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Nice pickups everyone, AWB that merc looks really pretty!

Mailman was good to me last week! The first is a nice 1823 bustie that I bought from Ed Richter off eBay (I didn't think I'd win it, but I did and was able to use an eBay $10 off coupon to boot!):

The next is a 1913-D Saint, nothing too special, but an upgrade for my set (it actually looks better in hand, but my photo skills are lacking!):

I picked up a half roll of unc 1966 Panama Balboas for melt at my local coin club meeting tonight, woo hoo!

Yes Bobby, these are tokens made in 2002 based on the original designs submitted by Schlag for the Jefferson nickel, the lettering is slightly different and the reverse is of Monticello at a slight angle rather than straight on. These were minted in 999 silver I believe.

I got these last week from a fellow board member, I think they are very cool!

These came in the mail over the last few days:

Stunning array of bust halves James!

Nice gold! The 88 Olympic half eagle is one of my favorite designs of the modern commems.

I got a bunch of Peace dollars for my set yesterday from Ant:

Wow, nice skin on that trade dollar, and yes I spent a good amount of time looking for a 4, but then saw the die marriage and gave up.

Thanks, I am a sucker for that ring of album toning in green or blue!

Yesterday I got this nice bust half:

and the day before I got this one for my fledgling Type 2 Liberty set from a fellow board member here (the die breaks on the reverse are pretty cool, not sure if they are clear in the photos):

Thanks! I got a 23-D too, but I didn't like the toning (the photo was blast white) so I am trying to negotiate a return, but that one may make an appearance too if I am unsuccessful in my negotiations!

I got this one in the mail today for my nascent Peace dollar registry set:

Yep, I love that series, Jeff!! <3 It is still undervalued even though prices have risen 75% in the last two years.

I figured I'd have one admirer! This is now my earliest gold, surpassing the 1835 and 1836 half eagles I have. Two more and I have a complete date set of the series! You know I remember buying 2 sea salvaged 1836 half eagles, AU details, net XF by ANACS from Heritage in 2000 or so, paid $430 for the paid and sold off the lesser one on eBay for close to $300. so net the other one I paid less than current melt for! I am not sure whether to be happy for my profit or sad at the devaluation of the rest of my dollars!

Cool die break!

This one arrived in yesterday's mail, maybe even Victor might like this one:

Happy Birthday Rev! I have a 3-coin set of the congress bicentennial, and I really like the designs of the dollar and half dollar, which has a close up of the freedom statue's head.

The sad thing is that most saints in the VF-XF range have been polished and used in jewelry.so definitely not what you are looking for! I have seen a few nice looking 08-S in XF, but they are definitely priced beyond type! The best I can do is tell you I've seen some nice AU ones with great eye appeal for the grade, with just the slightest rub, of course they are not easy to find (although I may have a couple in my collection!). Right now I am just waiting on the arrival of a couple busties which have taken most of my attention lately!

I'm not much for silver trimes but both those halves are gorgeous! Especially the proof walker! Congrats Victor! Of course this comes from a guy whose last few purchases were in the F/VF range!

Nice half eagle Mike!

This one arrived in the mail yesterday, nothing special, but I paid less than melt so I won't complain!

I love the San Diego design, and that is a nice one especially for the price!

Yes, it is an open 3 variety which is the more common on Philadephia coins, but more scarce on San Francisco coins (that one always confuses me!). I picked this one up for a little over melt.

I got this one in the mail on Friday:

But did you buy them from a former director of the mint?

No, but I bought them from the daughter of a guy that might have been the former director of the mint...I've never asked though, so I may never know!