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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: Are Any Of Your Heirs Interested In Coin Collecting?
Yes, but only slightly at best. It’s a young boy who has an equal interest in Pokeman cards. (View Post)3 -
Re: Let's see some 1909-S-VDB Lincoln Cents
You most have me beat. This one started out in my collection with ANACS VF-20 papers. It's now in an NGC EF-45 holder. I never understood the VF-20 grade. All I wanted was make sure that it was … (View Post)16 -
Re: US Mint price gouging?
Lincoln Cents were the small collectors’ and YNs favorites. Sure there were coins like the 1909-S-VDB and 1914-D which were expense, but in low grade, they were possible. Then the mint came along wit… (View Post)5 -
Re: I finished Volume I of the Lincoln Cent collection ... After 66 years
It's a rather pedestrian set. Most of the coins are pieces I grabbed out of circulation when I was 10 to 12 years old. The 1914-D is only a Good I bought for short dollars. Here's a little … (View Post)11 -
Re: The 1942 Type 2 Jefferson nickel in Proof: does it matter if the steps aren't completely full?
Some people are obsessed with toning, even when it is unnatural or unattractive. Toning can drive up the slab grade even when the coin has marks that would indicate a lower grade. (View Post)2
