@Copperindian said:
Years ago, I decided to take on the near impossible “Indian Head Cent Complete Variety Registry Set” consisting of some 185(!) coins. At the time, I owned over half of them & realized it was a massive undertaking. My muse was a collector that had amassed all but 1 of the coins. The one he was missing was impossible for him as I owned the only example (1871 S-2). In acquiring additions to the set along the way, I bought a few of the examples in his now retired set. Yesterday, I bought a really tough one he still had:
This is the top & only RD example of the very elusive 1883 S-11. The last photo clearly shows the variety characteristic.
I still have 5 left to complete the set; yesterday’s pickup was the first addition in over a year. I have my doubts I’ll ever finish it, but yesterday’s pickup gives me a little hope.
@redraider:
Jonathan - I’m going to up Terry’s guess to a 65BN. I don’t see much in the way of marks. Curious about the clash mark above the ONE? It seems very light & only shows partially, I think. Could be the pic.
But, if not, this would only be the second one known without it! My inquiring mind would like to know!
Thanks,
Ken
Still can’t stay away from RD’s, but this one’s special:
The 1865 Plain 5 S-2 variety is extremely rare; this is the only RD example known & originally from the Dr. Tom Fore collection. There are multiple features: 1) remnants of all 4 digits of the date in the denticles below; 2) a clash mark running through the upper area of the headdress feathers (it actually begins in front of the first feather); 3) a jagged swordfish looking clash mark in front of the neck.
Interestingly enough, I also own a 65RB example in a EDS that doesn’t have the “swordfish” like clash mark in front of the neck:
@Copperindian said:
Still can’t stay away from RD’s, but this one’s special:
The 1865 Plain 5 S-2 variety is extremely rare; this is the only RD example known & originally from the Dr. Tom Fore collection. There are multiple features: 1) remnants of all 4 digits of the date in the denticles below; 2) a clash mark running through the upper area of the headdress feathers (it actually begins in front of the first feather); 3) a jagged swordfish looking clash mark in front of the neck.
Interestingly enough, I also own a 65RB example in a EDS that doesn’t have the “swordfish” like clash mark in front of the neck:
I can’t recall ever posting this coin here previously. For the longest time, it was the only MS example known. Today, there are 7 - 3 BN, 3 RB (this coin is tied for top pop with one other) & 1RD @ MS63.
The last pic is a closeup that shows the dramatic reverse doubling. It likely is under appreciated as it appears on the rev; were it on the obv, it just might be on par with the popular 1873 Doubled Liberty variety.
IMO, this coin is fairly graded with great detail & strike, no problems & nice eye appeal.
@Copperindian said:
I can’t recall ever posting this coin here previously. For the longest time, it was the only MS example known. Today, there are 7 - 3 BN, 3 RB (this coin is tied for top pop with one other) & 1RD @ MS63.
The last pic is a closeup that shows the dramatic reverse doubling. It likely is under appreciated as it appears on the rev; we’re it on the obv, it just might be on par with the popular 1873 Doubled Liberty variety.
IMO, this coin is fairly graded with great detail & strike, no problems & nice eye appeal.
It’s not in Cherrypicker’s, but that doesn’t mean it’s not interesting to me. The S-10 is a 2* variety exhibiting remnants of the “190” digits in the denticles under the date. Graded 64BN.
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@redraider: that’s a BEAUTY of a 1877 Jonathan! My kind of coin (& yours)! CONGRATS on a very special pickup!
Ken
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Two NEWPS:
66+RD CAC
66RD CAC & top graded S-8 variety
I actually swapped two toners to get these!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
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Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Very nice!
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Superb! MS64 Brown?
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@redraider:
Jonathan - I’m going to up Terry’s guess to a 65BN. I don’t see much in the way of marks. Curious about the clash mark above the ONE? It seems very light & only shows partially, I think. Could be the pic.
But, if not, this would only be the second one known without it! My inquiring mind would like to know!
Thanks,
Ken
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Just enough to get a RB.....MS65RB. Coin does have a little more red than the photos show.
MS63RB 8/8 S-26
Excellent coins everybody!
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Still can’t stay away from RD’s, but this one’s special:
The 1865 Plain 5 S-2 variety is extremely rare; this is the only RD example known & originally from the Dr. Tom Fore collection. There are multiple features: 1) remnants of all 4 digits of the date in the denticles below; 2) a clash mark running through the upper area of the headdress feathers (it actually begins in front of the first feather); 3) a jagged swordfish looking clash mark in front of the neck.
Interestingly enough, I also own a 65RB example in a EDS that doesn’t have the “swordfish” like clash mark in front of the neck:
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Those are both very cool!
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That is awesome!
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Thanks Terry. In hand it has unbelievable eye appeal.
I can’t recall ever posting this coin here previously. For the longest time, it was the only MS example known. Today, there are 7 - 3 BN, 3 RB (this coin is tied for top pop with one other) & 1RD @ MS63.
The last pic is a closeup that shows the dramatic reverse doubling. It likely is under appreciated as it appears on the rev; were it on the obv, it just might be on par with the popular 1873 Doubled Liberty variety.
IMO, this coin is fairly graded with great detail & strike, no problems & nice eye appeal.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Very nice example!
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Yet another “obscure” variety:
It’s not in Cherrypicker’s, but that doesn’t mean it’s not interesting to me. The S-10 is a 2* variety exhibiting remnants of the “190” digits in the denticles under the date. Graded 64BN.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
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