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My husband and I went to Stacks Bowers in NYC (my only side trip request) and he was very impressed by this 1927 indian quarter eagle. I was floored that he wanted to buy it and we just got it in the mail. Sorry if my obverse pic is shadowed, I'm still trying to take good enough pics. NGC rated it MS63. I'm still in awe of how gorgeous it is.

 

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That really woke me up. Absolutely a gem! Thank you for sharing your new arrival.

 

That is one great looking gold indian

 

Just arrived. Hope you enjoy!

 

Im such an idiot, I totally forgot about Stacks Bowers being in NYC while I was up there. Wasted my time at the ANS 'museum' instead. I would have much rather fondled coins I could have actually purchased instead of staring at 4 tiny exhibits for 30 minutes. Grrrrrrrr

Nice coin by the way, Ive been liking on the $2 1/2 Indians myself lately.

 

This one got to the collection only because an auction reserve got dropped. Lucky me!

 

Too funny-I didn't think of going to the ANS museum, I could've learned a few things. I was reading up on the quarter indians and found out they're heavily copied (China etc) so if we ever get another I'm sticking with NGC rated ones. Stacks had 3 on display, one rare Denver mint going for $1750 and one other we didn't buy that was rated slightly lower.

 

Rate is wrong term in coin talk Graded or Grade is the word's to use.
I'm not trying to be disrespectful by No means.

 

That was the problem. You have to be a member to access all the cool stuff easily or you have to pay to use the library and pay to see the collection + have a suitable reference letter.

I didn't know that at the time, so the only thing free to the public was a 4 case display exhibit that mostly consisted of journals and ancients.

There were 2 American Coins in the display about Adolph Weinman. The Mercury Dime and Walking Liberty Half Dollar. This was the coolest display though as it talked about Weinman's influence and involvement with some of NYCs architecture.

 

I have one but I wear it

 

Okay thanks, no disrespect taken. I'm still learning

 

Although I had a Titus denarius I was plenty happy with, I parted with it to another member here and picked this up. I happened to like the portrait more on this and the reverse then my "sitting god" type on my last denarius.

I also liked the toning on the reverse but that was minor in the want.


Titus (79 - 81 A.D.)
AR Denarius
O: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M•, laureate head right.
R: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, facing empty throne of a deity (pulvinar) with a triangular back, back ornamented with uncertain objects and a cross at the peak, seat draped with a fringed cover.
Rome Mint, 80 A.D.
3.34g
17.8mm
RIC II, part 1, 124; RSC II 313a; BMCRE II 61; BnF III 50; SRCV I 2515

 

Thanks for the info. I'm reading the bio about Weinman and he's really interesting.

 

Is there anything protecting the coin from damage or is it not worn on a regular basis? It appears to be countersunk somewhat which would help a little. I have a coin ring which is not in a setting. (silver not gold) The detail began to wear away to the point I stopped using it.

 

A reference letter? You got to be kidding?

 

Nothing protecting the coin,I ware it about 4 or 5 days a week

 

Good for you !!
That was its whole purpose in making it into a ring ,to enjoy it on an everyday basis

Plus it makes a for a great knockout in the event a right or left hook is thrown

 

Not even a little bit. You can find it on their website too. American Numismatic Society

 

Might be a RB from the reverse but for $11 shipped I'm happy with it. Upgrade for my Dansco.

 

Still a fantastic piece, the toning on the reverse gives it more character.