Let's see your newest acquisitions!

Got a slick silver Canadian quarter with Victoria on it for 10¢ at the coin show on Saturday. I was tickled pink! Also, bought a 2007 Standard Catalogue of World Coins at Half Price Books last month for only $6!

 

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Only about 6 graded by NGC, the no stars version was originally meant for circulation in the DPRK, this is just too cool for me to pass up.

 

Not new, but new pics

 

'55 Mint Set in OGP

I've read about and even seen older mint sets in this forum but I've never actually encountered one in the 'up close and personal' sense myself. I was at a local show this past Sunday and had the chance and good fortune to be able to purchase this set. The toning is quite short of spectacular but I feel lucky, none the less to be able to add it to my collection of mint and proof sets......

 

Some more pics.......

 

That's some nice toning on that one cent Ken!

 

My newest type coin.

 

Really soft strike on that one, however it is very eye appealing.

 

My first coin in a while. MS-65

 

A 2012 ASE

And an incredibly worn Ike dollar.

 

I don't think that Ike is as worn as you seem to think. My guess is that is a minting error - struck through grease or thin planchet.

 

Well, upon looking at the edge, most of the reeding is worn off, so I think it is wear.

 

1945-S Mercury Dime (PCGS MS67). I got this photo back from PCGS about 10 days ago. This monster displays what I call "fall-over-in-your-chair" amazing coloration. This is still one of the best U.S. coin designs ever (IMHO). It's wild to think that this coin would have been rolling off the U.S. Mint's presses as the last bullets were flying during WW2. You need to click on the thumbnail below to load the full-sized version to fully appreciate the color and toning pattern of this beauty.

 

Beautiful coin, but I'm surprised it graded out at MS67 with that obverse rim bruise at 1 o-clock. I LOVE the toning. :thumb:

EDIT: By the way, when I looked up this PCGS cert number, it linked me to WingedLiberty's basic type set on the PCGS site. All I can say is "WOW!". If you have never browsed it please follow this link. Insanely gorgeous coins!

 

Got a great deal on these Commems in great condition, almost thinking on getting these graded.... what do you guys think??

 

Found this other George W. Carver / Booker T. Commem Half in great condition. I would love to collect the series of commems, but It can get expensive on some coins.

 

I wouldn't grade those. They usually go for somewhere close to melt because they are less than favorable.