Todd!
I'm late posting this morning after a couple cups of coffee and an hour on the treadmill. Not really sure what to post today so just going to be a wildcard I guess. A scruffy 1844 MS64 CAC Seated Dollar.
@Inspired70 said:
I'm late posting this morning after a couple cups of coffee and an hour on the treadmill. Not really sure what to post today so just going to be a wildcard I guess. A scruffy 1844 MS64 CAC Seated Dollar.
Your "scruffy" would be premiere in my collection! Great coin.
Seated Half Society member #38 "Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Played tennis and then it rained here in Connecticut. Made a visit to see some coins that I haven't seen for a while. @Inspired70 & @pursuitofliberty - all great looking coins. Today, is my mixture-
Comments
Very nice photo convincing me that those lines on Liberty's face are die-lines. Thanks for posting your photos.
@FlyingAl Color +Cameo+High Grade+Eye Appeal=Superb Gem!
Not fancy, but free when you dig it.
Latin American Collection
Looking for other stuff and came across this... My mother found this in my Grandmother's personal effects after she'd passed. The date is consistent with when my great grandparents came to this country in 1845 to escape famine in Ireland... the stories this piece could tell.
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Good Saturday Morning Fellow Collectors!!
Ah, now here’s an Eagle:
Very rare, matte uncirculated 1975 FM Papua New Guinea Five Kina. Held back by the Director of the Central Bank and graded ATS at MS68.
Well, just Love coins, period.
Ok, ok, it’s Monday morning, but it’s a holiday, and I’m having my morning coffee.
Seeing @7Jaguars K5 just above, with the lead in “…now here’s an Eagle”, reminded me of my favorite. It’s not rare by any means, although what it represents is indeed rare and highly sought after.
Here’s the photo, and below it is the info:
This is a silver round made by the Intaglio Mint, sold at limitedmintage.com. It has a 39mm diameter, just a hair wider than a Morgan Dollar, and comes in 1 oz. and 2 oz. versions. The 2 ounce version is about 1/4 inch thick! These sell for about $40 and $80 respectively, plus reasonable shipping. Not bad for a piece of beautiful art on a chunk of .999 fine silver.
“Screaming Eagle” is the #1 cult wine (it’s Cabernet) of Napa Valley. To get on the mailing list, you first have to wait on the waiting list. My understanding is the current wait is estimated to be over 15 years. I’m fortunate in that I made it to the actual mailing list over 20 years ago. Once you’re on the mailing list, they will sell you only three bottles a year!
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
Good morning all,
Here is a token I sold to a big dealer, and when he auctioned it, I bought it back for less. Must've fell through the cracks:
It's a duplicate piece in my collection, but they're so hard to find this niece in brass. Joseph H Merriam storecard, NGC MS65 MA115-2b.
Happy Saturday and stay caffeinated!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Good to follow the OP today! Back home so that means Red Eye Saturday! Interesting that my offering today is similar to the OP’s in that it’s one I sold & bought back at a much later date:
I originally let it go as part of a swap. At the time, I didn’t realize how rare it was/is. In BN, it’s a pop 1/0 (there are 9 circulated ones at most). There’s also 1 RB in MS64; no RD’s. Bottom line is it’s a VERY tough variety that I regretted parting with almost immediately. I never thought I would see it again, let alone have the chance to own it again. Beautiful toning - I’m a “sucker” for those!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Good Saturday morning, everyone!
On my second cup of Java with some randoms that are on my desk.
Have a good day! 😎
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
GM my Saturday Coin Friends!
here is a cool early half - great color and eye appeal. Thinking about starting a set?
Good Morning All... looking for this lady's sister....
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Enjoying one piece in my type set and some Denver nostalgia.
Way to go @DCW Don't you love it when something like that can happen!
WOW @Copperindian That's a knockout looking example!
Great 1803 @EastonCollection Fantastic look!
This is such a great place to visit Saturday mornings!
.
This morning I was compiling and sending a list of a lot of books and auction catalogues to some friends. I am helping another friend unburden himself with bookshelves full. He gave me a really favorable deal (and first shot) at some material, and so I am trying to make it as easy as possible for him, and I am spending a good AU58 CBH's worth of funds to up my library game.
.
Maybe this much???
.
A girlfriend that's been with me for a while, from a fellow board member. Thanks Ken!
.
