Did someone mention Seated? I don't remember if I've posted this in this thread yet, so instead of scrolling through 33 pages to find out, I'll just go ahead and post it.
I never thought that growing old would happen so fast. - Jim
Lee, that is a wonderful example of a gem brown indian cent. To me, original brown pieces like that have so much more character than most of the full red pieces. Love the coin.
In 1958, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of British Colombia becoming a British Territory, silver dollars were issued with an image of a Totem Pole (beaver totem) similar to those for which the Coastal Indians of British Colombia are well known. It is said that to some tribes, this is the "Death Totem", and many Native North Americans refuse to handle these dollars, due to their religious beliefs. This may be an Urban myth.
There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by the sword. The other is by debt. –John Adams, 1826
Loved all the Eliasberg busties, I remember them from lot viewing back in 1996 or so ... well it's after midnight, so I can post a coin for Saturday, April 28th ... here's an 1892 Lib nickel that was part of my complete set of MS Libs that was broken up & sold off about four years ago ... unfortunately in those days I did not image most of my coins, so most of the really awesome treasures are gone and forgotten by all but me ... here and there I saved images from dealers or auction houses, so I just have a few ...
This one came out of a 1973 double dollar set. These tend to bullet tone, whereas those out of the clamshell case tend to tone more evenly across the coin's surface.
There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by the sword. The other is by debt. –John Adams, 1826
Dizzy - wrong . Is it not nice to find a group of collectors who simply enjoy showing their toned coins and enjoy viewing those of other's. A totally functional community without theatrics and hysteria. Thanks to you all. (P.S., don't tell anyone this post is here.)
BTW, have you really given up on the toner commems. You had (and perhaps still own?) some outstanding examples.
There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by the sword. The other is by debt. –John Adams, 1826
<< <i>Dizzy - wrong . Is it not nice to find a group of collectors who simply enjoy showing their toned coins and enjoy viewing those of other's. A totally functional community without theatrics and hysteria. Thanks to you all. (P.S., don't tell anyone this post is here.)
BTW, have you really given up on the toner commems. You had (and perhaps still own?) some outstanding examples. >>
Nice 1840 seated dollar posted by Nic above on this page ... that made me go digging to see if I had any images of the 1840 proof ex Amon Carter that I used to own ... sure enough, I found an old Stack's image, which I was able to enhance slightly in Photoshop. Not a great image, but at least you can see the coin. This coin later passed through the hands of Tradedollarnut as well. Last time I saw the coin, it was graded NGC PF64. I loved the sunny lemon yellow color that predominates on this coin, along with the telltale blue "tab toning" that was a hallmark of many Amon Carter coins.
Just came in the mail today from Legend. It's a 64 with great original color and the luster really lights it up. the image really doesn't do it justice, it's gorgeous in hand.
<< <i>*** Love that '76-S seated half !!!!!!!! *** >>
Sunnywood, I'm glad you liked it because just about all the coins you've posted I love!! The Barber Q's in your set are to die for... I've seen some nice business strikes over the years but to have all the dates and mintmarks in one set just awes me. I wish there was a collection of color images from the James A. Stack sale, because the 1904-O (lot 217) looks like it was in the same album as your '05-s and the 07-s by the color pattern... guess we'll never know as that sale went off in 1975. Just fun to look back and try to imagine where some of these coins came from originally, like your story about the 11-d, that was a cool tale...
Despite having quite a selection of Stack's catalogs from the 1970s, oddly I don't seem to have (or can't find) the James A. Stack catalog !!! I will have to get my hands on one, so I can see the plates of the Barber quarters, and see if I can identify any of them. I know some of J.A. Stack's coins were sold by Stack's at later dates as well, including January 1990, 1994, etc. Did the 1975 catalog contain a complete set of MS Barber quarters ??
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- Jim
Here is the second of the two death totems I picked up last week. Mirrored fields, very PL with some color.
–John Adams, 1826
John D'.
<< <i>Here is the second of the two death totems I picked up last week... >>
So those are DEATH totems? That s#cks! That's my birthyear, so I picked up a nice AU white one last week as a lark.
U.S. Type Set
Sunnywood's Rainbow-Toned Morgans (Retired)
Sunnywood's Barber Quarters (Retired)
In 1958, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of British Colombia becoming a British Territory, silver dollars were issued with an image of a Totem Pole (beaver totem) similar to those for which the Coastal Indians of British Colombia are well known. It is said that to some tribes, this is the "Death Totem", and many Native North Americans refuse to handle these dollars, due to their religious beliefs. This may be an Urban myth.
–John Adams, 1826
Sunnywood's Rainbow-Toned Morgans (Retired)
Sunnywood's Barber Quarters (Retired)
Chance favors the prepared mind.
- Jim
This one came out of a 1973 double dollar set. These tend to bullet tone, whereas those out of the clamshell case tend to tone more evenly across the coin's surface.
–John Adams, 1826
Bravo!
Proud recipient of two "You Suck" awards
<< <i>A thread with no controversy, no drama...except the dramatic coins.
Bravo!
Ok, let's mix it up... Toned coins suck and most are probably AT IMO.
BTW, have you really given up on the toner commems. You had (and perhaps still own?) some outstanding examples.
–John Adams, 1826
<< <i>Dizzy - wrong
BTW, have you really given up on the toner commems. You had (and perhaps still own?) some outstanding examples. >>
Herb
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THAT is SO cool...
Lovely color. Heritage auction?
Thanks for posting it...
Sunnywood's Rainbow-Toned Morgans (Retired)
Sunnywood's Barber Quarters (Retired)
Wow. Some outstanding coins posted these past few days. Is there a 12-step program for toner lovers?
–John Adams, 1826
-David
Sunnywood's Rainbow-Toned Morgans (Retired)
Sunnywood's Barber Quarters (Retired)
K
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
-David
1/2 Cents
U.S. Revenue Stamps
Sunnywood's Rainbow-Toned Morgans (Retired)
Sunnywood's Barber Quarters (Retired)
John D'.
Sunnywood's Rainbow-Toned Morgans (Retired)
Sunnywood's Barber Quarters (Retired)
<< <i>*** Love that '76-S seated half !!!!!!!! *** >>
Sunnywood, I'm glad you liked it because just about all the coins you've posted I love!! The Barber Q's in your set are to die for... I've seen some nice business strikes over the years but to have all the dates and mintmarks in one set just awes me. I wish there was a collection of color images from the James A. Stack sale, because the 1904-O (lot 217) looks like it was in the same album as your '05-s and the 07-s by the color pattern... guess we'll never know as that sale went off in 1975. Just fun to look back and try to imagine where some of these coins came from originally, like your story about the 11-d, that was a cool tale...
John D'.
Best,
Sunnywood
Sunnywood's Rainbow-Toned Morgans (Retired)
Sunnywood's Barber Quarters (Retired)
AJ
PCGS Registries
Box of 20
SeaEagleCoins: 11/14/54-4/5/12. Miss you Larry!