Popular Post Jason Abshier Posted July 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 17, 2021 Abuelo's Collection, AcesKings, EdG_Ohio and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Abshier Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 On 7/17/2021 at 7:17 PM, RWB said: The imitation 5 Mark pieces, as shown in the photos, are merely mediocre sculpting workmanship. Modeling of the figures is awkward, especially hands and fingers. The pieces also, if intended to be German should read "silber" not "silver" and have weights in grams. @RWB they are silver rounds from a new private mint that opened up a few years back the Germania mint struck for modern collectors , I been collecting them since they first came out on the European market . The proof are hard to find on US market I have get proofs from a dealer in Germany the other regular strikes can be found all over Ebay at wacky prices they are low mintage issues but nothing to write back home about I don’t intend sending any in for grading or anything just something different to look at in my collection I seen some graded examples going for crazy prices through bidding wars , it’s just dumb ! So easier buy your own and ship it in for grading and save on the cost of someone really wants a graded Germania “silber runden” 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus Arrius Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 @Jason Abshier I like it very much. You feel it was overgraded; I feel differently but then I have the advantage of a 30-power loupe [I have the the luxury of using when V Kurt B isn't watching]. Besides, who am I to challenge a one-time Senior Grading Finalist of World Coins at NGC? 🐓 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Abshier Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 I’m not real good at grading gold nor do I look at a lot of gold . I guess I have to remember gold is softer type of metal shows softer sheen makes it look like weak strike sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Abshier Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 @Quintus Arrius you got @RWB all fired up about them Germania coins 🤣 , we all know RWB only loves them boring overrated Morgan dollars of Anna Willess Williams on observe of the coin and the awkward St. Gaudens which was a bad modeling “figure” display on obverse of the coin that can’t compare to A.W design of walking liberty half dollar is the probably the “king” of all beautiful US coinage if you really compare beauty in the eyes of the beholder that’s probably the only US coin that is ranked #1 US coin on my list for beauty and craftsmanship (#2 on my list is a Mercury dime) all other US coinage is overrated awkward and ugly as they come I’m just ruffling RWB’s feathers 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWB Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Us theropods got feathers. Mohawk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jason Abshier Posted July 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2021 (edited) Picked up another MS 1863 Grand Duchy of Baden German 1 Kreuzer for my raw German collection one of my favorite designs in German coinage coat of arms with the 2 Griffins Edited July 25, 2021 by Jason Abshier EdG_Ohio, Mohawk and AcesKings 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon359 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I'm sure this is asked frequently but i need help with identification with ancients Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jtryka Posted August 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2021 This one arrived over the weekend. Numismatic, A.A.S., Jason Abshier and rrantique 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdG_Ohio Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 On 8/24/2021 at 11:01 AM, jon359 said: I'm sure this is asked frequently but i need help with identification with ancients Try posting in the Main forum page, you should get more eyes on it.https://www.ngccoin.com/boards/forum/6-us-world-and-ancient-coins/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EdG_Ohio Posted September 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2021 Nuttin' special but I got this raw some time ago and decided to get it graded/encapsulated so when the times comes, hopefully a long time, my kids/grand-kids(maybe great grand-kids??) will have a easier time dealing with what I left behind. I figure do it now at these prices because hard telling where they'll be in the future. A 1945 MEXICO G2.5P RESTRIKE NGC MS 66 Jason Abshier, Numismatic, A.A.S., jtryka and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus Arrius Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 @EdG_Ohio You have a comparatively small old gold coin with a fairly respectable high grade as assigned by a top TPGS. So far, so good. Now your only concern is predicting the future performance of precious metals markets. It's been said gold, subject to fluctuations, has held its value throughout history. You've done just about all you can in terms of prolonging preservation so all you can do now is wait. No one can predict the future -- and I do not know how many other such coins have survived in such condition or whether what you have is rare -- but these are questions your progeny will have to contend with. You have done all you can with what you've got so be sure to safeguard it as you would any other valuable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdG_Ohio Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 