O-105 (105.2), r.1; Deep thick luster with fully original skin and an attractive mix of russets, golds and teal colors, much deeper on the reverse.
By private treaty, however when formerly offered by David Kahn it was described with the following, "The die state is a little interesting, with this being a full "a" state, but for the missing die crack. I've studied Bust halves for over 35 years and never seen that crack."
“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
A dear old friend of mine has a eight year old son who has cropped up an interest in coin collecting. He started a 20th century type set, so I picked up a few things to send him. Here's one headed his way. And one of my favorite cups-a.
Happy Saturday everyone!
MS66+ CAC ex Newman/Green. One of my favorite provenance.
😍😍😍😍
BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.
Good evening, gents with whiskey 🤣
Currently checking out this cherry though I wish I could’ve been here this morning to show her off but nonetheless I am happy to say that I finally memorized my wife’s drink while standing in line at Starbucks in the hotel lobby this morning.
Americana café grande Hot with two Stevia and two pumps of sugar-free vanilla. And for you sir?
Double espresso.
Whatever floats your cream, right :-)
This morning I picked up a great addition to my recently started Proof Barber Dime set. Pedigree Simpson and “Young-Dakota”.
There are 11 graded either PR67DCAM or PR67+DCAM (6 by PCGS - 4 at 67DCAM and 2 at 67+DCAM, and 5 by NGC - all at 67DCAM). Of those 11, only 2 merit a CAC sticker.
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
Egypt Pound 1955 - Anniversary of Egyptian Revolution
Gold, 23mm, 8.48gm
The Mysterious Egyptian Magic Coin
Coins in Movies
Coins on Television
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USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
G'morning @JWP You're up bright and early!
I'm off to go fishin' ... one cup in and my travel mug full ... so here's just a quick one.
A raw CBH I picked up earlier this year. A little less grade than my normal faire, but a lovely 1809 none-the-less
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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
Lost & Found today. Contemplating why I ever let this one go while sipping my Red Eye on this beautiful Saturday. Sparkling clean, lustrous, beautiful color, cool variety, loads of striations, near PL. And, I know where it is residing in another’s Registry set. I asked but the current owner rightfully doesn’t want to let it go. Too bad, but my fault in the first place!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
GM Saturday folks - Went to the Yankee/Red Sox game last night and got home late - missed tennis and going to play pickleball. But before PB - here are my 1797 JR-1 dimes. What I love about these babies are the progressive die cracking in the die.The first one shows a slight die crack on the obverse just above the date which I consider an early middle state. The other one is a very late die state where the date is completely gone. I think that's one of the finer late die states around. Isn't collecting early US mint coinage so cool? Oh yeah - off to getting a coffee before PB
G'mornin'... spending some quality time with these ladies this rainy morning...
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Just ground up my French Roast Starbuck's....
Gold Durga:
Well, just Love coins, period.
Happy Saturday Everyone,
On my third cup, trying to wake up over here in the Inland NW. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
A couple of my recent pick-ups...
TBD
Dang! @Inlander ... is that 1905 IHC a proof?
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Happy Saturday Morning everyone.
@pursuitofliberty hope you catch your limit! Love the 1809 originality.
Looking at a nicely toned 1867 Seated Dollar in an OGH this morning.
All coffee’d out by 10am, but can’t get enough of this little gem dollar picked up a few months ago..
time to start looking for a private mint cousin, at least keeping my eyes open for one
Yeppers! PR64BN + EEPS
TBD
Playing, this morning, with coins I bought at a local show yesterday.
@Inspired70 - I can totally understand spending a good amount of time looking at your 67 Seated Dollar. Absolutely fabulous example.
Thank you @EastonCollection. The OGH case is a little beat up but the coin is really nice. She is an MS64 CAC with a strong possibility of being under graded. Think she would pretty easily plus, with shot 65.
Everyone sleeping in today? 😆
Sitting in my car on a rainy day, getting ready for my daughter's soccer game.
Here is a fabulous new purchase:
The Antiquary/Great Eastern reverse. PCGS MS65BN
Even though I've been in selling mode lately, this CRO offering spoke to me. It's a rare muling that uses Lovett's harbor scene of the Great Eastern towering over other ships. The Antiquary motif is usually paired with John Curtis' advertising info, so this is pretty neat. And it is the most visually stunning Antiquary I've seen, very clean.
