NEWP: 1908 $10 Indian
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I stopped by the local shop yesterday against my better judgement. (I often seem to spend more than I had in mind) and this $10 Indian was just sitting there glowing in the case... I asked to see it, (big mistake) and knew right away I wanted it. So I started reading up on this date... they do come nice with satin skin and cartwheel luster. This one checks both those boxes for sure but also has some orange peel toning that caught my eye immediately and in my opinion is much more interesting than uniform gold.
Of course I like the 3.0 NGC holder as well (Thanks @Tom_B for the recent write up and census)
Here it is... the story was, A young man brought in his inherited father's collection and has been out of the light since the mid-90's. Who really knows but I did purchase a couple other coins from the same estate and will share those a bit later.
I'd welcome any opinions good or bad. I'm not too concerned with overgrade or under, my lights always seem to accent the scuffs nicks & ticks... It's a beauty in hand.
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Nice pickup!
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Nice, I like 👍
What a lovely example, far more character than your average $10 Indian. And a gold embossed old holder to boot… congrats!
Nice coin. I like it a lot.
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Always one of my favorites !
Looks very nice. I assume you paid a premium for it — but also think it’s crazy that amazing ‘common’ gold coins can be had close to bullion prices.
Unfortunately the bullion prices are so high, that many collectors can't afford the coins. That has lowered the numismatic value, in some cases to zero or even less. Yes, I've circulated old coins coins offered at shows at one or two percent below the spot price.
I bought this one, which is NGC graded MS-66, back in the days when I was chasing the registry. It was not a smart buy.
Great coin! Great holder !
I love the coin and I love the holder!
Great pick up!
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Great looking coin. Thanks for sharing it, and the story!
Nice looking coin but what’s going on with the reverse rim at 9:00?
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The NGC plastic is wonky... That caught my eye too when I was taking the photos.
Nice coin, cool plastic, and looks like a good grade. Fun story and solid looking pickup!
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Great look
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Super pickup, really nice coin.
Way nice! Congratulations on such a nice addition to your collection 👌👍
It’s almost as beautiful as my 64.
Man, it is obviously overgraded by at least 3 points. Tell you what. Ship it to me, and I'll pay ya melt for it. Then you won't have to worry about the terrible grading and scruffy holder any more.
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That sounds like something a coin shop owner would say.
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Ooh, very nice.
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Nice pickup, great coin and classic holder. I never tire of these $10 Indians.
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