Dwaine Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 WOW. They are both wonderful coins. (worship) (worship) (worship) (worship) (worship) (worship) (worship) (worship) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 This one is considerably rarer than the 1856. Total mintage of 80?!! Yep, I call that rare! Is it graded? If so, what is the grade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOILER78 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Both coins are PCGS proof 65s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Are you looking for a middle-aged guy to adopt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbesaar Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Boiler - No one can ever say you don't have a fantastic set of Flying Eagles. Nice 1856 & 1858 - very - very nice !! Rarity of the 1858 - R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revenant Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Those are awesome flying eagles. There just aren't really words for it. As for me, I'm continuing the try an build a SHQ set on a shoe-string budget. This weeks "target of opportunity" is pictured below. If the coin isn't in the grade I want or if it'll cost more than about $15 after shipping I consider it a "no go." That really restricts my buying opportunites but I still hope to eventually have either a top 50 or top 75 set (I'm trying not to get too ambitious, yet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGWT Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 Nice coins, everyone! I haven't found much to buy recently, but came across this coin at the show sponsored by the Gorham Coin Club (my local club) last weekend. The Mint hand engraved the outer leaf on the second, right laurel cluster of almost all working dies pressed from Obverse Hub A, but a few slipped through, giving us the missing leaf varieties. There are missing leaf varieties for each year that Obverse A was used, 1866 through the beginning of 1869. This coin is the first missing-leaf variety from 1869 that I've found in mint state condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooly Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 (edited) Nice coins, everyone! I haven't found much to buy recently, but came across this coin at the show sponsored by the Gorham Coin Club (my local club) last weekend. The Mint hand engraved the outer leaf on the second, right laurel cluster of almost all working dies pressed from Obverse Hub A, but a few slipped through, giving us the missing leaf varieties. There are missing leaf varieties for each year that Obverse A was used, 1866 through the beginning of 1869. This coin is the first missing-leaf variety from 1869 that I've found in mint state condition. OH! i am so jealous .. i guess i would have had to buy that ML if i had been there !! it has some nice die cracks as well I am so glad we live on different continents or we would have to do some battling for these !! I know you know your biscuits but is this a bit of a misplaced 1 in the ball ? Edited March 22, 2008 by dooly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGWT Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 I know you know your biscuits but is this a bit of a misplaced 1 in the ball ? I'm tempted to say "yes" just to make you doubly envious. But, while it might be the flag or base of a misplaced 1, it's far from conclusive. Which means, for all practical purposes, that it's not. Good eyes, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGWT Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 5499 . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGWT Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 5,500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 You bought the set, BOILER78? It didn't last very long and looked quite attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Nice coin all! I like that FEC!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMan Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 As the saying goes, Boiler, WOW, just WOW!!! :applause: Sa-weet and rare, gotta' love it. Revenant, nice looking FL. (thumbs u IGWT nice looking Shield Nickel. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey8542 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Some more newp's from Space Monkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkyMan95 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I considered buying that 50D Jefferson myself Harvey. Pretty coins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Nice coins there harv!! I like that Jeff too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeg Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Very nice new additions!! (thumbs u Picked this one up at the PO this morning: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbesaar Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Just picked up this 1898-S on eBay - looks like a nice coin. As there isn't any return priviledge on certified coins, I better love it when it arrives. Its in an ANACS AU 58 holder: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbesaar Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I also just picked this 1927-D Mercury Dime for my Dansco Album. I grade it VF 35 - nice looking coin that matches the other coins in this budding set: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbesaar Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 (edited) leeg, Very nice 1833 Half Cent - my favorite design of that series. Looks very clean for a MS 64. IMHO. Edited March 25, 2008 by Elbesaar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeInFL Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Very nice coins everyone. Love that half cent, Lee. Speaking of copper, I got this very worn piece of copper in the mail a few days ago: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robec1347 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Great pickups as usual Lee, Mike and Mike. Just picked this up last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeInFL Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 BRILLIANT! Bob. Just brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbesaar Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Bob, Love that 1937 Proof Buffalo - simply put : Brilliant !! I was fortunate to locate another upgrade to my 2nd Tier collection of Barber Half Dollars: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeg Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Speaking of copper, I got this very worn piece of copper in the mail a few days ago: Super color and love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKing Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Very nice coins everyone. Love that half cent, Lee. Speaking of copper, I got this very worn piece of copper in the mail a few days ago: I just fainted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey8542 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Mike great Cent Bob stunning Proof Buff Elbesaar another great Barber Half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJCoinz Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I'm seeing some very pretty coins. Very nice all. (thumbs u Here's one of my most recent purchases: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOILER78 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 If coins could talk imagine the stories that chain cent could tell! Very cool coin!! (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
