TomB Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 This is only my third contribution to this thread, but it is a nice coin. The images were taken in direct sunlight, and the NGC slab is scuffed, so there appear to be smudges on the coin that aren't really there. I'll get better images later. What is truly nice about this piece, aside from the original dark chestnut and navy surfaces that are somewhat PL, is the tremendous strike for the issue. It's an EF40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkyMan95 Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Very crusty! I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonWare Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Yeah that is quite a coin Tom. Why have you posted only 3? Why are you holding out on us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Well, the thread is about your most recent acquisition, and I have only purchased three coins while the thread has been running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonWare Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Well with coins like that I think I would still be saving for my first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeInFL Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Great coin Tom. Here are my two newest purchases: Have fun...Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceswar Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Nice 14 D Mike, what is the grade on it? oh and Tom, Thats a Smoking coin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeInFL Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Nice 14 D Mike, what is the grade on it? oh and Tom, Thats a Smoking coin! ANACS graded it VF 20...Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Those are nice coins, Mike, and the 1914-D looks better than VF20 to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceswar Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Those are nice coins, Mike, and the 1914-D looks better than VF20 to me. My first thoughts were VF 25... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeInFL Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Those are nice coins, Mike, and the 1914-D looks better than VF20 to me. Thanks. the 1914-D looks better than VF20 to me. I thought so too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkyMan95 Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Just won off of eBay. Only $6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zrlevin Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Only 12x face! I'll give you $7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonWare Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Chad, I like it. It reminds me of my Peace dollar. Lots of history in these worn coins....and oh yeah - you don't feel bad about touching them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinook Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Tom....I think your coin is made of lead. Let me melt it down so I can make some round balls for my muzzleloader. BTW----That is a exceptional strike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeg Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Nice coin Tom! You too Mike! Got lucky tonight. Picked up these two. Care to guess the grades if you will. I've been searching forever for a nice 1857 3CS that didn't cost an arm and a leg. These babies are tough to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkyMan95 Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Nice coin Tom! You too Mike! Got lucky tonight. Picked up these two. Care to guess the grades if you will. I've been searching forever for a nice 1857 3CS that didn't cost an arm and a leg. These babies are tough to find. Well, completely ignore my coin... Your coins are nice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Well, completely ignore my coin... Chad, that's a nice coin to use on a golf course as a ball marker. By the way, I think the coin is cool, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkyMan95 Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Do you know what the little black dots could be on the reverse? I was going to start a thread asking, but I guess I can just ask here. What are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 My opinion of what the black dots are is that they are likely one of two things. One possibility is that these are the remnants of very deeply toned surfaces that were removed at one point to lighten the coin up and that these patches did not come off completely, the smear at 11:00 o'clock would be consistent with this. The other possibility is that something sticky, such as tar, glue, tobacco, etc...adhered to the coin at these spots and built up a layer of crud over time. These are purely guesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkyMan95 Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 So, to remove them if it's something sticky what should I use? If it's left over tone, I'll leave it and let the coin retone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 I guess you might try acetone on a Q-tip and gently apply the tip to see if the crud comes off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkyMan95 Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Okie dokie! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeg Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Well, completely ignore my coin Sorry, no disrespect intended on my part. Just a little too worn for my tastes. We all have different likes and dislikes which makes this hobby so unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkyMan95 Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 I just picked it up because it was $6 I also needed it to go in my Dansco 7070. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ_E Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 I also needed it to go in my Dansco 7070. BTW, it's no worse than my No Motto quarter in my Dansco currently there as a filler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkyMan95 Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 A lot of the older coins in my Dansco are FR-AG. I like it! The coins have a whole lot more character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenTubbs Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Chad,it's not all about you A FR or even lower set is pretty cool,have you seen some of the registry sets across the street which were made in an attempt to get the lowest grade possible on all coins,PO-1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkyMan95 Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 I have seen the sets across the street. I wouldn't mind trying a set like that myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenTubbs Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 You ought to get in touch with Travis,I think he's working on an IKE dollar right now.Is down to VG yet Mr. Miller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
