Postman was good to me yesterday, Part 1: Clipped 1913 cent
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It's not often lately that I get the chance to add coins to what I call my "core collection." These are sets that I started building ten or more years ago, and coins to extend or improve them just don't come along with any frequency. That said, in the last two weeks I got the chance to make nice additions to my clipped cent, off-center dime and CircCam™ type sets, and thanks to a couple of timely BST sales I was able to capitalize on all three. Since they're all much different, I decided to post about them each individually.
First up, a massive upgrade (it replaces a worn Good-6) to my clipped cent set, this 1913 cent. This was an eBay purchase from 'frosty444', I probably overpaid a bit but who knows when another equivalent coin would appear. In the hand I grade it 63RB, there is a small carbon spot on the obverse but the surfaces are otherwise nicely original. You will note the absence of a strong Blakesley effect on this coin, however the metal flow at either side of the clip is present and the inside edge of the slip shows the cut/tear transition common to genuine curved clips.
Sean Reynolds
First up, a massive upgrade (it replaces a worn Good-6) to my clipped cent set, this 1913 cent. This was an eBay purchase from 'frosty444', I probably overpaid a bit but who knows when another equivalent coin would appear. In the hand I grade it 63RB, there is a small carbon spot on the obverse but the surfaces are otherwise nicely original. You will note the absence of a strong Blakesley effect on this coin, however the metal flow at either side of the clip is present and the inside edge of the slip shows the cut/tear transition common to genuine curved clips.
Sean Reynolds
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
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Millertime
Complete Dime Set
that is a REALLY NICE clip.
Excellent upgrade
I must say I didn;t really care for the way he cropped the picture because it cuts off part of the clip so it was difficult to tell if it was genuine but I'm glad the coin turned out great for ya!
The name is LEE!
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I must say I didn;t really care for the way he cropped the picture because it cuts off part of the clip so it was difficult to tell if it was genuine but I'm glad the coin turned out great for ya!
I had exactly the same concerns, he actually cropped inside the clip and bit the part of the rim that best shows the metal flow. I wrote the seller not long after the auction began and asked for the raw uncropped photos and he wrote back that the photos were untouched.
His pictures are a little light, while mine are a bit dark (that's what I get for using a green background and fluorescent lights). I actually downloaded a bunch of SpaceMonkey's templates this afternoon with the idea that I'd finally take decent photos of the entire set, so this coin along with lots of others will get a proper photo soon.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor