I have a few that my grandfather brought back from WWII. Beautiful. I may have to pick up a couple of high grade examples- someone please post the 1 Centavo, also nice.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
A bit early, but I have some coins of mine with a coffee mug, so I thought I'd post it here. Imagine it's a Saturday in June, 1939. Here's an artistic shot with Royal Visit ephemera. The foremntioned mug, a small plate, an old contemporary edition of Maclean's magazine, and some postcards with first-hand accounts of the Royal Visit inscribed on them. One of them I found kind of funny.
Phil Arnold Director of Photography, GreatCollections
greatcollections.com
Well, posting on a Wednesday is either about as early or late as you can be in the week, depending on the point of view, but those are really cool images Phil!
Glad you posted here and hope you continue to stop by, share cool images and say Hi!
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
GM everyone and happy 17th!!
This morning I was looking at some early Pogue coin pictures. These pictures were taken very early before before the auction. Stack offered me the opportunity to view the coins, make some notes and offer some comments on the coins just after the coins were received back from PCGS grading. Two coins that stood out to me were the 1794 Lord St. Oswald dollar in P66 and one of my all time favorite 1796 quarter in P66. I thought that both coins should have graded P67 but what difference does that make, other than some plastic holder. Also, it was interesting that originally Stacks and PCGS used a gold foil label prior to changing to the silver foil. One of my comments to Stacks was the gold label took away from the coin while the silver label showed better the gold coins. I am sure that many felt the same way i did so they sent them back to PCGS to change to a silver label. This Pogue sale was over 10 years ago. Where has the time gone...Happy Saturday.
Broke out the french press this morning. . .Peet's Major Dickason's. . .and a medal commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Opera Company, struck by MACO, #389 / 10000.
From the NYT Archives: Like the centennial itself, the medal celebrates both the new and the old. Its obverse depicts the exterior of the ''New Met'' at Lincoln Center, the company's current home. Its reverse, by contrast, captures in stunning detail an interior view of the ''Old Met'' with its famous proscenium arch, its elaborately carved ceiling, and the stately boxes from which so many opera-lovers viewed so many memorable productions through the years.
I overdid things a bit last night and am waiting for the hotel restaurant to open for my my very necessary coffee because the in-room Keurig is not that appealing. I attended the USMex coin show in Scottsdale, AZ yesterday and had a very nice time. It's a small, niche show but punches way above its weight class. I didn't find anything new to add but I did pick up my freshly holdered SS Japan 74-CC trade dollar.
Briefly, the SS Japan went down 12/17/1874 in the sea east of Hong Kong with a fresh load of 74-S and 74-CC trade dollars (along with other goods and people). Granted, it's a shipwreck coin, but it is tied for finest known from the wreck and is the finest known CC coin (the other six Grade 1s are all 74-S).
AHHH - a beautiful coin & coffee Saturday here in the SF Bay Area:
Special “NEWP” today from a couple months ago:
To me, this is a great coin sold by a great dealer many of us are familiar with (and likely have done biz with). @DesertMoon also happens to be a collector himself. He & I have learned a lot from each other (to my benefit more than Al’s).
Today’s piece was a total learning experience. Al describes the coin as a JR-8 Small Date Large type with unique toning. He asserts most of these MS early dimes are found with shades of gray (& silver if dipped). This example, though, has a classic progression of rose, amber & deep blue (perhaps from album toning). The eye appeal is stunning! Not to be overlooked is the gold CAC sticker; JA has frequently stated in interviews these are awarded to coins @ grades 1 1/2 levels higher than the assigned grade. Or more? Let’s call it a 64+; I am definitely pleased to own this one!
Great coins this morning guys! My favorite morning of the week
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So, if I go back in time to October of 2020, when a few months earlier I had started buying CBH’s on-line … I find some items in my collection that I bought that month from someone who became a friend and confidant, and a great supporter of mine becoming a part of the BHNC.
