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NGC Journals

TD Henson's Journal

1973 MS 66 5FS Jefferson Nickel

Jefferson's are tough coins... I thought the Roosies were tough, but I think the Jeff's are even tougher. Most of what I see are junk, but every once and a great while a nice specimen appears. Sent this one on my last submission and was happy with the results. Year: 1973 Grade: MS 66 5FS Registry Points: 24 NGC Pop: 28/2 in 5FS and 4/3 in 6FS Purchase Price: Self Made Not especially rare by condition or Full Step status, but a sharp looking coin none the less. The Red Book for Jeff
TD Henson

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lanebrad's Journal

Great 2 weeks!

Picked up a few more It been a busy 2 weeks beside getting back to work after the Hip replacement I manage to pick up 8 coins which is a very good week of picking 1st off I got a couple of coins from Rick a Franklin to add to my set,plus a 200 milliume Eagle nice additions. Then I recieved my 2012 proof Eagle from the Mint I sold all the proofs except this one I wanted to keep an example. also in the mail I recieved 5 silver quarters from 2007. and finially a 2011 W 25th anniversary Eagle My E
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The Beaw's Den's Journal

You Cannot Ride This Mule

But you can certainly ponder its existance. Folks, In the category of {you earn something new everyday}, I just read a fascinating article in my PCGS weekly Enewsletter about the 1959-D Lincoln Wheat Ear, YES Wheat Ear, cent. In a nutshell, this coin arrived on the scene in 1986 and has apparently even sold for substantial amounts at auction, despite its dubious history. None of the grading services will touch it. Maybe it is a throwback to the 19th century when coins of its ilk were poppi
Mokiechan

Mokiechan

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SPHansen's Journal

RE: Time for a new Half

... I think so too. It is time for the Kennedy to retire... however, what is the likelihood of that? On one hand, they only make the coin because they have to.. it's not used in commerce, so will they take the time, effort, expense, etc. to change it? On the other hand, the Mint is in a phase of pumping out coins to generate interest and boost sales, so it may come to pass. Maybe they will pull a '09 Lincoln', make an anniversary set, and change the design for 2015? Only time will tell, I su
SPHansen

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SPHansen's Journal

RE: Time for a new Half

... I think so too. It is time for the Kennedy to retire... however, what is the likelihood of that? On one hand, they only make the coin because they have to.. it's not used in commerce, so will they take the time, effort, expense, etc. to change it? On the other hand, the Mint is in a phase of pumping out coins to generate interest and boost sales, so it may come to pass. Maybe they will pull a '09 Lincoln', make an anniversary set, and change the design for 2015? Only time will tell, I su
SPHansen

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doug33066's Journal

Time for a new half

Time to retire Kennedy It is time to retire the Kennedy Half. It was rushed into production by a mourning nation and a fifty-year run is long enough. History would have a much different view of our womanizing, mob connected 35th President had it not been for his untimely demise. I actually admire the man and some of his accomplishments, but the behind the scenes facets of his life make him unworthy of a place on our coinage. 50 years is a fitting tribute to the fallen hero of a generation
doug33066

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RichH's Journal

NGC Points Matter.... just like size

NGC ponts matter, just like size CaptBrian's recent post of last week bemoaning his drop in the points ranking, has finally moved me to action. The Capt's post hit home as I also was equally frustrated by my fallout in ranking (from 704 to 728 in a matter of days with my paltry 107,000 ponts). What to do, oh what to do ? Ahh, I got it !!!, post my modern gold commemeratives to the NGC Registry. Modern coins have never really been coins to me, rather, I consider them simply created rarities to
RichH

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BrokeDaddy's Journal

Upcoming S.F. Mint 75th Anniversary Proof Silver Eagle Set

Here we go again, Gang! Last year, following the issue of the 25th Anniversary Sets, the Mint did state that some form of "Special Mint Set" silver eagles may be issued on an annual basis. My view is "How are they going to milk us out of our cash now?" The Mint has the set listed on its Calandar, and announced the set will be issued on June 7, 2012, and confirmed that the basic details have been decided with production scheduled to begin on May 11. The set commemorating the 75th Annivers
GINO TUMMINIA

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drewlove3's Journal

Pics are up

Procrastination can rule for only so long I finally added pics to all of my sets. I settled on macro mode, natural daylight and no flash. Will still play with settings to see if anything else helps the quality. I'd like to thank NGC for allowing > 200kb pics! Much easier not having to crop & resize. Happy collecting, all!
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The Hawaiiana Numismatist

So Called Dollars - Hawaii

WoW ... I really got a bargain 11 months ago... At the recent Heritage 2012 April 18-22 US Coins Platinum Night CSNS Signature Auction- Schaumburg ... A HK-548 in MS-64 sold for $230 less buyer fees...My HK-548 in MS-66 purchased for $65 back in May 2011. Picture is of the $65 wonder ...now part of my Hawaii Statehood Medal Set http://coins.www.collectors-society.com/wcm/CoinCustomSetGallery.aspx?s=9345
The Beaw's Den's Journal

75th Anniversary San Francisco Mint SAE

The cash cow is milked again. Just read in Numismatic News that San Francisco mint is going to produce a 2 coin SAE set to commemorate the 75th anniversary of its current location and facility. One will be a standard proof and the other will be the reverse proof. I am assuming production will be limited. All of you dedicated SAE collectors can now count on a deluge of special issues, etc. etc. etc. I wish they would be more creative and produce a special proof set with new renditions o
Mokiechan

Mokiechan

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Ancients and Gods and Modern Day Mint State Lincoln Cent Collectors

