Popular Post robec1347 Posted January 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 On 7/29/2021 at 11:35 AM, Coinbuf said: One of my long term goals has always been to add more large cents to my collection, however given my age I had better get moving or I'll run out of time. I’m with you in regards to running a race against time. While I should be paring down I continue to add. I’m convinced it’s a disease. R__Rash, Coinbuf, Just Bob and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coinbuf Posted January 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 On 1/30/2022 at 10:48 AM, robec1347 said: I’m with you in regards to running a race against time. While I should be paring down I continue to add. I’m convinced it’s a disease. It for sure is a sickness and I'm totally infected with no cure in sight. Lem E, robec1347 and R__Rash 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post R__Rash Posted January 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2022 The only cure is, “just when you think you’ve had enough, have one more”. tj96, robec1347, Lem E and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R__Rash Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Why? Or “how” did this little piece of copper survive the histories? tj96 and robec1347 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tj96 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 On 1/31/2022 at 10:17 PM, R__Rash said: Why? Or “how” did this little piece of copper survive the histories? If it could only talk!! R__Rash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post R__Rash Posted February 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2022 On 1/9/2022 at 9:53 AM, Coinbuf said: She has seen years of use, and perhaps some abuse along the way; but still a very nice collectable coin. A long soak in some mineral oil might help with removing some of that surface material if it is organic. Just a few weeks into the spa membership! tj96, robec1347 and Coinbuf 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Looks better and probably time for her to leave the spa and return to the family. R__Rash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Neophyte Numismatist Posted February 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2022 (edited) I was able to come to a deal with the seller on this one this morning. I do not have this one in-hand (yet). It has a few small marks on the obverse, but I liked the amount of mint red on this "brown" example. Hopefully, it looks the same in-hand. Images removed. Coin was returned. Edited February 4, 2022 by The Neophyte Numismatist Lem E, Coinbuf and tj96 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 What grade did PCGS assign, AU58? The Neophyte Numismatist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Neophyte Numismatist Posted February 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2022 (edited) On 2/1/2022 at 12:12 PM, Coinbuf said: What grade did PCGS assign, AU58? No. PCGS has this one in a MS64BN holder. I think this is more a technical MS62, and a Net AU58. I care more about the color and surface than the technical grade on Braided Hair. I know that "red" half cents pose some debate, as many believe them to be brightened or recolored. I do not believe that to be the case with this coin. Caveat: I have not had this coin in hand yet. Edited February 2, 2022 by The Neophyte Numismatist word omission in original R__Rash, Coinbuf and tj96 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neophyte Numismatist Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 @Coinbuf I was thinking over the AU58 grade last night. I net graded this because of the scattered marks on the front. I respect your opinion on this - a MS64 and a AU58 technical grade is quite a disparity. I can return this coin, and keep the hunt. I see the weak strike in the 4-5 star and the L in the crown, but I don't really see wear here that would make it AU. My initial Braided Hair set was to be in all Red-Brown, however, I want to finish the set before I am dead. So, I have let some brown slide into the tougher red dates. I don't want my lust for redness to blind me from a huge technical disparity. I can deal with a 64-to-62 sacrifice for the red... but if wear dictates this a technical AU58, I will have to rethink the coin. Caveat - coin still needed in-hand. Coinbuf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 I have to admit that I was rather surprised at a grade of MS64, but as you noted neither of us has seen it in hand yet. So once you have it then you can really tell if the luster is full, from the photos it seems somewhat subdued. But that may just be the photo, sometimes large photos have a tendency to make a dark coin look dull or darker. And I am also looking at the cheek and fields and interpreting some signs of circulation which the photo may be exaggerating somewhat. Overall the coin has a great look with as you noted a lot of red for the BN designation, and some weakness around the crown peak and "L" as well as the 4th and 5th stars is not terribly unusual for this date. That does not mean that you cannot find this date with a full crisp strike, even at the MS64 grade there are some very fully struck examples. Price is a substantial factor too, you do not want to pay full boat for a not quite all there example. You know the