I've posted these pieces at various times so they might look familiar, but I thought I'd post some of my more interesting Indian cents all in one thread. The first few are neat Indian cent exoneumia pieces some of which I only recently acquired, and the rest are some of my more favorite Indian cent errors that I've collected over the years. This first one I posted not too long ago - it's a really neat 1900 watch fob. I originally saw this same piece on Ebay about 10-12 years ago and placed a bid but didn't win it. I never forgot it because it was so unique. Then at the March Baltimore, a collector offered me this fob which is the exact one I bid on when it was on Ebay. I was so thrilled to be able to buy this fob! I also bought this neat advertising pocket mirror from him. This is what is often referred to as a "Pie Cutter" or "Pie Crimper" but since this one doesn't have the hole in the middle, either it wasn't finished or it was made for some other use, perhaps a gear. I bought this 1864-L on Ebay over 10 years ago and posted it on the forums last year to elicit ideas as to how it was made. Most agreed it was machine "engrailed" most likely for a jewelry piece. This is one of my favorites pieces too. These two are neat brockages and though the first one doesn't state it on the label, it's also a little off center. This one has a nice reverse strike thru. I really like the lustrous toning on this error. This is one of my very favorite coins in my collection. I bought this 1886 raw several years ago not knowing it had the split planchet. It wasn't until I removed it from the 2x2 that I saw the clamshell and was thrilled. Once NGC began using the Edgeview holders, I decided to get it graded and was happy that NGC agreed with my MS65 assessment! I also bought this one raw and really love the long strike thru, most likely from a piece of string from a cleaning cloth. See how it goes across the cheek to Liberty then down through the date. And last, but not least, is a nice early Civil War erra clipped planchet. Again, I bought this raw from another dealer a couple years ago and sent it to NGC after they began using the Edgeview holders - notice how one of the prongs fits right where the clip is and doesn't even tough the coin!
Great stuff PL, always love looking at the neat stuff you find. You know, the calendar idea could work, and help advertise "The Penny Lady", I'd buy one too.
I like your collection. I would like to add to it. I have a ninja star that was cut from an Indian head. PM me if you want it. It deserves to go to your amazing collection
I like them all but that fob is really a nice piece. Looks like someone took great care of it over the years. It needs a really cool old watch displayed beside it.
I brought this thread back to the front because I bought some more really cool exoneumia cents in Long Beach and wanted to share them. This first one is a beautiful pristine 1928 pocket mirror The next two are rare encased "frying pan" Pan Am Expo Indian cents. The first one is a stick pin and the second one is a charm. The stick pin is especially rare because usually the stick piece is missing, and you rarely find the frying pan in gold tone. Any way, I really enjoy finding unusual pieces like these that are in such great condition!
