Post an Orignal Looking coin.

[TomB]

All the hardcore circulated WLH collectors out there will appreciate this coin's obverse-

[TomB]

The reverse however, should get a rise out of those who specialize in the difficult dates-

[TJ'S Coins]

Very original TomB with lots of character to boot Great acquisition

[Brotherman]

Yes the 20D is a tougher date to get in this condition. I haven’t landed one

yet. Man, look at those rims and not a scratch or distracting nick

anywhere. Very nice. What would you say the grade is? F15? Seems

a little too much detail in the eagle’s feathers to be an F12. I hope it is as

dark or darker in hand. Nice acquisition.

 

Hays

[TomB]

It's a little darker in-hand, with much more rich chestnut color than indicated in my images. It's also slabbed by NGC as VF25, which I can't really argue about. The images posted make the coin's details, especially on the obverse, look a little flatter than they are in reality.

 

This is not a new acquisition, but I knew I never shared the image on the boards.

[Brotherman]

It's a little darker in-hand, with much more rich chestnut color than indicated in my images. It's also slabbed by NGC as VF25, which I can't really argue about. The images posted make the coin's details, especially on the obverse, look a little flatter than they are in reality.

 

This is not a new acquisition, but I knew I never shared the image on the boards.

 

Glad to hear about the chestnut color, as you know these original

circulated WLHs often get that lovely shade. I’m very surprised at the

grade though. I would have expected to see a full breast line on the

obverse in a VF25 as well as a whole lot of feathers on the reverse.

Still, it is a very nice coin - look me up if you ever want to sell it.

 

Hays

[D.D.]

Very nice 20-D Tom! Can't wait for you to show us a Full Strike 35-D

[coinlieutenant-migration]

Mike,

 

I also like that 1817 a great deal.

 

John

[MikeKing]

Thanks John, welcome to the board. I'm glad to see you're on this board too. I hope you keep posting because a lot of people will enjoy your posts, I'll surely be one of them. It's easier to put icons into your messages on this side of the street.

and I don't think they've got the dancing bananna!

[MikeKing]

Here's another coin that I think is an original mint state Liberty nickel:

 

the vertical lines you see on the neck are scratches on the holder.

[rexcat]

Mike, Both your Cap bust half, and the 1888 nickel are out standing!

 

I starting to see why it's so hard to find good looking coins any more,

Mikes got em all.

[brwnprkns]

Lincoln Error

[TomB]

That's just an incredible error!

 

Here's a fairly original piece that you don't often find with any originality and almost never find between the grades of AG3 and AU58. By the way, it's a quarter.

[Prethen]

It's tough to find completely original problem free late date 3CN. This one even has die-clashing which I've NEVER found on a later date!!! I'm sure they're out there, but here's a neat one...

 

[MikeKing]

TomB I'm breathless

[TomB]

Thank you, Mike, that means a lot to me. Here's one that is rarely seen in any grade, and almost never seen original-

[IGWT]

Thank you, Mike, that means a lot to me. Here's one that is rarely seen in any grade, and almost never seen original-

 

I remember the day that I first met Ms. Liberty on that 1794 -- Nov. 10, 2005 -- and she has haunted my dreams ever since.

 

 

 

Not a great picture, but here's an original 1876 5c TDO (S1-1000, F-04, FS-012):

 

[Bruceswar]

wow 2 great coins! Lou nice coin.. and TomB knows what I think of his coins! After all I did buy a few of them. Ok more than a few

[MikeKing]

I have to ditto that.

Tom, another knockout coin (knock it out of its holder and give it to me!!!), and Lou, you continuously prove that Shield nickels are great coins!!! I love those die cracks. Die cracks like that in a Shield, are great. It's the kind of coin that gives a picture of solidity and timelessness...I think...and then you see this crack. Amazing.

[MikeKing]

Here's one I hope you like. I'm liking Seated liberty coinage more and more.

[TomB]

All of this old type is rather attractive when it looks like this.

[MikeKing]

attractive? NO. Drop dead gorgeous!

[Bruceswar]

[CTcollector]

Here's one I hope you like. I'm liking Seated liberty coinage more and more.

 

[HaydenTubbs]

All of this old type is rather attractive when it looks like this.

 

 

I think that one could use a dip......................NOT!!!!

[HaydenTubbs]

Here's a crusty piece I just bought off eBay not too long ago:

 

 

 

 

 

Hayden

[HaydenTubbs]

Picked this one up from friend Ben (p8nt) not to long ago:

[leeg]

[brwnprkns]

1864/186L

Photographer in training

[MikeKing]

is this 'original' toning? I couldn't resist it.