We had been going back and forth on eBay and finally, one Sunday morning in early October, I asked him if he was a part of the Club (this was about 8 months before I applied for Associate Membership, although I didn’t know that was my path at that time). He responded that he was, and I asked him if he knew any of the Nuts on the PCGS Forum.
He responded something to the effect that he only knew a couple that posted here, but that two of them were his best coin show friends, and the three of them were thick as thieves. I only knew a few, and so I asked him who they were.
To my surprise, they were the two members I knew best at that time. We traded some laughs over our messages, and he even told me a few shenanigans they had pulled. I agreed to buy a few of the coins we were discussing and he sent them to me. We never spoke (he didn’t want to take a call from me back then), but later we began to text here and there, and when we finally met in person almost a year later, we hit it off.
I joke about Lance @lkeigwin (my sponsor in the Club), “pushing me over the edge and into the rabbit hole” … but really it was as much Dave @drddm and Blake @ebriker too. And yes, I probably went willingly. I’ve made some great friends in and around the club (and the hobby overall) over the last 6 years, but the “three amigo’s” are the real trouble makers in the beginning of my demise.
So, this is one of the first 20 CBH’s I owned, a number which took 33 years of collecting to materialize in my box. They’ve multiplied 10 fold since, and helped me evolve a little in the last 6 years.
I sent this in for a bean a few years ago, and JA rewarded it, which was well deserved IMO.
I still hunt for 53’s that look like this. It had the almost perfect look for a "Todd Coin" in my box back then. Thanks again Blake.
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Freehand while admiring her this morning.
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Images from early 2021
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Coming humbly behind my good friend @pursuitofliberty and the CBH expert with my recent new coin added to the collection. I love the CBH's and if you are patient and a little bit picky, you can find wonderful coins.
@lermish said:
I overdid things a bit last night and am waiting for the hotel restaurant to open for my my very necessary coffee because the in-room Keurig is not that appealing. I attended the USMex coin show in Scottsdale, AZ yesterday and had a very nice time. It's a small, niche show but punches way above its weight class. I didn't find anything new to add but I did pick up my freshly holdered SS Japan 74-CC trade dollar.
Briefly, the SS Japan went down 12/17/1874 in the sea east of Hong Kong with a fresh load of 74-S and 74-CC trade dollars (along with other goods and people). Granted, it's a shipwreck coin, but it is tied for finest known from the wreck and is the finest known CC coin (the other six Grade 1s are all 74-S).
Saturday AM coffee from Cartagena, Spain this AM. Confused barista today but maybe it was my fault. He never heard of a black eye but made me an “Americano” with 3(!) espresso shots! I love ‘em nasty like this.
Today’s coin is an always welcome return to the CBH category:
I usually buy these in the AU50-58 range. This one, though, caught my eye. It’s highly lustrous with good eye appeal & has the coveted bean in a OGH holder. There are minimal marks which, imo, make it nice for the grade. As a bonus, I needed the date to add to my basic CBH Registry set.
We’re in Spain for pretty much the next week. I still hope to post next Saturday (Halloween), so I may make a draft ahead of time as wifi can be erratic over here.
I hope everyone has a great Saturday & weekend; I’ll be missing college football today.
Good morning, all.
Here is a token from Lima, Peru. Hotel Americano 1/2 Real Probably slid across many counters for a cup of Joe.
Have a great weekend, guys!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
While my main set is pretty much in stasis as upgrades are not exactly forthcoming, I do have a bit of a side project I'm working on. I own very little copper and don't intend to buy much but I recently added this coin. Not that tough to find but it's a very appealing coin. It's a spectacular fall morning in Northern California, hoping you all have a great day.
@JWP I appreciate you posting here so much. It seems like one of your cartoons always hits my funnybone! This morning it's the Garfield one. Your coins are always really nice too!
Sometimes it's the little things @johnny9434 Finding stuff in the wild is always a thrill!
Lovely 1826 CBH Ken! @Copperindian Also loved your comment "I love ‘em nasty like this." I know, that comment wasn't about the coin, but man it sure made me laugh in the context of coffee!!
