Been a busy week at work and today it slowed down enough for us to start sorting through some stuff the boss has purchased. He hands me a sheet of type coins. Mainly 2 Cent and 3 Cent Nickel. I hadn't seen it yet. Notice one marked as small motto. Of course he wants me to check it. No doubt as TRUST is almost entirely visible. NOT a beauty but problem free. I say low end AG but strangely enough most of TRUST is visible. Date is weak. So what do I do? I buy it of course! I will and have bought about any small motto that is not beat up with at least PART of the motto showing. This one met the criteria. http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x275/clembo1872/scan0003-8.jpg http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x275/clembo1872/scan0004-6.jpg http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x275/clembo1872/scan0005-6.jpg Why not for $30? This is my tenth I believe, most better, don't think any really worse. Hey, I'm working on a roll set! How many in a roll? clembo
Clembo: Nice to see another hoarder at work. How many in a roll? Probably #20 pieces, so you are about 1/2 way there. Nice.
Well, the way I figure it the supply of Barber coins is depleted. As hoarders though we do notice things don't we? Not a pretty coin but when I look at what small mottos have done vs. the 1872 the 72 has skyrocketed. Actually the first small motto I've bought in some time. Been MUCH longer since I bought a 72.
I know what you mean, it takes a lot of patience. I have only been able to grab two small mottos and two 1872's. As far as Barbers, I am beginning to think that there aren't any more. Does your shop have any 1896 S's?
