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A gift from my wife Cathey for Christmas, this early half cent pre-dates the War of 1812, having been minted during Thomas Jefferson's second term. It has been variety-attributed, noting the small 6 on the obverse and lack of stems on the reverse, one of the more common varieties for this date. This coin has witnessed more than 200 years of history, from the two close calls--1812 and the Civil War--that almost destroyed our nation, to the rise of the U.S. as an international superpower in the Twentieth Century in the aftermath of two World Wars.
One of the last proof versions of circulating coins to come out of Philadelphia, from the fateful year of 1964.
One of the last proof versions of circulating coins to come out of Philadelphia, from the fateful year of 1964.
This coin dates back to Andrew Jackson's administration and the passage of Halley's Comet, along with the coincident birth of the writer popularly known as Mark Twain, whom I should note was a big proponent of Osteopathy.
A rather heavily used example of the one year type, featuring dramatic rays on the reverse to set it apart from previous years. This coin may be the 1000th 1853 quarter to enter into the PCGS population.
My first $1k+ non-gold coin, my first pre-modern proof, and a radical departure from my emphasis on gold among my higher end coins.
My first $1k+ non-gold coin, my first pre-modern proof, and a radical departure from my emphasis on gold among my higher end coins.
Got at a coin show around 2001, originally certified by Accugrade. I cracked it out and had it regraded raw with PCGS, and was pleased that it returned still MS65. This coin was minted in the year that saw the end of World War II, a turbulent year that brought the end of the horrors of the Nazi regime, but also brought what hopefully will never be repeated--the use of nuclear weapons.
For my side project, of affordable but carefully picked Peace Dollars. This coin has a very clean and flashy obverse with superior eye appeal. The reverse looks splotchy on the scan, but in person exhibits subtle reddish tonning over the "splotches," and a soft blue over the base and the word "Peace." This piece raises the bar on my future work on this set.
First new coin of 2014 (not counting the ones from the proof set gift from New Year's party)
From the Texas Coin Show in December, finishing the year by finishing at last the twelve coin type set.
From Lone Star Mint, funded in part by purging CDs, DVDs, and books I no longer need. This coin has subtle but remarkable toning when viewed up close in person.
My big purchase for the year at the ANA Money Show in Dallas, the same day I first became an ANA member. Cathey and Mom were with me to enjoy the show. CAC approved.
A regrade; I had hoped for a 62+. I bought this coin before knowing its real relative rarity, intrigued by the O mint mark and passing on a more common date in MS63. I got home and discovered on CoinFacts what a bargain I had.
A regrade; I had hoped for a 62+. I bought this coin before knowing its real relative rarity, intrigued by the O mint mark and passing on a more common date in MS63. I got home and discovered on CoinFacts what a bargain I had.