8:37 AM, Quintus Arrius said: @EdG_Ohio You have a comparatively small old gold coin with a fairly respectable high grade as assigned by a top TPGS. So far, so good. Now your only concern is predicting the future performance of precious metals markets. It's been said gold, subject to fluctuations, has held its value throughout history. You've done just about all you can in terms of prolonging preservation so all you can do now is wait. No one can predict the future -- and I do not know how many other such coins have survived in such condition or whether what you have is rare -- but these are questions your progeny will have to contend with. You have done all you can with what you've got so be sure to safeguard it as you would any other valuable. I suppose I should clarify my statement. When referring to prices I meant what the TPGs charge. NGC just recently increased their fees and given when the time comes for reselling, or even researching, the bulk of the work has been done. I can't see grading services getting any less expensive so I'd rather pay a lower fee now as opposed to a higher fee later. Ed G. Fenntucky Mike and Numismatic, A.A.S. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jason Abshier Posted September 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2021 1919E German empire 1/2 mark , so much patina on it hard see all details but under a loupe the strike is strong ! one of the 3 in 67 grade . 3 in the higher grades World_Coin_Nut, Mohawk, Numismatic, A.A.S. and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 5:45 PM, Jason Abshier said: 1919E German empire 1/2 mark , so much patina on it hard see all details but under a loupe the strike is strong ! one of the 3 in 67 grade . 3 in the higher grades Very nice pickup, Jason. I used to collect German coins myself, and I always had a soft spot for those from Muldenhutten (and Hamburg). It's really nice to see a pretty E mint again....brings back memories. Thanks for sharing that!! Jason Abshier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus Arrius Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 10:09 AM, EdG_Ohio said: I suppose I should clarify my statement. When referring to prices I meant what the TPGs charge. NGC just recently increased their fees and given when the time comes for reselling, or even researching, the bulk of the work has been done. I can't see grading services getting any less expensive so I'd rather pay a lower fee now as opposed to a higher fee later. Ed G. Smart move! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Abshier Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 11:17 PM, Mohawk said: I always had a soft spot for those from Muldenhutten (and Hamburg) @Mowhawk J-(Hamburg) , G-(Karlsruhe) , E-(Muldenhutten) seems to be the desirable mints of 1 and 1/2 marks series among collectors … someday I hope to own a 1908F (stuttgart) but at $5k-$6k+ for a tiny half mark in VF condition that’s a lot dough to drop on a coin in the series . Tough one to find at but only 1,000 were minted but real questions is how many survived ? I’ve never seen one in person in Mint state condition Mohawk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Abuelo's Collection Posted September 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2021 Hello! I have not uploaded a coin to the forums for a while but I am very happy for this one. A 50 centavos from the Second Republic in Mexico. And from a provincial mint! And nicely toned! So hard to get in nice condition. Enjoy! Numismatic, A.A.S., Fenntucky Mike, Jason Abshier and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Abshier Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 On 9/5/2021 at 8:18 AM, Abuelo's Collection said: Hello! I have not uploaded a coin to the forums for a while but I am very happy for this one. A 50 centavos from the Second Republic in Mexico. And from a provincial mint! And nicely toned! So hard to get in nice condition. Enjoy! That’s a very nice coin love the patina on it ! The way a 130+ year old coin should look you planning on sending it in for grading ? Abuelo's Collection 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abuelo's Collection Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 On 9/5/2021 at 10:01 AM, Jason Abshier said: That’s a very nice coin love the patina on it ! The way a 130+ year old coin should look you planning on sending it in for grading ? Thank you Jason. It is already graded by our host, AU55. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Vasek Posted September 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2021 World_Coin_Nut, Numismatic, A.A.S. and Jason Abshier 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Quintus Arrius Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 On 9/10/2021 at 7:37 PM, Vasek said: First coin I have ever seen from Liberia. (Very interesting line-up of coins!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fenntucky Mike Posted September 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2021 Restrike from rusty dies. Star City Homer, Jason Abshier, Numismatic, A.A.S. and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numismatic, A.A.S. Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 On 9/10/2021 at 7:40 PM, Vasek said: I have one of these but the Adam's apple area is different and I can't remember why??? I think it was an over Polished Die that is known or it was something else? I will check for it..... Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
