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Hello, I have been collecting for a long time, off and on since about 1969. I mainly collect 19th century slabbed circulated type coins but also collect tokens and other exonumia and also enjoy putting together sets of US coins in albums. I’m also very much into vintage coin albums such as Wayte Raymond and similar.
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- One more new purchase. The broken die and zigzag marking intrigued me enough that I ended up purchasing it. Not really sure what’s going on there. Almost looks like a clash mark from something resembling an Indian head cent headdress but not really. Anybody have any ideas?One more new purchase. The broken die and zigzag marking intrigued me enough that I ended up purchasing it. Not really sure what’s going on there. Almost looks like a clash mark from something resembling an Indian head cent headdress but not really. Anybody have any ideas?
2 Comments 0 Shares 432 ViewsPlease log in to like, share and comment!Commenting is disabled.- This is what I like about civil war tokens, you can have the same token in different die states, and each is more interesting than the last. Nice token.This is what I like about civil war tokens, you can have the same token in different die states, and each is more interesting than the last. Nice token.
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- I did a google search on Boas Bros Bakers Civil War Token and the first thing I found was this token on eBay, so I think I answered my own questionI did a google search on Boas Bros Bakers Civil War Token and the first thing I found was this token on eBay, so I think I answered my own question
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- I've just added a set "Mr_Spud's 19th Century Type Set" (19th Century Type Set, Major Types No Gold, Circulation Strikes or Proof (1800-1899)).I've just added a set [set:5deb7864-4a8a-11ef-9660-0660ea78a99b].6 Comments 0 Shares 414 ViewsCommenting is disabled.
- How come there are gold coins in this set when it’s supposed to be the “No Gold” version of the 19th Century Type SetHow come there are gold coins in this set when it’s supposed to be the “No Gold” version of the 19th Century Type Set 🧐
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View previous replies- Mr_Spud Hee Haw[Mr_Spud] Hee Haw
- Mr_Spud I removed them this morning and it will update tonight.[Mr_Spud] I removed them this morning and it will update tonight.
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- ToddPollock cool, thanks[ToddPollock] cool, thanks
- Mr_Spud Whenever you see issues on a set feel free to tag me or message me.[Mr_Spud] Whenever you see issues on a set feel free to tag me or message me.
- ToddPollock ok, thanks[ToddPollock] ok, thanks
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- I've just added a set "Mr_Spud's 19th Century Type Set" (19th Century Type Set, Major Types with Gold, Circulation Strikes or Proof (1800-1899)).I've just added a set [set:344dbf12-4a8a-11ef-b989-0660ea78a99b].0 Comments 0 Shares 247 Views
- New Purchase. I like this one, it’s common but has lots of characterNew Purchase. I like this one, it’s common but has lots of character
7 Comments 0 Shares 937 ViewsCommenting is disabled.- Nice. Looks like maybe two parallel die cracks, giving it the allearance of laminationNice. Looks like maybe two parallel die cracks, giving it the allearance of lamination
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- DeadCatWaltz yes, I think you’re right 🏼[DeadCatWaltz] yes, I think you’re right 👍🏼
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- Great look. What is happening behind the cap, toning or planchet issue?Great look. What is happening behind the cap, toning or planchet issue?
- ToddPollock I’m not really sure, but I noticed that another seller of CWT’s has one that has the same thing going on, so it must be a variety. Probably a shattered die. Here’s a picture of the other sellers one. I bid on that one too, thought it might be nice to have two of them, but I decided to just stick with the one I already purchased so I’m letting the one on eBay go to someone else.[ToddPollock] I’m not really sure, but I noticed that another seller of CWT’s has one that has the same thing going on, so it must be a variety. Probably a shattered die. Here’s a picture of the other sellers one. I bid on that one too, thought it might be nice to have two of them, but I decided to just stick with the one I already purchased so I’m letting the one on eBay go to someone else.
