I spent most of the morning drinking coffee and editing photos. This coin photography business is a time sink. 🤓
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@Inspired70 said:
Late to the boards today, but really enjoyed rolling through all the great coins today! Adding in a Gobrecht Dollar for a Saturday contribution.
Oh c’mon! That coin is unbelievably nice and you’re not sharing the great story behind it! That coin is so incredible that I still have a video of it on my phone!
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@Eldorado9 said:
Happy Sat Gents. She must be one of the earliest PCGS graded MS66 Capped Bust Quarters. Needless to say, the photo quality of @FlyingAl is better than Heritage! She now resides in a new PC holder with a green sticker....kinda wish she was still in the rattler. Ex James Stack coin that was auctioned off originally way back in 1975!
That is just simply amazing!
I love mine, it’s crusty and original but it’s only a 30 grade… yours is just unbelievable!
I don’t think I’ve ever participated in this thread. I’m an iced tea drinker around the clock, even in cold weather. I probably drink less than a dozen cups of (hot) coffee in a year. (Not counting iced coffee energy drinks.)
Lots of eyecandy in this thread. That's not what I've got sitting here. Not quite, anyway.
Here’s what’s on my desk next to my cup this morning.
Two “problem” coins, which, despite their problems, both have their charms.
One is the 1564 Saxony thaler I bought at FUN last month. I was disappointed when it failed to straight-grade at NGC.
@Inspired70 said:
Late to the boards today, but really enjoyed rolling through all the great coins today! Adding in a Gobrecht Dollar for a Saturday contribution.
Oh c’mon! That coin is unbelievably nice and you’re not sharing the great story behind it! That coin is so incredible that I still have a video of it on my phone!
@Catbert obliging the request, however I can't do the explanation justice, so posting Heritage's description as they have cataloged the history beautifully. Apologies for the length.
1836 Gobrecht Dollar, PR63 CAC
Judd-60 Original, Die State A
Deeply Reflective and Toned
Ex: President Andrew Jackson
1836 P$1 Name on Base, Judd-60 Original, Pollock-65, R.1, PR63 PCGS. CAC. Silver. Plain Edge. No Stars Obverse, Stars Reverse. Die Alignment I (coin turn, center of Liberty's head opposite the D in DOLLAR). Die State A, the perfect early die state before the various rim defects develop. This piece is housed in an older blue-label holder, with the outer edge of the rims obscured. In many cases, old-style holders like this make it difficult if not impossible to identify the die state of a Judd-60 Original, although on the current coin, the die chips in the dentils by the final A in AMERICA -- the earliest defect in the progressive die state diagnostics -- are clearly absent, leaving only Die State A as a possibility. Additionally, this coin's known provenance as a presentation piece to President Andrew Jackson confirms its die state and Original standing. The DTS website notes that Die State A coins are scarce: "A reasonable estimate would be around two dozen."
This is perhaps the most spectacular Gobrecht dollar we have handled of the Judd-60 Original variety, not because of its excellent attributes for the grade, but for its provenance. This piece first appeared in lot 677 of Barney Bluestone's Thirteenth Auction (3/1934). There, it carried the following lot description:
"1836 Very Rare Flying Eagle Dollar. Name C. Gobrecht. F. on Base. Plain Edge. 26 Stars. Bright Proof.
"Accompanying this dollar is a note which states the following:-'The Flying Eagle Dollar 1836. One of the first dollars of the new stamp coined in Phila. Presented by Mr. Patterson of the Mint.' On the other side of the this note is written:-'1 Dollar Silver. Paper wrapped around 1836 Dollar in hand writing of Mrs. Jackson, wife of Gen. Jackson's adopted son.'
"Considering the written contents of this note, it is apparent that this rare coin was presented to Mrs. Jackson, by Robert M. Patterson, Director of the Philadelphia Mint. Should bring some very attractive bids."
