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The Saint that returned to Saint Louis (Update: Two more make it back)

RYKRYK Posts: 35,789 ✭✭✭✭✭
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While perusing Legend's recent post-Long Beach offerings, I could not resist the 1916-S Saint. The coin was previously in a well-known St. Louis-based collection. The prior owner, who is a fellow physician and very private about his holdings, sold his Saint collection to Legend, who used numerous coins to seed Simpson Saint collection. Over time, many of these have been replaced. Simpson recently upgraded his 1916-S, so this coin was made available, and I was more than happy to bring it back to St. Louis. The coin has exquisite original color, with a copper streak on the reverse and other areas of more subtle coppery tone. The eye appeal is off the charts.

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My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132

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    joebb21joebb21 Posts: 4,734 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Is that typical for the L and I to be so soft?
    Grade guess 65?
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    relicsncoinsrelicsncoins Posts: 7,863 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very nice........Love the color on that.
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    MoldnutMoldnut Posts: 3,082 ✭✭✭✭
    Nice! My numismatic goal is to one day see your collection in personimage
    Derek

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    jessecarlkjessecarlk Posts: 646


    << <i>Is that typical for the L and I to be so soft?
    Grade guess 65? >>



    It looks like it was struck through a little grease.
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    RYKRYK Posts: 35,789 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Is that typical for the L and I to be so soft?
    Grade guess 65? >>



    It looks like it was struck through a little grease. >>


    Must be the photo. They look like the rest of the letters in person.
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
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    StaircoinsStaircoins Posts: 2,565 ✭✭✭

    Gorgeous! I love the deep, rich color.

    If it's not stickered, it should be.



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    JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,847 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Winner, winner, chicken dinner. The color looks so thick! Congrat's. MJ
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    GeorgeKelloggGeorgeKellogg Posts: 1,251 ✭✭
    Very nice, RYK. I'm glad that you were able to "repatriate" the 1916-S. I've also been known to pull the trigger on a pretty Saint every now and then.
    "Clamorous for Coin"
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    stephunterstephunter Posts: 2,324 ✭✭✭
    Nice pick up! Thats a keeper.
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    PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 45,447 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great looking coin. Last year of production until the post WWI era.

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.

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    lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,408 ✭✭✭
    very rich tones but is the "L I " of liberty weakness or year charactoristic?
    btw...from st.louis too...i still wonder what my uncles buffaloes looked like
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    jmski52jmski52 Posts: 22,383 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You could show the coin to the statue of St. Louis in Forest Park, by way of re-acquainting it with St. Louis. Establish more provinance, so to speak....image
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    LongacreLongacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭
    I'm a fan of copper spots for some reason. Nice color on the coin.

    There is a rumor that Longacre may make an appearance in St. Louis in the spring for his nephew's graduation from Washington U., so long as his advance team can make the proper security preparations. I don't know if that town can handle both him and a 1916-S Saint.
    Always took candy from strangers
    Didn't wanna get me no trade
    Never want to be like papa
    Working for the boss every night and day
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    RYKRYK Posts: 35,789 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I'm a fan of copper spots for some reason. Nice color on the coin.

    There is a rumor that Longacre may make an appearance in St. Louis in the spring for his nephew's graduation from Washington U., so long as his advance team can make the proper security preparations. I don't know if that town can handle both him and a 1916-S Saint. >>


    Well, that would be a treat!
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
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    WingsruleWingsrule Posts: 2,983 ✭✭✭✭
    Courtesy of the cert verification page:

    COIN INFORMATION
    Cert Verification #: 6666168
    PCGS Coin #: 9169
    Date, mintmark: 1916-S
    Denomination: $20
    Variety:
    Minor Variety:
    Mint Error:
    Pedigree: Simpson
    Country: The United States of America
    Grade: MS65
    Mintage: 796,000
    PCGS Price GuideSM Value: $3,300
    Holder Type: PCGS Secure Plus™
    Population: 1,111

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    DrPeteDrPete Posts: 1,497 ✭✭✭
    Nice coin RYK. Love that you know the pedigree and the previous owner.