Ohhh Darrell @Inspired70 what a lovely Seated Dollar!!
Great Morgan's @LeeBone Terrible slab crack, but very pretty coins.
@DCW Man, I love your tokens, but that cup of joe is giving me coffee envy this morning!
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October 24.
The history of days in our lives sometimes have interconnections that we don’t realize at first. Sometimes dates become significant for different reasons, and of course, the older we get, the more than can take effect.
I got married on an October 24 … in 1987. Unfortunately, we didn’t make it a long ways (enough for two great kids), and even more unfortunately she died of complications from COVID in 2021, but alas … it was an important day for a long time.
On October 24 of 2024, I got in my FJ Cruiser (I affectionately call her “Pig”) with the last Trailer load, and finally left living in California for my new home in Washington. I had just entered semi-retirement, having worked my last day as a full-time employee on October 22nd.
Along the way I stopped and saw @lkeigwin that day (it was a bit of a detour, and a surprise for him – but his wife knew I was coming, so I knew he was home and awake). This was barely 6 weeks after he had underwent a double lung transplant, and they were temporarily living in San Jose so he could be close to Stanford. He was in good spirits, but rough looking. I saw him again this August at the ANA, and he looked pretty damn good, especially all things considered.
Every October 24 always means I just celebrated a birthday too … and I turned 62 this week. Hard to believe in some ways. Seems like just yesterday I was being the best single Dad I could be to three kids still in school in my late 30’s. Heck, back then I was even spry and (possibly) still fairly good looking!
As far as I know I don’t have any Numismatically significant days on October 24th, although there might be one I don’t remember. For years the only local show came to the town I lived in right around this weekend, but I think the last time I attended was in 2007.
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So, for today … I looked through the list of dates that I acquired some of the coins I own, looking for another October piece, and decided I would tie this in with a story I shared two weeks ago here.
Two weeks ago, I showed my new 31-106, a lovely piece in P58cac … and told of the 31-106 in P50cac I had sold to John @CircCam a year earlier (to the day even!). In that post, I had also mentioned he had sold me a pretty cool coin that same day, although I didn’t show or mention the coin.
I probably showed it here last year … but maybe not. I know I finally gave it proper description within about a month after acquiring her, so that was probably about a year ago this weekend.
She’s a lovely, original 1836 O-106 (106.1) in p58cac. Here’s how I described her in my notes;
O-106 (106.1), r.1; Attractive and original coin with bronze toning and very strong luster. The toning is unusual and yet dramatic in its own way, changing color and appearance depending on the light. The obverse appears to have been partially covered with folded paper, a ribbon, or possibly tape of some kind, the resulting difference leaving an even diagonal band of lighter toning from s1 and s2, across the portrait and to s8 thru s10. Another area the extends down perpendicular from the first, across the base of the bust and encompassing the date, the curls and to s13. From my good friend John C …
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“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
@pursuitofliberty . My deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife. I have been with the same woman since 1979 and would be utterly lost without her. She has always made our house a home and I can't imagine how hard it would be to have to wear as many hats as you did, while raising kids at the same time.
As always, I greatly admire your Busty collection; you have a fabulous eye when it comes to coins. James
GM all my friends -
Its getting harder and harder to upgrade my Capped Bust Dime set. I went to the PCGS show in Philadelphia and did not find any CBDs but I was able to secure a 1829 Small 10 JR-6 in an old PCGS Rattler 65 grade. I love that original silver toning showing its age. Hope you all like it. Oh So original -
Giving Victor Allen's "Doughnut Shop" KCup a try this morning. Exciting day as I'll be able to stream-watch my alma mater in a pre-season CBK exhibition game @ Bud Walton Arena followed up with Game 2 of the World Series this evening.
Enjoy your weekend.
@USSID18 said:
Hit the banks before closing today. This will last me till Monday morning! 🤣 😉
I just finished going thru a box of quartets and a box of nickels.