Bluestone's lot description was incorrect on one point: the coin had not been presented to President Jackson's daughter-in-law, but to the President himself, who was still in office in December 1836 when the coin was struck. The note written by Andrew Jackson, Jr.'s wife references the origin of the coin as she would have known it. It is not known who penned the follow-up inscription identifying Mrs. Jackson's handwriting, but it was written prior to 1934 (possibly by one of the curator's of the Jackson estate to accompany the piece to Mr. Thruston in 1892).
Prior to its appearance in the 1934 Bluestone sale, this coin was referenced in the August 1892 issue of the American Journal of Numismatics. There, G.P. Thruston of Nashville, Tennessee described his acquisition of the coin from the Jackson estate. We do not have a copy of the original Journal article in discussion, though the pertinent portion was transcribed for this coin's offering in the 1992 Bowers and Merena auction. Thruston wrote, in August 1892:
"Editors of the Journal:-
"It may be of interest to your readers to learn that so distinguished a personage as Andrew Jackson, the hero of New Orleans, and President of the United States, has a collection of coins and medals and other curios. The series of relics and souvenirs gathered from many sources, during the life of General Jackson, and preserved at the Hermitage, his historic home near Nashville, Tennessee, embraced a large number of objects of antiquarian and historical interest ...
"The write obtained for his collection a number of coins and medals that had originally belonged to the Jackson cabinet. Among was the 'Erie canal medal' in gold ...
"Among the other coins I obtained from the Jackson collection, were two beautiful flying eagle dollars of the year 1836, with a mint luster still untarnished, showing the care with which they had been preserved. According to the label, in the handwriting of Mrs. Jackson, one had been presented by Mr. Patterson of the Mint, as 'One of the first dollars stamped.' The other was presented by Martin Van Buren to a member of the Jackson family, as shown by its label. But one thousand of these flying eagle dollars were coined, so they are now very rare ..."
The remarkable coin and its story are presented once more here, after more than two decades being off the market. The handwritten note in the script of Mrs. Jackson still accompanies the coin, as does a copy of the Bluestone catalog from 1934, where it was first offered at public auction.
The coin boasts full design sharpness, with deep field reflectivity and vivid toning. Violet, blue, amber, and golden hues adorn each side, while scattered marks are well masked by the rich patina. Such deep field reflectivity is a hallmark of Die State A coins in original, unimpaired condition. CAC endorsement adds to the appeal of this piece. Listed among the 100 Greatest U.S. Coins. Population: 23 in 63, 15 finer. CAC: 3 in 63, 6 finer (11/24).
Ex: Presented to President Andrew Jackson by Mint Director Robert M. Patterson (c. 12/1836); Andrew Jackson, Jr., adopted son of Andrew and Rachel Jackson; acquired by G.P. Thurston in the late 19th century but prior to 1892; Thirteenth Auction (Barney Bluestone, 3/1934), lot 677; Brilliant and Sieck Collection (Bowers and Merena, 1/1992), lot 1283; 60th Anniversary Sale (Stack's, 10/1995), lot 697; The Rarities Sale (Bowers and Merena, 7/2002), lot 444; Bruce S. Sherman.
Too busy at work to participate yesterday, but giving you all a thumbs up for some lovely contributions! 👍 @lordmarcovan Love your "problem coins." Thats a great problem to have
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Hanging out with one of my all time faves today with the Saturday AM Red Eye:
Without a doubt, my favorite series is the Flying Eagle Cent. Of all the ones I own, this one holds the #1 spot. It’s one of only two with a 66+ grade (the other one is the S-1 variety). Before me, the previous owner was the legendary Stewart Blay; it’s both beautiful & essentially flawless.
I hope everyone has a great holiday weekend! For some of us, the revived LB show follows next week.
I'm partial to the greyscale... I image a lot of darker coins (early copper) and the coin just seems to get lost in the black background. Many suggested a white background but for whatever reason, all white literally gives me a headache after a while. Maybe working on my cataracts and eye strain... lol...
Collecting: Dansco 7070; Middle Date Large Cents (VF-AU); Box of 20;
Good morning to all my favorite coin nuts.
