I always enjoy opening a TDN thread and see what's up in the world of UBER-COINS. After marveling at the pics I am left speechless and other posters have already said WOW, clipped & pasted a beating heart, or used other adjective so elaborate I can't pronounce them. So I am left with nothing to reply with. But in TDN's own words he stated
<< <i>I just don't care about the later issues >>
<< <i>and just collect spectacular early coins that speak to me. >>
An open letter to Ambassador Morelan: Sir, please get busy and promote the appearance of the AMERI cent to the news media, so that we can all bask in the glory of your numismatic perspicacity.
This is what I love about your coin collecting. You do not hide your "more than above average" purchases, and share the great stories which makes the hobby so enjoyable. The stories just keep adding to the history of the coins. I respect the "private" collectors who do not wish to share and lock their prizes in a dark room, but I wish they were more like you. Those four images has taken half my day up!!! Thanks again Bruce...
<< <i>TDN: This is what I love about your coin collecting. You do not hide your "more than above average" purchases, and share the great stories which makes the hobby so enjoyable. The stories just keep adding to the history of the coins. I respect the "private" collectors who do not wish to share and lock their prizes in a dark room, but I wish they were more like you. Those four images has taken half my day up!!! Thanks again Bruce..; >>
I couldn't agree more. I wouldn't even know that half of these coins even existed, were it not for TDN's posts.
Congratulations on those fantastic coins and on 20k posts. Thanks for posting!
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Congrats on the coin purchase, and of course 20000. I really do still enjoy this board, even if the posting is a lot less frequent. My favorite of the bunch that you posted was the 1853 proof. Very stunning. I imagine the mirrors in hand are spectacular and that some hairlines are what kept it from going higher. Nothing worse than a gem proof that is flat and lifeless. That doesn't seem to be the case from the pic.
I also have struggled with what to collect in the last few years. Sets have become almost impossible from a price and availability standpoint if you want highest graded on the American side. But I still love U.S. coins. The box of twenty becomes a great alternative, of which I subscribe very happily to now. I feel exceedingly free. BUT...I really do love circ coinage as well and I can't get over the mental barrier of circ next to gem UNC. So I just started a separate box of 20. It is really quite enjoyable, and for someone like me, it is nice to be able to occasionally buy a coin that I absolutely love in XF or AU, but not have it be a high four or five figure coin that breaks the bank.
For me, I can honestly say that I enjoy adding a circ box of 20 just as much as the UNC. And, now that I move towards foreign, I can still work on a series set that is finest known and still be able to afford it.
Ain't it great to be in a happy place with the collection?
Thanks for all of your help through the years, especially four years ago when I was on my way out of the Navy and thinking of dealing full time. Given the economy, I'm glad I stayed in. Moving up to Washington State in August to finally get some real sea time on the Lincoln. I'll give you a shout if you are still up that way...
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<< <i>I just don't care about the later issues >>
<< <i>and just collect spectacular early coins that speak to me. >>
So now it's official. Older is better.
<< <i>Wow is really all I can say! Is a collection that nice safe to keep at the local bank deposit box? >>
Of course not... that's why he keeps them in the kitchen cabinet above his sink at 127 Elm St, Ft Worth, TX!
<< <i>Don't tell my wife but I think I'm in love!!!!
It's okay to be in love with another man... and Bruce would be quite the catch, he's an old salty sailor!
<< <i>You and I live in two completely different worlds. >>
You mean galazy's don't you? Me too.
Thanks for giving us a look-see, along with a little insight into how the deal evolved. The coins and prices are truly mind boggling.
Lance.
Why do you bother showing us all that "modern Crap"?? Oh, uh, er, I think I better go take my meds!!!!
In all seriousness---I appreciate your sharing these beauties with us po' folks.
Sir, please get busy and promote the appearance of the AMERI cent to the news media, so that we can all bask in the glory of your numismatic perspicacity.
Signed, Sad Sack
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3) You did remember to use your employee discount, right?
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Discount with Laura???
<< <i>Don't tell my wife but I think I'm in love!!!!
This is what I love about your coin collecting. You do not hide your "more than above average" purchases, and share the great stories which makes the hobby so enjoyable. The stories just keep adding to the history of the coins. I respect the "private" collectors who do not wish to share and lock their prizes in a dark room, but I wish they were more like you. Those four images has taken half my day up!!! Thanks again Bruce...
So true! Tradedollarnut, thanks for sharing these and the story as well. They are jaw-dropping coins. What was the grade on the 1856 S3?
<< <i>TDN:
This is what I love about your coin collecting. You do not hide your "more than above average" purchases, and share the great stories which makes the hobby so enjoyable. The stories just keep adding to the history of the coins. I respect the "private" collectors who do not wish to share and lock their prizes in a dark room, but I wish they were more like you. Those four images has taken half my day up!!! Thanks again Bruce..; >>
I couldn't agree more. I wouldn't even know that half of these coins even existed, were it not for TDN's posts.
Congrats on the coin purchase, and of course 20000. I really do still enjoy this board, even if the posting is a lot less frequent. My favorite of the bunch that you posted was the 1853 proof. Very stunning. I imagine the mirrors in hand are spectacular and that some hairlines are what kept it from going higher. Nothing worse than a gem proof that is flat and lifeless. That doesn't seem to be the case from the pic.
I also have struggled with what to collect in the last few years. Sets have become almost impossible from a price and availability standpoint if you want highest graded on the American side. But I still love U.S. coins. The box of twenty becomes a great alternative, of which I subscribe very happily to now. I feel exceedingly free.
For me, I can honestly say that I enjoy adding a circ box of 20 just as much as the UNC. And, now that I move towards foreign, I can still work on a series set that is finest known and still be able to afford it.
Ain't it great to be in a happy place with the collection?
Thanks for all of your help through the years, especially four years ago when I was on my way out of the Navy and thinking of dealing full time. Given the economy, I'm glad I stayed in.
Moving up to Washington State in August to finally get some real sea time on the Lincoln. I'll give you a shout if you are still up that way...
John
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