Some pick ups from Springfield last weekend
ChrisH821
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It's been a while since I've been to the Springfield coin show. I decided I would go carrying no money and just rely on sales to fund purchases, so the first order of business was to make some sales. Fortunately that was easy and quick since the shop that I usually go to was set up there and bought all my wares. From there I just sort of wandered the floor without any real goal, just browsing and looking for things that interest me. It ended up being a quarter and half dollar centric day for me, with a couple of cents mixed in.
The "main" purchase of the day was this 1932-S Washington, NGC 63. I may crack it out for the album set. It's a nice coin, the reverse might be a little dark for some though.
The second largest purchase was this 1950 proof Franklin Half. I didn't really have any intention to buy another 1950, but the price was right and I thought it was very appealing for a PR65.
From the same dealer I also bought a raw 1951 and 1953. I think the 1951 may need a bath to remove what looks like some PVC haze on the reverse, maybe they both do. I really like the look of the 1951. 
Some honorable mentions from the show are 1953, 54, and 55 cameo proof quarters. The 53 is raw, the 54 and 55 are both graded 68CAM
Rounding out the quarter purchases is this 1951-S. A very frosty lustrous unc
The final half dollar is this 1964 accented hair proof. It was very hazy, I didn't get before pictures but it rinsed off quite nicely with an application of MS70.
Lastly, a pair of old PCI graded 1909 VDB cents, both MS65RB. I just thought they were neat.
And that was that. And I've still got a little cash left over for the next show.
Collector, occasional seller
Comments
Nice scalp crack on that 51-S. No premium but cool though.
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Nice coin. Which Springfield show, what state?
Looks like you had a fun day. I really like your taste in coins. Lots of eye candy!
Sounds like you experienced the best of both worlds, buying and selling.
BTW your images are pretty good as well.
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Nice haul. It’s fun to come home with coins.
The 51 & 53 Franklins look like gems... Both are super clean!
The Central Illinois Numismatic Association show.
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I agree, I think the 51 would grade at least PR66
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Ha. Oops. I missed that they were proofs. I thought they were business strike when I commented. Still, very nice!
thank you, i was at one in Springfield, ma. interesting