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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: US Mint Trump bronze medal - my imagination?
Collectors are often confused by official inaugural medals and presidential mint medals. The official inaugural medals are usually made by private firms. They are offered for sale during the inaugura… (View Post)1 -
Re: Finished your 7070 Type Set? OK, now what....
I put together a mixed set of Indian Cents a bit over a year ago. Most of the early pieces and many of the key dates are certifited and in PCGS or NGC holders. Some of the semi-keys and all of the co… (View Post)2 -
Re: Finished your 7070 Type Set? OK, now what....
I think the 7070 albums only cover general types. The less common minor types are no included. My collection is almost "whole hog" although there are few minor types I will not get. For exa… (View Post)2 -
Re: US Mint Trump bronze medal - my imagination?
@HalfDime, please provide links. The political items dealers are asking huge prices for these pieces, which are not attractive. If it continues like this, I will pass. I have spent 5 figures for offi… (View Post)1 -
Re: What are your numismatic / coin related pet peeves?
25 years ago, cameo Proofs got very high grades, like PR-67, but no cameo designation. If you are looking at an old holder, that could be the reason. (View Post)1