NGC MS69 2003D Lincoln Memorial-My Latest PCGS Replacement

Finding Them As I Can Hi everyone. Here is my latest addition to my Lincoln Memorial Registry Set a NGC MS69RD 2003D Lincoln Memorial. Yes I did have a PCGS example in the same grade in my set and I know some will wonder why or question this decision since the PCGS example still remains in my overall collection. Yes I will eventually try to have an all NGC set as they become available. Also, there is nothing wrong with having an example of both, it just adds more value and variety to my co
hunter's gold

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Followers and Following

A great week to purchase a bunch of dimes

AND FINALLY!! A MACRO-LENS FOR THE CAMERA Friends and Society, I purchased a top rank proof set (1999) from Todd Peters sets that I had for sale on my page a couple weeks ago. I did not have enough money so he let me pay when I could. I finally got a nice check for a house I am building with my son so the debt will be paid this week. I checked Todds page and noticed that he had a large amount of dimes for sale or trade. This year Todd has taken his MS dime set from rank #20 or so to rank #
Six Mile Rick

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Merlin8*'s Journal

Proof sets

are a great way to collect coins I normally don't. Howdy Friends and fellow collectors, Silver proof coins have held my attention for the last few years and as my collection of these coins has grown my appreciation for other coins of the era has also. I love proof coins, especially 1950-1964 Franklin & Kennedy half dollars but I have wanted to collect some of the other coins for some time so I started a collection of proof Quarters and Dimes and recently completed the 1964 proof set. De
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JAA's Journal

The Penny with a Soul

My feature Primitive Money for Saturday April 21 is the West African Gizzi Penny. (1880's until the late 1930's) Gizzi Pennies (also known as Kissi Pennies) were smelted and hand-forged by native blacksmiths of the kizzi (Gizzi), Bande, Kpelle and Loma tribes of West Africa (present day Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia). Long strands of iron were twisted together and the ends hammered into a "T" shape at one end, and a rounded blade at the other. Generally considered to be a degraded form o
JAA

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Jack Robinson11's Journal

Back from my travels

Went to the mountains of Northern New York for ten days. Found a few interesting things I try my best, if my budget allows, to visit out of the way antique shops while on my various travels. I have been in the mountains of Northern New York for the past ten days visiting my mother. Taking advantage of my - gift -- from my Uncle Sam this year, a trip or two to some antiques shops was on my to-do list while in the mountains. The first things I picked up were two rolls of 1976 P and 1981 P Pe
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gimhppy2dy-migration's Journal

Does NGC Grade 1 OZ Silver Bars?

I AM LOOKING TO PURCHASE SOME. I want to purchase some of the santa claus christmas 1 ounce silver bars. Not sure if that is the correct name for them as i am still learning. I love christmas and would like to purchase some raw and have them graded. I know that can cost more sometimes than just purchasing them graded. But me and my son like the thrill of seeing them come back in and seeing what they grade at. Also, i am looking to purchase some of these if anyone has any raw bars for sale. Wou
DONALD DIVELEY

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Ed J's Journal

Rare Penny 1792 Sold for $1.15 Million

Ever feel you can't save enouugh money for a coin. If you haven't read this here it is. Rare penny minted in 1792 and never circulated was auctioned off for $1.15 million. There are believed to be only 14 copies of the rare penny in existence.The rare penny, made from copper and incases a small plug of silver, depicts Miss Liberty in the front side ringed by the phrase "Liberty Parent of Science & Industry." At the back side of it, it reads "United States of America One Cent." Todd Imhof,
Ed J

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JAA's Journal

West African Manilla (Copper Armlet/Bracelet Money)

My feature Primitive Money for Friday April 20 is the West African Manilla (15th to mid-20th century). Manillas are copper or bronze horseshoe shaped armlets, which served as a general purpose currency in West Africa (Guinea Coast, Gold Coast, Nigeria) from the 15th century to the mid-20th century. Manillas were used for ordinary market purchases, bride price, and as burial money. Cowry shells, valued at a small fraction of a Manilla, were used for smaller purchases. Copper was the "red gold
JAA

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Which way to go??

Latest find

Stumbled accross it. Well, here is another to add to my MS70 custom sets. This is in addition to the previous two brown ones. I have stumbled onto so exciting things lately. Has anyone gotten some of those double-dye fat numbered Silver Eagles from the 25th Anniversary set? They are really different. I wonder if they will classify them as a true error coin? Here is a pic of my latest. No need for you S to reply, I know enough of how you feel about me. To see old comments for this J
RMK-Collectibles

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Electric Peak's Journal

A Pretty One Got Away

Nice toning commands high prices. Well, I did keep from buying any more on my last day at the Baltimore show last month. But I am making up for that now. Session 1 of the current Heritage auction included an 1858 half dime, graded MS 67 by NGC, and sporting a CAC sticker. It has pretty toning on both sides. I intended to have it. As usual, I checked various price guides and auction records prior to entering a serious bid. 1858 is a fairly common date as half dimes go, but in 67/CAC with n
Electric Peak

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JAA's Journal

Egg Yolk and Chicken Blood

My feature Primitive Money for Thursday April 19 is the (thirteenth to sixteenth century) "Domed Ngon Hoi" of the Kingdom of Lannatai (present day Thailand). Ngon Hoi were the earliest coinage of South East Asia. Flat Ngon Hoi were the only form of metallic money in use in South East Asia at a time when no such thing as national borders existed. By the thirteenth century Flat Ngon Hoi had evolved into a dome shaped piece of silver or silver alloy. Domed Ngon Hoi formed the subsidiary coinage o
JAA

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