New Acquisitions from Coin Show II

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by desertgem, Dec 10, 2008.

  1. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor Supporter

    Here are 2 Bust halves. I haven't determined the Overton # yet. I have several of these dates, but I have a hard time resisting them. Both have very nice luster.

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    One or two more, but I will have to add later.

    Lots of Fun!

    Also, I goofed on buying a 1951 D/S overdate, when I got it under the microscope, it was just a deformed MM, but only paid a couple of bucks for it. All in All I am happy:)

    Jim
     
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  3. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    Congrats & thanks or sharing!
     
  4. Hobo

    Hobo Squirrel Hater

    Nice coins. Congrats.
     
  5. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    Two more nice ones!
     
  6. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    now we are talking. i hope there is a third thread with gold :D
     
  7. bqcoins

    bqcoins Olympic Figure Skating Scoring System Expert

    I love those, oh man do I love those. Absolutely beautiful. If you don't mind me asking were you able to get them for a "reasonable" price. I've noticed as of late these coins are creeping up, up in cost
     
  8. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

  9. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor Supporter

    Bqcoins,

    I paid $240 total for the 2 Busts Halves from 2 different dealers. The "asking" prices seemed to be higher than usual, especially on the VF range, which were selling to the "list" collectors ( those with a list needed in their hand), probably for a type collection.

    One thing that was very missing ( and a surprise for me) was the common whitman folders of lincolns. Usually I can buy a few of those inexpensively and they serve for a fun time like a lottery, but no stack of them...

    I think some dealers were well aware of those with a list....they seem more reluctant to lower their prices, probably thinking the person really needed the item.... maybe something for newbies to remember:smile

    Jim
     
  10. hfd12316

    hfd12316 Senior Member

    Great pic's Jim. The second one is a real beauty. Now I know why there's so many bust half "nuts"
     
  11. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor Supporter

    Spock,
    The gold there was very expensive! PCGS slabbed gold ( especially the $10,$20) was about the range of their online pricing guide or higher. Saw one dealer count out 20 of the 1 oz gold eagles to a charming older ( 80+) who didn't trust her bank any more:eek:

    Most of the gold buyers were looking for safety, not collecting. But there was some foreign gold ( plenty of Mexico ), but also some European, etc. , but I am at a disadvantage with gold and/or foreign and I know it :p

    Jim
     
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  13. Isaiah

    Isaiah New Member

    you underpaid.
     
  14. mrbrklyn

    mrbrklyn New Member

    hows that retirement fund?
     
  15. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor Supporter

    Ruben, me?

    Wouldn't take a "Do-Over" on my life ! It could be better, but it could be a H**L of a lot worse. Hey Ruben , of which plastic are RX bottles made? Acetone doesn't seem to affect them ( the orange colored ones)

    Jim.
     
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