I ordered this one last week, my third in the date set. But she's not home yet so I will do my next favorite thing to do.
Which is look up all the cert #s to see how much money y'all nuts spent on coins this week
Yup, my Burma roast coffee was mighty tasty this morning. I found a 1929-s Buff 2 feather in an old tube. Wife loved her V-day dark choc cashew turtles, as much as I enjoyed the coin. Life is good. Peace Roy
@P0CKETCHANGE said:
Posted this in another thread, but this is what I was enjoying over coffee this morning:
These are some of my favorite coins. Unfortunately, I can not afford them. The lack of a rim on these coins and the incused is just fascinating. It is amazing that the ancient Greeks was masters of making detailed seals and such to produce fantastic art peaces, such as what is exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum.
http://images.mrbrklyn.com/2023_01_met/IMG_0047.JPG?width=1024
Now this coin is not strictly incused like a seal or a die, the coin has similar attributes to another favorite of mine, the 1969 Uruguay FOA commemorative coins that is also rimless and have edge inscription, which came in Bronze and Silver
Good evening,
My '29 showed up earlier today and I know we're way past coffee in fact I enjoyed a couple of Old Fashioneds at dinner with the wife and moms or as I like to call them the grandmas for my son.
So here is a quick run down on my first 3 CBHs.
The first one an overdate.
The second has colorful toning.
The third is a higher grade.
On the fourth I want all of the above but will settle for 2 outta 3.
The '33 (color) is my fav thus far.
I love this thread! Just finished my cup of Vermont Artisan Coffee Catamount Blend, and pulled the trigger last night on my first coin purchase of 2026 (only? Could be!) -- a no-motto $10 Liberty, a type I've never owned before.
Came back from vacation late yesterday and had this newp waiting for me. Common date and a bit of a staple scratch viewable from some angles but a perfectly nice example.
Just back from the LB show last night & looking forward to the Saturday AM Red Eye! But first:
A dealer friend of mine believes these CBH’s will get me hooked! For the sake of my wallet, I hope not, but I sure seem to be acquiring them lately!
This one? From what I understand, this coin has an engraving error that, with others from this era, occurred with some frequency. For the year 1813, this error was purported to be about 10x more uncommon than others that year.
While the error itself was somewhat important to me, the look of the coin was even more so. It has a flashy luster & a nice “steely” patina with edge color that shows nicely when tilted about under the light. Absolutely a natural! To me, it has excellent eye appeal & that important CAC approval.
Best part of the day is when the coffee kicks in, and I'm on this thread, looking at all the fantastic coins! I'm completely thrilled at the recent images @flyingal took. PS Congrats to @edwardjulio on that monumental $50.00 slug!
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It has been a while since I've picked anything up... got this back from NGC the other day. Just a common Civil War Token I always liked in mint state.
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@Catbert:
Hi Dan - that is one special group!
Ken
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My newest acquisition. Very frosty.
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@Eldorado9 - I love those large size Capped Bust quarters - here is my 1815-
So many nice coins on this thread with high eye appeal!
Whoa!! Now that is some super quality gold @Catbert! Love the OGH's and SO many gold beans. That set is one for the ages. Congratulations!
Late to the boards today, but really enjoyed rolling through all the great coins today! Adding in a Gobrecht Dollar for a Saturday contribution.
Poorly photographed QE II halfcrown in Deep Cam 66:
And a major rarity pattern of Edward VIII:
Well, just Love coins, period.
No coffee for me(sadly allergic) but here’s a nice frank instead.
I spent most of the morning drinking coffee and editing photos. This coin photography business is a time sink. 🤓
Newbie collector of type and circulated Peace dollars, photographer of places and animals, player of instruments and builder of amplifiers, espresso industry professional, and a person distracted by shiny objects.
Oh c’mon! That coin is unbelievably nice and you’re not sharing the great story behind it! That coin is so incredible that I still have a video of it on my phone!
"She comes out of the sun in a silk dress,
running like a water color in the rain...."
That is just simply amazing!