Have a great morning, all. Wake up and get caffeinated!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
Red Eye Saturday is here & it looks to be a beautiful day here in the SF Bay Area. We have a doubleheader today - a wedding & a college graduation party! Also thinking about today’s coin:
This is one of my favorite coins of all time - certainly in my top 10. This one proves it doesn’t have to be a pricey, extreme rarity to be great! I’ve seen & owned woodgrain pieces before, but none come close to this one. And the luster! It fairly drips & enhances the coin’s exceptional eye appeal. I’ve owned it for a long time overall; I did sell it for a brief period once when I bought Tom Bender’s 66+. But when I had the chance to get it back, there was no hesitation - an absolute YES & “welcome home”!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Fresh ground my Starbuck's French Roast and happy, just challenging.....
Quite rare and attractive, esp in grade (MS61 ATS). In hand this coin is PROOFLIKE! Chile 1844 8 Escudos gold:
Well, just Love coins, period.
Happy Saturday Morning!
While this hobby is a great a wonderful place for my inquisitive mind, my soul is replenished when I immerse myself with mother nature. I arrived home last night from a wonderful trip. The image above is from Tuesday morning, while kayaking on Fourmile Lake in Southern Oregon. That is Mt. McLoughlin, from the NE side.
Five lakes in five days, about 30 hours in the kayak paddling and fishing, some of that in difficult (and arm straining) winds … many miles of water covered.
When it comes to fishing, I am a hook-and-release guy for the most part … almost always have been. But, I know I caught at least 9 different species of fish (somewhere over or at 70 successful hook-and-releases … and 4 failed ones … it’s easy to lose count of actually fish when the fishing is good however). The biggest was a fantastic Rainbow that went all of 21” and probably was pushing 4 lbs. A 7” Perch was probably the smallest. I never expected the Bluegill, but I will say this, they were fighters despite their small stature. Anyway the ones I caught were;
Rainbow Trout
Tiger Trout (a first of this species for me)
Lake Trout
Kokanee (land-locked Sockeye Salmon)
Chinook Salmon
Smallmouth Bass
Bluegill
Perch
Crappie
As I circled back against the wind to figure out what to do with one failed release (a large 16" rainbow) on my final day, a magnificent Bald Eagle came across from a spit of land and stand of pines where he nests, and plucked it from the lake, probably 25 yards from me. A circle of life moment, and a stunning way to witness it. The other failed releases had similar moments and outcomes, but that was special. I’ve also fished that particular lake at least 4 times in the last 7 years, so I am familiar with that particular bird. I don’t remember him the first time, but I know he has been there since.
On that note, for birds of prey I saw while paddling, I witnessed;
Bald Eagle
Golden Eagle
Osprey
Cooper's Hawk
Peregrine Falcon
Redtail Hawk
... and at least a few more I'm not 100% sure about.
Sorry to bore you. I still have a wave motion in my upper body if I walk slow or lay down. Kind of like Sailor legs from the waist up if anyone understands the sensation. Hahaha.
Anyway, it was a great trip. Refilled my soul.
And since this trip was mostly about Rainbow Trout, but this board is about Coins, here’s a CBH with some pastel rainbow-like colors (and a magnificent eagle on the reverse
).
Have a great Saturday, whatever you’re doing.
.
1814 O-104a (104.4) ... PCGS AU58 ... color-corrected TV
“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:
Todd - GREAT post! Nothing boring about it. Love the coin too & I hope you have a great Saturday as well! Me: I have a wedding & a college graduation party today. Nice people & friends but somehow I’d be just as happy in my kayak!
Ken
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Just enjoying my coffee and getting ready to send some great coins to new homes
This post made my morning! Sounds like such a great time Todd!
I'm late posting this morning after a couple cups of coffee and an hour on the treadmill. Not really sure what to post today so just going to be a wildcard I guess. A scruffy 1844 MS64 CAC Seated Dollar.
Your "scruffy" would be premiere in my collection! Great coin.
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
@Inspired70 "scruffy"?
Hahaha! She's a stone cold original goddess! She'd probably kick me out of bed for being scruffy!!
Of course, I AM a little scruffy. Maybe even more so after a week in the wild.
“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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Played tennis and then it rained here in Connecticut. Made a visit to see some coins that I haven't seen for a while.
@Inspired70 & @pursuitofliberty - all great looking coins. Today, is my mixture-
Playing with these two newly purchased half dollars this morning.