This is why I need a chaperone @ a Coin Show (Pics)
AskRaq
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After wandering up and down the aisles of the Sarasota Coin Show from 2:30-5PM... I was thoroughly lost.
My second coin show now (1st was last March)... it's like looking at all the items on eBay all at once - too much... overwhelming, distracting, dazzling... etc. I need someone to hold my hand and coach me through it next time... argh.
Well, as I was sitting and looking through some Indian Head cents (I thought that was a safe idea, because I at least knew what I was looking for)... I run into this pretty little Lincoln - which I don't need & don't collect (other than filling up my wheatie folder with circulated coins)... but I liked it & and I bought it, and I still don't know why!!
So, here it is:
That's not a scratch above the "C" in cent on the reverse, but doesn't look like I die crack either... there is a nice die crack on the reverse that goes from the rim on the right (reverse) through the wheat ear and above the last "s" in states.
My second coin show now (1st was last March)... it's like looking at all the items on eBay all at once - too much... overwhelming, distracting, dazzling... etc. I need someone to hold my hand and coach me through it next time... argh.
Well, as I was sitting and looking through some Indian Head cents (I thought that was a safe idea, because I at least knew what I was looking for)... I run into this pretty little Lincoln - which I don't need & don't collect (other than filling up my wheatie folder with circulated coins)... but I liked it & and I bought it, and I still don't know why!!
So, here it is:
That's not a scratch above the "C" in cent on the reverse, but doesn't look like I die crack either... there is a nice die crack on the reverse that goes from the rim on the right (reverse) through the wheat ear and above the last "s" in states.
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It seems to be shaped mysteriously like Lincoln's shoulder...
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<< <i>That's not a scratch above the "C" in cent on the reverse, but doesn't look like I die crack either..
It seems to be shaped mysteriously like Lincoln's shoulder... >>
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
Great analyses, guys.
I knew it would happen.
<< <i>I dunno, but it seems like a pretty little Lincoln to me!
Great analyses, guys. >>
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
RE: "I live in Florida so I could assist you in your hunts....but I lack self control myself and only buy eye appealing coins regardless of what series and denomination"
So.... we'd BOTH need a chaperone, eh?
Well, I'll be going back tomorrow... with the kids (or at least one kid definitely)... but she needs 2 chaperone's all on her own!!