Popular Post Sandon Posted September 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2023 This 1871 three cent silver piece, PCGS graded AU 53, is one of the rare post-1862 issues. It has a reported circulation strike mintage of 3,400, many of which were presumably never released and melted down after the coinage of silver three cent coins was abolished in 1873. I obtained it for below list values at an August 2023 auction. This coin looks much better than its photos, courtesy of Stacks Bowers Galleries. Instead of being dull as suggested by the photos, it is attractively toned with semi-prooflike surfaces beneath the toning, notwithstanding some dark toning spots. I attempted to take better photos, but the glare reflected by the plastic of the grading service holder prevented my obtaining a satisfactory image. Coinbuf, robec1347, AcesKings and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 On 9/1/2023 at 8:00 PM, Sandon said: This 1871 three cent silver piece, PCGS graded AU 53, is one of the rare post-1862 issues. It has a reported circulation strike mintage of 3,400, many of which were presumably never released and melted down after the coinage of silver three cent coins was abolished in 1873. I obtained it for below list values at an August 2023 auction. This coin looks much better than its photos, courtesy of Stacks Bowers Galleries. Instead of being dull as suggested by the photos, it is attractively toned with semi-prooflike surfaces beneath the toning, notwithstanding some dark toning spots. I attempted to take better photos, but the glare reflected by the plastic of the grading service holder prevented my obtaining a satisfactory image. Good thing it's yours, I would spritz it with WD-40, let it sit for 37 seconds (giving viewers the impression I am an experienced master chef at this) followed by a cool rinse with distilled water. As with anything in life, always conduct your experiments on a coin with similar composition, without numismatic value. All jokes aside, as it appears to have been certified, it's best to leave it well enough alone. Very lovely coin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post robec1347 Posted September 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2023 One NGC and one in a PCGS OGH powermad5000, Simmoleon, AcesKings and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Meenderink Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 1959 P Jefferson 5c MS 64 Black Beauty Error I will cross this over to NGC or PCGS in the near future. Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Simmoleon Posted September 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2023 Couple of coins picked up at auction and off to be graded very soon - I’m awful at guessing grades so I won’t speculate but you are welcome too but auction house consider them Choice Uncirculated Coinbuf, rrantique, Sandon and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mike Meenderink Posted September 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2023 This one graded above the curve to my delight. Blast white. Frosty George and chilled eagle. Added to registry. rrantique, Henri Charriere and Modwriter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jtryka Posted September 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2023 I picked this one up recently, a nice circulated example, but when I got around to attributing it (with a big cup of coffee) I found it was a marriage I didn't have, O-145 (R-5). The Neophyte Numismatist, powermad5000, AcesKings and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jtryka Posted October 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2023 Here is another that arrived this week, a die marriage I didn't have and a mild version of the halo toning that I like on Bust halves. This one is an O-109a graded VF-20 by ANACS. ldhair, Lem E, Coinbuf and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 On 10/1/2023 at 7:20 PM, jtryka said: Here is another that arrived this week, a die marriage I didn't have and a mild version of the halo toning that I like on Bust halves. This one is an O-109a graded VF-20 by ANACS. Both of your newps are very attractive, congrats on acquiring those. rrantique 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Meenderink Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 (edited) 1960 D MS 66+ Washington Quarter. Pop 24/56 higher. Very attractive toning both sides. Graded above the curve in the top 100 coins ever graded. Winning. Edited October 4, 2023 by Mike Meenderink rrantique 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coinbuf Posted October 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 11, 2023 I purchased this coin from the Stacks and Bowers Fairmont (Rhone set) auction this past Aug. I had been mulling over a couple of lower grade examples on some dealer websites prior to this auction. I am really glad that I happened to look thru that auction as this coin is nicer than the two that I had been considering and less expensive (even with the vig) than the MS62+ coin on one dealers website. These are the S&B auction photos as I have not sent this to anyone for photos as of yet, MS63 CAC green bean. AcesKings, Modwriter, R__Rash and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrantique Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 On 10/11/2023 at 5:02 PM, Coinbuf said: I purchased this coin from the Stacks and Bowers Fairmont (Rhone set) auction this past Aug. I had been mulling