I got an interesting private message on Collectors Universe last week...

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by lordmarcovan, Jul 12, 2019.

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  1. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Rick, my benefactor in this extremely lopsided deal, provided this in the way of backstory. I don't think he will mind my sharing it and the previous snippets of our PM conversation. I did not reveal his CU username.
     
    lordmarcovan, Jul 12, 2019
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  3. LakeEffect

    LakeEffect Average Circulated

    This was fun...

    This stuff makes the hobby fun for me.

    An unknown artist carves up a numismatic rarity 150+ years ago...

    ...an astute hobbyist spots the 16-star reverse in a junk box 30+ years ago and buys it for a dollar...

    ...the astute collector passes the token along to another collector who appreciates its history for $1.55...

    I appreciate high dollar rarities, I really do. But I appreciate these $1 rarities, too. Maybe even more.

    Who is CB? Who carved CB into the coin? If only coins could talk. Good stuff.
     
    LakeEffect, Jul 12, 2019
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  4. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    I totally agree. This kinda stuff is what it's all about, as far as I'm concerned. I wonder if ol' CB is looking down on all this, from The Other Side, and smiling at our activities as we wonder over the mysteries.
     
    lordmarcovan, Jul 13, 2019
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  5. Barberian

    Barberian Junior Member

    I also agree, and I have enjoyed your posts and videos on love tokens and other exonumia, circ. cameos, metal detecting, researching MD finds, and other topics.

    On February 15, 2007, 1:57 AM, lordmarcovan (CU forums) wrote:
    "Even 20 years ago, your love token Heraldic Eagle dime for a dollar is an astonishing steal! Worthy of a "You Suck!""

    What goes around comes around, and I'm now very pleased to say that...

    YOU SUCK!:p:D
     
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    Barberian, Jul 13, 2019
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  6. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    Rick obviously has a knack for cherrypicking, and for picking deserving recipients of largesse.

    Great story!
     
    -jeffB, Jul 13, 2019
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  7. TheFinn

    TheFinn Well-Known Member

    Nice to see good people appreciating good people.

    As Major Frank Burns from M*A*S*H put it, "It's nice to be nice to the nice."

    Congratulations.
     
    TheFinn, Jul 13, 2019
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  8. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Coin is in hand now, and nicer than the previously posted pix.

    I shall make a feeble attempt to rephotograph it and post it soon.

    Celebratory giveaways of more gold fanams coming.
     
    lordmarcovan, Jul 13, 2019
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  9. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

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    lordmarcovan, Jul 14, 2019
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  10. Spark1951

    Spark1951 Accomplishment, not Activity

    Way cool beans, Lord M.!...Spark
     
    Spark1951, Jul 14, 2019
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  11. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    Such a cool piece of history for more than one reason. Some of my favorite coins were kind gifts from others. Like those, I’m certain this one will reside in the “not for sale” collection.
     
    Seattlite86, Jul 14, 2019
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  12. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Thank you. A lot.
     
    lordmarcovan, Jul 14, 2019
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    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    lordmarcovan, Jul 14, 2019
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  14. Shrews1994

    Shrews1994 Collecting is my passion.

    Such an awesome piece!!!
     
    Shrews1994, Jul 15, 2019
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  15. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    Maybe I missed reading thru this, but this is a draped half dime whose date can likely be identified by the reverse die. To my eye this looks like either 1803 or 1805, though I have no reference for this coin.

    Edit: I missed it indeed. Is it a 1798 or 1798/7 dime then?
     
    C-B-D, Jul 15, 2019
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  16. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    It is a 1798/7 16-stars dime.
     
    lordmarcovan, Jul 15, 2019
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  17. Noah Finney

    Noah Finney Well-Known Member

    That's awesome!!!!!!!!!! It is amazing how generous people can be!
     
    Noah Finney, Jul 27, 2019
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  18. micbraun

    micbraun coindiccted Supporter

    Now add a D and offer it to @C-B-D ;-)
     
    micbraun, Jul 27, 2019
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