The mailman arrived too late for coffee. Just arrived, a 75-CC with the very tough type 2 reverse (and, for the ultra mega nerds, the even more scarce JK-Q Reverse Die:
It's Sunday morning here, and it has been a great week of adventure here in NZ.
@Copperindian I saw that coin within a day or two of it going onto DM's site. I loved the write up, but also loved the look of the coin. So much so I sent the link to a friend. That's getting into a grade range where I really don't play, but I felt it was a very worthwhile example. He agreed but passed for other reasons. Glad to see it made it into your collection. Solid!! And one hell of a provenance.
Here's my coffee and what's left of a very good blueberry muffin, my map, travel notes and pocket money from this morning's adventure planning.
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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 … ”
@InfantryColonel said: @lermish i almost got serious on bidding for that but didn’t know if anyone would encapsulate it
It closed at about half of my max.. thanks for not costing me a couple hundred more dollars 😂 it's a really nicely engraved example with quite a bit of detail to go along with the neat variety.
No worries for me on the encapsulation on this one though...
@lermish said:
The mailman arrived too late for coffee. Just arrived, a 75-CC with the very tough type 2 reverse (and, for the ultra mega nerds, the even more scarce JK-Q Reverse Die:
@lermish said:
The mailman arrived too late for coffee. Just arrived, a 75-CC with the very tough type 2 reverse (and, for the ultra mega nerds, the even more scarce JK-Q Reverse Die:
....and a totally unremarkable obverse:
What is "the even more scarce JK-Q Reverse Die"?
JK=Joe Kirchgessner, the guy who wrote the definitive trade dollar book. There are four type 2 reverse dies that were used for the 75-CC. The die catalogued as Q (JK-Q) is extremely scarce.
@lermish said:
The mailman arrived too late for coffee. Just arrived, a 75-CC with the very tough type 2 reverse (and, for the ultra mega nerds, the even more scarce JK-Q Reverse Die:
....and a totally unremarkable obverse:
What is "the even more scarce JK-Q Reverse Die"?
JK=Joe Kirchgessner, the guy who wrote the definitive trade dollar book. There are four type 2 reverse dies that were used for the 75-CC. The die catalogued as Q (JK-Q) is extremely scarce.
So, is it a bad thing someone carved the obverse into a "potty dollar," or does it make it more interesting?
I guess that is subjective questioning.
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@lermish said:
The mailman arrived too late for coffee. Just arrived, a 75-CC with the very tough type 2 reverse (and, for the ultra mega nerds, the even more scarce JK-Q Reverse Die:
....and a totally unremarkable obverse:
What is "the even more scarce JK-Q Reverse Die"?
JK=Joe Kirchgessner, the guy who wrote the definitive trade dollar book. There are four type 2 reverse dies that were used for the 75-CC. The die catalogued as Q (JK-Q) is extremely scarce.
So, is it a bad thing someone carved the obverse into a "potty dollar," or does it make it more interesting?
I guess that is subjective questioning.
It is a very subjective question.
For the set I'm putting together, I'm attempting to have each coin be somewhat unique, although a few of the dates will likely be plain jane due to scarcity/expense. Whether that is a neat variety, engraving, or whatever. So, for me, this coin checks all of the boxes and is a perfect fit.
For a hypothetical collector working on a set of circulated T$ varieties or, an even more hypothetical collector working on T$s by die marriage, it would probably be disappointing to see the engraving.
@lermish said:
The mailman arrived too late for coffee. Just arrived, a 75-CC with the very tough type 2 reverse (and, for the ultra mega nerds, the even more scarce JK-Q Reverse Die:
....and a totally unremarkable obverse:
What is "the even more scarce JK-Q Reverse Die"?
JK=Joe Kirchgessner, the guy who wrote the definitive trade dollar book. There are four type 2 reverse dies that were used for the 75-CC. The die catalogued as Q (JK-Q) is extremely scarce.
So, is it a bad thing someone carved the obverse into a "potty dollar," or does it make it more interesting?
I guess that is subjective questioning.
It is a very subjective question.
For the set I'm putting together, I'm attempting to have each coin be somewhat unique, although a few of the dates will likely be plain jane due to scarcity/expense. Whether that is a neat variety, engraving, or whatever. So, for me, this coin checks all of the boxes and is a perfect fit.
