BillJones

As a collector who has been part of this hobby for over 60 years, I prefer older copper coins that are Brown to the red colored pieces for two reasons. First, they are less, often much less expensive. Second, they are stable if they are properly stored. 
A red copper coin could stay nice for over century and then suddenly turn on you. When it turns, you could stand to lose a lot of money. Here is an old large cent that is "brown" and also a Choice Mint State piece. 
 

I had been looking for a nice, but reasonably affordable example of the 1795 Bust Dollar with the bust of Liberty set too far to the left. It is believed that this was the first Draped Bust coin die that was prepared. I found this one on the Internet and purchased it from the dealer who was offering it. It's graded VF-35. 
 

I had been looking for a nice, but reasonably affordable example of the 1795 Bust Dollar with the bust of Liberty set too far to the left. It is believed that this was the first Draped Bust coin die that was prepared. I found this one on the Internet and purchased it from the dealer who was offering it. It's graded VF-35. 
 

I just received my "sample slab" for the NGC cocktail party which was canceled because of Covid. It is a very nice red Uncirculated 1964 British penny. It's an attractive, collectable coin. 
Thanks NGC! It's a very nice gift! 

I had been looking for a nice, but reasonably affordable example of the 1795 Bust Dollar with the bust of Liberty set too far to the left. It is believed that this was the first Draped Bust coin die that was prepared. I found this one on the Internet and purchased it from the dealer who was offering it. It's graded VF-35. 
 

I had been looking for a nice, but reasonably affordable example of the 1795 Bust Dollar with the bust of Liberty set too far to the left. It is believed that this was the first Draped Bust coin die that was prepared. I found this one on the Internet and purchased it from the dealer who was offering it. It's graded VF-35. 
 

Here is a picture of the NGC sample slab for the canceled event.
 
 

Here is a picture of the NGC sample slab for the canceled event.
 
 

Here is a picture of the NGC sample slab for the canceled event.
 
 

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Amen. Superb. 

Very nice 1852, Bill.

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As a collector who has been part of this hobby for over 60 years, I prefer older copper coins that are Brown to the red colored pieces for two reasons. First, they are less, often much less expensive. Second, they are stable if they are properly stored. 
A red copper coin could stay nice for over century and then suddenly turn on you. When it turns, you could stand to lose a lot of money. Here is an old large cent that is "brown" and also a Choice Mint State piece. 
 

As a collector who has been part of this hobby for over 60 years, I prefer older copper coins that are Brown to the red colored pieces for two reasons. First, they are less, often much less expensive. Second, they are stable if they are properly stored. 
A red copper coin could stay nice for over century and then suddenly turn on you. When it turns, you could stand to lose a lot of money. Here is an old large cent that is "brown" and also a Choice Mint State piece. 
 

I had been looking for a nice, but reasonably affordable example of the 1795 Bust Dollar with the bust of Liberty set too far to the left. It is believed that this was the first Draped Bust coin die that was prepared. I found this one on the Internet and purchased it from the dealer who was offering it. It's graded VF-35. 
 

I had been looking for a nice, but reasonably affordable example of the 1795 Bust Dollar with the bust of Liberty set too far to the left. It is believed that this was the first Draped Bust coin die that was prepared. I found this one on the Internet and purchased it from the dealer who was offering it. It's graded VF-35. 
 

I had been looking for a nice, but reasonably affordable example of the 1795 Bust Dollar with the bust of Liberty set too far to the left. It is believed that this was the first Draped Bust coin die that was prepared. I found this one on the Internet and purchased it from the dealer who was offering it. It's graded VF-35. 
 

Here is a picture of the NGC sample slab for the canceled event.
 
 

As a collector who has been part of this hobby for over 60 years, I prefer older copper coins that are Brown to the red colored pieces for two reasons. First, they are less, often much less expensive. Second, they are stable if they are properly stored. 
A red copper coin could stay nice for over century and then suddenly turn on you. When it turns, you could stand to lose a lot of money. Here is an old large cent that is "brown" and also a Choice Mint State piece. 
 

As a collector who has been part of this hobby for over 60 years, I prefer older copper coins that are Brown to the red colored pieces for two reasons. First, they are less, often much less expensive. Second, they are stable if they are properly stored. 
A red copper coin could stay nice for over century and then suddenly turn on you. When it turns, you could stand to lose a lot of money. Here is an old large cent that is "brown" and also a Choice Mint State piece. 
 

I imagine that these two are still on your want list:
Gordian I and Gordian II 
These two emperors were in office for about two weeks. Their elevation was approved by the Roman Senate when the Senate was looking to oust Maximinus Thrax. Gordian I, the father was about 80 years old. He wanted his son Gordian II to rule with him.
Although they were governors of their Roman territories, they did not have a professional army to support them. Maximinus had a supporter in the area who did. Gordian II pulled together a rag-tag force of palace guards and volunteers to oppose him. The results were predictable. Gordian II and his men were slaughtered. When Gordian I heard that his son was dead, he committed suicide. 
 

I had been looking for a nice, but reasonably affordable example of the 1795 Bust Dollar with the bust of Liberty set too far to the left. It is believed that this was the first Draped Bust coin die that was prepared. I found this one on the Internet and purchased it from the dealer who was offering it. It's graded VF-35. 
 

I had been looking for a nice, but reasonably affordable example of the 1795 Bust Dollar with the bust of Liberty set too far to the left. It is believed that this was the first Draped Bust coin die that was prepared. I found this one on the Internet and purchased it from the dealer who was offering it. It's graded VF-35. 
 

I had been looking for a nice, but reasonably affordable example of the 1795 Bust Dollar with the bust of Liberty set too far to the left. It is believed that this was the first Draped Bust coin die that was prepared. I found this one on the Internet and purchased it from the dealer who was offering it. It's graded VF-35.