Yes, an 1856 Flying Eagle, PCGS rated a PF58. It was at the show we went to today. The dealer was kind enough to allow me to hold it and take pics. I did have to wip the drool off before I handed it back to him.
That's how I felt the first time I went to a local dealer. I saw a 1922 no D Lincoln and he showed me 2 PCGS 3 legged Buffalos. They don't hold a candle to this coin obviously, but at that time I had only read about them, so it was something to behold as a newer collector. Sounds like it was a great experience. :thumb:
Yeah, I thought I saw some green "material" on the slab smoke. Hey, at least you wiped it off. With a beautiful coin like that, I would have embarrased myself too. Thanks for posting the pic. Bruce
I didnt bother to ask as I knew it was going to be in the second mortgage range. VAcookey thought he gave a price, but it was high enough she didnt remember. This guy was a high end dealer but also had mid range stuff that I could actually buy. I didnt pay less than 12 bucks for any of the wheaties I got from him. No bargain bins at this guys table. LOL
I agree, it's a thrill to just HOLD some of these coins. I've been allowed to "hold" an 1895 Morgan. I've been allowed to "hold" a 1916 SLQ (XF or AU). I've been allowed to "hold" a 1944 Lincoln struck on zinc/steel planchet (low MS). Of course they were all slabbed so I didn't actually touch the coin.
