MikeInFL Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Nice half dime. Love the clash. Superb, RGT! Here's a large cent NEWP (1847 N-7) posted in another thread...Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyonakataro Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 (edited) RGT You really have special eyes for detecting attractive coins from images provided by sellers. I also had that coin on my watch list, but was afraid to pull the trigger because of their poor images..............great catch I placed bid on another 1862 they had on that sale, but lost it. Edited December 11, 2006 by toyonakataro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGT Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Thanks for the comments. Taro, I was watching both of those 1862's and I thought this one had more potential to look good in hand. The other one looked good, but I thought it didn't have the colors that this one has. Of course I will never know since I can't see the other one in hand. It was just a bonus that this one went cheaper than the other one. I was a little concerned about the obverse from the image but I was sure the reverse was going to look good. It's too bad NGC didn't put it in the holder straight. Sorry that you missed out on the other one. It was probably a nice one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillJones Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I found this 1913 half eagle at the last Baltimore show. I didn't come in looking for this coin, but when I spotted it, I had to pounce. This type is quite hard to find, and this is one of the few dates within the design that is "common." A large part of the mintage was melted because these coins contained too much gold. It's in an NGC AU-58 holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOILER78 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Great coin Bill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonWare Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 That is a great coin What would one buy with $5 in 1813? I mean, how were these coins used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceswar Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 That is a great coin What would one buy with $5 in 1813? I mean, how were these coins used? Thats a good question, but it does not look like this one got much use at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ_E Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I found this 1913 half eagle at the last Baltimore show. I didn't come in looking for this coin, but when I spotted it, I had to pounce. This type is quite hard to find, and this is one of the few dates within the design that is "common." A large part of the mintage was melted because these coins contained too much gold. It's in an NGC AU-58 holder. So, Bill, are you Boiler's brother or sumpting? What an outstanding coin that only an elite few will ever own!! I remember checking out your NGC gold registry before. It was amazing! If only it contained your early gold as well then it would be stunning! Luckily, I have a strong heart so I reckon that I could take it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeInFL Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Gorgeous coins everybody!!! However.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeg Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 "Super" nice piece Bill!!! Congrat's. This one arrived today. Quite a few problems at the SF Mint when this one came through. Alloy Problems, "BIE", extra metal on the wheat stalks, and some extra lettering. Did I miss anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ_E Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I like it alot, Lee! I think that it is a beautiful coin with tremendous character! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKing Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I found this 1913 half eagle at the last Baltimore show. I didn't come in looking for this coin, but when I spotted it, I had to pounce. This type is quite hard to find, and this is one of the few dates within the design that is "common." A large part of the mintage was melted because these coins contained too much gold. It's in an NGC AU-58 holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I found this 1913 half eagle at the last Baltimore show. I didn't come in looking for this coin, but when I spotted it, I had to pounce. This type is quite hard to find, and this is one of the few dates within the design that is "common." A large part of the mintage was melted because these coins contained too much gold. It's in an NGC AU-58 holder. That IS beautiful!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAULEMALL Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 (edited) Wow Lee,,That coin has a LOT going on....Beautifull toning but whats up with all the extra copper and die gouges Edited December 12, 2006 by MAULEMALL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMan Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Lee, that is a fun coin! Bill, that is a WOWSER!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123cents Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 There is mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Seated dollars are tough, and Bill, talk about tough, early half eagles!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkyMan95 Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count_Erfit Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyonakataro Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Awsome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I posted after the Baltimore show that I purchased three coins, and one of those coins was immediately put on the boards, but the other two coins were never shared. This is one of the two previously not shown coins. It is an 1806/5 Draped Bust half graded EF45 by PCGS. The images, while quite good, really do not capture the character of the coin. The areas that appear darker on the screen are actually a deep, frosty navy in color while the remainder of the coin is the grey that appears in the images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 VERY nice Tom! -Amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpm9ball Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I posted after the Baltimore show that I purchased three coins, and one of those coins was immediately put on the boards, but the other two coins were never shared. This is one of the two previously not shown coins. It is an 1806/5 Draped Bust half graded EF45 by PCGS. The images, while quite good, really do not capture the character of the coin. The areas that appear darker on the screen are actually a deep, frosty navy in color while the remainder of the coin is the grey that appears in the images. I was beginning to wonder about that. I thought you may have left them at Bob's house. Tom, I'm not very knowledgeable on Bust Halves, but I just noticed that 6 of the stars on the obverse appear larger than the other 7. It doesn't look like it's due to wear either. Can you explain? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonWare Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 That’s a nice coin Tom but it looks a little too clean for your taste. Maybe that’s just the image issue you were speaking of . So where is the mystery third coin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoard Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 very nice coin, is this an example of the small stars or large stars variety? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 This is an O.101, which is a knobbed-six, large stars obverse that is an overdate punched on top of a vertical 5 and having a horizontal appearing recut 0. The characteristic obverse for this piece shows very weak stars at positions one and two, with stars in positions three through five being stronger and star thirteen again being weak. The remaining seven stars are much stronger. Winston, if you saw this coin in-hand you would not think it too clean for me; it is dark and the surfaces quite nice. The image is taken with quite a bit of light and the deep navy is not showing up. The coin is relatively high in grade (EF45) and it did not pick up much circulation dirt, nor did it pick up any real circulation marks or injuries. It fits quite well with my other coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyonakataro Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Looks like a very nice coin, TomB I especially llike the obverse of your coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Toyo, those are spectacular half-dimes that are linked in your signature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbesaar Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Toyo, those are spectacular half-dimes that are linked in your signature! Ya'll ain't just whistlin' Dixie !!! Very impressive set !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyonakataro Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Thanks, but I haven't acquired nice one lately scince RGT cherry pick them all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
