What a lucky day!!

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by tdec1000, Mar 14, 2008.

  1. tdec1000

    tdec1000 Coin Rich, Money Poor :D

    Lucky Day with PICS!

    Well guys today was my lucky day!! I bought a bag of token/world coins from my local pawn broker/friend today. He said to me, I thought you might be interested in these. I said sure and didn't even look at them until I got home. yes I used the two words together pawn and friend. He is always giving me great deals because he hates dealing with foriegn coins and tokens. Well first off this was a quart sized bag full of old foreign silver and odd tokens/ tax tokens from just about every state, 2 mexican gold pieces
    ( 2 Pesos and 2 1/2 Pesos) and the best was on top of the pile a 1798 Spanish 8 Reale and a 1892 8 Reale Mexico but even better than that was a 1899 Canadian Half Dollar in original condition XF 40. I will post photos later. I looked up the rough est of the half and it is priced between $500 and $1200 depending on condition. There was also a few tough issue trade tokens/establishment tokens in various metals. There werer numerous 10 - 30 dollar priced coins as well... WAY too many to mention. All for $125 I just couldn't believe it. He just doesn't check his foriegn items. Not bragging here just very very excited.

    Now I need to figure out what to keep and what to sell.... hmmmm..... Thanks for reading! I also bought a powerball ticket in hopes that my luck will continue. $275 Million ticket would be sweet too!! I will try to post some photos this week. Tom
     
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  3. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    will you be sharing some of that luck with your pawn buddy?
     
  4. snaz

    snaz Registry fever


    G-4 75.
    VG-8 225.
    F-12 450.
    VF-20 900.
    EF-40 2000.

    Very good find. These prices were just for the folks without a canadian price guide.
    Good find!!! :thumb:
     
  5. tdec1000

    tdec1000 Coin Rich, Money Poor :D

    Really.... are you serious!!! Maybe this guy should go to PCGS or ICCS?
     
  6. tdec1000

    tdec1000 Coin Rich, Money Poor :D

    If I will the lottery yes.. I would give him 5 to 10% quite honestly and then we could open a coin shop and I could leave the military. =)
     
  7. Arizona Jack

    Arizona Jack The Lincoln-ator

    Right on buddy, glad to hear it. Several cointalkers have had great days today it looks. Cant wait for pics !!
     
  8. tdec1000

    tdec1000 Coin Rich, Money Poor :D

    1899 Canadian Half XF

    Sharp coin small bag mark on the reverse. Nice detail. Do you think she is XF?
     

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  9. snaz

    snaz Registry fever

    a VERY strong VF - 40
    awesome find!
    I've yet to come across that one
     
  10. tdec1000

    tdec1000 Coin Rich, Money Poor :D

    The best part is she was relatively free. The coin looks sharper in hand and I think would go XF-40.
     
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