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Richly Toned No Motto Issue
1859-O 25C MS63 PCGS. CAC. A richly toned and pleasingly preserved example of this condition rarity antebellum issue. Blue-to-green patina embraces each side, and soft luster shimmers through the colors. Though the peripheral detail on the obverse is typically blunt, the piece shows few sizable marks. Population: 3 in 63, 4 finer

 

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1921-S $1 MS65 PCGS. CAC. A brilliant Gem with the typical shallow details of all 1921 Morgan dollars, this piece is better struck than most and offers satiny white luster with subliminal gold toning

 

Nice!

 

1856 Quarter, PR67 Cameo
Briggs 10-H, Signature Reverse Die Bulge
1856 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. Perhaps as many as 100 proof quarters were minted in 1856, with this total combining the distribution of sets and a few individual examples of the denomination. Past estimates suggest the number of survivors falls in the range of 25 to 30 coins, while NGC and PCGS have certified 53 proofs, including nine Cameo pieces. Several of those specimens are undoubtedly resubmissions.

Upright 5 in the date as always for the 1856 quarters. The date is high and slightly closer to the base of Liberty, about centered horizontally with the shield point midway between the 1 and 8. Faint die lines are evident in the date area, extending up from the border, with others elsewhere in the obverse fields. The first five stars show faint recutting and the lower edge of the skirt line is minutely doubled. All known 1856 proof quarters have a peculiar and characteristic reverse die bulge extending entirely through the wing from AM of AMERICA, to the arrows and OL of DOL. Heavy die polish lines are located below the eagle.

This is an amazing Cameo proof with full brilliance on both sides. A full strike is seen throughout, even on the most minute details. Impeccably preserved surfaces reveal just a couple of faint ticks left of the rock, and a couple more are noted to the right of the eagle's neck. Census: 1 in 67 Cameo, 1 finer (11/13).
Ex: The Phil Kaufman Collection of Early Proof Sets,

 

If it would have made you feel better about the price you could have given the consignor an extra fin. A five dollar bill for those of you who don't know what a fin is. LOL!

 

Normally I prefer toned proof seated libertys but that's a beauty!!

 

1882-O Eagle, An Exceptional MS62
The Finest Certified at NGC
1882-O $10 MS62 NGC. CAC. Variety 1. The only variety known. The 1882-O ten dollar, from a mintage approaching 11,000 pieces, is relatively available in Very Fine and Extremely Fine grades, and even About Uncirculated specimens can be located with diligent searching. Mint State pieces are very rare, however. NGC and PCGS have graded about 330 specimens in all grades, 25 of which are Mint State. No examples are found above MS63.

The present MS62 offering is the single finest NGC example, and the NGC label affirms the coin's above-average eye appeal. Specifically, Liberty's hair curls, often weak on surviving 1882-O tens, are sharply defined, as are the reverse devices. Four or five of the star centers are weak, as usually seen. And while this issue is typically riddled with deep abrasions on both sides, the present coin reveals just a few scattered light marks. Significantly, these do not impede the luster flow. This piece displays excellent technical quality and aesthetic appeal for the issue and the designated grade.
From the collection of Donald E. Bentl

 

Ok, Bill

 

I bought this one before I saw the second one..... I wasnt doing my homework.

 

Ive been collecting 1856 for a while now...born in 1956 so I thought 1856 was a great place to start collecting...

 

Not quite as pretty but still nice me a bicentennial baby and don't care at all for the 20th c coins got a couple 1876 but my favorite coins to collect have a 7 as the second date digit

 

Just like 1976 in 1956 they didn't make a single attractive coin in my opinion the end of the nice coins was 1947 with the last walker

 

Id trade all the coins to be 20 years younger ... man you've got plenty time to go!

 

And 1000 posts lol

 

"not new"

 

I hear that 2o years ago I had more hair less wrinkles no carpal tunnel and no hardware in my legs and also no money wait I'm still broke

 

do you have an inventory of the antiques your redoing if you do and what to talk about anything you may want to sell let me know I really like antiques(furniture) almost as much as these antiques
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I hear ya. There never seems to be enough!