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NGC Journals

Texan's Coins's Journal

Found out about a loss today

Don't miss out on opportunities. I found out today that Alan Herbert, author of NN's "Coin Clinic" column passed away recently. I enjoyed reading his column and was amazed at the information he could track down about the most obscure coin questions. I urge anyone who just glances at the chat boards on occasion to get to know some of the people on here. They are great people who love to talk about the hobby that we all share. And let's face it. How many of our family members understand
Texan's Coins

Texan's Coins

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JAA's Journal

United States Coinage for the Philippine Islands: The 1936 Murphy-Quezon Peso

Today's Journal entry is the twentieth installment in my weekly series on the United States coinage for the Philippine Islands. The nineteenth of the twenty slots that compose a NGC USA-Philippines Type Set is the 1936 Murphy-Quezon Peso. When the United States defeated Spain in the Spanish-American war of 1898, the Philippines became a United States possession. Unlike other colonial powers the U.S. always had intentions of giving the Philippine Islands full independence once the inhabitants w
JAA

JAA

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Yankeejose's Journal

Did the marketplace tell me I made a blunder?

Or were there fewer bidders on Super Bowl Sunday? My wife and I each had 4 $5 dollars squares for the super bowl. I assume most people know what squares are so I won't go into details about how it works. Basically the winning score after each quarter gets one quarter of the pot. Since we had no allegiance to either team in this year's Super Bowl we were mainly watching to see if we won any money. Going into the end of the second quarter it was 21-3, I had 1-6. I needed a field goal by San Fra
Yankeejose

Yankeejose

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Cal Gold "Token" Guy's Journal

Lady Blue Eyes

I have always had a "thing" for ladies with blue eyes... Every once in a while I wander away from California Gold and pick up something for my US type collection. I guess it is more of a loose grouping of US coins rather than a type set, but I buy what I like. I recently found Lady Blue Eyes. To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.
Cal Gold "Token" Guy

Cal Gold "Token" Guy

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The Hawaiiana Numismatist

Numismatic Detective -- Father of Modern Surfing

Surfs up dudes/dudettes... The book Hawaiian Money: Standard Catalog "Second Edition" by Medcalf and Russell is the so-called "bible" for Hawaii numismatics. However, as a generalized catalog there numerous examples in which specific details are simply missing. This is a source of intrigue for me (filling in the holes in numismatic references). In this journal entry are the results of researching medal 2M-225 (page 115 of Hawaiian Money) also known as the Duke Paoa Kahanamoku -- Father of Mo
TheHawaiianaNumismatist

TheHawaiianaNumismatist

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GSA_Gem_Quest's Journal

Reclaiming My Rightful Position on the Throne

Long Live the KING!!! Once upon a time, a long time ago, NGC brought forth new registry set categories for an obscure group of Morgan and Peace silver dollars accumulated by a few adventurous, and some might say foolhardy, collectors. These collectors toiled away in relative obscurity in pursuit of their passion, often maligned and misunderstood by other more mainstream collectors. They frequently overpaid for coins for reasons not comprehensible to most collectors. The coins were referred
GSA_Gem_Quest

GSA_Gem_Quest

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Bammer's Journal

Coin Update

...coupon grading dilemma and other ramblings. I have been meaning to write this entry for about a week, but am glad I waited. I received my renewal coupon today and now I have a dilemma. You may recall my previous journal entry when I told about a gift from a co-worker. She brought me back a 1993 proof set from The Pawn Stars shop in Las Vegas. I told her I was going to make a special 1993 proof registry set here and name it for us. So now, do I use my coupon for these, or should I send in my
Iowa Silver Baron Bammer

Iowa Silver Baron Bammer

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TMS Coins's Journal

Opinions please.

I was always wondering why old slabs worth more than the new ones. I would appreciate everybody's opinion.TMS CoinsTo see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.
TMS Coins

TMS Coins

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Rick's Keepers's Journal

My firstboddy bagged coin in years.

Still got my purple label - HeHe Friends, It has been quite a few years since I got a coin back that was not slabbed.I recently sent in a submission that had a roll end toned coin that looked great. With no scars from the roller I thought it would grade. WRONG!!! To my surprise anyway it came back bagged like the old days. No holder but with the purple tag in a 2X2. To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.
Rick's Keepers

Rick's Keepers

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RichH's Journal

The Value of a Dealer's Auction Representation

A Dealer's value add (long read) One big plus in establishing long term relationships with dealers is their ability to represent you at auction. In this internet era where digitally color magnified obverse and reverse pictures of the coin are available for each coin, many collectors may not feel the need for in person inspection. I have found that the internet images can vary greatly from the actual "coin in hand" inspection, and have therefore employed dealer representation at major auctions
RichH

RichH

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Dennis B-migration's Journal

I Think I Found The Real Gem In These Foreign Coins

And I still don't know a great deal about it! I've been slowly but surely working my way through my buddy's stash of foreign coins. Up until a few days ago I had thought that the 1898B Chopmarked British Trade Dollar was the real find in the lot but I now believe I may have been wrong. As I worked my way through the coins, country by country, I ran across one coin that had no country affiliation written on it just "En Barcelona, Peseta, 1810". I put it aside because it struck me as odd and I
Dennis B-migration

Dennis B-migration

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Tamm31's Journal

anyone know what this is worth?

