BillJones ✭✭✭✭✭
Welcome to the "Classic Gold Collectors Club!"
The 1838-C half eagle is hardest piece in the set to find nice. I looked at many of them until I found the one that worked for me. The 1838-C was not as well made as the 1838-D, which can be found in AU for a price.
My 1837 half eagle is in a PCGS MS-61 holder, and I am quite happy with it. I traced it back using the Newman Portal site to the 1976 ANA auction, which was held by Stacks' in New York City. There it was graded AU, which is the true true grade. Coin grades are quite fluid, as you probably know.
You might know that we are collecting "Mint Drops." That was name the opponents of Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren gave to them on some Hard Times tokens.
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Re: Opinions on this inherited CC morgan
It might be touch and go for a Good-4 slab grade because of cleaning issues, but it should worth the Good price in any case. In other words it’s a decent filler for the dare and mint mark combination… (View Post)2 -
Re: A look at the Semi Quincentennial silver Proof set
The price will have to go higher to make me quit, but not by much. I have a long date run of Proof sets, from 1936, I’d like to continue. A dream set would be an 1858, without the gold, which was the… (View Post)2 -
A look at the Semi Quincentennial silver Proof set
I received my silver Semi Quincentennial Proof set today. I have been complaining that the mint has not done a good job of getting these coins out to the people. Until a few days ago, I didn't k… (View Post)16 -
Re: The 2026 Silver Proof Set is a potential winner
I think that a fall in a couple on months is too soon, but I’d say you will see an adjustment within a few years. There will be some very high prices paid for pieces in PR-70 DCam holders. The regist… (View Post)2 -
Re: No Baltimore reports?
I prefer the 800 tables. After spending the money to go and stay there, it increases you chances of finding something worthwhile. There is nothing more depressing that to go to a major show and find … (View Post)8
