@EastonCollection said:
Coffee, Coffee & coffee - Today, I didn't get enough coffee and its a tough day....Ugh
here is a copper one to hopefully wake me up. I do love this thread and all the fabulous coins...
The presentation of that coin makes it look like an animated cartoon, pretty amazing.
It is Saturday at 12:11 am PDT in California. I say it is morning.
This morning I am playing with a 1942 Proof set I picked up at a local show yesterday.
The half is a possible Cameo.
The quarter has light frost on the overse devices and moderate frost on portions of the reverse devices. A unicorn as frost on a 1942 proof quarter is unheard of.
Have to work today, so no coins. Just coffee.
Here is something interesting, though.
It's a WWI victory medal with an original American Expeditionary Forces ID card. Picked up at a local fle market last year.
The medal, I believe, is collected alongside so-called dollars.
Happy Saturday, all!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Well, I got quite a few comments on that SLQ post last weekend, so, since I am off and away today (actually enjoying time with some BHNC Nuts back East!), I thought I'd pull a shot off my phone that I did on Monday after I took the SLQ's back and gabbed the Nickel Box for a quick visit.
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It's not as cool of a story, but one of the Liberty Nickels in the box goes back with me even before the Standing Liberties. Although not pictured there is a 1883 w/Cents that was later graded as a MS62 that I have had since I was still active duty and State-side in the Navy (1988)!
Mostly these are from the late 90's through earlier 00's, although a few were just past that point and a few raw I had graded somewhat recently.
I wish I still had ALL the Mercuries (and Walkers), but that's a story for another day ... and not really a pleasant one for my favorite thread.
On a side note, I should have some new CBH's to share very soon, and some are really fantastic!
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
After some extended traveling, it’s good to be home & enjoying my usual Saturday Red Eye!
Today’s coin is rare & special! It’s part of the 12 piece PR 1C Pattern set of 1858 FE’s. With the advent of the small cent design change in 1856, coin collecting’s popularity took off exponentially. Recognizing this, the mint created this 12 coin set specifically for collectors. It consists of 11 different FE PR patterns along with the new 1858 PR SL design piece. I believe 200 sets were available in this format.
When I decided to collect this set, I was determined to find nice pieces graded 64 or higher. Any CAM would be a plus.
Today’s coin is #11 of the 12 & I have to say I was lucky to obtain such a nice example! This particular one, identified as the J-204 had been nearly impossible, let alone with a great look like this! Here I’ll recognize board member @boiler78 for making it available for me to purchase. Mark is one of the great pattern collectors today & has built 2 (3?) of these sets that have since been retired. It was a pleasure working with him to obtain this beautiful coin! I’ll add it’s essentially “unimprovable” & exquisitely designed.
Rainy day cup of coffee in hand going to read most of the day and watch the NHL Stanley Cup game this evening. Added this semi-key date recently (a little higher grade than I am use to buying):
Liberty Seated Half Dollars (lower circulated grades)
Happy Saturday Everyone!
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This is really the best thread on the forum (IMHO)!
. @Copperindian that 1858 Pattern Proof is truly amazing!
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A recent pick up of mine...
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Good Morning Everyone! I've missed a few Saturdays...end of semester crunch, but grades are done, our Seniors have walked, and I'm now pivoting to a research project and a couple of undergrads... but first... a second cup of coffee and a few recent pickups before heading back to lab!
Collecting: Dansco 7070; Middle Date Large Cents (VF-AU); Box of 20;
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The presentation of that coin makes it look like an animated cartoon, pretty amazing.
It is Saturday at 12:11 am PDT in California. I say it is morning.
This morning I am playing with a 1942 Proof set I picked up at a local show yesterday.
The half is a possible Cameo.
The quarter has light frost on the overse devices and moderate frost on portions of the reverse devices. A unicorn as frost on a 1942 proof quarter is unheard of.
Saw a lot of cars from New Jersey in the last few days and saw this (no toning, its the light)
Have to work today, so no coins. Just coffee.
Here is something interesting, though.
It's a WWI victory medal with an original American Expeditionary Forces ID card. Picked up at a local fle market last year.
The medal, I believe, is collected alongside so-called dollars.
Happy Saturday, all!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
Well, I got quite a few comments on that SLQ post last weekend, so, since I am off and away today (actually enjoying time with some BHNC Nuts back East!), I thought I'd pull a shot off my phone that I did on Monday after I took the SLQ's back and gabbed the Nickel Box for a quick visit.
.
.
It's not as cool of a story, but one of the Liberty Nickels in the box goes back with me even before the Standing Liberties. Although not pictured there is a 1883 w/Cents that was later graded as a MS62 that I have had since I was still active duty and State-side in the Navy (1988)!
Mostly these are from the late 90's through earlier 00's, although a few were just past that point and a few raw I had graded somewhat recently.
I wish I still had ALL the Mercuries (and Walkers), but that's a story for another day ... and not really a pleasant one for my favorite thread.
On a side note, I should have some new CBH's to share very soon, and some are really fantastic!
“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
Always loved this little coin, and Barber dimes are not my thing. CACG 63 but in hand really nice eye appeal:
Classic Wyon George and the Dragon, British of course:
This went 64FB but I am trying to find ANY wear on contacts, so bias of ownership, LOL
My coins and coffee buddies:
Well, just Love coins, period.
After some extended traveling, it’s good to be home & enjoying my usual Saturday Red Eye!
Today’s coin is rare & special! It’s part of the 12 piece PR 1C Pattern set of 1858 FE’s. With the advent of the small cent design change in 1856, coin collecting’s popularity took off exponentially. Recognizing this, the mint created this 12 coin set specifically for collectors. It consists of 11 different FE PR patterns along with the new 1858 PR SL design piece. I believe 200 sets were available in this format.
When I decided to collect this set, I was determined to find nice pieces graded 64 or higher. Any CAM would be a plus.
Today’s coin is #11 of the 12 & I have to say I was lucky to obtain such a nice example! This particular one, identified as the J-204 had been nearly impossible, let alone with a great look like this! Here I’ll recognize board member @boiler78 for making it available for me to purchase. Mark is one of the great pattern collectors today & has built 2 (3?) of these sets that have since been retired. It was a pleasure working with him to obtain this beautiful coin! I’ll add it’s essentially “unimprovable” & exquisitely designed.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Copperindian II
Indy Eagles
Gold Rush
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Early Walkers
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Rainy day cup of coffee in hand going to read most of the day and watch the NHL Stanley Cup game this evening. Added this semi-key date recently (a little higher grade than I am use to buying):
Liberty Seated Half Dollars (lower circulated grades)
At a lecture with my wife. I just need a straw for this box of coffee.
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
Happy Saturday Everyone!
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This is really the best thread on the forum (IMHO)!
.
@Copperindian that 1858 Pattern Proof is truly amazing!
.
A recent pick up of mine...
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CAC | PCGS | NGC
Good Morning Everyone! I've missed a few Saturdays...end of semester crunch, but grades are done, our Seniors have walked, and I'm now pivoting to a research project and a couple of undergrads... but first... a second cup of coffee and a few recent pickups before heading back to lab!
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.
Happy Sat guys...Here are some favorite eagles!
I hope you took a whole box with you to your seat
BHNC #248 … 140 and counting.
I like the hazelnut (its all good 👍)
Yea, it was a short straw
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members