A Few Gals from 1838 & 1839 Hanging Out
TomB
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There are few eras of US numismatics that intrigue me more than the 1836-1841 timeframe. The US Mint was transitioning from older technology to newer technology, coinage series were undergoing a general overhaul, the first of the branch mints was brought online and the subsequent and related issue of mintmark placement had to be addressed. The myriad subtypes and simply neat coins produced in this short period are remarkable and I adore each of them quite a bit. Fortunately, one can purchase coinage from this era relatively easily and high grade examples can be found within the budget of a large number of collectors for certain issues. Additionally, my favorite US series, the Reeded Edge half dollars, were produced during this time. However, the vast majority of these neither fish nor fowl half dollars have been worn to a nub, lost to history or manipulated in an unacceptable manner. The few remaining pieces that have escaped previous abuse have low published price guide values, yet I have found it takes a fair bit of patience, discipline and the willingness to expand the budget to acquire these wonderful gems.
Presented below are four very nice, attractive and original coins from this era. The coins are one half-dime and three half dollars and the images are pretty accurate. I would love to find more coins from this era with the qualities that the present coins possess and would eagerly incorporate them into either my own collection or even into my clients’ collections. Please share your examples of cool coins from this date range.
Presented below are four very nice, attractive and original coins from this era. The coins are one half-dime and three half dollars and the images are pretty accurate. I would love to find more coins from this era with the qualities that the present coins possess and would eagerly incorporate them into either my own collection or even into my clients’ collections. Please share your examples of cool coins from this date range.
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Lance.
Some day I'll have to get one of you pro's to photo my large cents and type set. Until then, here's some
photos of former inventory since sold to various forum members:
I think it all goes back to 1835, when Gobrecht did his first redesign to the Large Cent.
TD
<< <i>Saweeet thread!!! (I would have commented sooner but my drool shorted the keyboard!) >>
What he wrote. Saweeet thread!!!
Awesome stuff, folks!
I would contribute, but I don't think I have anything that modern.
That is a great date range and I love the overlap of seated and bust coinage with examples of both types for the same date. They just look cool next to each other.
1840 PCGS XF45 OGH
1841 PCGS XF45
Seated Dollar Collection
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Me too even though they hurt my feelings a little.
Great thread Tom!
Don't nobody here got an 1838-O half????
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Don't nobody here got an 1838-O half????
I've got an image of one, does that count?
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
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<< <i>Keeps getting better and better!
Don't nobody here got an 1838-O half????
I've got an image of one, does that count?
Shirley it does!!!
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
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Seated Dollar Collection
1839/6 one cent
I love the dates too
Bottom Pop of a rare coin
<< <i>And one of my favorites from 1839:
Most folks are likely unaware, but this small letters 1839 is a major rarity.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
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Most folks are likely unaware, but this small letters 1839 is a major rarity. >>
I knew dat........
President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
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<< <i>And one of my favorites from 1839:
Most folks are likely unaware, but this small letters 1839 is a major rarity. >>
It's not the letters that are smaller, but the eagle is much smaller.
Should be classified as 'small eagle' variety.
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"Everything is on its way to somewhere. Everything." - George Malley, Phenomenon
http://www.american-legacy-coins.com
A "mini" New Orleans type set from the period:
A nice 1840 Liberty Seated Dollar:
A lower grade 1840-O Liberty Seated Quarter:
My 1838-C Quarter Eagle (which was stolen last year):
I love this era, too, Tom. Great thread!