TIF, that is a fantastic example of the tanzendes Männlein! No, I do not believe I had seen your example. It is nicely centered and with full...
Thank you very much, my friend.
ancientcoinguru, it is nice to meet you, too. Mikey Zee, than you very much for your kind comments. While I was obviously aware in general terms...
Thank you, guys for the warm welcome (back). Much appreciated, really. Funny how one's interests change over time. Personal 'real-life' issues...
Yes, it has been at least a couple of years (or more) since I last posted here. A waning interest in ancients coupled with persistent health...
My oldest US coin, actually a US Colonial coin is this 1652 Massachusetts Pine Tree shilling, large planchet. It bears the date 1652, which is the...
$10-15 for this 1902 IHC. It has some really nice luster and touches of red still. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
This 1864 (no L) was about $12. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
This was a lucky find. I paid about $38 for this 1864-L Indian Heat Cent. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The 1811/09 Capped Bust Dimes show very good and dramatic examples of die progressions. Capped Bust Dimes were first minted in 1809. Rather than...
I have to admit die states is something that I have not paid attention close attention too. It is an interesting area, though, and I shall be...
Here is an interesting coin from the historical perspective. After his series of military successes, Napoleon appointed his own youngest brother,...
That is my opinion as well, they re both S-195's.
Since the OP mentioned this was an Ebay purchase, you can look it up in Ebay completed sales - 1798 cents.
It is a nice example of a fairly scarce die variety. I think the price paid was fair.
1796 Draped Bust Dollar, B-5. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Draped Bust Quarter 1807.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Draped Bust Quarter 1805. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
1795 Draped Bust Dollar, 'off-center bust'. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
1804 Draped Bust Quarter, B-1. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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