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: Let’s see some beautiful Buffalo Nickels
I am not a big "toner guy" so I can't show you any of those. I have long admired this piece. It is the 1836 Satin Finish Proof Buffalo. This coin "don't get no respect." Collector… (View Post)3 -
Re: Two perfect proofs
I have gotten pretty good at judging coins offered on the Internet from photos. Proof coins are another matter. I have to see them to buy them. On my lower level, here is my Proof Trade Dollar which … (View Post)5 -
Re: The official Philadelphia Eagles 2025 season thread
I’ll make a prediction. They will lose this game to Dallas. After a good start, the offense has gone home to Philadelphia. Tied 21 - 21. The Eagles have folded. (View Post)1 -
Re: Post your pre 1800 dated coins
Where do I begin? Here are a few of them. (View Post)30 -
Re: SLQ Full Head Designation Questions
When I was a dealer, I sold many pieces which were near the full head (no ear hole) without the designation, for a lot less money. I think that the full head is overemphasized. There are other aspect… (View Post)1