I love mine, it’s crusty and original but it’s only a 30 grade… yours is just unbelievable!
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I don’t think I’ve ever participated in this thread. I’m an iced tea drinker around the clock, even in cold weather. I probably drink less than a dozen cups of (hot) coffee in a year. (Not counting iced coffee energy drinks.)
Lots of eyecandy in this thread. That's not what I've got sitting here. Not quite, anyway.
Here’s what’s on my desk next to my cup this morning.
Two “problem” coins, which, despite their problems, both have their charms.
One is the 1564 Saxony thaler I bought at FUN last month. I was disappointed when it failed to straight-grade at NGC.
The other is the 1873-CC "holey" Trade dollar that @LukeMarshall just gave me.
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@lordmarcovan: welcome to the thread! Some of us feel it’s the best one on the forum!
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@Catbert obliging the request, however I can't do the explanation justice, so posting Heritage's description as they have cataloged the history beautifully. Apologies for the length.
1836 Gobrecht Dollar, PR63 CAC
Judd-60 Original, Die State A
Deeply Reflective and Toned
Ex: President Andrew Jackson
1836 P$1 Name on Base, Judd-60 Original, Pollock-65, R.1, PR63 PCGS. CAC. Silver. Plain Edge. No Stars Obverse, Stars Reverse. Die Alignment I (coin turn, center of Liberty's head opposite the D in DOLLAR). Die State A, the perfect early die state before the various rim defects develop. This piece is housed in an older blue-label holder, with the outer edge of the rims obscured. In many cases, old-style holders like this make it difficult if not impossible to identify the die state of a Judd-60 Original, although on the current coin, the die chips in the dentils by the final A in AMERICA -- the earliest defect in the progressive die state diagnostics -- are clearly absent, leaving only Die State A as a possibility. Additionally, this coin's known provenance as a presentation piece to President Andrew Jackson confirms its die state and Original standing. The DTS website notes that Die State A coins are scarce: "A reasonable estimate would be around two dozen."
This is perhaps the most spectacular Gobrecht dollar we have handled of the Judd-60 Original variety, not because of its excellent attributes for the grade, but for its provenance. This piece first appeared in lot 677 of Barney Bluestone's Thirteenth Auction (3/1934). There, it carried the following lot description:
"1836 Very Rare Flying Eagle Dollar. Name C. Gobrecht. F. on Base. Plain Edge. 26 Stars. Bright Proof.
"Accompanying this dollar is a note which states the following:-'The Flying Eagle Dollar 1836. One of the first dollars of the new stamp coined in Phila. Presented by Mr. Patterson of the Mint.' On the other side of the this note is written:-'1 Dollar Silver. Paper wrapped around 1836 Dollar in hand writing of Mrs. Jackson, wife of Gen. Jackson's adopted son.'
"Considering the written contents of this note, it is apparent that this rare coin was presented to Mrs. Jackson, by Robert M. Patterson, Director of the Philadelphia Mint. Should bring some very attractive bids."
Bluestone's lot description was incorrect on one point: the coin had not been presented to President Jackson's daughter-in-law, but to the President himself, who was still in office in December 1836 when the coin was struck. The note written by Andrew Jackson, Jr.'s wife references the origin of the coin as she would have known it. It is not known who penned the follow-up inscription identifying Mrs. Jackson's handwriting, but it was written prior to 1934 (possibly by one of the curator's of the Jackson estate to accompany the piece to Mr. Thruston in 1892).
Prior to its appearance in the 1934 Bluestone sale, this coin was referenced in the August 1892 issue of the American Journal of Numismatics. There, G.P. Thruston of Nashville, Tennessee described his acquisition of the coin from the Jackson estate. We do not have a copy of the original Journal article in discussion, though the pertinent portion was transcribed for this coin's offering in the 1992 Bowers and Merena auction. Thruston wrote, in August 1892:
"Editors of the Journal:-
"It may be of interest to your readers to learn that so distinguished a personage as Andrew Jackson, the hero of New Orleans, and President of the United States, has a collection of coins and medals and other curios. The series of relics and souvenirs gathered from many sources, during the life of General Jackson, and preserved at the Hermitage, his historic home near Nashville, Tennessee, embraced a large number of objects of antiquarian and historical interest ...
