Absolutely Gorgeous!
I was thinking of the expense involved for uniformity. Easier to get higher grade pieces for later type, harder for earlier type.
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This would be hard to do with a Dansco 7070 type set! For a given series, I would tend to agree with you.
Bird dogging me, eh? ;)
My suggestion is > $300.
In a word, value. One doesn't want to spend slabbing fees + postage + insurance for a coin of little worth.
Most prized? That is very tough to answer. Since the number of coins in my collection (U.S. type and Conder tokens) is small, I have tried to...
23-S for strike and toning! Both are wonderful.
Svessien - very interesting! Can you describe who is riding the back of the person on the reverse? I was going to say a women, but then the...
No. MS63 RB (but I cheated :whistle:).
Go to any major coin show, and you find many available for purchase. In that sense, it is not a rare coin. I would love to own one, but probably...
I'm a little late to this thread, but want to add my favorite purchase from 2009: [IMG] You can read more about this piece here:...
Charmy - as you already know, I'm a big fan of these tokens. Beyond acquiring "copper art", it is the stories and history behind each design that...
I've run out of superlatives to describe my reaction to your great collection. So, I'll just keep it simple and repetitive.....Wow.....WOW!
As would I along with the fingerprint near the T in LIBERTY.
Diesinker: Dixon Issuer: Lutwyche 25,750 made. Great piece, Larry - you are assembling a mighty fine collection! I wish I could take photos...
http://www.ngccoin.com/coingrading/stardesignation.asp "Synopsis The NGC Star Designation identifies coins with exceptional eye appeal or...
Good job and a very nice write-up. I remember selling my collection to my Dad for a stereo when I was your age. I hope you never do something...
Mark - I especially like the "cud creep" on the reverse. Very distinctive and interesting. Nice coin!
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