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: 5 Worst Buys in Coin Collecting 2026 according to TheCoinGeek
I generally agreed with what he had to say. The one thing I don't know is what a "coin pull" is. That's a term I have not heard. I have been a collector for over 60 years. I had m… (View Post)4 -
Re: Let's see some collectible restrikes
In the 19th century, medals were issued for presidential campaigns. There were collectors for these medals, but most of them probably started to collect after the large cent was discontinued in 1857,… (View Post)5 -
Re: It’s my understanding that the 1995W proof American silver eagle only came in the gold set
Yes, that was one of the first times the mint screwed the small collectors, and the mint didn't even realize it was doing it. Now the small collectors can go pound salt at the mint. The mint doe… (View Post)2 -
Re: Who here has an ancient membership badge
I have one. I have never thought about it. (View Post)1 -
Re: ANA World's Fair of Money in Pittsburgh this month OR the FUN show in Orlando next January?
For me it’s FUN hands down. (View Post)1
