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NGC Journals

jackson64's Journal

A Fortuitous and Artistic Side Effect

I have had several of these old silver trays and bowls on shelves in my office for years. At various times I have displayed them as a sort of artistic presentation filled with world coins, Ike dollars, Sacagaweas and classic coin mixes. My granddaughter loves to rummage through the world coin tray with its strange coins of odd shapes, holed coins, different metals and strange writing. It can be quite educational for her when she selects one that has caught her eye and asks about it. I use my Kra
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jackson64's Journal

Gotta Love the "Brown" Designation

I just added another MS64 Brown Indian Cent to my collection. This 1892 leaves me with just the 1890 and 1894 to complete my self-styled Indian Short Set 1890-1909. I'm wavering but I think I'll go ahead and expand it to the 1880's as well since most of that decade can be had at a reasonable price and there are no key date, expensive issues that will be needed.   If you wonder why I decided on brown instead of the (usually) more coveted red or RB coins--I just feel like the brown coins
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The Roman Empire

Roman Empire, Page 9 = CRISIS II

This new "Journal Entry" provides an update on the 9th Page of my NGC Ancient Custom Set entitles "The Roman Empire". This Page is 82% complete (12 coins out of 15 slots).  Two of the twelve coins are pending my detailed Owner’s Comments. Here is a link to the Collection… https://coins.www.collectors-society.com/wcm/CoinCustomSetGallery.aspx?s=16365 Here is the synopsis for the Page, entitled "CRISIS II”… The Crisis of the Third Century intensifies as numerous Augusti
Kohaku

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Dynasty Collectors' Cabinet

Eric P. Newman coins in Dynasty Collectors' Cabinet

Eric P. Newman numismatist from age seven passed away this week. I never met him, only knew of him through his coins and currency auctions of spectacular selections. I was fortunate to have acquired six mint state Large Cents from these auctions which I understand, by estimates raised $72 million since 2013. He founded a coin museum by his name in 2006. Prior to that about 1959 he founded a numismatic educational society to advance our endeavors. He wrote many ground breaking research books on o
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rmw's Journal

RMW Collection of England and Great Britain

Here are examples of Edward VII and George V Type Pennies. S 3990 1903, 66Red S 3990A, 1902 Low Tide, 65 Red S 4051, 1915, 65 Red S 4052 1912 H, 64 RB S 4053, 1918 KN, 65 RB S 4054, 1926 Modified Effigy, 64 RB S 4055, 1928, 66 Red S 4054 A, a gem 1927, no picture yet Many of these came from the Baldwin Vault, where they were stored since issue.
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The Roman Empire

Roman Empire, Page 8 = CRISIS I

This new “Journal Entry” provides an update on the 8th Page of my NGC Ancient Custom Set entitled “The Roman Empire.” This Page is 73% complete (11 coins out of 15 slots). Here is a link to the Collection… https://coins.www.collectors-society.com/wcm/CoinCustomSetGallery.aspx?s=16365   Here is the synopsis for the Page, entitled "CRISIS I”…   The Empire heads into turnoil, marked by the tumultuous Year of Five Emperors (193 AD) and the subsequent rise of the
Kohaku

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The Roman Empire

Roman Empire, Page 7 = GOLDEN AGE II

This new “Journal Entry” provides an update on the 7th Page of my NGC Ancient Custom Set entitled “The Roman Empire.”   This Page is 80% complete (12 coins out of 15 slots).   Here is a link to the Collection… https://coins.www.collectors-society.com/wcm/CoinCustomSetGallery.aspx?s=16365   Here is the synopsis for the Page, entitled "GOLDEN AGE II”… Rome's prosperity continues under the leadership of Antonine dynasts who reigned until late 2nd century AD.
Kohaku

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rmw's Journal

RMW Collection of England and Great Britain-Victoria Penny Types

Here is a selection of Victorian Penny types from my collection. First up is an 1844 Head Copper Penny S 3948,, Ms 65 Red, reputed to be the last red gem penny in the former Baldwins vault. Next is an 1863 Bronze Head Proof Penny. S 3954, PR 65 RB Then an 1876 H Heaton Mint Penny, S 3955, MS 65 Red An 1899 Veiled Head Penny, S 3961, MS 65 Red, Comes next S 3961A is an 1895 Low Tide Penny High Tide Penny, Ms 65 RB Lastly, S 3961B is an 1897 High Tide Penny, ungraded
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rmw's Journal

RMW Collection of England and Great Britain

Here is the first of a few installments on the various types of the British copper and bronze penny, a mainstay of everyday British commerce for generations. Its story started with the copper pieces issued under license by the Soho Mint in the 1790s, as the Royal Mint did not have the technology required to produce this kind of quality at the time, and also had other priorities during the Napoleonic Wars. The 1797 piece shown here weighed one full ounce, and was roughly equal to the value o
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rmw's Journal

RMW Collection of England and Great Britain

Just got this back from NGC. An extremely lustrous silver medal, 303 years old, graded as a 64 plus. Purchased at auction in England. Certainly is a different allegory on the reverse than the James II medal. Whereas with James the crown is conferred by heaven (signifying the divine right of kings) , here it is given by Britannia, representing the people/nation.
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middlefinger

