I posted this earlier in the week on the "Post some Barber images" thread. Just arrived in the mail today. And it is spectacular! Flawless( the fingerprints will go away). From Julian's "Medals of the United States Mint" this pertains to the CM-20 Centennial of the Great Seal medal: "The term bronze is really a misnomer for the years prior to 1901. In reality the Mint then struck copper medals which were chemically treated after striking; the proper name for medals struck prior to 1901 is copper-bronzed medals."
Very Nice Baley and coinduece!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing them here!!!
This one arrived yesterday from Joel D Rettew, FASTCOIN. I was surpised with the Sample Slab freebie. One form of marketing. The coin I ordered was a 57-D Lincoln in 66RB. This is what arrived:
A plain jane, bland red example
I sent an email to him about this. More than likely have to call next week.
Hello, my first post hope you can see the pic. It is a 1952 s with what I think is a D on the 5 ? I have been reading and learning alot from these pages. Thanks Keith
<< <i> Hello, my first post hope you can see the pic. It is a 1952 s with what I think is a D on the 5 ? I have been reading and learning alot from these pages. Thanks Keith >>
Keith and thanks for adding a coin to my thread for your first post to the forum!!! Some great folks here to help you on your journey!!!
<< <i> Hello, my first post hope you can see the pic. It is a 1952 s with what I think is a D on the 5 ? I have been reading and learning alot from these pages. Thanks Keith >>
Man, I would love to have this one in a PCGS 66BN holder. Maybe only a dozen or so Lincoln's holdered 66BN (PCGS). >>
I have this in ICG 66 Red, my question, do you guys think it would cross at 65 Red at least at PCGS? Note the what looks like carbon spot by the eye. Thanks!
THe ICG holder is pretty scratched. I reimaged the coin with two Ott Lites to try and eliminate the slab scratches. I think that I accomplished the goal although the image now is a bit overexposed.
Do you think that this one has been "helped" with a little MS-70 or similar Lee? I guess it is possible, but I don't think that it has the "MS-70 Look™". I'm either gonna try and cross this one or crack-it and submit raw within the next several months. I think that it has a 60/40 shot at PCGS 66BN.
RgCoinGuy - I like the 1970-s high "7"!!! Personally, I think that the two carbon spots are significant enough to limit the coin to a 64RD although sometimes you never know. Give it a shot.
Collector of Early 20th Century U.S. Coinage. ANA Member R-3147111
<< <i>Do you think that this one has been "helped" with a little MS-70 or similar Lee? I guess it is possible, but I don't think that it has the "MS-70 Look™". I'm either gonna try and cross this one or crack-it and submit raw within the next several months. I think that it has a 60/40 shot at PCGS 66BN. >>
Don't think MS70's been used on it. That's a tough one. I'd try and cross it first then if that doesn't work, crack and grade.
Here is a freshly bought newp for March 10th! This purchase is so new, my mouseclick finger is still smokin'!
Y'all stop me if you're getting sick of my posting Roman coins here- I'll try to go out detecting and dig up some nice US coins soon.
I was itchin' and twitchin' to add to my ever-growing Roman Imperial collection, so I got my fix today by blowing my modest PayPal balance. Bought this one and a silver Valerian II. I have more funds on the way soon, so it wasn't a big deal- less than a hundred bucks for the pair. I also happened to catch a 10% Off sale the day before it ended. Every little bit helps.
LM Roman Imperial Collection #118: Magnus Maximus. R4.
Reigned as a usurper circa 383-388 AD, in Spain, where this coin was found.
<< <i>MAGNUS MAXIMUS AE2. Reparatio Reipub, Emperor standing. Constantina (Arles) mint, found in Spain
MAGNUS MAXIMUS AE2. D N MAG MAXIMVS P F AVG, diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right. Reverse - REPARATIO REIPVB, emperor standing left, raising kneeling female; SCON in exergue. RIC 26a of Arles (Constantina). 21mm, 2.4g. A spanish find, nice patina. >>
I enjoy your posts Lord M, here and everywhere else! Thanks One Cent, that was kind of what I was thinking, I didn't know if PCGS would even BB it, I may try it anyway just to see what it comes back as (and I am trying to send in a decent submission this week). Here is one for Mozeppa that I just redid.