Not much in both noxes
Better luck next week
I hope you have better luck than I did
🙂
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Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
Good Morning everyone! ...now afternoon on the east coast... I'm with you all in spirit today. The GF and I are heading up to one of the farms in Westminster MD for apple cider and some Fall color... blast from the past..
Collecting: Dansco 7070; Middle Date Large Cents (VF-AU); Box of 20;
@USSID18 said:
Hit the banks before closing today. This will last me till Monday morning! 🤣 😉
I just finished going thru a box of quartets and a box of nickels.
Not much in both boxes
Better luck next week
I hope you have better luck than I did
🙂
It's really strange how it's totally and completely random Jon. I could go weeks or a month with "nothing" and getting ready to give up!! The next week 20, 40% 90% Kennedy's and a couple of walkers in one box!! It's crazy!!
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I have a few that my grandfather brought back from WWII. Beautiful. I may have to pick up a couple of high grade examples- someone please post the 1 Centavo, also nice.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
THIS!!! Simply Wow. Can't add any commentary that does it justice, but love these coins!
@Inspired70 Thanks Buddy, Alex took that! There's a couple of good coins in there!
We need to redo that! Crazy how much our collections have changed since we took that a couple years ago.
Coin Photography
A bit early, but I have some coins of mine with a coffee mug, so I thought I'd post it here. Imagine it's a Saturday in June, 1939. Here's an artistic shot with Royal Visit ephemera. The foremntioned mug, a small plate, an old contemporary edition of Maclean's magazine, and some postcards with first-hand accounts of the Royal Visit inscribed on them. One of them I found kind of funny.
Phil Arnold
Director of Photography, GreatCollections
greatcollections.com
Well, posting on a Wednesday is either about as early or late as you can be in the week, depending on the point of view, but those are really cool images Phil!
Glad you posted here and hope you continue to stop by, share cool images and say Hi!
“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
@PhilArnold Thanks for posting. Hope to see your post in the morning
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Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
GM everyone and happy 17th!!
This morning I was looking at some early Pogue coin pictures. These pictures were taken very early before before the auction. Stack offered me the opportunity to view the coins, make some notes and offer some comments on the coins just after the coins were received back from PCGS grading. Two coins that stood out to me were the 1794 Lord St. Oswald dollar in P66 and one of my all time favorite 1796 quarter in P66. I thought that both coins should have graded P67 but what difference does that make, other than some plastic holder. Also, it was interesting that originally Stacks and PCGS used a gold foil label prior to changing to the silver foil. One of my comments to Stacks was the gold label took away from the coin while the silver label showed better the gold coins. I am sure that many felt the same way i did so they sent them back to PCGS to change to a silver label. This Pogue sale was over 10 years ago. Where has the time gone...Happy Saturday.
Opps
Broke out the french press this morning. . .Peet's Major Dickason's. . .and a medal commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Opera Company, struck by MACO, #389 / 10000.
From the NYT Archives:
Like the centennial itself, the medal celebrates both the new and the old. Its obverse depicts the exterior of the ''New Met'' at Lincoln Center, the company's current home. Its reverse, by contrast, captures in stunning detail an interior view of the ''Old Met'' with its famous proscenium arch, its elaborately carved ceiling, and the stately boxes from which so many opera-lovers viewed so many memorable productions through the years.
Have a fine Saturday all.
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Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
I overdid things a bit last night and am waiting for the hotel restaurant to open for my my very necessary coffee because the in-room Keurig is not that appealing. I attended the USMex coin show in Scottsdale, AZ yesterday and had a very nice time. It's a small, niche show but punches way above its weight class. I didn't find anything new to add but I did pick up my freshly holdered SS Japan 74-CC trade dollar.
