Popular Post 80s Kid Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 It's been a while since I've posted here but had to take a break from collecting during and after a recent move. I just picked up this 1964 Kennedy Proof at a local shop. I've been interested in this coin for a while and the price was better than expected (although I apparently missed out on a PF66 or PF67 by a day or two). I apologize for the bad photos but was trying to quickly get them uploaded into the registry. https://www.pcgs.com/cert/36039343 Fenntucky Mike, The Neophyte Numismatist, rrantique and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Neophyte Numismatist Posted November 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2021 I just won this one at auction yesterday, I hope it looks as good in hand. GBrad, AcesKings, Fenntucky Mike and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Henri Charriere Posted November 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2021 @The Neophyte Numismatist Not for nothing but you have an exquisite taste and discriminating eye in coins. I have only a little more time on the Board than you do. One day you're going to wake up and find yourself quietly inducted into the ranks of the "seasoned" members. Then you'll have to find yourself a new moniker worthy of your new status. 😉 RonnieR131, GBrad and The Neophyte Numismatist 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neophyte Numismatist Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 On 11/26/2021 at 10:51 PM, Quintus Arrius said: @The Neophyte Numismatist ... find yourself a new moniker worthy of your new status. 😉 Thanks for your kind words. There are collectors and dealers on this forum that will forget more about coins than I will ever know. My moniker is safe Henri Charriere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lem E Posted December 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2021 Henri Charriere, rrantique, The Neophyte Numismatist and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 On 12/2/2021 at 1:55 AM, Lem E said: Very nice Lem E. He gonna look good in amongst the rest of those beauties. Lem E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scopru Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 On 12/2/2021 at 12:55 AM, Lem E said: Beautiful nickel for sure. Stunning looking example that I am sure the eye appeal it has in hand is far more impressive. Lem E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 On 12/2/2021 at 3:26 AM, Hoghead515 said: Very nice Lem E. He gonna look good in amongst the rest of those beauties. Thanks Hog. Appreciate it brother. On 12/2/2021 at 8:43 AM, scopru said: Beautiful nickel for sure. Stunning looking example that I am sure the eye appeal it has in hand is far more impressive. Thank you. It is a dandy in hand. Thanks again for the comments. Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hoghead515 Posted December 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 4, 2021 Heres another one down and one step closer to completing my set. Still got a long way to go. I won it in an Ebay auction today. When it comes in, it will be #39 out of 85. Got a long ways to go. Hopefully I can complete it within the next couple years. Maybe sooner. Ive had a great time trying to put this set together. rrantique, Lem E, GBrad and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 On 12/3/2021 at 8:46 PM, Hoghead515 said: Heres another one down and one step closer to completing my set. Still got a long way to go. I won it in an Ebay auction today. When it comes in, it will be #39 out of 85. Got a long ways to go. Hopefully I can complete it within the next couple years. Maybe sooner. Ive had a great time trying to put this set together. Nice one brother. Keep growing that collection. Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 @Hoghead515 You've done very well here! To paraphrase Virgil, the poet... "Smooth the descent, and easy is the way," to compiling a type collection. But to insist on excellence or patiently await a suitable upgrade as you have so masterfully done..."In this the task and mighty labor lies." When I allowed that my original intention was to compile a quality collection of 16 you-know-whats in 90 days in one of my earliest posts, our globe-trotting, on-site commentator VKurtB let out a snicker that was audible in all 50 states. Little did I know that mine was but a pipe dream. Keep on keeping on Hog. You're halfway there already! And as the Good Book says, "....let us run with endurance the race that is set before us." Great catch! Great grade! 👍 Lem E and Hoghead515 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scopru Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Nice add to the collection. Slow and steady is the way. Hoghead515 and Henri Charriere 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EdG_Ohio Posted December 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2021 After selling 31 coins recently I swore I'd chill out for a bit and well .... ....I've wanted one of these for some time now and got it at a very reasonable price at a auction, so merry xmas to me (along with a few others I'll post once I receive them). Ed G. Lem E, rrantique, Hoghead515 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 @EdG_Ohio I showed photos of your coin to my wife, a U.S. citizen born elsewhere and the question she asked bespoke of her total unfamiliarity with our coinage: "How come we never get one of these in change?" I believe having seen Buffalo Head nickels posted by others on this thread, she confused the color of yours with theirs. You've done very well with your acquisition. I would be curious to know if, unlike the nickel, the various gold denominations have reeded edges. Hoghead515 and EdG_Ohio 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdG_Ohio Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 On 12/7/2021 at 10:41 PM, Quintus Arrius said: @EdG_Ohio I showed photos of your coin to my wife, a U.S. citizen born elsewhere and the question she asked bespoke of her total unfamiliarity with our coinage: "How come we never get one of these in change?" I believe having seen Buffalo Head nickels posted by others on this thread, she confused the color of yours with theirs. You've done very well with your acquisition. I would be curious to know if, unlike the nickel, the various gold denominations have reeded edges. From what I've read so far a reeded edge has been used off and on through U.S. Mint history for some time now, most recent is the U.S. mints AGE 1oz 2021 coin. Main reasoning behind past practices is to help thwart trimming the AU from edges and counterfeiting. I have to admit I'd have to research more on the various types this was done to in previous years starting in the very late 1700's. Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 (edited) @EdG_Ohio Actually my question pertained to your coin, and by extension to all gold Buffalo fractional denominations minted in this century. It seems they do -- and I have since learned there are gold Buffalo nickels for sale, which I assume are unreeded, gold-plated, bullion strikes. Edited December 13, 2021 by Quintus Arrius Die polishing (coherency) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdG_Ohio Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 On 12/8/2021 at 4:34 PM, Quintus Arrius said: @EdG_Ohio Actually my question pertained to your coin, and by extension to all gold Buffalo fractional denominations minted in this century. It seems they do -- and I have since learned there are gold Buffalo nickels for sale, which I assume are gold-plated. My apologies I misread, yes, my particular coin does have a reeded edge although difficult to see in this Anacs holder. I may have it re-plasticized but not a huge priority. Henri Charriere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EdG_Ohio Posted December 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2021 I eluded to a couple more additions in my G$25 post and here they be. Upgrades for my Birth year collection(s). Still no 1959-D Jefferson, what I want is currently out of my budget. Coinbuf, Lem E, AcesKings and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBrad Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 On 12/7/2021 at 8:25 PM, EdG_Ohio said: After selling 31 coins recently I somehow feel like I helped contribute to your beautiful new Buffalo acquisition. I'm the proud new owner of one of your GC coins. A beautiful blazing Lincoln might I add!! Thanks!! EdG_Ohio and Henri Charriere 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post leeg Posted December 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2021 (edited) Some SUPER coins all! Snagged this one, POP 3/0/1 in 67. I'm going to send some some coins to Mark Goodman the beginning of the year for imaging this one will will be in the group. Edited December 10, 2021 by leeg Coinbuf, Lem E, Hoghead515 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lem E Posted December 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2021 Had a hell of a time trying to get this thing photographed. Still didn’t do very well with it. Got a handful of newps I will send to Joe after the holiday madness dies down. Hoghead515, rrantique, AcesKings and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Drop dead gorgeous Merc there @Lem E, love that coin. A very early strike on both dies, really hammered; MS68? Lem E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 On 12/12/2021 at 9:08 PM, Coinbuf said: Drop dead gorgeous Merc there @Lem E, love that coin. A very early strike on both dies, really hammered; MS68? Thanks CB but nope. That there is a 65FB. The seller claims its a DDO (Coneca DDO-004) and not recognized by NGC. I really don’t care if it is or not and I haven't looked it up. It’s actually quite PL with some nice color underneath. Pics make it look flat but you know how that goes. Coinbuf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Wow I'm surprised that seems very under graded from what I see, maybe the luster is not as strong as I am thinking. I cannot imagine a better strike, my MS67 FB example is not quite as crisp as your coin. No matter the grade in this case it is a wonderful coin and I look forward to seeing Joe's images. Lem E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 On 12/12/2021 at 9:36 PM, Coinbuf said: Wow I'm surprised that seems very under graded from what I see, maybe the luster is not as strong as I am thinking. I cannot imagine a better strike, my MS67 FB example is not quite as crisp as your coin. No matter the grade in this case it is a wonderful coin and I look forward to seeing Joe's images. Obverse luster is much better than the reverse which is what I’m assuming held it down. I’d say more shine than luster on the obverse. When I get away from my Jeffs, grade takes a back seat to eye appeal. Joe will work his magic on it. Thanks again my friend. Coinbuf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lem E Posted December 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2021 On 12/12/2021 at 9:36 PM, Coinbuf said: I look forward to seeing Joe's images. I did get this one back a few weeks ago from Joe. I think it came out great. rrantique, Hoghead515, Coinbuf and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 (edited) On 12/12/2021 at 10:40 PM, Lem E said: Obverse luster is much better than the reverse which is what I’m assuming held it down. I’d say more shine than luster on the obverse. When I get away from my Jeffs, grade takes a back seat to eye appeal. Joe will work his magic on it. Thanks again my friend. Please don't take offense... but let the CrazyHoundDog neutralize both the Lucky Strike button mark on the position at 10 and the Pepsi-Cola at 5, and resubmit if for our valid criticism and amusement. 😉 Edited December 13, 2021 by Quintus Arrius Die polishing; typo. Lem E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 On 12/12/2021 at 10:44 PM, Quintus Arrius said: Please don't take offense... but let the CrazyHoundDog neutralize both the Lucky Strike button mark on the position at 10 and the Pepsi-Cola at 5, and resubmit if for our valid criticism and amusement. 😉 It’s in the works QA Henri Charriere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 On 12/12/2021 at 8:48 PM, Lem E said: I did get this one back a few weeks ago from Joe. I think it came out great. Very attractive, I like it. Lem E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Head Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 On 11/24/2021 at 12:34 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. You have a VERY impressive collection my friend. After seeing these under my lens I am bowled over with the strikes and great beauty they possess. Congratulations Lem E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
