punkaccountant

Thanks everyone for your help and responses.

Thanks! I didnt know that reference was available. It's very helpful. I think it's either a S-190 or an NC-6. I can't tell the difference at all between them!!

Hello everyone, I picked up this nice 1800 Large Cent. I believe it is an 1800/1798. I was wondering if a large cent expert could help me identify the Sheldon number? My biggest concern is I really like the rims, surfaces and lack of large scratches or nicks but, in the right light and at the right tilt, it appears there is a fingerprint in the middle of the obverse. Uggh, my pet peeve. Despite my studying for any hope for something other than a print, I guess I need to call it what it is. Do you think there is anything that can be done to fix it or is it set?

Rubber bands aren’t allowed in the same house as my collection. The sulphur content is death to an otherwise good coin. Been there, done that and learned my lesson a long time ago.

When are the next ANA Board elections?

This is exactly what the Punkaccountant does too minus the Ziploc bags.

I guess what stands out to me with this quote is "high-population quarter." There are different aspects that can drive up a coin's price. Attractive eye appeal, ultra high grade, rarity, etc. If it's a coin with a high population then you're taking a greater risk. I don't know what the coin was but it doesn't surprise me that it could drop so much in value.

I'm new and have a limited perspective so I don't know all the issues. I agree with this statement to a degree. I've been on other forums where people are downright mean in their criticism. I wish in those instances that people were kinder/gentler.

If I recall correctly, I sold them to acquire a 1916 Standing Lby Qtr, which I subsequently sold for a 1796 Draped Bust Qtr. I have nothing against Saints but the ones I had were common dates and I'm picky and waiting for a nice one with a good strike where Liberty doesn't look like a Klingon. At this time, I'm just not focusing on them.

What's worse is I still haven't changed the clocks back! When I was growing up, my dad was a fanatic and changed them around supper time the day before. It drove my mom and myself nuts. I'm the exact opposite where my wife and kids nag me in order to change them 😅

I'd like to see a quiz too and see what all the hoopla is about!!

Thanks everyone for your replies! I like early hard times tokens and Civil War tokens. While I've owned some Saints in the past, I do not own any at this time. My Morgan collection has a lot to be desired too. I have a few but never got into that coin. Sorry but they seem ubiquitous. I'm a type collector so I have a lot of coins but no series really in quantity. I have researched and read a lot so I do know my stuff. I prefer less common dates in a series. For example, I have a nice circulated 1864 Seated Dollar for the no motto Seated Dollar variety instead of the more common 1842, 1859-O as examples.

Hi, I am a new forum member from NY but not a new collector. I've actually been collecting since a youngin' for over 40 years. I joined this forum for the comradery, light-hearted banter and friendship in the hobby we all share. I collect US type coins but am easily distracted and like tokens, hobos, etc. I especially like early type coins. (while typing this I hit the spoiler button...what does the spoiler do?) Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself so you know I'm not a weirdo. I am a bit weird but not in the "weird-guy-behind-the-keyboard" kind of way.