series, probably better than I do, so I'm sure that once you have it in hand you will know if she is a keeper or not The Neophyte Numismatist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neophyte Numismatist Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 I know this sounds like a "duh!" statement, but I never want to buy a bad coin. I never assume I know more that anyone on this forum, as many of you have been collecting and dealing in coins since before I knew these coins existed. When it comes to grading, many of you have a more skilled eye than I do, so I take opinions seriously. I will have to take a very critical look at this coin, given the feedback. I would like to thank @Coinbuf and the forum for the gut-checks and opinions. Please, I encourage everyone to speak your mind on anything I post. This is how I learn... and while I may not always agree with every post, the counter-arguments are always welcomed and considered. I want to am going to build a "great" collection of coins, and having feedback and perspective from the veteran collectors is invaluable in assisting me in the identification, evaluation and acquisition of "great" coins. Thank you! Woods020 and Coinbuf 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neophyte Numismatist Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 (edited) @R__Rash I don't think you are posting bad coins at all. You are posting circulated coins, and circulated coins have a lot of character. A "bad" coin is a coin that is overgraded, overpriced, or one that doesn't fit into one's collecting strategy. If a coin has problems, but (s)he has accounted for them in the buying process and it "fits" with the rest of the set, it can be great. I have a friend that works as an auctioneer at a local coin/stamp auction. He kept coming across Buffalo Nickels that have that same brown/grey/black toning on them. These coins are all culls, and he was able to get them for free because of his affiliation with the auction house. Over 20 years, he built an entire set of buffalo nickels (less the 3-legs and overdates) in this condition - all visually matched. It's not a valuable set, but it is a VERY cool looking set when you see it assembled. Visual connoisseurship can happen at any level in this hobby! Edited February 3, 2022 by The Neophyte Numismatist Coinbuf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neophyte Numismatist Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 @Coinbuf et al. Thanks again for the opinions. Unfortunately, this half cent is not the coin for me. I have removed the pictures of the coin in question, because I do not want to be sour on what is someone else's coin. In all actuality, it is a nice coin... but, it certainly is not an MS64 (or even a 60 for that matter). There were a few bruises that the pictures did not show. I know this is mostly a "show-and-tell" picture thread, but the feedback certainly assisted me in thinking this through. Thanks again! And, I apologize for any distractions. Back to the hunt! Coinbuf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coinbuf Posted February 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2022 tj96, rrantique, Hoghead515 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tj96 Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 On 2/10/2022 at 4:43 PM, Coinbuf said: Plus a rotated die! 👍🏻 Coinbuf and Hoghead515 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post leeg Posted February 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2022 (edited) SUPER coins all since my last! Finally able to add some new copper: Edited February 19, 2022 by leeg rrantique, Hoghead515, The Neophyte Numismatist and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Great looking 57 CAM Lee. Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post The Neophyte Numismatist Posted March 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2022 (edited) A Coinaversary gift. MS63BN CAC. Edited March 6, 2022 by The Neophyte Numismatist rrantique, Woods020, Fenntucky Mike and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 (edited) Beautiful 72/72 @tj96. Congrats on another beautiful half cent addition to your collection of fantastic half cents @The Neophyte Numismatist. Edited March 6, 2022 by Coinbuf The Neophyte Numismatist and tj96 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tj96 Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 On 3/6/2022 at 5:14 PM, Coinbuf said: That coin looks flawless from here! 👍🏻 👍🏻 Coinbuf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Neophyte Numismatist Posted March 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2022 (edited) I can't get a very good pic of this coin, but... this one is GREAT in hand. I will have to re-post this one if I can get good, clear shots. Edited March 11, 2022 by The Neophyte Numismatist Fenntucky Mike, Lem E, Coinbuf and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Lem E Posted March 15, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2022 On 3/14/2022 at 9:30 PM, Coinbuf said: Gotta love that big fat zero. Nice one. The Neophyte Numismatist, tj96 and Coinbuf 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 The early Lincoln years are so nice, the dies were new and the details just pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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