Copper colonial nugget for the weekend: Colonial Collectors Union's beautiful CT coin below is an choice of the "AUCTOPI" variety. The 'R' of the word "AUCTORI" (Latin='by authority of'), is defective producing the misspelling:
Here's a different variant, a "CONNFC" type where CONNEC, the abbreviation for Connecticut, is defective and produces a misspelling. Neither the coin, nor the photography appoaches CCU's, but I'm doing my best...
<< <i>Copper colonial nugget for the weekend: Colonial Collectors Union's beautiful CT coin below is an choice of the "AUCTOPI" variety. The 'R' of the word "AUCTORI" (Latin='by authority of'), is defective producing the misspelling:
Here's a different variant, a "CONNFC" type where CONNEC, the abbreviation for Connecticut, is defective and produces a misspelling. Neither the coin, nor the photography appoaches CCU's, but I'm doing my best...
>>
DoctorPaper:
It's not much, but a little assist for you... (that's a pretty rare colonial!)
By the way, I'm a fan of TrueView PCGS photo service, but am I the only one that likes LeeG's pictures better (the first photos at the top of this thread)?
Lee's pictures make the coin look more real- like it would look in hand while PCGS's photos look a bit cartoonish.
"By the way, I'm a fan of TrueView PCGS photo service, but am I the only one that likes LeeG's pictures better (the first photos at the top of this thread)?
Lee's pictures make the coin look more real- like it would look in hand while PCGS's photos look a bit cartoonish."
I picked this up at the Bay State Coin Show yesterday: an EF 1866-M 10c (it's a big copper, 30mm). It's an unpretentious coin, but it has high quality surfaces, even wear, and wonderful chocolate-brown color. How can you beat 141 year-old copper in this condition for $7.00?
Result just in today Submission received 3-27-07 Posted today SUPERFAST turnaround on the submission this time. The 36P was originally ICG 67 RED nicest example I've seen for this date. The 1909 bought raw for $24 thought maybe a matte Proof but will take the MS65RB must be one of the first 1909 from a VDB Die as you can still see the faint outline of the VDB on the Bottom of the reverse. The 1930 was originally a ICG 65 as well was hoping for a possiblity of a 66 Very nice original mint Fresh strike. Submission # 3483726, had some roosie disappointments on the submission. Mike. Someday REAL American HERO's will be on our COINS. LINK
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<< <i>"By the way, I'm a fan of TrueView PCGS photo service, but am I the only one that likes LeeG's pictures better (the first photos at the top of this thread)?
Lee's pictures make the coin look more real- like it would look in hand while PCGS's photos look a bit cartoonish."
I'll bet you a jelly donut you are not alone. jws >>
What they said.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
Excuse the horrible scan as the coin is not as dark as it looks and it has excellent surfaces, but I just returned from the Fremont Show about 15 minutes ago where I picked up this copper slug from John McIntosh ... it is in a NGC holder, but I am sure that it will cross
<< <i>Result just in today Submission received 3-27-07 Posted today SUPERFAST turnaround on the submission this time. The 36P was originally ICG 67 RED nicest example I've seen for this date. The 1909 bought raw for $24 thought maybe a matte Proof but will take the MS65RB must be one of the first 1909 from a VDB Die as you can still see the faint outline of the VDB on the Bottom of the reverse. The 1930 was originally a ICG 65 as well was hoping for a possiblity of a 66 Very nice original mint Fresh strike. Submission # 3483726, had some roosie disappointments on the submission. Mike. >>
Here's another 1916. It's in a RD holder, but I think there's too much toning on the reverse (that I can't image) to technically qualify it for anything other than a RB.
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Here's a different variant, a "CONNFC" type where CONNEC, the abbreviation for Connecticut, is defective and produces a misspelling. Neither the coin, nor the photography appoaches CCU's, but I'm doing my best...
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<< <i>Copper colonial nugget for the weekend: Colonial Collectors Union's beautiful CT coin below is an choice of the "AUCTOPI" variety. The 'R' of the word "AUCTORI" (Latin='by authority of'), is defective producing the misspelling:
Here's a different variant, a "CONNFC" type where CONNEC, the abbreviation for Connecticut, is defective and produces a misspelling. Neither the coin, nor the photography appoaches CCU's, but I'm doing my best...
DoctorPaper:
It's not much, but a little assist for you... (that's a pretty rare colonial!)
peacockcoins
Lee's pictures make the coin look more real- like it would look in hand while PCGS's photos look a bit cartoonish.
peacockcoins
Lee's pictures make the coin look more real- like it would look in hand while PCGS's photos look a bit cartoonish."
I'll bet you a jelly donut you are not alone. jws
-Paul
Result just in today Submission received 3-27-07 Posted today SUPERFAST turnaround on the submission this time. The 36P was originally ICG 67 RED nicest example I've seen for this date.
The 1909 bought raw for $24 thought maybe a matte Proof but will take the MS65RB must be
one of the first 1909 from a VDB Die as you can still see the faint outline of the VDB on the Bottom
of the reverse. The 1930 was originally a ICG 65 as well was hoping for a possiblity of a 66 Very
nice original mint Fresh strike. Submission # 3483726, had some roosie disappointments on the
submission. Mike.
Someday REAL American HERO's will be on our COINS.
rabbitracks toned showcase set
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<< <i>"By the way, I'm a fan of TrueView PCGS photo service, but am I the only one that likes LeeG's pictures better (the first photos at the top of this thread)?
Lee's pictures make the coin look more real- like it would look in hand while PCGS's photos look a bit cartoonish."
I'll bet you a jelly donut you are not alone. jws >>
What they said.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
<< <i>IGWT's coin's older brother (also an 1866-H):
Now that is cool!!!!
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<< <i>Result just in today Submission received 3-27-07 Posted today SUPERFAST turnaround on the submission this time. The 36P was originally ICG 67 RED nicest example I've seen for this date.
The 1909 bought raw for $24 thought maybe a matte Proof but will take the MS65RB must be
one of the first 1909 from a VDB Die as you can still see the faint outline of the VDB on the Bottom
of the reverse. The 1930 was originally a ICG 65 as well was hoping for a possiblity of a 66 Very
nice original mint Fresh strike. Submission # 3483726, had some roosie disappointments on the
submission. Mike. >>
Nice group Mike!
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