Just picked this coin up at a recent Bowers & Merena auction - it was a coin I saw at DLRC some time ago and when I went to make an offer on it - the coin was marked sold. I'll post the DLRC images next. Here are the images from B&M:
Thanks - I wish I had made a notation about what DLRC wanted for that coin. When I sent them an email today about what the original price was - my reply received was that the coin was out on consignment to another collector. I shot back a quick retort - and asked what the original sale price was - and have not heard back. I did mention that I had won the coin and was wondering if : {1} I got a Steal - {2} I got a Fair Deal - {3} I was O.C.'d [overcharged]. Have not heard back. It took almost a week for B&M to send out an electronic invoice and I look forward to the coin's receipt. The year - 1921 - holds a special meaning to me - it was my Mom's birth year. My Dad's was 1917 - and I picked up an interesting Lincoln Cent of that date as well. The images are on another PC - and I'll post them later.
Wow, B&W's photos are much better... I bet the sale price from DLRC might be less than what you paid, with those pics.
elbesaar, i like getting years that have meaning to me also. i got a 1930 lincoln cent, that was beautifully toned. i got it on the exact birthday of my great aunt who was born in 1930. i often do this, wonder if most others do as well...
That is a cool coin. I have a question though. In the 1st set of photos the cud on the left wheat looks like the kernels are still on the coin , but on the newest photos it looks like they were removed ?
Tiny pic's don't show the details. BTW - the coin arrived today - and its MUCH nicer in hand. What the images don't capture is the glassy surfaces and the intense luster. I'm very pleased with it.
