I always hear how just about every collectible coin has been “played with” but would you agree that that very nice DBQ is 100% original since being plucked from circulation?
Truthfully, I consider this to be literally the textbook example of originality.
And this is how it arrived right before my acquisition:
@InfantryColonel said: @lermish “ not to be confused with the FS-802 which is scarce but attainable.”
“Scarce”??? The PCGS Chopmark population is 1 with a straight grade but you did say “attainable.” Hmmmmm
There are actually two under two different PCGS #s (with two more PCGS #s available; a total of 4 pcgs #s for the same chopmarked variety).
But some of that is selection bias; because there is not much of a premium for the 802 variety and it's so easy to spot, not many of the holdered coins have the variety attributed. At least that's my theory.
Put this up on eBay for a customer who bought it at a local pawn shop after the clerk quoted him a price of 23 times for junk silver. He sold me $11.10 face value and asked me to list the aforementioned on eBay. It has some scrapes on the reverse rim…. but it makes my cup of coffee taste better not having a dime in it. The clerk should have been charging closer to forty times face value for junk …: since I paid him close to that for the other dimes.
Merry Saturday morning before Christmas to all! Today’s coffee edition - a Stormio with a Scuro back accompanied by a cool NEWP:
The 1938-D Walker 50C is a little overrated by collectors calling it a key date. JMO, but it’s fairly available in MS grades despite its low mintage. Maybe a semi-key?
This example was irresistible - beautiful blast white that looks natural. Could it have been dipped? Sure, but if so, a nice job.
Old 1.2 Gen holder that looks freshly made adds to the coin’s overall appeal. Grade? I think it’s fair @ MS64 - maybe a +. There’s enough minor scuffs to warrant it staying right where it is. Plus, there’s that holder.
I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
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Early Walkers
Merry almost Christmas and Happy Holidays, however you do (or don't) celebrate!
Coffee is bold, black and hot. Just how I like it. Sometimes with a touch of cream but not when it's a bold pour over on a coffee and coins Saturday morning.
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Here's a favorite from that crazy box of 1827's ... not sure I've ever shared her here, even though I've been lucky enough to call her mine for a couple of years now.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Here is a Merriam piece that he struck for Union General Philip Kearny, who was killed in the Battle of Chantilly on September 1, 1862.
Christmas colors!
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Got this DCAM66 1853 Halfcrown for cheap at auction this last week. From the pictures it had looked to be the fairly rare Type I obverse but sadly was not. This iPhone 16 pro takes pictures that don't look as good as my old !1S and the flawless fields and cameo just aren't done justice. Still a beauty in hand: Loved my freshly ground French Roast Starbuck beans coffee this AM.
Love that Milled British (1830-1960) Well, just Love coins, period.
Closing out 2025 - our last Saturday AM coffee with coins for this year! Today’s combo: a Stormio Boost with an Altissio back:
I have a special addition I’m finally getting around to posting:
This key date has been elusive for many years - from both a financial & quality standpoint. Finally, this piece fills the bill. Grade is spot on & the bean is a bonus that’s important to me for a coin at this level. Very pretty in hand with a very light, even champagne toning throughout. The eye appeal is truly exceptional!
Happy New Year to all!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Early Walkers
Already had my dark roast Italian hot coffee after breakfast and a cold brew at the farmers market.
Gorgeous quarter Copperindian! On my list for the future.
Finally purchased a 67 CAC Saint from Legend. Color is much better in hand.
Happy New Year everyone.
Best thread of 2025....and even further back frankly. Happy New Year everyone!
A little Christmas blend the morning, hot and black. Coins never too far away.
A nice 225 year old half eagle AU58 CAC to help celebrate the soon to be 250 year anniversary of our great country as we get ready to turn the calendar into 2026.
Pulling out some varieties to be re-holdered with the new TDV numbering system, enjoying the double row before it heads back to the SDB in a couple hours, and trying to get my ducks in a row for FUN.
@Inspired70 Gorgeous piece of history there buddy....Always the high quality! @Copperindian Congrats on the 1916! She's perfect. @DCW Fantastic colors on the token! @Coinbert That Saint is near flawless.....Nothing on the leg! Super nice buddy.