"The write obtained for his collection a number of coins and medals that had originally belonged to the Jackson cabinet. Among was the 'Erie canal medal' in gold ...
"Among the other coins I obtained from the Jackson collection, were two beautiful flying eagle dollars of the year 1836, with a mint luster still untarnished, showing the care with which they had been preserved. According to the label, in the handwriting of Mrs. Jackson, one had been presented by Mr. Patterson of the Mint, as 'One of the first dollars stamped.' The other was presented by Martin Van Buren to a member of the Jackson family, as shown by its label. But one thousand of these flying eagle dollars were coined, so they are now very rare ..."
The remarkable coin and its story are presented once more here, after more than two decades being off the market. The handwritten note in the script of Mrs. Jackson still accompanies the coin, as does a copy of the Bluestone catalog from 1934, where it was first offered at public auction.
The coin boasts full design sharpness, with deep field reflectivity and vivid toning. Violet, blue, amber, and golden hues adorn each side, while scattered marks are well masked by the rich patina. Such deep field reflectivity is a hallmark of Die State A coins in original, unimpaired condition. CAC endorsement adds to the appeal of this piece. Listed among the 100 Greatest U.S. Coins. Population: 23 in 63, 15 finer. CAC: 3 in 63, 6 finer (11/24).
Ex: Presented to President Andrew Jackson by Mint Director Robert M. Patterson (c. 12/1836); Andrew Jackson, Jr., adopted son of Andrew and Rachel Jackson; acquired by G.P. Thurston in the late 19th century but prior to 1892; Thirteenth Auction (Barney Bluestone, 3/1934), lot 677; Brilliant and Sieck Collection (Bowers and Merena, 1/1992), lot 1283; 60th Anniversary Sale (Stack's, 10/1995), lot 697; The Rarities Sale (Bowers and Merena, 7/2002), lot 444; Bruce S. Sherman.
@lordmarcovan its the best once-a-week checkin for coins on the whole Internets!
Seriously though... the coins that get shared here are truly inspiring...
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Too busy at work to participate yesterday, but giving you all a thumbs up for some lovely contributions! 👍
@lordmarcovan Love your "problem coins." Thats a great problem to have
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Hanging out with one of my all time faves today with the Saturday AM Red Eye:
Without a doubt, my favorite series is the Flying Eagle Cent. Of all the ones I own, this one holds the #1 spot. It’s one of only two with a 66+ grade (the other one is the S-1 variety). Before me, the previous owner was the legendary Stewart Blay; it’s both beautiful & essentially flawless.
I hope everyone has a great holiday weekend! For some of us, the revived LB show follows next week.
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Gooooood Morning fellow numismatists! Coffee and Coin time!! Spending more time with the Half Dollars from my Box and 7070...
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Make the best of your Sat Gents...I'm going out biking today. Still can't over this coin.....It just glows.
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Playing with photo edits—
This edit matches the coin.
Love the Flyer (and the provenance) @Copperindian Gorgeous coin!
Wow @lkenefic Nice run of halves there!! I can really appreciate those. They seem to match pretty well too!
@Eldorado9 Every time I see that I have to adjust my glasses a little. It seems that one burns into my retinas.
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Somewhat unexpected new arrival about 8 or 9 days ago. Not a rare DM, although one I didn't have. Not cheap either ... but a lovely coin overall.
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1826 O-118a (118.3) PCGS AU58 CAC
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Todd - BHNC #242
I'm partial to the greyscale... I image a lot of darker coins (early copper) and the coin just seems to get lost in the black background. Many suggested a white background but for whatever reason, all white literally gives me a headache after a while. Maybe working on my cataracts and eye strain... lol...
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Good morning & Good Luck to Everyone!
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CAC | PCGS | NGC
Good morning to all my favorite coin nuts.
