EZ_E

A conserved PCGS PR63

EZ_E...What a beautiful coin...love the rim toning and nice contrast

 

as well...easily a CAM...

 

Thanks for sharing it (thumbs u

That's high praise coming from you. (thumbs u

This, like many of my types, is a Mark Feld coin.

Your Morgan looks closer to 65 than 64 to me. Nice coins, everyone! (thumbs u

I don't know why the Barber series came under such harsh criticism in 1892 and beyond. Miss Liberty was dissed and the eagle barbarque'd. Personally, I've always liked the design and I also think that the coins take wear gracefully.

Here's my former NGC PR65 (Now - PCGS PR64 Cameo)

Those are pretty cool coins, Bully. I've heard of the denomination but didn't know that the state quarters were on them. I can see how they could interest a state quarter collector.

Here's a little piece I picked up on ebay. The strike is very nice with full shield details, complete star outline and decent star detail on the reverse. Both sides have some clash marks and there is a small die crack around 5:00 on the reverse. It's in an older ANACS AU55 holder.

Dang, Randy! What a great pick up. Since our previous correspondence about trimes, I can certainly appreciate the fullness of its strike! Plus, it has great eye-appeal! Excellent purchase. (thumbs u

[font:Comic Sans MS] Lustrous coins are the prize of many numismatists’ collections. So prized is the presence of brilliant mint luster that some unscrupulous individuals have taken to methods of forcing brilliant luster on a coin that does not otherwise possess it. Unfortunately, these attempts to create a quality that is not there leave behind a damaged coin. One of the more extreme methods of creating luster is what is known as “whizzing.”

Whizzing is created when a mechanical wire brush is taken to the surface of a coin at high speed. The result is a coin that has the appearance of brilliant luster but is distinctly not mint created luster. Whizzed coins can be identified by features that are different from a coin with true mint luster. There will be large circular scratches in the surface of a coin that has been whizzed. True mint luster will reflect light from the center of the coin out, with two opposing pie-shaped light reflections known as “cartwheel luster.” Whizzed coins typically will not reflect light from the center of the coin and often reflect a less distinct opposing fashion. Whizzed coins have had their original surface metal abraded and moved and, often at the edges of devices and legends, one will find a raised edge of metal.

This 1932 D Quarter was recently submitted for encapsulation. One of the keys of the Washington Quarter series is known to be encountered with fake mintmarks added for more common Philadelphia strike coins. This particular coin was determined to be genuine, but the unfortunate victim of a mechanical wire brush in its past. The luster on this piece may at first appear brilliant, but upon closer inspection of details, such as the random chunks of reflection in this image rather than the cartwheel of original mint luster, this coin has been damaged.

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Dwaine, those are some high quality, appealing type coins. I'm impressed! You've been busy it looks like and they don't necessarily come cheap.

Bill, with that 1829 gold, I think that you may belong in the TDN and Boiler click.

I especially like the A&R's quarter. I've seen very few that really appeal to me even in 65 but your's does the trick.

Mike. Great gold! Man, talk about crunchy...

As always, Mark Feld is always there for a man. This NGC PR 62 CAC Trade $ is on the way.

Mark's description:

1874 Trade Dollar NGC PR62 and CAC approved $1850

First the bad news - there is a corrosion spot above the first "T" in "STATES" on the reverse. Now for the good news - other than that, the coin is quite nice, with pretty toning and surfaces that look as if they otherwise deserve a higher grade.

You scored on that dollar, Lee. (thumbs u It's tough to find 'em with eye appeal like yours.

I just can't get over the look of that barber half Elbesaar. BEAUTIFUL coin, nice skin. I wish they all looked like this one.

I agree! I've been enamored with that half since it was first posted.

First, thanks for all of the feedback on my wreath cent. I think it is a milestone for early type.

Tom, I thought that was a half dime but I had to check your registry set to make sure. That is one gorgeous cookie! It is the exact type that I am looking for.

I also see that you got a PR65 trime.

Although my competative side may hate ya for taking two steps for my one, I gotta love and admire your collecting tastes!

Great additions, Tom!

Very nice EZ_E. I almost bought one myself yesterday. A VG10 and perfect for the grade but I would have had to stretch too far to get it. I bought a 1795 Half Dime and 1805....

Neko, were did you get your two half dimes? Sounds like you got a fair deal, too. I still need those two types.

Would you provide a link, please. Thanks!!

Mike, you a real funny guy! I'm surprised that so few people own this type since it is cheaper than lots of other early type coins. Remember, Mike, every dog has its day. bow-wow!

This purchase was a big step for me but well worth it, IMO.

 

This beautiful girl arrived in the mail today and I am very pleased! It's eye-appeal is even better in hand. Due to its historicity, it is probably one of my favorite top ten coins. It is also the first coin that I received in 2008. <3

1870 Seated Liberty Dollar NGC AU58

This purchase was a big step for me but well worth it, IMO.

 

 

You suck!

Aw, I just love a little numismatic rivalry.

I wish that I had the money, if so then I'd purchase this chain cent for $4500. (PCGS F2)

http://www.earlycoppercoins.com/id8.htm

This purchase was a big step for me but well worth it, IMO.

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NGC PR65; PCGS PR64Cameo

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

In case you didn't notice it's a double profile.

Cool. I didn't notice that but it is so obvious now.

Is that from doubled dies or machine doubling?

Nice one EZ!

Thanks, Bobby. It doesn't have the character of Winston's but I still feel that this is THE most undervalued modern coin there is. I'm amazed that it and the the matte finished Jeffersons of the '90's have not sky-rocketed in value.

Nice, clean coin. (thumbs u

The scarcest of the series:

Bob, the fields of those two Morgans are almost immaculent! Beautiful colors as well. Very nice!!