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This 1835 Classic Head half cent marked the end of that design, except for some proofs struck in 1836. @C-B-D provided this delightful example for my type set.





This looks nice next to the other Half Cent in the set.

 

Arrived today.
The top image is while the coin is inside capsule bottom with capsule open

 

Next addition for the type set is this 1835 Capped Bust dime, also suggested and provided by @C-B-D. We make this about an XF45.





The row of dimes is starting to fill up, giving a clue to its eventual appearance.

 

A new beauty

 

The acquisitions for the type set will slow down soon, but the newest addition is this 1876-S chopmarked Trade Dollar. It was graded Unc Details by NGC.

Maybe someone can explain to me how this works. Is it Details because it is chopmarked, or is a chopmarked coin OK, but then Detailed for some unexplained reason? The chop mark is nestled in the breast feathers of the eagle. The feathers and the mark are both crisp and clean. I really like the mark and the bit of history it brings with the coin.

Whatever the case, it allowed me to get this at 1/5 or less of the NGC price guide for MS64. The detail is great and the chopmark is terrific. While there was an initial concern that the coin might be too dark (based on the seller’s photos), it turned out to be a beautiful mild gray.





Since the coin will always regrade at least as high as MS Details, I had no qualms about taking it out of the holder and giving it a new home in the Type album.



Here it is in its happy home, getting the appreciation it deserves.

 

I did the EXACT same thing for my Trade Dollar for my album. It’s a great value vs that coin to me.

Plus the chopmarks are kinda awesome in a historical “where have I been” way.

 

Yes, I know it’s not US. It is the very first foreign piece I have ever purchased. And:

- I loved the old Anacs holder
- I have always wanted a shipwreck piece
- I wanted to make sure I could read the date and see details of the coin
- It is the oldest thing I own
- I found it kinda hilarious that Anacs actually put a grade on it

 

I got another Trade Dollar in the mail today. An 1877 P. 15 more TD's to go before phase 1 of my TD collecting ends.

 

Couple of interesting civil war tokens I just ended up with. The Soda token is quite rare.

 

For the Type Set Pop 24/2 Finer

 

Just got this is the mail today. Don't usually buy US Bullion so this is my first AGE.

2018 1/10 oz AGE

 

An upgrade to my 1954 proof set:

 

As a student of our nation’s founding.... I have wanted one of these for a LONG time:

 

Recent raw pickup. Low ms. I grade it 62. I need to send in a couple irders I’ll see what pcgs says. Strong clash marks that aren’t visible in the pics and good crusty surfaces these things are so hard for me to photo. Good luster that doesn’t show

 

And then another I got from an estate clean out friend type 2. I grade xf 40 with wonderful original skin

 

CT should add "Love it" to the comment options. I love each and every one of the coins on this page.

 

Here is my newest acquisition. Just won it in a auction I have never bought from before. Got it cheap, IMO.


Interesting facts: Huguenot's were a Protestant Reform Church of France group that settled in New Netherlands (America). The two men featured on the coin had nothing to do with the settlement. They are Admiral Coligny and William the Silent. The reverse ship is the New Netherland.