CoinJockey73

@AdamWL thanks for stopping by brother. Makes it all worth while. 

On 9/10/2022 at 6:14 PM, Quintus Arrius said:

Not for nothing, but not for one second do I believe the veracity of your claim these--or any of the previous coins you've posted, were found in a magical waterfall [you call a dump] only you have exclusive access to in the Twilight Zone. Does this mean we can still be friends? Absolutely!  I am merely stating my biased opinion in the absence of facts.  

When did i ever make such voracious claims? The "dump" was dumped on a local merchant who in turn dumped them on me, which i was glad they did. No magical waterfall, but this place does feel like the twilight zone. And we better still be friends. I'm hoping we're friends till the end. Hi-de-ho. Hahaha.

https://youtu.be/dk7PQMOr6x0

Hey, look at that! Two 1953S in the same dump! The mint marks look so different. Whatever. 

Six S

On 9/10/2022 at 1:44 PM, Quintus Arrius said:

Nonetheless, there are viewers who are knowingly clucking: "This CJ is a legend in his own mind."  Hard to believe the entire finicky Forum turned against me, in an eyeblink, for sticking up for some little guy. I love everybody regardless of religious proclivities. 🐓 

Religion? Only religion here is the coin gods. Want proof? It's in the puddin. Ban me. As far as legend? My own mind is exactly where i want to be! No grumpy old men there being all jealous. Just daily finds. By the way, there were two 1909 in that dump, none of the good ones, and six very beat up S cents. Cool finds for 3 bucks. These were clearly gone through and tossed. Took me like 20 minutes to go through all of them. Lots of 1955s. Aren't they special for some reason? 

Always nice when a local merchant recognizes you walking by and says, aren't you @CoinJockey73? Indeed i am, don't ever forget it. What can i do for you young lady? I have 6 rolls of wheats for you. Aww, thanks! 

What am i looking for? 

On 9/10/2022 at 12:55 PM, Quintus Arrius said:

My reference to Berkeley was misdirected to you. Attn: @ShinyObjects do you remember from whom you obtained that flip festooned with red-inked descriptors.  With regard to "don't look," regrettably, I was punked i/f/o a large studio audience: N.G.C's membership. (Translation: I looked!)

Well thank goodness. Did you like that i thought it was a button?

On 9/9/2022 at 10:46 PM, Quintus Arrius said:

Oh, for Chris'sakes! Don't make me have to check my records and receipts! Berkeley, yes, or no?

I was afflicted with a case of Roosteritis during recovery in my home after hip re-replacement surgery, I believe three years back. Truth be told, the very first gold coin I acquired was a--hold on while I reach for it in a slotted slab box--here it is: a 1904 Venezuelan 20 Bolivar coin, I bought raw, for no other reason than because it features a horse glancing backward  within the crest on the reverse. Then I discovered roosters... and TPGS, and submitted everything for authentication and grading. [The Venezuelan coin, touted as Brilliant Unc., or some such, was returned as an AU58.] BR, i.e., "Before Roosters," I was a normal, civilized human being who collected coins from change (much like you do) proof sets, mint sets and odds and ends of interest. Against the edicts of the numismatic fraternity, I absconded from collecting after silver was removed from coins. No more Morgans from the bank. Nothing. I only resumed collecting after I spotted my first rooster. I collect whatever moves me. I just forwarded my sister one of those 5-oz. quarters. She was immediately smitten. Now I am retired. The Rooster run is over. That, in a nutshell, is the truth, the whole truth, etc.

Are you really asking me about the Berkeley thing? I haven't the slightest idea of which you speak. The graffito on the coin? I thought it was a button! Who knew? Anyway, roosters roosters, yes yes. Coins coins, yes yes...

On 9/9/2022 at 10:55 PM, Quintus Arrius said:

This is the first time I recall a member submitting his coins for the membership's approval and envy, accompanied by orders! Okay, I won't look, but I should like to make an intemperate observation: that Standing Liberty appears to be Walking.     

Oh you're too funny @Quintus Arrius! He meant, don't look at anything other than the silver cuz this is the "luv of silver" thread! Well, i looked! And as always @ShinyObjects, i did drool with envy! 

On 9/9/2022 at 10:17 PM, Quintus Arrius said:

@ShinyObjects:

Galloping thread...

Let's see now, the CC dollar. GSA. Discovered in a vault in 1964, not released until 1972. An eight-year gap. Hmm.

The 1873 dollar. Exquisite, and my attention was drawn to that autograph on the obverse. I read somewhere that collectors like that personal touch. I do, too.

Mighty fine halves you've got there! And thanks for sharing them!

I've got a seated dime that's holed and has RUDOLPH counter stamped into it. I've heard it's rare. 

On 9/9/2022 at 10:10 PM, Quintus Arrius said:

I recognize the writing on this. Some guy out west, maybe California. San Franisco, possibly. Oh wait, wait, Berkeley, right? He has a strong position against paper. I forget his name; I may even have the flip.

You're asking me? And I thought you only collected golden what's the other word for rooster, i forget...

On 9/9/2022 at 10:08 PM, Quintus Arrius said:

Took the words right out of my mouth!

That's what Mr MS70 doesn't get. It amazes me to look down and see a nickel that's 104 years old, or close to it. Doesn't need to be perfect, it's just cool. 

On 9/9/2022 at 10:01 PM, ShinyObjects said:

Gorgeous stuff, as usual. 

On 9/9/2022 at 6:57 PM, AdamWL said:

Sweet pre-war nickel! Thank you for posting! 

On 9/9/2022 at 5:44 PM, The Neophyte Numismatist said:

I was not trying to insinuate that i was not soliciting additional feedback.  Thanks for the vote.

I wasn't implying that you weren't , just making you full aware of where it's coming from. I wasn't even sure what i was looking at, but after reading the above comments, i share the same opine. I do like that deep chocolate though. Enjoy the weekend, everyone. 

(Both sides look fantastic, congrats!) 

On 9/9/2022 at 3:42 PM, Quintus Arrius said:

@CoinJockey73:

There is no right way or wrong way.

If you become aware a coin has value, you house it accordingly.  [Word has it some rate authentication and certification!]

I have loose, raw coins, jostling each other in a kitchen drawer.

I put all those big ziplok baggies, inside those awesome new target disposable bags, and carry those around. I generally look like a vagabond, but who cares? I'm glad i can't get in trouble for doing it, myyyyy waaayyyyy! Little broadway there, like it? That was from that show with all the musical numbers, and the people on stage. 

On 9/9/2022 at 3:30 PM, The Neophyte Numismatist said:

Having a sounding board of experts is so nice at times like this.

And i was just about to chime in...

(Looks lovely to me) 

@Quintus Arrius, this is how i file/store my coins. I sure hope I'm doing it right. I'd really hate to offend some real pros.

Those 9 silver quarters to the left were all from last week. None are nice enough to replace any of the plugs in my books, so i have to "file" them with the others. The big ziplok baggie is the filing cabinet. Then there are smaller ziplok baggies inside that one. Those are all different dates and mint marks. It weights quite a few lbs! A place for everything, and everything in it's place. Walla! I'm thinking of changing how everything has been done, up until present. There's pre-CJ73, and now. That's it in numismatic time.