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What specific coins did you have to wait a long time to purchase?
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Most of the coins I own were bought within a very short time period from when I first knew they existed. A few, though, I had on my radar for a long time prior to them leaving their collections and being made available for sale (I'm talking about following a specific example, as opposed to waiting for the generic 'right piece' to become available). The two coins below are ones that I really enjoy having, and I certainly plan on keeping them off the market for the long haul now that they've found places in my collection.
The seated dime (PCGS MS63) first crossed my radar in the summer of 2005 when I was having a show and tell session with board member TUMUSS. I tried to buy it then, but he refused to sell. A year or two later, it was on eBay and I put in a ridiculous bid to ensure that I got it. Luckily, no one else put in a similarly stupid bid, so I only had to pay very strong money for it.
Also in the summer of 2005, I saw this coin, which used to be owned by KryptoniteComics. Back then, it resided in an NGC MS62 fatty slab, which we both knew was a joke. When he sold his dollars in the Heritage FUN 2007 sale, I immediately recognized the piece and happily snapped it up. I wished it had still been in the lower grade holder, but he smartly upgraded it to an NGC MS64 before selling. That's the correct grade.
The seated dime (PCGS MS63) first crossed my radar in the summer of 2005 when I was having a show and tell session with board member TUMUSS. I tried to buy it then, but he refused to sell. A year or two later, it was on eBay and I put in a ridiculous bid to ensure that I got it. Luckily, no one else put in a similarly stupid bid, so I only had to pay very strong money for it.
Also in the summer of 2005, I saw this coin, which used to be owned by KryptoniteComics. Back then, it resided in an NGC MS62 fatty slab, which we both knew was a joke. When he sold his dollars in the Heritage FUN 2007 sale, I immediately recognized the piece and happily snapped it up. I wished it had still been in the lower grade holder, but he smartly upgraded it to an NGC MS64 before selling. That's the correct grade.
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My 1932 -D Washingtion was like 10 or 12 years coming. Wanted just the right
one to go with my others and the price had to be right.
Now my quest is for a 1934-S Peace Dollar again just the right one and it will finish
my set like the Washington did
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MS-64 .....If you don't handle a lot of these Buffs, you might think this is not a good strike, and it really isn't, but for a 1926-D it is! The obverse is just as P/L as it gets for this date.......
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
I had given up trying to buy one at the auctions - but an EAC dealer friend of mine acquired this coin in a complete large cent collection this summer and offered it to me at a very reasonable price
<< <i>It was the 1926-d Buffalo Nickel I had to wait till the right one came along, I was on the hunt for 4-5 years for that one.....Tough coin for sure.... That 1886 Morgan sure is a true beauty Jeremy!! I can see why you snapped that one up!
MS-64 .....If you don't handle a lot of these Buffs, you might think this is not a good strike, and it really isn't, but for a 1926-D it is! The obverse is just as P/L as it gets for this date....... >>
That Buff is simply stunning!!!
There's others, but this is the coin that I spent quite a bit on and did not try to flip a week or month later - it's in my permanent collection
<< <i> This is by far the sharpest 1803 half dime I've seen regardless of the grade. >>
Wow! That is a nice one.
Mark
Discover all unpredictable errors before they occur.
Went up for sale at Heritage several years ago - oogled over it, but couldn't afford it.
Went up for auction again in 09 - got it!
It fits perfectly in the JBN collection.
<< <i>I'm still looking for an 1839 No Drapery Half Dollar that looks and is priced right. Too many look like trash and are priced like they are jewels. >>
I bought this one raw years ago. Sadly it would now be over priced. I bought it has an EF-45, and I agree with that grade. Unfortunately it's now in an AU-58 holder.
<< <i>I'm still looking for an 1839 No Drapery Half Dollar that looks and is priced right. Too many look like trash and are priced like they are jewels. >>
No kidding! This is the last one I need for a type set and I've about given up on it.
Even the good guys are charging 3 x bid or more for it.
Mark
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U.S. Type Set
<< <i>There is only one known die for the 1958 proof Franklins that is known to make Monster cameo contrast. Even for that die it is estimated that it only made 8 - 16 coins with the ultimate cameo contrast. Collecting cameo Franklins was my first coin collecting love, and I was born in 1958. It took me 17 years to find one of these coins, but as soon as I saw it I knew it was one of them. PCGS PR67DCAM.
egads... it looks like a baker spread the frosting 3 inches thick on that puppy!
solid coin. very nice.
Its' circulation is a mystery - these coins more or less were a curiousity in most of the country by then, but they did circulate to some extent. Usually when you see dates after 1881 they are usually in near uncirculated, uncirculated or proof.
<< <i>There is only one known die for the 1958 proof Franklins that is known to make Monster cameo contrast. Even for that die it is estimated that it only made 8 - 16 coins with the ultimate cameo contrast. Collecting cameo Franklins was my first coin collecting love, and I was born in 1958. It took me 17 years to find one of these coins, but as soon as I saw it I knew it was one of them. PCGS PR67DCAM.
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What is the source of those estimates? Hopefully, not just current word of mouth. Thanks.
Not really looking for much these days but if I were, it might be a toner.
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<< <i>There is only one known die for the 1958 proof Franklins that is known to make Monster cameo contrast. Even for that die it is estimated that it only made 8 - 16 coins with the ultimate cameo contrast. Collecting cameo Franklins was my first coin collecting love, and I was born in 1958. It took me 17 years to find one of these coins, but as soon as I saw it I knew it was one of them. PCGS PR67DCAM.
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What is the source of those estimates? Hopefully, not just current word of mouth. Thanks. >>
Tomaska.
EDITED TO ADD: In a personal conversation.
U.S. Type Set
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<< <i>There is only one known die for the 1958 proof Franklins that is known to make Monster cameo contrast. Even for that die it is estimated that it only made 8 - 16 coins with the ultimate cameo contrast. Collecting cameo Franklins was my first coin collecting love, and I was born in 1958. It took me 17 years to find one of these coins, but as soon as I saw it I knew it was one of them. PCGS PR67DCAM.
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What is the source of those estimates? Hopefully, not just current word of mouth. Thanks. >>
Tomaska. >>
But what did he base it on?
Ron
1. The 39 ND Half was one of the last types obtained in my type set. Before eBay, many things were much harder to find.
2. I was standing at a bourse table in 1963 looking at coins and noticed an overdate hobo nickel. Unfortunately for me, an older gent saw it, too. He got to it first, for $2. 30 odd year s later, from his estate, I was able to buy the coin, for a lot more than $2.
3. A type 2 Half. Passed up one in 1973 for $750. Finally bought one in 2008 because I could. Never have found the one I want. Not quite ready to give up though. 46 years and counting.
Thanks, Carl. I still miss talking to you.
A U.S. Philippines 1903-S 10 centavo in any slabbable Uncirculated grade.
I looked for at least 20 years till one crossed my path raw. It slabbed PCGS MS64.
This is a very rare coin in any uncirculated grade (7) PCGS, (4) NGC since 1986!
One of the rarest of all U.S. Philippine coins in an uncirculated grade.
Krueger
<< <i>Here's my no drapery half.
This is one of my all-time favorite coins ever posted here! Congratulations on acquiring it, Lakes!
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