Briefly, the SS Japan went down 12/17/1874 in the sea east of Hong Kong with a fresh load of 74-S and 74-CC trade dollars (along with other goods and people). Granted, it's a shipwreck coin, but it is tied for finest known from the wreck and is the finest known CC coin (the other six Grade 1s are all 74-S).
chopmarkedtradedollars.com
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
AHHH - a beautiful coin & coffee Saturday here in the SF Bay Area:
Special “NEWP” today from a couple months ago:
To me, this is a great coin sold by a great dealer many of us are familiar with (and likely have done biz with). @DesertMoon also happens to be a collector himself. He & I have learned a lot from each other (to my benefit more than Al’s).
Today’s piece was a total learning experience. Al describes the coin as a JR-8 Small Date Large type with unique toning. He asserts most of these MS early dimes are found with shades of gray (& silver if dipped). This example, though, has a classic progression of rose, amber & deep blue (perhaps from album toning). The eye appeal is stunning! Not to be overlooked is the gold CAC sticker; JA has frequently stated in interviews these are awarded to coins @ grades 1 1/2 levels higher than the assigned grade. Or more? Let’s call it a 64+; I am definitely pleased to own this one!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Copperindian II
Indy Eagles
Gold Rush
Bust Caps
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Early Walkers
Successful transactions: Eagle Eye, redraider, winesteven, renomedphys, splitaces, oreville, ajaan, Cent1225, onlyroosies, justindan, blitzdude, DesertMoon, johnnyb, Heubschgold, SunshineRareCoins, ParadimeCoins, ndeagles, Southern_Knights, pcgsregistrycollector, BruceS
Good morning Everyone!! Im on my second cup and looking at Tokens this blustery Saturday...
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.
Great coins this morning guys! My favorite morning of the week
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So, if I go back in time to October of 2020, when a few months earlier I had started buying CBH’s on-line … I find some items in my collection that I bought that month from someone who became a friend and confidant, and a great supporter of mine becoming a part of the BHNC.
We had been going back and forth on eBay and finally, one Sunday morning in early October, I asked him if he was a part of the Club (this was about 8 months before I applied for Associate Membership, although I didn’t know that was my path at that time). He responded that he was, and I asked him if he knew any of the Nuts on the PCGS Forum.
He responded something to the effect that he only knew a couple that posted here, but that two of them were his best coin show friends, and the three of them were thick as thieves. I only knew a few, and so I asked him who they were.
To my surprise, they were the two members I knew best at that time. We traded some laughs over our messages, and he even told me a few shenanigans they had pulled. I agreed to buy a few of the coins we were discussing and he sent them to me. We never spoke (he didn’t want to take a call from me back then), but later we began to text here and there, and when we finally met in person almost a year later, we hit it off.
I joke about Lance @lkeigwin (my sponsor in the Club), “pushing me over the edge and into the rabbit hole” … but really it was as much Dave @drddm and Blake @ebriker too. And yes, I probably went willingly. I’ve made some great friends in and around the club (and the hobby overall) over the last 6 years, but the “three amigo’s” are the real trouble makers in the beginning of my demise.
So, this is one of the first 20 CBH’s I owned, a number which took 33 years of collecting to materialize in my box. They’ve multiplied 10 fold since, and helped me evolve a little in the last 6 years.
I sent this in for a bean a few years ago, and JA rewarded it, which was well deserved IMO.
I still hunt for 53’s that look like this. It had the almost perfect look for a "Todd Coin" in my box back then. Thanks again Blake.
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Freehand while admiring her this morning.
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Images from early 2021
“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
Coming humbly behind my good friend @pursuitofliberty and the CBH expert with my recent new coin added to the collection. I love the CBH's and if you are patient and a little bit picky, you can find wonderful coins.
Any Newman/Green coin always catches my eye.
Great memories, Todd!
Late to the Sat. party! Always my fav thread!
Well, this is a coin for Brit Lovers: 1848/6 PCGS graded MS 64 and the only specimen graded
Well, just Love coins, period.
Now that is an interesting find.
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“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Copperindian II
Indy Eagles
Gold Rush
Bust Caps
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Early Walkers
Successful transactions: Eagle Eye, redraider, winesteven, renomedphys, splitaces, oreville, ajaan, Cent1225, onlyroosies, justindan, blitzdude, DesertMoon, johnnyb, Heubschgold, SunshineRareCoins, ParadimeCoins, ndeagles, Southern_Knights, pcgsregistrycollector, BruceS
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Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
Lucked out at the coffee place Wednesday, small but OK for now
Saturday AM coffee from Cartagena, Spain this AM. Confused barista today but maybe it was my fault. He never heard of a black eye but made me an “Americano” with 3(!) espresso shots! I love ‘em nasty like this.
Today’s coin is an always welcome return to the CBH category:
I usually buy these in the AU50-58 range. This one, though, caught my eye. It’s highly lustrous with good eye appeal & has the coveted bean in a OGH holder. There are minimal marks which, imo, make it nice for the grade. As a bonus, I needed the date to add to my basic CBH Registry set.
We’re in Spain for pretty much the next week. I still hope to post next Saturday (Halloween), so I may make a draft ahead of time as wifi can be erratic over here.
I hope everyone has a great Saturday & weekend; I’ll be missing college football today.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Copperindian II
Indy Eagles
Gold Rush
Bust Caps
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Early Walkers
Successful transactions: Eagle Eye, redraider, winesteven, renomedphys, splitaces, oreville, ajaan, Cent1225, onlyroosies, justindan, blitzdude, DesertMoon, johnnyb, Heubschgold, SunshineRareCoins, ParadimeCoins, ndeagles, Southern_Knights, pcgsregistrycollector, BruceS
Happy Saturday everyone!
@Copperindian love Cartagena Spain post this morning! Spain has wonderful coffee, so even if it's not black eye, I'm sure it's still excellent!
Having a hot cup and enjoying the Saturday morning in my favorite month of the year of October.
Spending a little time with this beautifully toned 1867 Seated Dollar. Nature does such wonderful artistry sometimes!
Good morning, all.
Here is a token from Lima, Peru.
Hotel Americano 1/2 Real Probably slid across many counters for a cup of Joe.
Have a great weekend, guys!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Fresh cup o Joe and a world class Half.....Happy Sat Gents:
1907-d MS-67+ Ex Duckor
While my main set is pretty much in stasis as upgrades are not exactly forthcoming, I do have a bit of a side project I'm working on. I own very little copper and don't intend to buy much but I recently added this coin. Not that tough to find but it's a very appealing coin. It's a spectacular fall morning in Northern California, hoping you all have a great day.
chopmarkedtradedollars.com
Great coins this morning everyone!
@JWP I appreciate you posting here so much. It seems like one of your cartoons always hits my funnybone! This morning it's the Garfield one. Your coins are always really nice too!
Sometimes it's the little things @johnny9434 Finding stuff in the wild is always a thrill!
Lovely 1826 CBH Ken! @Copperindian Also loved your comment "I love ‘em nasty like this." I know, that comment wasn't about the coin, but man it sure made me laugh in the context of coffee!!
Ohhh Darrell @Inspired70 what a lovely Seated Dollar!!
Great Morgan's @LeeBone Terrible slab crack, but very pretty coins.
@DCW Man, I love your tokens, but that cup of joe is giving me coffee envy this morning!
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October 24.
The history of days in our lives sometimes have interconnections that we don’t realize at first. Sometimes dates become significant for different reasons, and of course, the older we get, the more than can take effect.
I got married on an October 24 … in 1987. Unfortunately, we didn’t make it a long ways (enough for two great kids), and even more unfortunately she died of complications from COVID in 2021, but alas … it was an important day for a long time.
On October 24 of 2024, I got in my FJ Cruiser (I affectionately call her “Pig”) with the last Trailer load, and finally left living in California for my new home in Washington. I had just entered semi-retirement, having worked my last day as a full-time employee on October 22nd.
Along the way I stopped and saw @lkeigwin that day (it was a bit of a detour, and a surprise for him – but his wife knew I was coming, so I knew he was home and awake). This was barely 6 weeks after he had underwent a double lung transplant, and they were temporarily living in San Jose so he could be close to Stanford. He was in good spirits, but rough looking. I saw him again this August at the ANA, and he looked pretty damn good, especially all things considered.
