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You are correct, I only buy them pre-holed. I do the 1876 as that was our centennial year. Sorry no gold on my list

 

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Er fairly certain he didn't drill the holes in them himself (at least I hope not lol!). They probably were like that already. People did do that you know; they weren't thinking how valuable the coins would be long after they were dead, they just thought it would make a neat piece of jewelry.

 

My latest ancient. Didnt need this particular empress but this common type has the more mature bust and it was WAY TOO CHEAP to let slip by so its now mine

It also has a cool die clash at 4,5,& 6 o clock on the reverse, the letters MAS show but the M doesnt show up well in the pic.


Julia Maesa ( 222 - 225 A.D.)
AR Denarius
O: IVLIA MAESA AVG, draped bust right.
P: PVDICITIA, Pudicitia seated left, drapery at neck in right, scepter in left.
Rome
3.3g
18.5mm
RIC IV 268, BMCRE V 76, Cohen 36

 

Well I finally got my Proof IHC today. It was delayed\lost\misplaced because of Sandy. It took 25 days to get here but is was worth the wait. I really thought the coin was gone.

 

That is extremely beautiful! Great pics.

 

MikeM2000, that is a STUNNING Indian Cent!!! Is it a raw coin or is it slabbed? Definitely a monster.

 

I bought this colorfully-toned 1937 Proof Lincoln Cent (PCGS PR63BN) a few hours ago ...



These non-red early proofs are hard to find, there are only 10 PCGS-graded 1937 BN color classified Lincolns in existence.

PCGS SLAB POPULATIONS:

 

WOW! Great addition to your set.

 

Thanks WL, It is PCGS graded and they thought is was worth a PR66BN label.

Mike

 

So glad it arrived safely! What a beauty.

That's some nice looking copper WL.

 

I love both WL's 1937 and that beautiful Proof IHC.

 

Not in the same ballpark as the last two beauties posted by WL and mikem2000.

An orange 1964 Lincoln, a mildly toned 1968-S Lincoln and a nice cheap 1916 Merc.

 

The colors are so vibrant! They look great!

 

I saw that being posted up on eBay for a bit. Quite a hefty toning premium (IMHO), but definitely worth it! Stunning cent!


On a related note, I just picked up a roll of 1956 Lincoln Wheat Proofs for about $160 shipped...here's hoping for some great toners!

 

I was able to get the 1937 Lincoln for $200, about a 2.6x toning premium over the $75 guide price. I was very comfortable at that price given the unusual and striking color. You just don't see those pre-war Proof Lincolns displaying those blue and violet colors.

 

:smile

 

Beautiful, Patrick!

 

thanks! (its only an XF40, ssshhhh)

 

From what I can see, a very nice XF.

 

Oh we figured that. But we'uns here like coins with 'character'. Sweet piece Patrick........