Common grade of one of the most common dates in the entire series……still one of my favorite coins in my entire collection. This is just about the “perfect” circulated Seated 25c to my eyes.
Doing a little catch-up, here is my best 20 Cent Piece, an 1876 which is graded MS-65.
Capped Bust Quarter which NGC graded AU-58.
A Seated Quarter in PR-64.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
@lordmarcovan do you think we could start up a similar thread for Canada or Great Britain on the World Coin forum?
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@The_Dinosaur_Man said:
My circulated contribution: @lordmarcovan do you think we could start up a similar thread for Canada or Great Britain on the World Coin forum?
Why not? As a coin album maker, you’ll know the lineups. I do think Type sets would provide more variety and interest than date sets.
I could potentially see doing Great Britain by monarch.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Today our type will be the Liberty Seated Quarter Arrows (1853-55).
This of course comprises two distinct subtypes: the 1853 Arrows & Rays quarter and the 1854-55 Arrows, No Rays quarters.
While I presently lack these types and subtypes in my primary slabbed collection, I do have them in my holed type set. But I have no pictures of my "holey" examples. (Not that you probably wanted to see them anyway.) I also have an 1855 quarter in my metal detecting finds album, but no picture of that, either. (It's the only Seated quarter I ever dug. Low grade, but was an exciting find.)
Anyway, in order to contribute to today's types/subtypes, I will fetch some from the "used to be mine" folder.
First, here are two different Arrows & Rays examples, both PCGS VF35. I really liked the second one for its crusty, CircCam look. Might be too dark for some people's taste, but not mine! I like dark toned coins IF the contrast is there. I say no thanks to monochrome dark coins, but if it has CircCam contrast? Yes please! That second coin below was a real "black beauty", if you ask me.
Then, here's an 1854 (Arrows, No Rays) that was PCGS XF45.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
@winesteven i really like your A&R example. I’m looking for one as I expand towards a “full” US type set that includes it all.
@normmalin that 30 is right in my wheelhouse. Fantastic. Frankly that coin looks at least a point under graded to my eyes as well. Love the whole package you have right there.
Great looking coins as always guys. If only someone could teach @Mr_Spud a thing or 2 about consistency…..then we all wouldn’t have to be sitting guessing what grade he’s going to post.
@MEJ7070 said: @winesteven i really like your A&R example. I’m looking for one as I expand towards a “full” US type set that includes it all.
@normmalin that 30 is right in my wheelhouse. Fantastic. Frankly that coin looks at least a point under graded to my eyes as well. Love the whole package you have right there.
Great looking coins as always guys. If only someone could teach @Mr_Spud a thing or 2 about consistency…..then we all wouldn’t have to be sitting guessing what grade he’s going to post.
@winesteven said:
So yes, as @lordmarcovan correctly points out about many collectors putting together date and mint sets of IHC’s, that’s true for me. So here are the two keys, ignoring varieties:
Steve
Lovely 1877 Cent!!!
I was able to speak to Tom Bender at a Baltimore show. He was very friendly and engaging. He had some great stories. We were both collecting Liberty Seated Dimes. His were slightly finer than mine
He told me that Eugene Gardner was extremely difficult to bid against.
This 1853 Arrows and Rays Quarter is graded MS-61.
This 1854 With Arrows rated an MS-64.
This two toned 1874 With Arrows is a Proof-66. Both images are accurate depending upon the angle of the light.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
I realized I jumped the gun yesterday posting my 1855 with arrows. I do have an 1853 with arrows.
And to make up for yesterday, an 1857 that is holed & plugged. Would have been really nice otherwise.
@lordmarcovan I think if we did a Great Britain by Monarch, we could start with Charles III and work our way backwards and see how much history can be uncovered through the coins.
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I received a message from @lordmarcovan that he caught a head cold, so he asked me to fill in for him for today, and possibly tomorrow.
So we turn the page. Today is Wednesday, February 25th, and we do the last of the Seated Liberty Quarters, 1866-1891. These have the Motto “In God We Trust” on the reverse. ( @BillJones , is it more proper to call these “Seated Liberty”, or “Liberty Seated”?)
Any date in that 1866-1891 range is good, including 1873-1874, which usually have arrows (some quarters dated 1873 do not). Unlike 1853-1855 with arrows, which notified the public that those coins had a reduced silver weight, the arrows on 1873-1874 were placed on those dates to notify the public that the silver weight was slightly increased!
Here are two of mine, both of which are MANY of my coins in whole grades that failed to get upgraded via Reconsideration:
Steve
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
A couple of favorites. The 1867 and 1876-CC I got from the same shop, though I think they overgraded the 76-CC when they labeled it as a VG. The 1891 once resided in my year set collection until I got an XF.
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OK, apparently @lordmarcovan still has his head cold. Let’s wish him well when we show our coin(s) for the day!
Today is Thursday February 26th, so we now move on to the Barber Quarter. Coincidentally, I go for my monthly haircut today, lol. Seriously!
