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?

On 12/3/2020 at 7:17 PM, Fenntucky Mike said:

Packing paper or equivalent, newspaper, magazine pages, whatever. Never used bubble wrap but it would probably be just as effective. Rubber band everything together best I can, stuff them in the smallest box possible and off they go. So far so good

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?

On 8/2/2010 at 1:19 PM, TomB said:

I would suggest you store your coins in a safe deposit box within a bank and then insure them via the ANA (Hugh Wood, Inc) or through another reputable insurer. I keep my slabbed coins in individual Intercept Shield boxes and then ten of these boxes go into a larger Intercept Shield holder. The larger holder box then goes inside of a Ziploc freezer bag and I have never had an issue with any changing in appearance for my collection.

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

On 11/5/2020 at 10:22 AM, GoldFinger1969 said:

We talk about this in other threads, thought that this quote from an article a few years ago might elicit some interesting responses.

"...coin dealer and longtime consumer advocate Scott Travers, lamented the fact that a classic high-population quarter that he owned had lost significant value (from $34,000 to $6,000 USD) in recent years. He pointed out that the United States Mint had a customer base approaching one million people and proposed that somehow the coin industry, through better outreach, could bring those buyers into the classic coin market–thereby firming up the market for his coin. Charles asked to see Scott’s coin and commented on how nice it was and that he wished that it, and all other coins like it, had maintained their value but then offered a riposte: the U.S. Mint customer is not a classic coin customer because classic coins are now too expensive for them!

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.

1 hour ago, Insider said:

Whenever, anyone posts anything they should be prepared for anything.   Criticism is a good thing.  That's how we get better unless we are too lazy to learn about white balance when using florescent light.   

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.

1 hour ago, GoldFinger1969 said:

Interesting.....did you bail on them because you wanted other coins or did you sense a price decline coming in what may have been one of your more expensive (bullion/numismatic) coins ?

My experience is that even those who move on from Saint activity keep a few of their favorites.

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 😅

11 minutes ago, Moxie15 said:

well I am ready for another of @Insider 's quizzes Complete with close ups and incorrect 'white balance'

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

Thanks everyone for your replies! 

19 hours ago, Just Bob said:

Welcome to the forum!

What kind of tokens interest you?

I like early hard times tokens and Civil War tokens. 

13 hours ago, GoldFinger1969 said:

Punk, do you have any Saints or Morgans ?  If not, what types do you have in quantity ?

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.