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Just an old Conn. copper I picked up:

 

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He took a picture of the other coins in the slab, so what's the problem doing it for the proof First Strike? Thus my confusion.

 

For the same reason people put pictures in picture frames.

No. The other coins were broken out of slabs. The labels were retained, and photographed for documentation.

 

Understood. I've never had a problem taking pictures of slabs and there are probably a dozen threads here giving you details. I'll leave it at that. Nonetheless, nice pick ups. :thumb:

 

Thanks.

 

picked this up over the weekend, my second constantius ii "fallen horseman" coin.

 

Lovely looking proof~~

 

I won't plat this as Guess The Grade, but anyone want to stab at it?

 

I would guess it's NGC 70

 

I'll guess 69 on RLM's proof. Nice.

 

70 wins. I just though I would really like to see one up close. Besides, I thought it was real cheap on Heritage.

 

I recently got this TrueView photograph back from PCGS. This coin I actually bought when I was around 13 years old, way back in 1970. (So the coin isn't new, but the photo is). There were no "graded" coins back then, so like all coins of that era, it was raw. I think I paid around $20 or $25 for it (although it might have been less?). PCGS assigned an MS65 grade to it last month (so I didn't know its official grade for 41 years!).

I bought it because I thought it was about the most beautiful thing I could find in the Redbook that I could afford. I also thought it was cool that the mintage was so low (around 6,600 I think). It still has really nice luster. I have never dipped or messed with it. The design is still beautiful (IMHO).

 

Gorgeous coin. Even better story. It is definately an amazing coin to be proud of.

 

It's STILL beautiful. Thanks for sharing that.

 

Just for the fun of it. The mirrors and the frost of the 2011 proof cents are crazy!

 

My most recent:
Washington/Lafayette Counterstamp(s) on an 1819 large cent - Brunk L-46

Description from the Stack's-Bowers auction: "Pierced for suspension. A very scarce and rather desirable countermark, indeed, an American classic. These commemorated LaFayette’s grand return to the United States in 1824. Historic and very popular. Rulau knew of just 12 examples on large cents as of his work on Early American tokens, though a few are known on half dollars and dimes and a unique half cent, in addition to a couple of world hosts (both one and two reales are known)." [Small medals of this same design are also known in gold, silver, and white metal.]

Additional comments in other auctions: "In 1824, Lafayette visited America, greeted by large, enthusiastic crowds along the way. To commemorate the occasion, numerous coins were counterstamped with small dies bearing the heads of Washington and Lafayette and dated 1824. According to Dr. Gregory Brunk, who has extensively researched American counterstamps, these counterstamped coins were thrown from Lafayette's carriage to the adoring throngs who lined the procession route. This one was struck over an 1819 large cent that was later holed at the top for wearing. Because of the Lafayette and Washington connections, these pieces are extremely popular and valuable. Those who were lucky enough to have caught one of these received a true prize, indeed."

This is of particular interest to me as my Great-great-great-great grandfather fought in the Revolutionary War.

 

Lots of really neat coins being posted lately! Wish I had more to share... might need to break out the camera

Really cool Texas Half and that frosty shield cent is pretty cool too!!

 

2011 P Army Silver Dollar, got it for my birthday which was yesterday

 

You guys are killing me.... It's been a month since I have bought anything new. I'm having withdrawal. HELP ME!!!!!!!

 

Merc I won with a drunk bid arrived today. Not a bad coin, for my estimated level of intoxication. Definitely no better than a 65, though. Pics to come...