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This was advertised as a "specimen coin". What exactly is a specimen coin? It's almost like a reverse proof. It's stunning in person.

 

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Today's pick up. Only my third Morgan but growing the least.

 

Hey all! Long time no post; I dropped my camera last month and have been trying to get the hang of this new one. :-(
Here is a coin I bought as part of a set last week.... really pleased with the cameo contrast, especially on the obverse. The rest of the set had some gems, but this one takes the cake imho!

 

Have lots of playing around to do with this camera, but I'll be back in the swing of things soon!

 

Hello, My name is Joe and I'm a coinaholic....It's been 2 days since my last purchase....

 

I spent one of the quarters

 

TRV, what kind of camera did you get?

 

The term I have seen used for these Canadian coins is "lined specimen." These are distinct from proof and brilliant uncirculated. These coins do indeed have a reverse frosted look to them. This is standard for lined specimen sets.

 

You're aware that the '55 is a Bugs Bunny variety?

 

Hey Chief! It's a Canon powershot Elph 340HS.....pretty good, especially with proofs, but it keeps interpreting luster as glare and trying to even it out. I'll get the hang of it, took me 5 years to get the hang of the last one though lol

Yes indeed and thank you for noticing! But truth be told, I didn't see that until I made the post....hehe! My 1st one too.

 

A Panama hockey puck

 

I love the story behind the little eagle on the reverse of the Franklin half. Every time I show somebody one of my Benjamins I tell them the story and they are always fascinated with it.

I actually didn't like the Franklin half until I saw one in person. I was working at my old job and a guy spent these two halves. I instantly fell in love with them and now I have added more to my collection. I especially like the patina on these.

 

I realize the lighting is different in the photo, but the coppery look of this silver behemoth is quite fascinating to look at.

I own several of these beautiful Panamanian B/.20 coins and each is hefty, 3.85 ounces of silver, issued long before the days of the USA's 5-ounce "pucks" came into vogue.

 

Finally acquired a "al marco" scoop for the weight adjustment on the flan. I have wanted one for awhile and finally acquired one as part of a trade.


PUBLIUS FURIUS CRASSIPES (84 B.C.)
AR Denarius
O: AED CVR, turretted head of Cybele rightLong oval gouge and tool mark aross Cybele's head (al marco weight adjustments).
R: Curule chair inscribed P FOVRIUS, CRASSIPES in exergue.
Rome Mint
3.9g
20.5mm
RCV 275
Publius Furius strikes here not as moneyer, but as a special issue in his role as Curule Aedile, hence the curule chair bearing his name.

 

This is my first Morgan with a cameo look to it, and I really like it! It looks even better in hand, and is tempting me to save up for a Proof Cameo Morgan

 

Is that an "S"? You can find some awesome early S mint Morgans in the market. Yes, they are common, but they've survived a long time in beautiful condition.

 

I'm not a huge ancient fan, but I like this one.

 

Made a trip to the local coin shop. I picked up 10 wheats (haven't checked the dates yet) and some plastic pages for 2x2 holders for three ring binders. This quarter caught my eye, because I can't resist silver with patina. The early date was a bonus. It was marked $6.50 and I tried to talk him down to $5, but he wouldn't let it go for less than $6 so I paid that for it. Looking at the selection of '36 quarters on ebay I didn't get a steal, but I got a fair deal. Most of the '36 quarters in the $6 range are far more worn than mine is. The 5 peso bill set me back a buck. I saw it in the box, thought it was an American $5 bill, then took a closer look at it and saw that it said "The Japanese Government" on it. Turns out that it was a bill printed by Japan for use in the Philippines during World War II. I almost walked out of the store without buying it but I changed my mind. I'm glad I did now because it has a neat backstory and you can't beat the price. I love the design of the note as well.