@FlyingAl our resident expert photographer put this together after painstakingly shooting each individual coin!
@Inspired70 . I agree with you. Every Saturday I look forward to this thread; makes me as giddy as a preteen girl and always leaves me amazed at the coins I get to see. James
And then ... wait ... still wiping some spilled coffee from when I almost fell out of my chair ... damnitman ... @Inspired70 Man you do a lot of mic drops!
@pursuitofliberty ... yeah, we went from zero to 100mph right away!! I'm just dabbling a little with Hard Times tokens as I'm resetting for the new year... we're closing on a house on Monday so my extra cash is going to get soaked up there for the near term... @Copperindian ... @Inspired70 ... and @lermish hit it out of the park this morning!!
Collecting: Dansco 7070; Middle Date Large Cents (VF-AU); Box of 20;
And then ... wait ... still wiping some spilled coffee from when I almost fell out of my chair ... damnitman ... @Inspired70 Man you do a lot of mic drops!
@pursuitofliberty given your obvious eye for beautiful CBHs and add to that all the die combos you have, that must be one amazing set to see in its entirety…
Okay, against my better judgement, but since I am already embarrassed and because we all laughed so hard ... I need to share a Christmas present with you all.
From my Brother, who has decided, like a few of my coin friends, that Bigfoot really does live among us, and I might be related. That, of course, says a lot about him too!
Even my Grandson's Grandmother (his Mom's Mom), upon seeing the image at their Christmas party, exclaimed, "Wow, and the Sasquatch looks just like you!"
I absolutely felt like Rodney Dangerfield in that moment.
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See you at FUN if you're going to be there!!
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Happy New Year to the Saturday AM coffee group! Today, a new combo: Stormio with a Puerto Rico back. This is a strong one:
A little different post today. With FUN upcoming, I usually line up a few buys pre-show. Below is the first one - I’ll have a second one from the show next Saturday.
Not a crusty beauty like so many of the CBH guys post (love those), but a toner (which I’m likely to be attracted to). The seller (whom many will recognize from the above top pic) is as good as it gets. Both of us like the toning & originality of this piece. Mint frost still abundant. With only this & one other CBH in my “vault”, I’m not addicted yet, but can see how that may come about someday.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Early Walkers
Wonderful coins as always. I will share something with you all. I have not had a cup of coffee in about 30 years. Weird but true fact, it takes around 10 to 12 years for a human being to develop the enzymes needed to digest coffee. I learned this fact in 1997 when they shut my entire digestive system down for the first time. just for the record. Tea drinkers can also appreciate rare, rare coins. James
Happy new year everyone and looking forward to FUN!
The 75-S/CC FS-501 overmintmark is well known but ultimately not that scarce of a major variety (in the trade dollar world; pretty darn scarce compared to most other series) that is commonly included in registry sets. Luckily, it is not included in the Dansco album so this one will fill the regular 75-S slot. Cherrypicked unattributed on eBay last week Please excuse my terrible pictures.
1808's are such a great year, and that looks like a wonderfully nice example! For some reason I see 08's as one of the hardest dates to find top flight 55's and 58's
Here is what is now officially my last coin of the year for 2025 ... a lovely 1827 O-117a from Dave Kahn ... which I purchased in early December.
Did I show this already? Maybe I did
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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 … ”
Happy New Year to my coin friends -
I have been away for a couple of weeks so I am getting ready for FUN. In the meanwhile - here is a 1831 with a cud on the reverse. Pretty cool. Hope you like it. Happy Saturday.
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Truthfully, I consider this to be literally the textbook example of originality.
And this is how it arrived right before my acquisition:
Exactly as such, except it was in a Ziploc bag!
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There are actually two under two different PCGS #s (with two more PCGS #s available; a total of 4 pcgs #s for the same chopmarked variety).
But some of that is selection bias; because there is not much of a premium for the 802 variety and it's so easy to spot, not many of the holdered coins have the variety attributed. At least that's my theory.
chopmarkedtradedollars.com
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That 1941/1 dime does not appear to be genuine.
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Late to the party, but always my favorite thread.
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Happy Saturday everyone and an early Merry Christmas since this is the last Saturday before Christmas!
I call this toner Yuletide Magic.
