My "big" Long Beach summer 2026 coin

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ElmerFusterpuck
ElmerFusterpuck Posts: 4,908 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited September 11, 2026 1:48PM in U.S. Coin Forum

I've been looking for a decent capped bust $5 for type for the better part of a decade. So many have been messed with, while others are just dull and lifeless. When a good one did pop up, it usually disappeared quickly.

Then this one popped up Tuesday night in my Instagram feed and I sent a DM that I was interested. That was within within 10 minutes. The dealer was going to be at Long Beach the nest day with that coin! Within an hour after getting there, the coin was mine! Another numismatic milestone. For the record, the dealer in question is Bryce, who will be turning 13 soon. He's got a great eye for someone his age.

This coin is graded AU-53 with a green CAC sticker.

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  • ShaunBC5
    ShaunBC5 Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    When I was 13 I wouldn’t have been allowed to even look at something like that.
    Congrats on the NEWP! Looks like a great one!

  • jmb
    jmb Posts: 627 ✭✭✭
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    She's a beaut.

  • skier07
    skier07 Posts: 4,833 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Congrats!!!

    Bad idea stopping to get a cup of coffee and donut instead of getting my arse to the show.

  • kaz
    kaz Posts: 9,378 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Great coin!

  • Kliao
    Kliao Posts: 5,802 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Awesome coin! I really like capped bust gold too.

    Always cool to see Bryce run around on the bourse floor. He is an impressive kid. I did a bit of business with him too at ANA a couple weeks back.

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  • Cougar1978
    Cougar1978 Posts: 10,067 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    What a fantastic coin.

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  • johnny9434
    johnny9434 Posts: 34,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    A nice crusty coin, i like 👍

  • Swampboy
    Swampboy Posts: 13,256 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Gorgeous pick up
    You must be thrilled to hold original gold like that
    Also, I must say, at 13 I was still busy picking my nose

    "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso

  • Dave99B
    Dave99B Posts: 8,947 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Phenomenal $5 gold! The wait was worth it. That kid was 3 or 4 when you started looking!

    Dave

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  • coinbuf
    coinbuf Posts: 12,567 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Congrats, looks like a great coin!

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  • dunkleosteus430
    dunkleosteus430 Posts: 595 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    When I was 13 I was eating sand.

    I collect world proof sets, coins featuring composers, mid-20th century U.S. proof coins, U.S. type coins, and whatever else I want.

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