Millennium Set Silver Eagles

I'm more than a little confused by the lack of a separate entry for the 2000 W Millennium Set Silver Eagle. So much so that I'm spending my time writing about it. With a reported mintage of 75,000 & a census in ms69 of 5529, this is clearly worthy of its own entry. Does anyone (NGC) have any info on this?? Otherwise have a lovely day....
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The Roman Empire

Roman Empire, Page 6 = GOLDEN AGE I

Don't let me hear you say life's taking you nowhere, angel…Run for the shadows in these golden years…I'll stick with you baby for a thousand years…Nothing's gonna touch you in these golden years…- David Bowe   This new “Journal Entry” provides an update on the 6th Page of my NGC Ancient Custom Set entitled “Golden Age I”.  While the Roman Empire’s golden age failed to last a thousand years, it endured long enough to merit more than one Page herein, hence the Roman numeral included
Kohaku

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jackson64's Journal

Is My Coin "Too Good"

Okay, I may have screwed up a bit. I have bought a few of the coins for my Washington album already slabbed and have had to liberate them for my album. The primary reason for this is that a few of the pricier ones I was able to get at a very good price in the grades I wanted and as a plus I got the added insurance with the purchase of knowing they weren't cleaned or had issues I couldn't see with the seller's pictures. I am down to just the final 3 or 4 holes in my Washington album. The fin
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rmw's Journal

RMW Collection

Here is an example of the very rare 1897 High Tide Penny variety, which I picked up last week. I bought it slabbed in England as roughly the equivalent of an Ms 63. It might make 64 , especially given the obverse. This is the first piece of this variety I have seen in good condition. So , only one piece to go to finish off a complete type set of Victoria copper and bronze. Only the Heaton Mint halfpenny to go. I saw one in basic Unc today. Looking for a gem. I will see if my bud W
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rmw's Journal

RMW Collection

I just picked up a nice 1932 British halfpenny in 65 RB today. I'm now about 2/3 of the way towards finishing a nice date set for Grorge V halfpennies.Compared to US pieces, British pieces in nice red from the same period are quite scarce. Many of my pieces came from the Baldwin Vault in London, where they were kept in pristine condition since their issue, in some cases well over a hundred years ago. Baldwins has been in business as a coin dealer since 1872, but it's only in the last y
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The Roman Empire

Roman Empire, Page 5 = PERSEVERANCE

This new “Journal Entry” provides an update on the 5th Page of my NGC Ancient Custom Set entitled “The Roman Empire.” This Page is 67% complete (10 coins out of 15 slots), and for one of those 10 coins my “Owner’s Comments” are pending. Here is a link to the Collection… https://coins.www.collectors-society.com/wcm/CoinCustomSetGallery.aspx?s=16365 Here is the synopsis for the Page, entitled "PERSEVERANCE": The Empire weathers a civil war culminating in the rise of Emperor Ves
Kohaku

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Six Mile Rick

What a trip!! Any U.S. collectors still here?

I have been looking the past week and thinking of maybe submitting a few coins. It actually took a while --- like 40 clicks just to shout out here. Obviously everything is not ready yet for direct connecting with this site format. I have seen a few world collectors that have managed to adhere to the new format. Just wondering if there are any U.S. collectors still hanging around before I renew my membership   Thanks ----- Rick 
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The Roman Empire

Roman Empire, Page 4 = DECADENCE

This new “Journal Entry” provides an update on the 4th Page of my NGC Ancient Custom Set entitled “The Roman Empire.” This Page is 100% complete (15 coins out of 15 slots), although three of my “Owner’s Comments” are pending.  I will update this journal entry as I complete those essays.   Here is a link to the Collection… https://coins.www.collectors-society.com/wcm/CoinCustomSetGallery.aspx?s=16365   Here is the synopsis for the Page, entitled "DECADENCE”…
Kohaku

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jackson64's Journal

Nice Pick Ups for the Semi-keys

Well it seems I picked a great set to build a quick and easy album. Already I am down to just ten holes. I also finished page 4- the 1957 through 1964 silver Washington Quarters in BU at barely above melt costs for these coins. Although I have a few scattered S mint dates of the 1930's and a smattering of 1940's, I found 2 quality examples for the series "key date" 1932-D & S coins. I was able to get the 32-S for under $120 plus a $12 discount for ebay bucks. The 32-D I got for exactly
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An Improbable Overdate

An Improbable Overdate

The mystery of the 2 REALES 1834/5 GJ     What should be borne in mind is that all the coins with overdates have one thing in common, which is that the overstruck date is normally over a date earlier than that of the overstriking. However this rule has an exception.      Dale Seppa’s compendium ECUADORIAN COINS– An Annotated checklist – Edition 2016 on page 18 reports the existence of a 2 Reales coin with overstruck date 1834/5 GJ, a coin whose overstriking is unusual in that the overs
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An Improbable Overdate

Ecuadorian Overdate Coins

Ecuadorian Overdate Coins.         Whilst  Ecuadorian  numismatic  history  is short,  due  to  its  having begun   its  own  coinage  only  in  1/833,   it  does   have   an   extraordinary  variety  of  specimens  that  makes  it  very rich  and interesting  for  collectors.       It  is  common to find  within  a  s ingle year some very apparent differences  which  make  each  coin  individual,  varieties  such  as  subtle changes  in  the  design  of the shield,  errors in the lege
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