I ordered this one last week, my third in the date set. But she's not home yet so I will do my next favorite thing to do.
Which is look up all the cert #s to see how much money y'all nuts spent on coins this week
63 CAC
Nice 105 @Coinscratch
Is that from EAC? I think I saw that at FUN
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First newp 2026. CAC POP 1/13, K-11
End Systemic Elitism - It Takes All of Us
ANA LM, LSCC, EAC, FUN
Yes it is.
Somehow, it survived fun? Hope it looks good in hand.
Coffee in hand just going to relax and enjoy my Saturday hope you guys do as well!!!
Very happy with this recent purchase:
US half dollars (1794-1839) condition G04 to F12
Lot #88 in MB60. Was Lance’s coin. A friend of mine won and sold it to EAC right before FUN.
BHNC #248 … 140 and counting.
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Chris, Paul knows. ^
Here's a link, with Sheridan's write-up.
https://www.sheridanscoins.com/past-auctionBids.php?mbCoin=2208¤tMB=60
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Impressive strike.
Yup, my Burma roast coffee was mighty tasty this morning. I found a 1929-s Buff 2 feather in an old tube. Wife loved her V-day dark choc cashew turtles, as much as I enjoyed the coin. Life is good. Peace Roy
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These are some of my favorite coins. Unfortunately, I can not afford them. The lack of a rim on these coins and the incused is just fascinating. It is amazing that the ancient Greeks was masters of making detailed seals and such to produce fantastic art peaces, such as what is exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum.
http://images.mrbrklyn.com/2023_01_met/IMG_0047.JPG?width=1024
Now this coin is not strictly incused like a seal or a die, the coin has similar attributes to another favorite of mine, the 1969 Uruguay FOA commemorative coins that is also rimless and have edge inscription, which came in Bronze and Silver
Intense luster 🥹 dances 🥹 beneath the pastel gold toning 🥹.
I think I’m gonna like her.
Good evening,
My '29 showed up earlier today and I know we're way past coffee in fact I enjoyed a couple of Old Fashioneds at dinner with the wife and moms or as I like to call them the grandmas for my son.
So here is a quick run down on my first 3 CBHs.
The first one an overdate.
The second has colorful toning.
The third is a higher grade.
On the fourth I want all of the above but will settle for 2 outta 3.
The '33 (color) is my fav thus far.
1924/1 AU58 CAC
1833 AU58
1829 MS63 CAC
I picked this one up a few days ago…
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I love this thread! Just finished my cup of Vermont Artisan Coffee Catamount Blend, and pulled the trigger last night on my first coin purchase of 2026 (only? Could be!) -- a no-motto $10 Liberty, a type I've never owned before.
Came back from vacation late yesterday and had this newp waiting for me. Common date and a bit of a staple scratch viewable from some angles but a perfectly nice example.
chopmarkedtradedollars.com
Just back from the LB show last night & looking forward to the Saturday AM Red Eye! But first:
A dealer friend of mine believes these CBH’s will get me hooked! For the sake of my wallet, I hope not, but I sure seem to be acquiring them lately!
This one? From what I understand, this coin has an engraving error that, with others from this era, occurred with some frequency. For the year 1813, this error was purported to be about 10x more uncommon than others that year.
While the error itself was somewhat important to me, the look of the coin was even more so. It has a flashy luster & a nice “steely” patina with edge color that shows nicely when tilted about under the light. Absolutely a natural! To me, it has excellent eye appeal & that important CAC approval.
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@Copperindian one of the cooler die marriages!
Here’s my 50c/uni. Same grade, same sticker.
BHNC #248 … 140 and counting.
@Pnies20: nice one - thanks for posting!
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Best part of the day is when the coffee kicks in, and I'm on this thread, looking at all the fantastic coins! I'm completely thrilled at the recent images @flyingal took. PS Congrats to @edwardjulio on that monumental $50.00 slug!
Gooooooooooooooooooooooooood Morning Numismatists!!! I've got the second cup on board and imaging these ladies....
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.
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.