I can’t wait to see the super rainbows @Eldorado9 will share with us! I grade each of his Barber Quarters at least MS71 or PR71, regardless of what PCGS shows on their label. As high as those PCGS grades are, in my opinion the grades on his Barber labels are actually too conservative! I hope he shares a few of them with us!
Here’s mine: PR67+CAM w/CAC
Steve
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
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. https://mycollect.com/Rule556/sets
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Common grade of one of the most common dates in the entire series……still one of my favorite coins in my entire collection. This is just about the “perfect” circulated Seated 25c to my eyes.
XF 40 (CAC)
I bought this as a 65, and got the “plus” via Reconsideration:
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
Once again, I’m struck by the vast distance between the raw “holey” example that hangs on my corkboard and @winesteven ’s Gem 65+ CAC coin.
The study in contrast is kind of fun.
You cover the high end, and I’ll cover the low end! 😜
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
1859 MS63 ... pop 16 ... no photo
Top 10 Cal Fractional Type Set
successful BST with Ankurj, BigAl, Bullsitter, CommemKing, DCW(7), DesertMoon, Downtown1974, Elmerfusterpuck, Joelewis, Mach1ne, Minuteman810430, Modcrewman, Nankraut, Nederveit2, Philographer(5), Proofcollection, Realgator, Silverpop, SurfinxHI, TomB and Yorkshireman(3)
Casual collector slowly building a collection....
Mr_Spud
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.
Doing a little catch-up, here is my best 20 Cent Piece, an 1876 which is graded MS-65.
Capped Bust Quarter which NGC graded AU-58.
A Seated Quarter in PR-64.
My circulated contribution:
@lordmarcovan do you think we could start up a similar thread for Canada or Great Britain on the World Coin forum?
Custom album maker and numismatic photographer.
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Why not? As a coin album maker, you’ll know the lineups. I do think Type sets would provide more variety and interest than date sets.
I could potentially see doing Great Britain by monarch.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Good morning. It is Tuesday, February 24th.
Today our type will be the Liberty Seated Quarter Arrows (1853-55).
This of course comprises two distinct subtypes: the 1853 Arrows & Rays quarter and the 1854-55 Arrows, No Rays quarters.
While I presently lack these types and subtypes in my primary slabbed collection, I do have them in my holed type set. But I have no pictures of my "holey" examples. (Not that you probably wanted to see them anyway.) I also have an 1855 quarter in my metal detecting finds album, but no picture of that, either. (It's the only Seated quarter I ever dug. Low grade, but was an exciting find.)
Anyway, in order to contribute to today's types/subtypes, I will fetch some from the "used to be mine" folder.
First, here are two different Arrows & Rays examples, both PCGS VF35. I really liked the second one for its crusty, CircCam look. Might be too dark for some people's taste, but not mine! I like dark toned coins IF the contrast is there. I say no thanks to monochrome dark coins, but if it has CircCam contrast? Yes please! That second coin below was a real "black beauty", if you ask me.
Then, here's an 1854 (Arrows, No Rays) that was PCGS XF45.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Here are my two versions, both bought as 64’s. The 1853 got a plus via Reconsideration, but the 1854 failed:
@lordmarcovan , I enjoy seeing your 19th century holey coin photos!
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
Steve
Great examples as always. These are a current gap in my set and on my search list !
Top 10 Cal Fractional Type Set
successful BST with Ankurj, BigAl, Bullsitter, CommemKing, DCW(7), DesertMoon, Downtown1974, Elmerfusterpuck, Joelewis, Mach1ne, Minuteman810430, Modcrewman, Nankraut, Nederveit2, Philographer(5), Proofcollection, Realgator, Silverpop, SurfinxHI, TomB and Yorkshireman(3)
With and without rays...
Casual collector slowly building a collection....
@winesteven i really like your A&R example. I’m looking for one as I expand towards a “full” US type set that includes it all.
@normmalin that 30 is right in my wheelhouse. Fantastic. Frankly that coin looks at least a point under graded to my eyes as well. Love the whole package you have right there.
Great looking coins as always guys. If only someone could teach @Mr_Spud a thing or 2 about consistency…..then we all wouldn’t have to be sitting guessing what grade he’s going to post.
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.
Mr_Spud
P40
End Systemic Elitism - It Takes All of Us
ANA LM, LSCC, EAC, FUN
Ooh! Another “black beauty” CircCam! ❤️
Psst! Sell it to me… 😉
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
complete agreement !!!
Top 10 Cal Fractional Type Set
successful BST with Ankurj, BigAl, Bullsitter, CommemKing, DCW(7), DesertMoon, Downtown1974, Elmerfusterpuck, Joelewis, Mach1ne, Minuteman810430, Modcrewman, Nankraut, Nederveit2, Philographer(5), Proofcollection, Realgator, Silverpop, SurfinxHI, TomB and Yorkshireman(3)
Lovely 1877 Cent!!!
I was able to speak to Tom Bender at a Baltimore show. He was very friendly and engaging. He had some great stories. We were both collecting Liberty Seated Dimes. His were slightly finer than mine
He told me that Eugene Gardner was extremely difficult to bid against.