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Merry Saturday morning before Christmas to all! Today’s coffee edition - a Stormio with a Scuro back accompanied by a cool NEWP:
The 1938-D Walker 50C is a little overrated by collectors calling it a key date. JMO, but it’s fairly available in MS grades despite its low mintage. Maybe a semi-key?
This example was irresistible - beautiful blast white that looks natural. Could it have been dipped? Sure, but if so, a nice job.
Old 1.2 Gen holder that looks freshly made adds to the coin’s overall appeal. Grade? I think it’s fair @ MS64 - maybe a +. There’s enough minor scuffs to warrant it staying right where it is. Plus, there’s that holder.
I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Early Walkers
Working up my Ladies for the FUN show..... Time to sell off the collection or what is left.......
Good Morning!!!
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.
Looks like a scene from the exorcist, just jokes but it would also make a nice Christmas tree ornament.
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
@habaraca: good luck @ the show with your sales! And, I love that mug!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Early Walkers
College Hoops and College Football. . .pass the remote. . .
Merry almost Christmas and Happy Holidays, however you do (or don't) celebrate!
Coffee is bold, black and hot. Just how I like it. Sometimes with a touch of cream but not when it's a bold pour over on a coffee and coins Saturday morning.
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Here's a favorite from that crazy box of 1827's ... not sure I've ever shared her here, even though I've been lucky enough to call her mine for a couple of years now.
“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
Here is a Merriam piece that he struck for Union General Philip Kearny, who was killed in the Battle of Chantilly on September 1, 1862.
Christmas colors!
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Got this DCAM66 1853 Halfcrown for cheap at auction this last week. From the pictures it had looked to be the fairly rare Type I obverse but sadly was not. This iPhone 16 pro takes pictures that don't look as good as my old !1S and the flawless fields and cameo just aren't done justice. Still a beauty in hand: Loved my freshly ground French Roast Starbuck beans coffee this AM.
Well, just Love coins, period.
Gooooood Morning, Coins!!
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.
Closing out 2025 - our last Saturday AM coffee with coins for this year! Today’s combo: a Stormio Boost with an Altissio back:
I have a special addition I’m finally getting around to posting:
This key date has been elusive for many years - from both a financial & quality standpoint. Finally, this piece fills the bill. Grade is spot on & the bean is a bonus that’s important to me for a coin at this level. Very pretty in hand with a very light, even champagne toning throughout. The eye appeal is truly exceptional!
Happy New Year to all!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Early Walkers
Already had my dark roast Italian hot coffee after breakfast and a cold brew at the farmers market.
Gorgeous quarter Copperindian! On my list for the future.
Finally purchased a 67 CAC Saint from Legend. Color is much better in hand.
Happy New Year everyone.
Best thread of 2025....and even further back frankly. Happy New Year everyone!
A little Christmas blend the morning, hot and black. Coins never too far away.
A nice 225 year old half eagle AU58 CAC to help celebrate the soon to be 250 year anniversary of our great country as we get ready to turn the calendar into 2026.
@Coinbert:
@Inspired70:
Beautiful gold to wrap up the year, gents!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Early Walkers
Pulling out some varieties to be re-holdered with the new TDV numbering system, enjoying the double row before it heads back to the SDB in a couple hours, and trying to get my ducks in a row for FUN.
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Happy Sat Gents!
@Inspired70 Gorgeous piece of history there buddy....Always the high quality!
@Copperindian Congrats on the 1916! She's perfect.
@DCW Fantastic colors on the token!
@Coinbert That Saint is near flawless.....Nothing on the leg! Super nice buddy.
@FlyingAl our resident expert photographer put this together after painstakingly shooting each individual coin!
A recent addition to my small registry set of colorful SLQs.
"She comes out of the sun in a silk dress,
running like a water color in the rain...."
@Inspired70 . I agree with you. Every Saturday I look forward to this thread; makes me as giddy as a preteen girl and always leaves me amazed at the coins I get to see. James
Wow, some big guns for this last Saturday of the year! And gorgeous coins too!
@lkenefic Got us started off with some chocolate, and then ...
WOW! Love the SLQ @Copperindian
Nice Saint! @Coinbert
And then ... wait ... still wiping some spilled coffee from when I almost fell out of my chair ... damnitman ... @Inspired70
Man you do a lot of mic drops!