<< <i>RG- do you do ancients, too? I mean, you've got a Parthian coin as an avatar... >>
I have a few, this is the last one, and oldest one I bought. The other ones are Roman. I will eventually get into them more, I guess I like the idea of building a collection from the beginning of coinage to present. I am currently trying to get more knowledgable in US coins though, as my main focus right now is on my Type set here.
Lee, you should make these threads the "Copper for the Week".
No way could I contain myself until the weekend- I had to crow about my Wednesday newp, 'cause it fills a tough, long-empty hole in my collection.
Newp, 3/12.
#022: Aelius. R6.
Caesar ca. 136-138 AD.
The adopted son and intended heir of the emperor Hadrian, Aelius never attained the throne, as he died shortly before Hadrian. Aelius' son, Lucius Verus, however, later became co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius.
<< <i>Aelius Sestertius, Spes reverse, RIC II 1055
Aelius Sestertius, 137 AD, Rome. Obv: L AELIUS CAESAR, bare head right. Rev: TR POT COS II / S - C, Spes walking left, holding flower and raising skirt. 31-32 mm, 22.75 g RIC II, 1055
Good fine/fine. Inexpensive yet beautiful portrait Sestertius of this short-living caesar. >>
I was considering some medium to low-grade bronze As coins of Aelius, which were about all I could afford. When I saw this big, fat sestertius and realized I had a chance to get an even bigger coin with the same detail (which I could actually afford), I knew I had to have it.
Purchased from Rutten & Wieland in Switzerland, the same source from which I found my last surprisingly-affordable rare sestertius: the Galba. The Galba, at 35-36 mm, is the largest coin in my collection; a massive, chunky thing. I'll be pleased to feel the weight of this Aelius in hand- no doubt it is a big "fattie", as well. As with my previous purchases two days earlier from Incitatus, I caught a "10% off" sale on this one, which makes it all the nicer.
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"The term bronze is really a misnomer for the years prior to 1901. In reality the Mint then struck copper medals which were chemically treated after striking; the proper name for medals struck prior to 1901 is copper-bronzed medals."
"Everything is on its way to somewhere. Everything." - George Malley, Phenomenon
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This one arrived yesterday from Joel D Rettew, FASTCOIN. I was surpised with the Sample Slab freebie.
A plain jane, bland red example
I sent an email to him about this. More than likely have to call next week.
1760 Voce Populi Halfpenny, Nelson 15 Long Nose variety AU50 [PCGS] Parsons-Ellsworth-Garrett
Just picked this baby up last night.
<< <i>Don't think I've posted this before...
1760 Voce Populi Halfpenny, Nelson 15 Long Nose variety AU50 [PCGS] Parsons-Ellsworth-Garrett
That just gets my blood pumpin'. Thanks for posting!
The entertainment can never be overdressed....except in burlesque
<< <i>That just gets my blood pumpin'. Thanks for posting! >>
Hehehe...you're welcome.
Hoard the keys.
My Ebay
1934-1958 RB Lincoln Short Set
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Hello, my first post hope you can see the pic. It is a 1952 s with what I think is a D on the 5 ?
I have been reading and learning alot from these pages. Thanks Keith
from pocket change
Anyone out there have any trials by him ?
- Jim
<< <i>
Hello, my first post hope you can see the pic. It is a 1952 s with what I think is a D on the 5 ?
I have been reading and learning alot from these pages. Thanks Keith >>
Keith
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1934-1958 RB Lincoln Short Set
Great pics as always.
–John Adams, 1826
I know this is not exactly copper in the usual sense, but I think copper is involved here.
(my first pic post- testing)
Having fun
Man, I would love to have this one in a PCGS 66BN holder. Maybe only a dozen or so Lincoln's holdered 66BN (PCGS).
Collector of Early 20th Century U.S. Coinage.
ANA Member R-3147111
<< <i>
Hello, my first post hope you can see the pic. It is a 1952 s with what I think is a D on the 5 ?
I have been reading and learning alot from these pages. Thanks Keith >>
<< <i>ICG 66BN:
Man, I would love to have this one in a PCGS 66BN holder. Maybe only a dozen or so Lincoln's holdered 66BN (PCGS). >>
I have this in ICG 66 Red, my question, do you guys think it would cross at 65 Red at least at PCGS? Note the what looks like carbon spot by the eye. Thanks!
<< <i>ICG 66BN:
Man, I would love to have this one in a PCGS 66BN holder. Maybe only a dozen or so Lincoln's holdered 66BN (PCGS). >>
Are the scratches on the right and left obverse fields on the coin or holder?