1893 Columbus Exhibition Half Dollar in grade MS-64 I am currently looking at this coin on an auction site and I am unsure if its actually worth what theyre asking,any advice? To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.
Tamm31

Tamm31

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AstroTrain's Journal

Bliazzard 2013

Thinking back... As the snow falls rapidly, and the wind whips out side, and the news talks about power outages in the state I am amazed. I live where they say it will be the worst (for my state). All the local news channels are talking about Route 1 Foxboro getting hit the hardest and it's exactly 1 mile from my drive way. I'm grateful to have power, last year we lost it for 10 straight days. All of this and I love the snow. I hate driving in it, I hate shoveling and snow blowing...BU
AstroTrain

AstroTrain

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CoinsbyGary

Unbelievable, or Rather Should I Say, BELIEVABLE!

It is not often that I talk about my Christian faith on a coin forum, but in this instance, the two are intricately entwined and inseparable. So follow along with me as I chronicle an improbable journey culminating with three new coins for my collection. Oftentimes the lines between the important and the most important things in life become blurred and the important overtakes the most important. Moreover, that transition can be so subtle that we are often not aware of it. Every Year in the m
coinsbygary

coinsbygary

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AstroTrain's Journal

Cut the spending and grow the collection

Here's how I deal I have a super small collecting budget. After the bills are paid, the food is bought, my son is clothed, and money is put away...well lets jus say there isn't much left. Each week I give myself an allowance for coffee, lunch, and whatever else I may need. It's not much, just $50. I make sure I get it in cash (10 $5 bills), and it breaks down to $10 a day (it's only for work days). I have a jar that says "Poker Money" on my desk and I fill it up every night when I get
AstroTrain

AstroTrain

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JAA's Journal

United States Coinage for the Philippine Islands: The 1936 Murphy-Quezon Fifty Centavos

Today's Journal entry is the nineteenth installment in my weekly series on the United States coinage for the Philippine Islands. The eighteenth of the twenty slots that compose a NGC USA-Philippines Type Set is the 1936 Murphy-Quezon Fifty Centavos. When the United States defeated Spain in the Spanish-American war of 1898, the Philippines became a United States possession. Unlike other colonial powers the U.S. always had intentions of giving the Philippine Islands full independence once the in
JAA

JAA

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coin928's Journal

YIKES!

I need to get another coin. Quick! I added three coins that I just had graded and noticed that my overall rank has improved to 666! That's not all though, check the picture. I clicked on the "Total Coin Registry Points" link and not only is my rank 666, so is my average coin score. YIKES! To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.
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coin928

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Villarreal's Journal

Dreams that come true

1889 CC bought au/raw After reading about those buying raw coins and being disappointed, I present the other side of the...uh...proverbial coin. I preface this by saying, early on, I preferred raw coins and had a great looking set of Morgans in Dansco albums. I was searching for the 1889 CC and found one (on 8/19/2002) on Ebay that i watched and tried to snag at the last minute. It was sitting at $1700 or so and with 3 seconds left, I threw a $3500 bid on it. I won it for $1895. By the pi
Villarreal

Villarreal

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TD Henson's Journal

1962 D Roosevelt Dime - MS 67 + FT

The positive side for my collection this week! Great addition to my silver Roosevelt's this week. This coin has basically 3 other equals - two of which are MS 67*FT and one which is also MS 67+FT and there are none better! Beautiful overall presence and had to be considered for the +* designation, which would have put it out of my price range for sure. I'm not a tone maven, but the toning on this coin absolutely enhances the beauty of this coin. Thanks Brian for making this coin possible f
TD Henson

TD Henson

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TD Henson's Journal

Turns out I'm stupid...

Second part of what I'd hope would be a several part journal through certification. The 1832 Capped Bust Half Dime arrived yesterday and I didn't even have a loop on it before I was disappointed. When will I ever learn that pictures hide soooo much? First the coin has been lightly cleaned on the obv - as it is showing subtle hairlines, but enough to guarantee a details slab, which was enough to make this deal a loser. Then the surface condition of this coin is deplorable and something give
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TD Henson

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Rick's Keepers's Journal

Stage #2 of 3 State Quarters

Submission complete Friends, Well my second half of the MS state quarters were final today and shipped. A painful low value and low point set even though there were 12 MS67s of which the 2008D Hawaii was a top pop of 6/0. I had a great time finding and adding these myself and really think they are under valued as far as the points go. But it is what it is. Later this year I will do the SMS section and my fun quest set for this year will be complete. Good luck on your collections this year!!
Rick's Keepers

Rick's Keepers

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Followers and Following

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Pics of your muscle cars PLEASE!!! Friends, I know this is a coin hobby club but recently # had the decision to sell coins or muscle cars to upgrade his 1879 mint set. Of course he was smart in the decision and kept the cars. David, I would like it if you would post a pic of your favorite car or two that you own and a list. It would be a COOL journal and others may like to see as well. Thanks----Rick To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added b
Six Mile Rick

Six Mile Rick

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