My only seated quarter
This 1853 Arrows and Rays Quarter is graded MS-61.
This 1854 With Arrows rated an MS-64.
This two toned 1874 With Arrows is a Proof-66. Both images are accurate depending upon the angle of the light.
All are spectacular !!!
Top 10 Cal Fractional Type Set
successful BST with Ankurj, BigAl, Bullsitter, CommemKing, DCW(7), DesertMoon, Downtown1974, Elmerfusterpuck, Joelewis, Mach1ne, Minuteman810430, Modcrewman, Nankraut, Nederveit2, Philographer(5), Proofcollection, Realgator, Silverpop, SurfinxHI, TomB and Yorkshireman(3)
I have a with rays type but no photos of that coin
My Collection of Old Holders
Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
Bad ugly TrueViews but neat die states for the 1854.
Seated Dollar Collection
I realized I jumped the gun yesterday posting my 1855 with arrows. I do have an 1853 with arrows.
And to make up for yesterday, an 1857 that is holed & plugged. Would have been really nice otherwise.
@lordmarcovan I think if we did a Great Britain by Monarch, we could start with Charles III and work our way backwards and see how much history can be uncovered through the coins.
Custom album maker and numismatic photographer.
Need a personalized album made? Design it on the website below and I'll build it for you.
https://www.donahuenumismatics.com/.
I received a message from @lordmarcovan that he caught a head cold, so he asked me to fill in for him for today, and possibly tomorrow.
So we turn the page. Today is Wednesday, February 25th, and we do the last of the Seated Liberty Quarters, 1866-1891. These have the Motto “In God We Trust” on the reverse. ( @BillJones , is it more proper to call these “Seated Liberty”, or “Liberty Seated”?)
Any date in that 1866-1891 range is good, including 1873-1874, which usually have arrows (some quarters dated 1873 do not). Unlike 1853-1855 with arrows, which notified the public that those coins had a reduced silver weight, the arrows on 1873-1874 were placed on those dates to notify the public that the silver weight was slightly increased!
Here are two of mine, both of which are MANY of my coins in whole grades that failed to get upgraded via Reconsideration:
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
XF 40 (CAC)
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.
Ps get well soon to l.c
PR66CAM CAC
Top 10 Cal Fractional Type Set
successful BST with Ankurj, BigAl, Bullsitter, CommemKing, DCW(7), DesertMoon, Downtown1974, Elmerfusterpuck, Joelewis, Mach1ne, Minuteman810430, Modcrewman, Nankraut, Nederveit2, Philographer(5), Proofcollection, Realgator, Silverpop, SurfinxHI, TomB and Yorkshireman(3)
With and without arrows....
VF30
XF45
Casual collector slowly building a collection....
Mr_Spud
WOW !!! grade ?
Top 10 Cal Fractional Type Set
successful BST with Ankurj, BigAl, Bullsitter, CommemKing, DCW(7), DesertMoon, Downtown1974, Elmerfusterpuck, Joelewis, Mach1ne, Minuteman810430, Modcrewman, Nankraut, Nederveit2, Philographer(5), Proofcollection, Realgator, Silverpop, SurfinxHI, TomB and Yorkshireman(3)
This is a PR-64.
PCGS PF-68+ CAM, CAC Ex. Newman
Seated Dollar Collection
- Bob -
MPL's - Lincolns of Color
Central Valley Roosevelts
A couple of favorites. The 1867 and 1876-CC I got from the same shop, though I think they overgraded the 76-CC when they labeled it as a VG. The 1891 once resided in my year set collection until I got an XF.
Custom album maker and numismatic photographer.
Need a personalized album made? Design it on the website below and I'll build it for you.
https://www.donahuenumismatics.com/.
End Systemic Elitism - It Takes All of Us
ANA LM, LSCC, EAC, FUN
OK, apparently @lordmarcovan still has his head cold. Let’s wish him well when we show our coin(s) for the day!
Today is Thursday February 26th, so we now move on to the Barber Quarter. Coincidentally, I go for my monthly haircut today, lol. Seriously!
I can’t wait to see the super rainbows @Eldorado9 will share with us! I grade each of his Barber Quarters at least MS71 or PR71, regardless of what PCGS shows on their label. As high as those PCGS grades are, in my opinion the grades on his Barber labels are actually too conservative! I hope he shares a few of them with us!
Here’s mine: PR67+CAM w/CAC
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
And a much better pic from @Desert Moon …..
Got this a few years back and stuck it in an album.
MS66 from the first year 66 set.
I also still have my Dad's MS63 without a photo (submitted by me) that started these sets
Top 10 Cal Fractional Type Set
successful BST with Ankurj, BigAl, Bullsitter, CommemKing, DCW(7), DesertMoon, Downtown1974, Elmerfusterpuck, Joelewis, Mach1ne, Minuteman810430, Modcrewman, Nankraut, Nederveit2, Philographer(5), Proofcollection, Realgator, Silverpop, SurfinxHI, TomB and Yorkshireman(3)
Casual collector slowly building a collection....
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. https://mycollect.com/Rule556/sets