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: Anyone up for a Draped Bust 1/2c GTG? (REVEALED)
Don't worry about it. A C-9 is only an R-2, fairly common. (View Post)1 -
Re: 1875-1878 Double Dime Set—Business Strikes & Proofs—Complete!
Very nice. I completed the set, without the pattern, some years ago. The Tweny Cent Piece has had my attention since high school. You are fortunate that you bought the 1877 after the market manipulat… (View Post)2 -
Re: Why do dealers bail from shows early?
Some dealers come to shows to trade with other dealers. Much of that work is done before the show opens to the public. On the first day there are serious retail customers. After that there are only s… (View Post)4 -
Re: What's the latest news for 1c coins in 2026 US Mint and Proof Sets?
I believe I read on the mint site that the government had made the last cents for circulation, but they will continue to be included in Proof and Mint Sets. (View Post)1 -
Re: Hagglers at Shows
I ask for their best price. If they don't come down, I go from there if I think it's viable. If the price is so high that it's in "outer space," I say "Thank you" and move on. If … (View Post)11
