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My bourse pick-ups from the 2007 FUN show (dirty Charlotte gold)
RYK
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I am rarely able to pick up original, accurately-graded XF southern half eagles on the bourse, but at the recent FUN show, I was able to score two! I finally got around to having these photographed by mgoodm3, who has done a fabulous job of capturing the look of these coins. The first is my favorite of the two:
Perhaps you notice that the earobe of Miss L on the 1851 looks like it is pierced. That is a die anomaly that is typical for the 1851-C $5:
Perhaps you notice that the earobe of Miss L on the 1851 looks like it is pierced. That is a die anomaly that is typical for the 1851-C $5:
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Seems like it would take somebody a long time to be educated enough to
make wise and accurate decisions buying old gold. I wouldn't know
an original, accurately graded coin if it bit me on the nose.
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Trying to complete a Charlotte set now?
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But seriously, congrats on the NewPs and on finishing the set and I really enjoy looking at your of dirty gold.
<< <i>I think they look nice, but seriously, what's the big interest in yellow/orange or yellow/green gold? Heh heh
Just a passing interest, no doubt.
Trying to complete a Charlotte set now?
Maybe. I am undecided. I figure that CharlotteDude needs some competition ATS.
Thanks. mgoodm3 deserves props for the terrific photography.
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I'm guessin' the 56-C is a VF-35 or XF-40. I'd lean more to VF-35 due to the reverse wear.
and the '51-C is a XF-45.
Am I close?
'dude
<< <i>Perhaps you notice that the earobe of Miss L on the 1851 looks like it is pierced. That is a die anomaly that is typical for the 1851-C $5: >>
I have the same coin and it has this same feature. Notice that it's in the exact center of the ring of stars? Probably made by a compass point used to lay out the stars in a circle.
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and the '51-C is a XF-45.
Very good, 'dude. The 51-C is in a 45 holder and the 56-C in a 40 holder. Never mind the grades, I like the 56-C better.
What do you think of this one?:
Very very nice, thanks for sharing.
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'dude
Wish I knew how to make these things post bigger than 350X350...
'dude
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
EDITED TO ADD: Very attractive examples!!!
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Where did you get those??? RYK would be jealous
<< <i>Yes, I know, they are paired diagonally....
Lakes, I think we can all connect the dots.
Daddy really likes that one... better than my XF-45. I'd give that an AU-50 to AU-53.
Nailed it. It's in an old green-label 50 holder. I actually think the detail grade is a bit higher but there is a patch of hairlines between the 12th and 13th stars and the truncation, which probably net down the grade. I am a big fan of the the 1861 southern gold coins. There are four coins in this miniset--I have the hardest one left to acquire (61-D gold dollar).
Hey, for those of us that aren't gold hounds, one thing I've noticed is that gold from certain locations has a distinct color/tint to it. Does Charlotte gold have any sort of distinct tint?
My friend Carl Lester wrote an article about this a while back. Doug Winter also has an article on the coloration of US gold coins on his website.
Thank you for the info! Very interesting.
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