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: Here’s my Civil War token- post yours
The "Good for a scent" people will like these two. I don't have a salamander press, but I do have one with a lion on it. (View Post)2 -
Re: Do you have a coin or coins you prefer to keep raw that would grade well?
I have a few pieces, which probably could be graded, but the expesnse is much higher these days than it once was. I worked through a dealer when I had a lot of my collection done, and I don't have th… (View Post)7 -
Re: Should I dip this 25-S Peace? (Updated with Photos!)
That holder is not doing it any favors. Unfortunately its a sow's ear, and no much will help it. The toning is ugly, so dipping it, can't make it look worse. As it is, it's bullion in a slab. Don't w… (View Post)4 -
Re: Wealth Distribution – How Much Do You Keep in Coins?
Too much, but it’s all for fun, and gold at least has a melt value. (View Post)12 -
Re: Three Dollar Gold for Type...
The interesting thing about the 1854 $3 gold coins is that the word “DOLLARS” is in smaller letters than all later years. That makes it little more interesting than the other common dates. (View Post)4