    Why do so many doctors collect gold and saints?

    I have just bought my first few saints, common dates, in MS 65.
    Dr. Pete
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    RYKRYK Posts: 35,789 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Why do so many doctors collect gold and saints?

    I could ask the same about Barber halves. image
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Beautiful Saint RYK.... thanks for sharing. Just love these gold coins...Cheers, RickO
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    bidaskbidask Posts: 13,866 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Fabulous coin....congrats
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    BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,460 ✭✭✭✭✭
    he shoots, he scores! I like it.
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    LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,296 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ah yes, the famous BERTY variety - nice! image
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    RYKRYK Posts: 35,789 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Ah yes, the famous BERTY variety - nice! image >>


    Must be some funny light effect because "LI" are no different than "BERTY" in hand.

    imageimage

    (pardon the quickie iPhone photos)
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
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    CocoinutCocoinut Posts: 2,505 ✭✭✭✭✭
    When I worked for a dealer in the early 1980's, we acquired a small hoard of 20-25 1916-S Saints. They all had gorgeous orange peel surfaces,as Ryk's coin appears to have. I sure wish I'd bought one for myself! Love that look!

    Jim

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    RB1026RB1026 Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭✭
    She's a stunner! Very, very nice piece. Glad to hear she's in the Gateway City image
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    LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,296 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice!
    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko.
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    RYKRYK Posts: 35,789 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Two more Crawford Saints have returned to St. Louis:

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    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
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    OriginalDanOriginalDan Posts: 3,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    These two are just exquisite. Thanks for sharing.
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    RB1026RB1026 Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭✭
    VERY nice!! On behalf of the Gateway City.......WELCOME HOME to those fine looking ladies. Simply gorgeous.
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    derrybderryb Posts: 36,217 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>There is a rumor that Longacre may make an appearance in St. Louis in the spring for his nephew's graduation from Washington U., so long as his advance team can make the proper security preparations. >>


    Preparations currently underway:

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    messydeskmessydesk Posts: 19,707 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice, lush Saints!
    John
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    BigMooseBigMoose Posts: 1,466 ✭✭✭
    RYK, beautiful coins--there is something special about a choice, lustrous Saint. TomT.
    TomT-1794

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    JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,847 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The thread that keeps on givingimage

    MJ
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    Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
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    RYKRYK Posts: 35,789 ✭✭✭✭✭
    << There is a rumor that Longacre may make an appearance in St. Louis in the spring for his nephew's graduation from Washington U., so long as his advance team can make the proper security preparations. >>

    Sadly, the security detail could not provide adequate assurances, and the visit never took place. image
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
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    SonorandesertratSonorandesertrat Posts: 5,695 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Beautiful coins! Is RYK abandoning his DOGs?
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    GeorgeKelloggGeorgeKellogg Posts: 1,251 ✭✭
    Congratulations, RYK. They look great!
    "Clamorous for Coin"
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    guitarwesguitarwes Posts: 9,241 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Beautiful coins! Is RYK abandoning his DOGs? >>



    Just changing the words a bit....

    Dramatic
    Old
    Gold

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    LongacreLongacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭
    Wow. The '11 is amazing.
    Always took candy from strangers
    Didn't wanna get me no trade
    Never want to be like papa
    Working for the boss every night and day
    --"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
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    RYKRYK Posts: 35,789 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Beautiful coins! Is RYK abandoning his DOGs? >>


    No, I am still a Dirty Gold Man. image I do have a small collection of Saints and buy them when I think they are good value or otherwise special. As far as I am concerned, these Crawford Saints are unimprovable. He bought many of his coins before the advent of third party grading. You can certainly buy higher grade coins, but I am not sure that you can any that are noticeably nicer, IMO.
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132

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