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Here is a fun proof coin that I love picking up when I see them.





My limited observation on these coins is that they are relatively low mintage for a US coin, especially one so modern, yet not.

They are easy enough to find, but what I typically see are coins broken down into these sub categories.

-Raw and mostly potential problem coins

+Slabbed with grades, but haziness to the coin

+Slabbed and brilliant, clean surfaces with no haze

-Slabbed and toned, but ugly toning

-Slabbed and nicely toned

The ones I see the most of are slabbed coins with either a hazy film or just a blast white brilliant surface. I dont see many that are attractively toned, and even less that trade at reasonable prices with little to no premium.

This one cost but a mere $100, ill enjoy this coin for many hours for such a small price tag. Hopefully it will be one of those ones you hold onto for 50 years and it turns into a $5,000 coin (one can hope cant they?)

 

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What's with the 1858? That's not a flying eagle. Is that a pattern coin? I'm just not familiar with it.

Welcome back Hugh. I missed looking at the gems you add to your collection.

 

1916-S for the Dansco

 

3 New commems. I loved both of the Norfolk and couldn't decide so I bought them both!

 

All eyes on me

 

Nice CC

Here's my 77-CC

 

D-D-D-D-DOUBLE D-D-D-D-DANG Trey...she's a beauty....D-D-D-D-D-DANG !!!!

 

Love the Fuechtwagner and that toned quarter dollar is just dreamy!

 

Outstanding SLQ!

 

Cool looking Token Geek!

 

1 word. WoW.

 

LOL.

 

Im gonna be honest with you guys, this is an instance of one of those overly ambitious photographs. The in hand coin is every bit as outstanding, just not immediately what you see when first looking at it and thinking about the pictures that sold it.

I can say though, that I havent seen a better 77-CC (in my price range) since ive been looking, and I have scouted several.

I also do not believe these are original surfaces. Anyone with an opinion on that? @Tom B I would appreciate your input and thoughts?

 

I already warned you about messing in my territory Geek, lol. Seriously though, there is something to be said for an XF seated quarter with nice surfaces such as yours. I like these toned and colorful quarters which is why I tinker in the AU and up range, but I almost decided on building a nice XF 40-45 set. May be something you want to consider as a small side project. Lot of potential for the type of coins you go after and not overly difficult over the long term like we have to look forward to.

 

I like both 77-CC's but I would prefer to own the XF. I'm a dirty circ lover though!

 

And i love the set of Barbers you were working on at one point, hows that coming along?