Hoghead515 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 On 11/12/2021 at 2:55 PM, GBrad said: Found this one in my mailbox the other day @Hoghead515!!!!! I can't seem to get enough gold lately now that I've been bit by that darn bug...... I know it's from ICG but aside from just a few small copper spots on this one, I can't find the first mark or blemish at all (scratches are on the holder). I'm loving my gold coins (this is just my second one and probably will be for awhile especially if the "warden" catches on...... ). Ill trade you mailboxes. . I sure wish I could get some gold coins but its just to far out of my budget right now. Even the little ones. Only gold I have is a Pamp gold bar. 1 gram and a few nuggets. Maybe 3 or 4 grams. Henri Charriere and GBrad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hoghead515 Posted November 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 12, 2021 On 11/12/2021 at 11:05 AM, Hoghead515 said: Just found this guy in the mailbox a few minutes ago. I still like it but it looks like the die was starting to get worn. Looks like a bit of strike doubling. Im still happy to put it in with the rest. 1 more down in the set and several more to go. Woods020, Lem E, RonnieR131 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 On 11/12/2021 at 3:19 PM, Hoghead515 said: I still like it but it looks like the die was starting to get worn. Looks like a bit of strike doubling. Im still happy to put it in with the rest. 1 more down in the set and several more to go. Don't be too hard on it, Hog......it's a nice Philly Washington from the 1950's. Most of them look terrible, even in MS. Die fatigue starts to become extremely common on Philly coins right around the time your quarter was struck. I've sold a few of the Type B reverses in my resale venture and handled plenty of silver Washingtons during my time at the brick and mortar shop, and none of the 1956's I recall looked nearly as nice as your coin does. It's one of those dates that's really common ugly but extremely difficult pretty in MS. Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 On 11/12/2021 at 3:12 PM, Hoghead515 said: Very nice. Congrats on getting the set. Thanks Hog!!! But I'm not quite done yet.....Antiqued Cleo was the last rare one. I still have four rounds to go: Cleo in BU, Anubis in BU, Osiris in BU and Sekhmet in BU. And then Ra is coming out in the two finishes at the end of this year or beginning of next. But I'm getting there and I sort of have a complete set......I have all of the different designs now, just not all of the different finishes. Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Alex in PA. Posted November 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 12, 2021 On 11/12/2021 at 2:55 PM, GBrad said: I can't seem to get enough gold lately Oh yes. Gold in any way, shape or form. GBrad, Coinbuf, Hoghead515 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Walkerfan Posted November 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 17, 2021 Been a long time comin', as I paid up for this low pop gem. rrantique, Hoghead515, Coinbuf and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdG_Ohio Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 On 11/16/2021 at 10:29 PM, Walkerfan said: Been a long time comin', as I paid up for this low pop gem. I've always enjoyed the Obv on these, to me the layout is darn near perfect. Walkerfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lem E Posted November 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 19, 2021 Not usually a commemorative guy but this caught my eye and wouldn’t let go. The Neophyte Numismatist, rrantique, Hoghead515 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenntucky Mike Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 On 11/19/2021 at 5:01 PM, Lem E said: Not usually a commemorative guy but this caught my eye and wouldn’t let go. One of my all time FAVORITES! The first commemorative I ever bought. Great get Lem! Lem E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex in PA. Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 On 11/16/2021 at 10:29 PM, Walkerfan said: I paid up for this low pop gem. That may be Low Pop but it definitely is a Gem. Nice acquisition; very nice. I am overcome with jealousy. Walkerfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Walkerfan Posted November 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 19, 2021 (edited) On 11/19/2021 at 6:11 PM, Alex in PA. said: That may be Low Pop but it definitely is a Gem. Nice acquisition; very nice. I am overcome with jealousy. Thanks! It is technically 'only' an MS 64 FH CAC but there are only 23, with green beans in 64 FH, from both services. MS 64 has always been a favorite/optimal grade of mine. A quick auction search yields VERY FEW trading hands over the last 10 years and I liked the head and fields on this one. There are some MINOR abrasions, on the devices, but I still think it's PQ for the grade. I paid a little more than I wanted to but I am FINE with that, as I won't be upgrading and it fills the needed slot in my set. Thanks, again---I appreciate it. Edited November 20, 2021 by Walkerfan Alex in PA., The Neophyte Numismatist and Henri Charriere 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post leeg Posted November 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2021 (edited) All NICE new additions. Edited November 20, 2021 by leeg rrantique, Lem E, Coinbuf and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 On 11/20/2021 at 1:47 AM, leeg said: All NICE new additions. Very nice. Congrats. Hoghead515 and Alex in PA. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeg Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 On 11/20/2021 at 5:05 AM, Lem E said: Very nice. Congrats. Thank you. Lem E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hoghead515 Posted November 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2021 My old lady is gonna skin me alive. Couldnt really afford it but,.............. rrantique, Lem E, Fenntucky Mike and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post The Neophyte Numismatist Posted November 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2021 (edited) Sorry to post these photo's a second time (Duplicate from my Baltimore Coin Show thread). However, I did want to make sure a wide swath of collectors are able to see this 1803 C-4 Half Cent in particular. I was able to pick this NGC AU53(CAC) example at the Balt. Show. For those of you that study Half Cent varieties... there are only five 1803 C-4's that exist in grades above XF. This one is said to be the third finest and has a very interesting pedigree (ex. Boston; ex. Walter Breen; ex. Donald Partrick). Truly a special coin that you will not come across every day (or even every year). Just THRILLED to have it as my 1803 date. (Thanks and sorry again for the duplicate post) Edited November 22, 2021 by The Neophyte Numismatist rrantique, Alex in PA., Walkerfan and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Fantastic half cent! Hoghead515 and The Neophyte Numismatist 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Neophyte Numismatist Posted November 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2021 (edited) On 11/22/2021 at 11:55 AM, Coinbuf said: Fantastic half cent! Thank you... it's an honor to be the custodian of this coin until the next collector comes along (hopefully that is my son). A couple of admissions - 1 - I call this coin an AU53 CAC. I use the NGC holder grade, and am not nearly as hard on this coin as Mr. Partrick (his grade was XF40) 2 - I told my wife the coin costs $300, because that's what it said it cost on the old coin envelope (and, I didn't lie... It DID cost $300 in 1968) Edited November 22, 2021 by The Neophyte Numismatist Walkerfan, Hoghead515 and Coinbuf 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 On 11/22/2021 at 11:55 AM, Coinbuf said: Fantastic half cent! I second this. Very cool piece. The Neophyte Numismatist and Coinbuf 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkerfan Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 (edited) @Hoghead515and @The Neophyte Numismatist Both of you are to be commended for sharing your fine new additions. The luster of that premium gem Buffalo is blinding! Cool variety, too!! I love the color and detail of that early Half Cent!! I have enjoyed viewing them both!! Thank you!! Edited November 22, 2021 by Walkerfan Hoghead515 and The Neophyte Numismatist 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 On 11/22/2021 at 11:57 AM, The Neophyte Numismatist said: 1 - I call this coin an AU53 CAC. I use the NGC holder grade, and am not nearly as hard on this coin as Mr. Partrick (his grade was XF40) He probably used EAC grading standards. They tend to be more conservative than current standards. The Neophyte Numismatist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neophyte Numismatist Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 On 11/22/2021 at 10:54 PM, Just Bob said: He probably used EAC grading standards. They tend to be more conservative than current standards. For anyone who is unfamiliar with EAC "Net Grading", there is a book called, "Grading Guide for Earlier American Copper Coins." This book is a great reference and demystifies some of the nuances in Early American Copper coins. This thread is for coin acquisitions, so enough from me about the reference materials... just wanted to provide some context for anyone who is puzzled by the reference above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lem E Posted November 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 24, 2021 (edited) I bought these coins from an online dealer not knowing they were all related. All 3 are from the same older submission. #s 009 - 019 - 021. All 3 look very similar and are very flashy coins showing light rainbow toning. Very pleased with this purchase and Joe performed his usual magic touch. Edited November 24, 2021 by Lem E Alex in PA., Coinbuf, Hoghead515 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Beautiful additions @Lem E you have a discriminating eye and your Jefferson collection is full of outstanding coins. Lem E and Alex in PA. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex in PA. Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 On 11/24/2021 at 3:34 AM, Lem E said: very flashy coins Absolutely - positively beautiful coins. You cannot avoid focusing on the little flashes of color. Anyone would be proud to have those in their collection. Henri Charriere and Lem E 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neophyte Numismatist Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 @Lem E I love your nickel set!!!! Hoghead515 and Lem E 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Thanks everyone. I greatly appreciate it. Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 On 11/24/2021 at 3:34 AM, Lem E said: I bought these coins from an online dealer not knowing they were all related. All 3 are from the same older submission. #s 009 - 019 - 021. All 3 look very similar and are very flashy coins showing light rainbow toning. Very pleased with this purchase and Joe performed his usual magic touch. I absoulutely love his photography. He does a really good job. One of these days id like to get some professional photos of my GW collection. Lem E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 (edited) Sorry. Messed up and deleted it. Edited November 25, 2021 by Hoghead515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
