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Re: Who's a sucker for pretty coins?
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Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:19 am
by barrytrot
I don't have any bids and will probably not bid until the FUN show based on a recent purchase that should arrive today on approval.
If I take it, which is 99% likely, I'll be on the side lines until the FUN show as I plan to buy a couple coins that will require me to save up until then.
Re: Who's a sucker for pretty coins?
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Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:24 am
by Rodebaugh
I look forward to the pics.
Re: Who's a sucker for pretty coins?
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Wed Nov 21, 2012 3:25 pm
by barrytrot
It took an extra day to arrive for some reason.
Anyway, I'm keeping it and it is a great coin. The coin looks remarkable in hand! The colors on the back are the best I've seen for an 18th century coin, they dance in hand
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The coin is the main coin shown below at CoinFacts:
http://www.pcgscoinfacts.com/Coin/Detail/40030/58
Re: Who's a sucker for pretty coins?
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Wed Nov 21, 2012 4:45 pm
by NDFarmer
You know it isn't nice to post pics of all those beautiful coins you guys are buying that I can only dream about.
I'm GREEN
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with envy!!
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Wed Nov 21, 2012 11:13 pm
by Rodebaugh
Barry thats a lot of coin. Top pop all alone. I know it was pricey but I think it is still a super great value for what the coin brings to the table.
Truely a good pickup......miles better than a details half dime IMO. Props for a solid pickup.
Oh, and its pretty too.
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Re: Who's a sucker for pretty coins?
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Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:21 am
by barrytrot
Other than it being damaged I wish I had the guts to have bought that half dime actually. I doubt I'll find a cheaper one and I do want one.
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Re: Who's a sucker for pretty coins?
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Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:22 am
by barrytrot
Also although the coin above is a technical "top pop" it's just because they have so many nonsensical semi-versions of these older coins. There are like 10 in each of 50 categories. It doesn't make sense
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Re: Who's a sucker for pretty coins?
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Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:39 am
by Rodebaugh
Still top pop for the folks that "NEED" that coin. So I stand firm on the good buy
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and pretty coin
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Thu Nov 22, 2012 10:16 am
by barrytrot
My guess is there are fewer than 2 collectors that "need" this coin and can afford it per 25 years. It's got to be a very small sub set of overall collectors of dollars.
Re: Who's a sucker for pretty coins?
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Fri Nov 23, 2012 12:24 am
by Rodebaugh
Some nice coins coming up at heritage at the end of the month.
Something about this dollar troubles me. I need to buy it to examine it closer.
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Re: Who's a sucker for pretty coins?
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Fri Nov 23, 2012 1:14 am
by TXBullion
Rodebaugh wrote:Some nice coins coming up at heritage at the end of the month.
Something about this dollar troubles me. I need to buy it to examine it closer.
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why you want to straighten it out?
viewtopic.php?f=15&t=19513&p=182215#p182215
Re: Who's a sucker for pretty coins?
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Fri Nov 23, 2012 9:17 am
by Rodebaugh
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No Jack, its the look of the coin. Proof Not PL or DMPL....just proof.
I know it isn't that, but I love the look.
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Fri Nov 23, 2012 10:58 am
by Nickelmeister
Not sure if my American friends will fully appreciate this, but here is the latest entry into my personal collection:
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It's ICCS graded at MS-63
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Re: Who's a sucker for pretty coins?
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Fri Nov 23, 2012 2:46 pm
by Rodebaugh
Nice quality coin for a key date Edward VII. You Collect provincial 50's as well?
PCGS has 2 in its pop at 63 w/ 4 coins higher.
Re: Who's a sucker for pretty coins?
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Fri Nov 23, 2012 4:08 pm
by Nickelmeister
Rodebaugh wrote:Nice quality coin for a key date Edward VII. You Collect provincial 50's as well?
PCGS has 2 in its pop at 63 w/ 4 coins higher.
The provincial coins don't do much for me, although I do have a full date set of Newfoundland halves in relatively poor condition.
I just recently completed my series of Victorian half dollars (1870 - 1901) including major varieties. it's only 15 coins, but exceedingly difficult!
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Sat Nov 24, 2012 7:29 pm
by barrytrot
My body tends to reject "saving" so here are a couple new purchases:
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Also I have bid on an item at Legend-Morphy and probably will go for another if it stays "low". I'll reveal after I win or lose, I don't want to jinx it
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Re: Who's a sucker for pretty coins?
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Sat Nov 24, 2012 10:06 pm
by Rodebaugh
Great Ikes. Is the color in hand on these?
I'd try and guess what coin you have your eye on at L-M but I know I wouldn't have a chance at getting it correct. You seem to buy a little of everything.
Re: Who's a sucker for pretty coins?
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Sat Nov 24, 2012 10:20 pm
by barrytrot
I haven't actually seen the Ike's first hand yet but the seller is known for TRUE true views
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So my guess is they sparkle
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Regarding the coin at L-M there are 1 lot that I have representation on and another that I will bid on if the price is "low". Low in quotes because it's not low already!
Re: Who's a sucker for pretty coins?
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Sat Nov 24, 2012 10:22 pm
by barrytrot
Meh, I may as well tell, there is no such thing as a "jinx" anyway
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Actually lets see how good of a guesser you are first, Doc, here are some clues:
The one I'm being represented on is NOT "a" coin.
The other one is a dollar.
I'll reveal in the morning or around there.
Re: Who's a sucker for pretty coins?
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Sat Nov 24, 2012 10:37 pm
by Rodebaugh
The $1 1882 TRADE DOLLAR PCGS PR66 CAC. seems like the look that you like.
1864 50C JUDD-392 PCGS PR63BN. A colorful pattern.
How did I do. Both seated
Re: Who's a sucker for pretty coins?
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Sat Nov 24, 2012 10:41 pm
by barrytrot
Not that one. But you are right it is a look I like.
The Trade Dollar PR66-CAC is a coin Legend had on it's site for about 3 months at $14,500, so we'll see how that coin does on the open market. Most of the time Legend's prices are high (of course) but fair for the quality but I always thought that coin was at least $1,000 too high.
The dollar I want is older than the one you guessed.
Re: Who's a sucker for pretty coins?
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Sat Nov 24, 2012 10:50 pm
by Rodebaugh
The 1872 is my other guess.
You should be after the 96 proof Morgan in OGH. Now that coin is a value.
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Sat Nov 24, 2012 11:40 pm
by barrytrot
My dollar is still MUCH older than that.
And, ironically the other lot does include a proof Morgan that is, in my opinion FAR nicer than the 1896 one
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Re: Who's a sucker for pretty coins?
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Sun Nov 25, 2012 3:52 pm
by barrytrot
I'm on my lap top so I don't have the "lot #s" but the coins are:
1894 Proof set - a really nice matched set
1795 (or 4?) Flowing Hair Dollar XF45-CAC - This is the one that I'll only try if it stays "low"
Re: Who's a sucker for pretty coins?
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Thu Nov 29, 2012 5:47 pm
by barrytrot
The 2 ikes above came yesterday, they are really great in hand. I could see them through the bubble wrap and they were cool
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