Do you think that this one has been "helped" with a little MS-70 or similar Lee? I guess it is possible, but I don't think that it has the "MS-70 Look™". I'm either gonna try and cross this one or crack-it and submit raw within the next several months. I think that it has a 60/40 shot at PCGS 66BN.
RgCoinGuy - I like the 1970-s high "7"!!! Personally, I think that the two carbon spots are significant enough to limit the coin to a 64RD although sometimes you never know. Give it a shot.
Collector of Early 20th Century U.S. Coinage.
ANA Member R-3147111
<< <i>Do you think that this one has been "helped" with a little MS-70 or similar Lee? I guess it is possible, but I don't think that it has the "MS-70 Look™". I'm either gonna try and cross this one or crack-it and submit raw within the next several months. I think that it has a 60/40 shot at PCGS 66BN.
Don't think MS70's been used on it. That's a tough one. I'd try and cross it first then if that doesn't work, crack and grade.
President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
Y'all stop me if you're getting sick of my posting Roman coins here- I'll try to go out detecting and dig up some nice US coins soon.
I was itchin' and twitchin' to add to my ever-growing Roman Imperial collection, so I got my fix today by blowing my modest PayPal balance. Bought this one and a silver Valerian II. I have more funds on the way soon, so it wasn't a big deal- less than a hundred bucks for the pair. I also happened to catch a 10% Off sale the day before it ended. Every little bit helps.
LM Roman Imperial Collection #118: Magnus Maximus. R4.
Reigned as a usurper circa 383-388 AD, in Spain, where this coin was found.
<< <i>MAGNUS MAXIMUS AE2. Reparatio Reipub, Emperor standing. Constantina (Arles) mint, found in Spain
MAGNUS MAXIMUS AE2. D N MAG MAXIMVS P F AVG, diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right. Reverse - REPARATIO REIPVB, emperor standing left, raising kneeling female; SCON in exergue. RIC 26a of Arles (Constantina). 21mm, 2.4g. A spanish find, nice patina. >>
<< <i>RG- do you do ancients, too? I mean, you've got a Parthian coin as an avatar... >>
I have a few, this is the last one, and oldest one I bought. The other ones are Roman. I will eventually get into them more, I guess I like the idea of building a collection from the beginning of coinage to present. I am currently trying to get more knowledgable in US coins though, as my main focus right now is on my Type set here.
<< <i>Finally got photobucket working. Here's my first attempt >>
That is a striking '16-S centmaster!!!
You must get the choice selection on those early-date "S" mints being from SF and everything.
Collector of Early 20th Century U.S. Coinage.
ANA Member R-3147111
No way could I contain myself until the weekend- I had to crow about my Wednesday newp, 'cause it fills a tough, long-empty hole in my collection.
Newp, 3/12.
#022: Aelius. R6.
Caesar ca. 136-138 AD.
The adopted son and intended heir of the emperor Hadrian, Aelius never attained the throne, as he died shortly before Hadrian. Aelius' son, Lucius Verus, however, later became co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius.
<< <i>Aelius Sestertius, Spes reverse, RIC II 1055
Aelius Sestertius, 137 AD, Rome.
Obv: L AELIUS CAESAR, bare head right.
Rev: TR POT COS II / S - C, Spes walking left, holding flower and raising skirt.
31-32 mm, 22.75 g
RIC II, 1055
Good fine/fine. Inexpensive yet beautiful portrait Sestertius of this short-living caesar. >>
I was considering some medium to low-grade bronze As coins of Aelius, which were about all I could afford. When I saw this big, fat sestertius and realized I had a chance to get an even bigger coin with the same detail (which I could actually afford), I knew I had to have it.
Purchased from Rutten & Wieland in Switzerland, the same source from which I found my last surprisingly-affordable rare sestertius: the Galba. The Galba, at 35-36 mm, is the largest coin in my collection; a massive, chunky thing. I'll be pleased to feel the weight of this Aelius in hand- no doubt it is a big "fattie", as well. As with my previous purchases two days earlier from Incitatus, I caught a "10% off" sale on this one, which makes it all the nicer.
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
<< <i>
<< <i>Finally got photobucket working. Here's my first attempt >>
That is a striking '16-S centmaster!!!
You must get the choice selection on those early-date "S" mints being from SF and everything.
I like that one also