For a hypothetical collector working on a set of circulated T$ varieties or, an even more hypothetical collector working on T$s by die marriage, it would probably be disappointing to see the engraving.
I would not like the Obverse otr the reverse. Looks like an off-color copper/silver round. I would not want it at any price.
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@lermish said:
The mailman arrived too late for coffee. Just arrived, a 75-CC with the very tough type 2 reverse (and, for the ultra mega nerds, the even more scarce JK-Q Reverse Die:
....and a totally unremarkable obverse:
What is "the even more scarce JK-Q Reverse Die"?
JK=Joe Kirchgessner, the guy who wrote the definitive trade dollar book. There are four type 2 reverse dies that were used for the 75-CC. The die catalogued as Q (JK-Q) is extremely scarce.
So, is it a bad thing someone carved the obverse into a "potty dollar," or does it make it more interesting?
I guess that is subjective questioning.
It is a very subjective question.
For the set I'm putting together, I'm attempting to have each coin be somewhat unique, although a few of the dates will likely be plain jane due to scarcity/expense. Whether that is a neat variety, engraving, or whatever. So, for me, this coin checks all of the boxes and is a perfect fit.
For a hypothetical collector working on a set of circulated T$ varieties or, an even more hypothetical collector working on T$s by die marriage, it would probably be disappointing to see the engraving.
I would not like the Obverse otr the reverse. Looks like an off-color copper/silver round. I would not want it at any price.
Thanks for that comment. I feel the exact same way about Jefferson nickels.
Happy Saturday! Todays Red Eye: Intenso with a Diavolito espresso shot:
This coin happens to be my first (& likely last) one with provenance from the great Louis Eliasberg:
I don’t collect Seated Dimes, but this pop 1/0 was irresistible! Great story, too, as depicted by the description included with the coin pics.
Note the initial sale from SF dealer Adolph Reimers to J.M. Clapp barely preceded the 1906 SF earthquake. Eliasberg acquired it from the Clapp estate in 1942. This one goes way back & remains in remarkable condition today.
On my 2nd cup now. The aroma of our homemade bolognese sauce is filling the house. Looking forward to having that for dinner. My wife is purging and making some room in her office while I enjoy some old and modern coins/bullion.
I have a few tasks on the chopping board today including testing some cleaning solutions on oxidation, learning from my last submission, and finally getting that penny tube open. All while enjoying the new kitchen.
Some nice additions to the thread this week. Here is mine, and Im breaking the rules a little bit.
Saturday morning coffee with Confederate currency anyone?
Happy weekend to all, and stay caffeinated!
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@cptbilly said:
My birthday & JFK's murder share the same day (11/22) so these would seem to fit in this very eclectic thread. . .
My sixth BD party was cancelled-- as it should have been -- and each ensuing natal anniversary carries the reminder of that awful day in Dallas.
This morning's cuppa joe is Peet's Costa Rica Aurora. Have a satisfying Saturday.
Happy Birthday! I remember that day when the adult world came crashing into our lives.
@Copperindian said:
Happy Saturday! Todays Red Eye: Intenso with a Diavolito espresso shot:
This coin happens to be my first (& likely last) one with provenance from the great Louis Eliasberg:
I don’t collect Seated Dimes, but this pop 1/0 was irresistible! Great story, too, as depicted by the description included with the coin pics.
Note the initial sale from SF dealer Adolph Reimers to J.M. Clapp barely preceded the 1906 SF earthquake. Eliasberg acquired it from the Clapp estate in 1942. This one goes way back & remains in remarkable condition today.
Man! That is absolutely stunning! Congratulations!
Today’s Saturday special - Odacio with an Il Cafe espresso back:
Nothing new to report today, but just something fun (& actually old):
The “old” part is how long I’ve owned it - easily 10 years, maybe more. At the time, it was the only MS example known of this extremely rare IHC variety. Today there are 7 in the pop - 3BN, 3RB & 1RD. Despite this development, I still rate this coin as one of the top 5 IHC’s I own.
The closeup, while dramatic, doesn’t show that the entire reverse is doubled. This includes the leaves & shield. All this is slightly visible on the reverse pic.
If this doubling were on the obverse, I think the coin would have a lot more recognition.
But it’s still fun to look at, especially with the Saturday AM coffee!
GM all - I had 3 cups of coffee already and I am wired to the hilt!
