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When trying to research pre-Federal coins, I often find myself getting lost in the website linked below. Don't say I didn't warn you! https://coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColCoinIntros/WashDRAPED.intro.html PS: link is for a specific coin but you can jump off from there
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Straight Outta Album. I liked this one for my "1818//7 large 8" representative because it is neither prime nor Overton's die-state "a". The obverse has a light die crack from the curl to the eleventh star, which is typical of O-101a, but no die cracks on the reverse. In a way, maybe it represents both coins in one neat package? Medicore iPhone pics, but you get the idea. Enjoy!
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I agree with the grade. I was going to guess MS-65 but have no problem at all with NGC's commercial grade for this well-known strike-rarity.
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Once Red-Hot....Now, They're Not: Fallen Stars
EarlyUS.com replied to GoldFinger1969's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
I just wanted to say that this thread brought back a lot of memories! I was dealing in coins full-time in 2014 and was at the ANA when all these shenanigans were going on. -
It's Token Tuesday! Post 'em if you got 'em.
EarlyUS.com replied to Just Bob's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
My website has been messed up for quite some time as I stepped away from full-time coins for a while. But I should get it back up and running... maybe by next year? -
Nice to see 'em in NGC slabs!
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The OP photos are deceptive and make it difficult to guess. Based on past experience, it's something like MS-63 and possibly PL.
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A poetic application of the word "emission."
EarlyUS.com replied to Henri Charriere's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
I actually use the word "emission" a fair amount during my cataloging duties. If only I had permission to collect a commission each time I used it.... -
It's Token Tuesday! Post 'em if you got 'em.
EarlyUS.com replied to Just Bob's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
Hey Jim! I seem to have lost my old account so at least from the perspective of "quality posts", yeah... looks that way! -
It's Token Tuesday! Post 'em if you got 'em.
EarlyUS.com replied to Just Bob's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
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I sold a couple at the last FUN Show and was only able to get something like $12 for each very decent example.
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By "improperly stapled", I mean that whomever stored the coin did not use a staple-flat stapler. They used a normal office stapler which leaves the staple bumped high enough to be able to scratch other coins. By far, most of my collection is not certified, so I am highly particular about proper 2x2 storage!
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They had all manner of terrible coins in stock - damaged large cents, partial album sets of low grade coins, cleaned silver dollars and the usual stuff like that which holds little interest for me. But stuck way in the bottom of a pile was this coin, improperly stapled into a 2x2 but at least, not cleaned nor molested. The clerk was overgrading almost everything, then using a Redbook to (over)price the coins of interest to me. But even though he quoted me full "good", I paid what he asked for this one. I just don't often see a low-grade Classic Head cent with such a perfectly smooth and original surface. Enjoy!
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Liberty Head Double Eagles
EarlyUS.com replied to GoldFinger1969's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
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Info/photos of Saudi 1- and 4-sovereign gold discs wanted
EarlyUS.com replied to RWB's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
Roger, sure, I will get you much better pics. Give me a bit of time as I am heading out of time tomorrow on business. If you want to credit me: James Garcia, EarlyUS.com (although my website is currently messed up ). I will get my macro lens setup and get you images in the 4000x4000 range. -
Info/photos of Saudi 1- and 4-sovereign gold discs wanted
EarlyUS.com replied to RWB's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
Roger, I hereby grant you permission to freely use those photos for your reference or publication in any book, journal or other article. Also, if you need them, I have 3000x3000 pixel images available for each. That being said, I photographed them in their original 2x2 flips. If you need really high quality images, I can extract them and re-image for you (I have a very good camera setup). -
I am reviewing a few partial sets of buffalo nickels and found a surprising number with acid dates. Strangely, the nic-a-date coins often have VG or better sharpness aside from the date being worn off. Then it occurred to me that if a buffalo nickel wore down below, say AG-3, then surely the date would be gone completely, right? Or can you post a certified example at FA-2 or PO-1? Note that I'm generally referring to early dates -- probably pre-1925, as it seems like later issues retained their dates better, though here again, I have never seen a 1938-D in poor, or even fair grade.
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My worn out Walkers turning to gold.
EarlyUS.com replied to Errorists's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
As with many numismatic subjects, I just see some chemical properties at work.