over a couple of lower grade examples on some dealer websites prior to this auction. I am really glad that I happened to look thru that auction as this coin is nicer than the two that I had been considering and less expensive (even with the vig) than the MS62+ coin on one dealers website. These are the S&B auction photos as I have not sent this to anyone for photos as of yet, MS63 CAC green bean. Henri Charriere and Coinbuf 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 On 10/11/2023 at 7:03 PM, rrantique said: There's nothing I don't like about it. Great catch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sandon Posted October 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 15, 2023 1895 Indian cent NGC graded MS 64 RB: Henri Charriere, Mike Meenderink , ldhair and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Meenderink Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 On 10/14/2023 at 8:04 PM, Sandon said: 1895 Indian cent NGC graded MS 64 RB: It looks like its on fire! I enjoy RB Coppers MORE than full RD. Really 👌 nice! Sandon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 On 10/14/2023 at 11:04 PM, Sandon said: 1895 Indian cent NGC graded MS 64 RB: FWIW: My wife took a long hard look, and in French-inflected English said: "Eet iz byoo-tee-FULL!" I agree. Mike Meenderink 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sandon Posted October 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2023 1853 with arrows Liberty Seated dime, NGC graded AU 58: powermad5000, Lem E, Rod D. and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Meenderink Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 On 10/22/2023 at 9:03 PM, Sandon said: 1853 with arrows Liberty Seated dime, NGC graded AU 58: Beautiful coin. These are not easy to come by in such nice condition. I have an 1854 Seated Half Dime w/ arrows out for grading right now. I'm thinking it will grade MS 64 but it will probably come back 62. Love your coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coinbuf Posted October 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) Along with my darkside copper purchase I also acquired this Sac $1. Not a very high grade but I really like the subtle colors on this coin. Typical with a tv photo, the reds are stronger in the photo than in hand, still a nice hole filler for a couple of my type sets. Edited October 25, 2023 by Coinbuf rrantique, R__Rash, The Neophyte Numismatist and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lem E Posted October 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2023 Another year complete with the arrival of the Maria Tallchief rolls. Coinbuf, R__Rash, powermad5000 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lem E Posted October 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2023 (edited) This piece came today as well. Bright white and clean. No die cracks. Edited October 26, 2023 by Lem E Coinbuf, Mike Meenderink , Rod D. and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Meenderink Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 On 10/26/2023 at 2:30 PM, Lem E said: Another year complete with the arrival of the Maria Tallchief rolls. What do you think the average grade of the coins in these rolls would be? Have you opened any of different types to preview? Lastly do you grade any of these moderns or only collect new mint rolls.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lem E Posted October 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2023 On 10/27/2023 at 6:07 PM, Mike Meenderink said: What do you think the average grade of the coins in these rolls would be? Have you opened any of different types to preview? Lastly do you grade any of these moderns or only collect new mint rolls.? I don’t open any of the rolls. All I can see are the enders. This is just a little side project of mine. I went all out with the mint roll boxes to put this set together. I have boxes for the next 2 years as well. I would venture to guess mostly 65 and 66 coins with the occasional 67 out of these rolls. Probably the same results from a fresh fed bank roll. powermad5000, rrantique and Mike Meenderink 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dprince1138 Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 (edited) 1882 Edited October 30, 2023 by dprince1138 rrantique and powermad5000 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dprince1138 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 It appears that this bust half is of the die variety O-121, R3 rrantique 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lem E Posted November 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) Now cracked out and in the Dansco. Edited November 1, 2023 by Lem E Update Rod D., Coinbuf, powermad5000 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dprince1138 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 rrantique 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Meenderink Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 rrantique 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jtryka Posted November 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2023 This one arrived today, I'd grade it a nice Fine. O-105, my third or fourth example I think. dprince1138, powermad5000, rrantique and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dprince1138 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 1832 Capped Bust dime, JR-5, R1 rrantique 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