Every October 24 always means I just celebrated a birthday too … and I turned 62 this week. Hard to believe in some ways. Seems like just yesterday I was being the best single Dad I could be to three kids still in school in my late 30’s. Heck, back then I was even spry and (possibly) still fairly good looking!
As far as I know I don’t have any Numismatically significant days on October 24th, although there might be one I don’t remember. For years the only local show came to the town I lived in right around this weekend, but I think the last time I attended was in 2007.
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So, for today … I looked through the list of dates that I acquired some of the coins I own, looking for another October piece, and decided I would tie this in with a story I shared two weeks ago here.
Two weeks ago, I showed my new 31-106, a lovely piece in P58cac … and told of the 31-106 in P50cac I had sold to John @CircCam a year earlier (to the day even!). In that post, I had also mentioned he had sold me a pretty cool coin that same day, although I didn’t show or mention the coin.
I probably showed it here last year … but maybe not. I know I finally gave it proper description within about a month after acquiring her, so that was probably about a year ago this weekend.
She’s a lovely, original 1836 O-106 (106.1) in p58cac. Here’s how I described her in my notes;
O-106 (106.1), r.1; Attractive and original coin with bronze toning and very strong luster. The toning is unusual and yet dramatic in its own way, changing color and appearance depending on the light. The obverse appears to have been partially covered with folded paper, a ribbon, or possibly tape of some kind, the resulting difference leaving an even diagonal band of lighter toning from s1 and s2, across the portrait and to s8 thru s10. Another area the extends down perpendicular from the first, across the base of the bust and encompassing the date, the curls and to s13. From my good friend John C …
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“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
@pursuitofliberty . My deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife. I have been with the same woman since 1979 and would be utterly lost without her. She has always made our house a home and I can't imagine how hard it would be to have to wear as many hats as you did, while raising kids at the same time.
As always, I greatly admire your Busty collection; you have a fabulous eye when it comes to coins. James
GM all my friends -
Its getting harder and harder to upgrade my Capped Bust Dime set. I went to the PCGS show in Philadelphia and did not find any CBDs but I was able to secure a 1829 Small 10 JR-6 in an old PCGS Rattler 65 grade. I love that original silver toning showing its age. Hope you all like it. Oh So original -
@pursuitofliberty:
Todd - I love your stories almost as much as your coins!
Ken
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Copperindian II
Indy Eagles
Gold Rush
Bust Caps
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Early Walkers
Successful transactions: Eagle Eye, redraider, winesteven, renomedphys, splitaces, oreville, ajaan, Cent1225, onlyroosies, justindan, blitzdude, DesertMoon, johnnyb, Heubschgold, SunshineRareCoins, ParadimeCoins, ndeagles, Southern_Knights, pcgsregistrycollector, BruceS
Peru
Bolivia
Giving Victor Allen's "Doughnut Shop" KCup a try this morning. Exciting day as I'll be able to stream-watch my alma mater in a pre-season CBK exhibition game @ Bud Walton Arena followed up with Game 2 of the World Series this evening.
Enjoy your weekend.
My one-a-year "penny" set 1879-2026
Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association
Hit the banks before closing today. This will last me till Monday morning! 🤣 😉
I just finished going thru a box of quartets and a box of nickels.
Not much in both noxes
Better luck next week
I hope you have better luck than I did
🙂
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
Good Morning everyone! ...now afternoon on the east coast... I'm with you all in spirit today. The GF and I are heading up to one of the farms in Westminster MD for apple cider and some Fall color... blast from the past..
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.
It's really strange how it's totally and completely random Jon. I could go weeks or a month with "nothing" and getting ready to give up!! The next week 20, 40% 90% Kennedy's and a couple of walkers in one box!! It's crazy!!
Just opened the mail...1909 VDDR - 039. And upgrade for my MS 62 BRN example.
WS