And now for something completely different - (Monty Python saying)
Here is a recent acquisition that I am trying to figure out whether it should be listed under paper money, gold acquisition or gold coins. So if i go to a bank and try to redeem this into gold coins - what would happen. I am sure the bank tellers would be quite complex - Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
Love the reverse on this bill! Can anyone name those coins?
@asheland - I absolutely your love the 69S dime. As you mentioned, Eliasberg acquired it when he purchased the Clapp cabinet. Clapp had some many fantastic coins! Congratulations on acquiring the best of the best!
@Copperindian said:
The closeup, while dramatic, doesn’t show that the entire reverse is doubled. This includes the leaves & shield. All this is slightly visible on the reverse pic.
If this doubling were on the obverse, I think the coin would have a lot more recognition.
But it’s still fun to look at, especially with the Saturday AM coffee!
Was I supposed to point out the DDR when I posted it? Here you go, fun under a glass and not, my 76-CC from above.
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We can dream!
...putting the coffee down and heading out for the day... but first...
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The mailman arrived too late for coffee. Just arrived, a 75-CC with the very tough type 2 reverse (and, for the ultra mega nerds, the even more scarce JK-Q Reverse Die:
....and a totally unremarkable obverse:
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Great book @lkenefic !
Love the potty dollar @lermish
Happy Saturday, all.
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"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
It's Sunday morning here, and it has been a great week of adventure here in NZ.
@Copperindian I saw that coin within a day or two of it going onto DM's site. I loved the write up, but also loved the look of the coin. So much so I sent the link to a friend. That's getting into a grade range where I really don't play, but I felt it was a very worthwhile example. He agreed but passed for other reasons. Glad to see it made it into your collection. Solid!! And one hell of a provenance.
Here's my coffee and what's left of a very good blueberry muffin, my map, travel notes and pocket money from this morning's adventure planning.
.
“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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@lermish i almost got serious on bidding for that but didn’t know if anyone would encapsulate it
It closed at about half of my max.. thanks for not costing me a couple hundred more dollars 😂 it's a really nicely engraved example with quite a bit of detail to go along with the neat variety.
No worries for me on the encapsulation on this one though...
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@lermish ” It closed at about half of my max.. thanks for not costing me a couple hundred more dollars 😂”
In retrospect we have cost each other more than a couple hundred dollars. 😁
What is "the even more scarce JK-Q Reverse Die"?
JK=Joe Kirchgessner, the guy who wrote the definitive trade dollar book. There are four type 2 reverse dies that were used for the 75-CC. The die catalogued as Q (JK-Q) is extremely scarce.
chopmarkedtradedollars.com
So, is it a bad thing someone carved the obverse into a "potty dollar," or does it make it more interesting?
I guess that is subjective questioning.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
It is a very subjective question.
For the set I'm putting together, I'm attempting to have each coin be somewhat unique, although a few of the dates will likely be plain jane due to scarcity/expense. Whether that is a neat variety, engraving, or whatever. So, for me, this coin checks all of the boxes and is a perfect fit.
For a hypothetical collector working on a set of circulated T$ varieties or, an even more hypothetical collector working on T$s by die marriage, it would probably be disappointing to see the engraving.
chopmarkedtradedollars.com
I would not like the Obverse otr the reverse. Looks like an off-color copper/silver round. I would not want it at any price.
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Thanks for that comment. I feel the exact same way about Jefferson nickels.
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I tried Irish Cream to help me to understand that S mint mark thread—it might take some Bloody Marys too.
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Happy Saturday! Todays Red Eye: Intenso with a Diavolito espresso shot:
This coin happens to be my first (& likely last) one with provenance from the great Louis Eliasberg:
I don’t collect Seated Dimes, but this pop 1/0 was irresistible! Great story, too, as depicted by the description included with the coin pics.
Note the initial sale from SF dealer Adolph Reimers to J.M. Clapp barely preceded the 1906 SF earthquake. Eliasberg acquired it from the Clapp estate in 1942. This one goes way back & remains in remarkable condition today.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
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Copperindian
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My birthday & JFK's murder share the same day (11/22) so these would seem to fit in this very eclectic thread. . .
My sixth BD party was cancelled-- as it should have been -- and each ensuing natal anniversary carries the reminder of that awful day in Dallas.
This morning's cuppa joe is Peet's Costa Rica Aurora. Have a satisfying Saturday.
Happy Saturday everyone! Third cup of coffee already polished off and admiring an 1846 Seated Dollar.
