NEWPS: Guess which type :-) - LOTS of pix!

[Prethen]

Yep, I went 3CN crazy!

 

I'm ecstatic about these recent purchases, from three different sources.

 

1875 3CN AU58-Nice luster remains on this coin, although a bit muted; very, very difficult to find in this high grade

 

1875 3CN PCGS MS62-Improper allow mixture gives this coin its streaky copper color; PCGS might not have liked the coloration much and netted it down a grade; lots of luster, but not gem-like

 

1880 3CN NGC XF45-The strike is a bit stronger than I'd like for a coin where I can't see the edge to be certain it's not a Proof, but the Gifford die variety appears to place this is a business strike

 

1882 3CN F15-Has the immediate look of an old-time VG+ grade, but the vertical lines on the reverse show it's closer to VF than it is VG; great original surfaces

 

1882 3CN VF35-Absolutely superb surfaces and great original look; not quite XF

 

1882 3CN AU50+-This has AU58 wear, but a lack of luster nets it to an AU+; overall nice strike and decent coin

 

[rrantique]

Wow you really nailed those photos great looking trimes

[Raybo55]

Where's the '85?

 

Ray

[Prethen]

Now, Ray...that HURTS! I'm still missing the 1884 and 1885. Damn!

[bsshog40]

Those are all very very nice prethen!!!!

[MikeInFL]

Congrats on the NEWPS.

 

Tell us, which of them do you like the most and why?

 

Thanks for sharing...Mike

[Prethen]

Congrats on the NEWPS.

Tell us, which of them do you like the most and why?

Thanks for sharing...Mike

That's a tough one, Mike. Well, all things being equal and ignoring cost; I'd say the 1875 3CN AU58 is extremely special. It is unbelieveably difficult finding this coin above VF and near impossible in AU. In hand the coin looks great and is a near perfect example of a 58 coin. I guess I wish it had a bit more luster, but you can't have everything all the time...huh?!

 

The 1882's are pretty special. Allan Gifford proposes that there are less than 900 surviving, but I think he's off a bit...maybe there's 2000 or so. It's still a pretty hard coin to find in any condition and grade, much less problem free and original (except for perhaps the AU58 which might have been dipped due to a lack of luster) like the ones I show above.

[MBA101]

I like them all. Are U trying to corner the market?

[ziggy29]

I like them all. Are U trying to corner the market?

Yep. I think he's trying to hoard them all before I can find nice choice AUs for my album.

[lkenefic]

 

1875 3CN AU58-Nice luster remains on this coin, although a bit muted; very, very difficult to find in this high grade

 

I REALLY like this coin!!!

[Raybo55]

I forgot to mention....nice group of coins!

 

(thumbs u

 

Ray

[MikeInFL]

Congrats on the NEWPS.

Tell us, which of them do you like the most and why?

Thanks for sharing...Mike

That's a tough one, Mike. Well, all things being equal and ignoring cost; I'd say the 1875 3CN AU58 is extremely special. It is unbelieveably difficult finding this coin above VF and near impossible in AU. In hand the coin looks great and is a near perfect example of a 58 coin. I guess I wish it had a bit more luster, but you can't have everything all the time...huh?!

 

The 1882's are pretty special. Allan Gifford proposes that there are less than 900 surviving, but I think he's off a bit...maybe there's 2000 or so. It's still a pretty hard coin to find in any condition and grade, much less problem free and original (except for perhaps the AU58 which might have been dipped due to a lack of luster) like the ones I show above.

 

Thank you for the thoughtful response. I had no idea the 1882 was that rare!...Mike

[SkyMan]

Congrats on the purchases and the pics!