Great looking Trade Dollar! @lermish
EDIT: was going slow I guess and missed @Eldorado9 and @Catbert shots. Great stuff guys!!
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Had to think about it for a minute or three.
How about just an honest crusty one, that survived unmolested in ChAU condition, from 200 years ago?
This one was previously held by my good friend @lkeigwin and these are his images of her
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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
@pursuitofliberty ... yeah, we went from zero to 100mph right away!! I'm just dabbling a little with Hard Times tokens as I'm resetting for the new year... we're closing on a house on Monday so my extra cash is going to get soaked up there for the near term... @Copperindian ... @Inspired70 ... and @lermish hit it out of the park this morning!!
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.
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Working on reimaging a good chunk of my collection - here's new shots of a lovely 1937 1c in PR66RD CAM.
@pursuitofliberty has simply the best CBH knowledge and coins. Love this 1825!
@pursuitofliberty given your obvious eye for beautiful CBHs and add to that all the die combos you have, that must be one amazing set to see in its entirety…
Good afternoon gents! Spending my last Saturday of the year in Disney with the family. Drinking some really expensive coffee from a cousin Art. 🤣
Picked these along the way.
@Inspired70 @GuzziSport You guys are going to make me blush!
Okay, against my better judgement, but since I am already embarrassed and because we all laughed so hard ... I need to share a Christmas present with you all.
From my Brother, who has decided, like a few of my coin friends, that Bigfoot really does live among us, and I might be related. That, of course, says a lot about him too!
Even my Grandson's Grandmother (his Mom's Mom), upon seeing the image at their Christmas party, exclaimed, "Wow, and the Sasquatch looks just like you!"
I absolutely felt like Rodney Dangerfield in that moment.
.
See you at FUN if you're going to be there!!
“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
An Americano, and some American coins 🇺🇸
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
Happy 2026 everyone! Hope the new year brings happiness, prosperity and good health for everyone.
Coffee and coins helps engender all of the above(at least in my book)!
A shiny copper-colored 1849 MS65 CAC Seated Dollar to ring in the new year. One of my favorites in the collection.
Happy New Year to the Saturday AM coffee group! Today, a new combo: Stormio with a Puerto Rico back. This is a strong one:
A little different post today. With FUN upcoming, I usually line up a few buys pre-show. Below is the first one - I’ll have a second one from the show next Saturday.
Not a crusty beauty like so many of the CBH guys post (love those), but a toner (which I’m likely to be attracted to). The seller (whom many will recognize from the above top pic) is as good as it gets. Both of us like the toning & originality of this piece. Mint frost still abundant. With only this & one other CBH in my “vault”, I’m not addicted yet, but can see how that may come about someday.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Early Walkers
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
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.
Wonderful coins as always. I will share something with you all. I have not had a cup of coffee in about 30 years. Weird but true fact, it takes around 10 to 12 years for a human being to develop the enzymes needed to digest coffee. I learned this fact in 1997 when they shut my entire digestive system down for the first time. just for the record. Tea drinkers can also appreciate rare, rare coins. James
Happy new year everyone and looking forward to FUN!
The 75-S/CC FS-501 overmintmark is well known but ultimately not that scarce of a major variety (in the trade dollar world; pretty darn scarce compared to most other series) that is commonly included in registry sets. Luckily, it is not included in the Dansco album so this one will fill the regular 75-S slot. Cherrypicked unattributed on eBay last week
Please excuse my terrible pictures.
chopmarkedtradedollars.com
Great looking CBH!! @Copperindian
1808's are such a great year, and that looks like a wonderfully nice example! For some reason I see 08's as one of the hardest dates to find top flight 55's and 58's
Here is what is now officially my last coin of the year for 2025 ... a lovely 1827 O-117a from Dave Kahn ... which I purchased in early December.
Did I show this already? Maybe I did
#
“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
Happy New Year to my coin friends -
I have been away for a couple of weeks so I am getting ready for FUN. In the meanwhile - here is a 1831 with a cud on the reverse. Pretty cool. Hope you like it. Happy Saturday.
@EastonCollection
That coin looks amazing, MS67+???
Got the tumbler for X-mas