I’m lounging in bed, sipping on an espresso, tracking some tokens I have bids on. I think I may focus on some fun tokens in 2026.
My toddler is also here, snuggling next to me, but he’s watching Toy Story.
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4 shots and a couple of proof Barbers. Happy Sat Gents. PS Love that 1846 @Inspired70
Something simple for today:
...done with coffee for the day, heading out. But first:
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Happy Saturday, everyone!
On my 2nd cup now. The aroma of our homemade bolognese sauce is filling the house. Looking forward to having that for dinner. My wife is purging and making some room in her office while I enjoy some old and modern coins/bullion.
Good morning/afternoon all!
I have a few tasks on the chopping board today including testing some cleaning solutions on oxidation, learning from my last submission, and finally getting that penny tube open. All while enjoying the new kitchen.
I bought this 35 years ago and every now and then I pull it out and admire how beautiful it is. The holder is still in excellent condition.
Some nice additions to the thread this week. Here is mine, and Im breaking the rules a little bit.
Saturday morning coffee with Confederate currency anyone?
Happy weekend to all, and stay caffeinated!
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"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Happy Birthday! I remember that day when the adult world came crashing into our lives.
The first I hav been trying to get a good photo of (after my coffee):
Oh for this Barber, if only the camera could capture! this obverse. The reverse does not leave up to the obverse.
An "honest" 1921 Mercury Dime:
Well, just Love coins, period.
Man! That is absolutely stunning! Congratulations!
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I woke up this morning to enjoy three new additions to my T$ Dansco album from the last couple of weeks. Coffee is present but not pictured.
TVs from before their prison break:
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Today’s Saturday special - Odacio with an Il Cafe espresso back:
Nothing new to report today, but just something fun (& actually old):
The “old” part is how long I’ve owned it - easily 10 years, maybe more. At the time, it was the only MS example known of this extremely rare IHC variety. Today there are 7 in the pop - 3BN, 3RB & 1RD. Despite this development, I still rate this coin as one of the top 5 IHC’s I own.
The closeup, while dramatic, doesn’t show that the entire reverse is doubled. This includes the leaves & shield. All this is slightly visible on the reverse pic.
If this doubling were on the obverse, I think the coin would have a lot more recognition.
But it’s still fun to look at, especially with the Saturday AM coffee!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
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Copperindian
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GM all - I had 3 cups of coffee already and I am wired to the hilt!
And now for something completely different - (Monty Python saying)
Here is a recent acquisition that I am trying to figure out whether it should be listed under paper money, gold acquisition or gold coins. So if i go to a bank and try to redeem this into gold coins - what would happen. I am sure the bank tellers would be quite complex - Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
Love the reverse on this bill! Can anyone name those coins?
@asheland - I absolutely your love the 69S dime. As you mentioned, Eliasberg acquired it when he purchased the Clapp cabinet. Clapp had some many fantastic coins! Congratulations on acquiring the best of the best!
@EastonCollection: good one! They likely would alert the manager, who also wouldn’t know what to do! Hopefully they wouldn’t call the police.
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Crusty and original, just like me. Happy Sat. Boys. Some beauties above! Keep them coming.
Was I supposed to point out the DDR when I posted it?
Here you go, fun under a glass and not, my 76-CC from above.
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Ah - 1827 Capped Bust dime in AG3 thats CAC's - Now that would be perfect for my "almost" low ball set.
Oh man, makes me rock to this!
https://youtu.be/dD-SpHH7qDA?si=Gry69BHIPK4M3B8M
"She comes out of the sun in a silk dress,
running like a water color in the rain...."
If I remember right, I bought it from a forum member,
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Morning everyone! Thankful for this thread!
1798 Large Eagle Small 8 MS62 CAC. Tied for finest known with one other at PCGS and finest known at CAC.
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@lermish: well yes, you “should” have! But I’m glad you did - great pics!
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Back from taking the kiddos to the Home Depot kid workshop and enjoying a little caffeine pick me up!
Newp from Steve Hayden this week - bought it for the bookstore theme!
Morning everyone! I’m waiting on a cool coin out for delivery today as we get our first snow…
It may not look like much, but it has a great reverse cud.
@pursuitofliberty since he likes cracked dies….
Good morning Everyone! Playing around with image file editing on my phone... awaiting this new purchase...
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I repeat myself regularly, but Eldo has some of the best coins on the planet...full stop.
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