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- I also just found this one on eBay that appears to be an earlier die state of the same variety before it totally shattered. This one had a low enough “buy it now” price that I went ahead and purchased it. I also like their presentation in a homemade slab with a stamp, but not sure if the token is somehow related to ShilohI also just found this one on eBay that appears to be an earlier die state of the same variety before it totally shattered. This one had a low enough “buy it now” price that I went ahead and purchased it. I also like their presentation in a homemade slab with a stamp, but not sure if the token is somehow related to Shiloh
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- I've just added a set "Mr_Spud's Gold Dollar Type Set All AU58s" (Gold Dollar Type Set, Basic, Circulation Strikes (1849-1889)).I've just added a set [set:fdc9ee1a-002a-11ef-9350-0660ea78a99b].0 Comments 0 Shares 491 Views
- I've just added a set "Mr_Spud’s Bust Type Set, no gold" (Basic Bust Type Set No Gold, 1792-1839).I've just added a set [set:ac20d232-ea08-11ee-a264-0660ea78a99b].0 Comments 0 Shares 534 Views
- I've just added a set "Mr_Spud's 20th Century Type Set" (20th Century Type Set, Circulation or Proof, 1900-1999).I've just added a set [set:60a0cdf2-e3a6-11ee-8c3c-0660ea78a99b].0 Comments 0 Shares 659 Views
- New Purchase - this one is supposedly struck in copper nickel from a planed downed copper nickel Indian cent according to the sellerNew Purchase - this one is supposedly struck in copper nickel from a planed downed copper nickel Indian cent according to the seller
8 Comments 0 Shares 1782 ViewsCommenting is disabled.- How does it look in hand? Usually the copper nickel strikes display a kind of pinkish off white color. This one looks almost white metal or german silver in the photos. I also dont think that the circulating Indian Cents of that composition were "planed down" as that seller stated. Planchets in CU-Ni were available as seen in these specialty strikes, especially in the MidwestHow does it look in hand? Usually the copper nickel strikes display a kind of pinkish off white color. This one looks almost white metal or german silver in the photos. I also dont think that the circulating Indian Cents of that composition were "planed down" as that seller stated. Planchets in CU-Ni were available as seen in these specialty strikes, especially in the Midwest
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- DeadCatWaltz in hand it does look pinkish, especially with natural light[DeadCatWaltz] in hand it does look pinkish, especially with natural light
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- Don't see many copper nickel compositions, mostly brass, tin, and lead as "other" or "white metal" tokens. Obviously the die broke and likely due to how harder that metal is. Would be interesting to get an XRF analysis done on it, to see what the metal used really is. Really cool!Don't see many copper nickel compositions, mostly brass, tin, and lead as "other" or "white metal" tokens. Obviously the die broke and likely due to how harder that metal is. Would be interesting to get an XRF analysis done on it, to see what the metal used really is. Really cool!
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- westcoin how can you tell that the die broke?[westcoin] how can you tell that the die broke?
- Mr_Spud I can't guarantee that it broke, (I should have said it is close to breaking), from the die cracks it sure looks close to failing, I can't imagine it would last much longer with all the die cracks on the reverse in a pattern like that. I wonder if there are other tokens of the same variety showing any cuds from missing chunks on the reverse?[Mr_Spud] I can't guarantee that it broke, (I should have said it is close to breaking), from the die cracks it sure looks close to failing, I can't imagine it would last much longer with all the die cracks on the reverse in a pattern like that. I wonder if there are other tokens of the same variety showing any cuds from missing chunks on the reverse?
- westcoin i dont see any die cracks[westcoin] i dont see any die cracks
- Gumby After looking at it in the large size I think you are right and I'm seeing things. I thought the globe the eagle is standing on were die cracks. Opps![Gumby] After looking at it in the large size I think you are right and I'm seeing things. I thought the globe the eagle is standing on were die cracks. Opps!
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- I wonder if coins where a high percent of guessers guess a grade higher than the grade on the slab are ones with a higher probability of upgrading. Not necessarily to upgrade them, but more like for marketing purposes. For example, if you could state in an auction description that the coin scored a higher grade on a certain percent of the time and it could be verified like a cert lookup if the owner wants it to be public knowledge.I wonder if coins where a high percent of guessers guess a grade higher than the grade on the slab are ones with a higher probability of upgrading. Not necessarily to upgrade them, but more like for marketing purposes. For example, if you could state in an auction description that the coin scored a higher grade on a certain percent of the time and it could be verified like a cert lookup if the owner wants it to be public knowledge.2 Comments 0 Shares 1238 ViewsCommenting is disabled.
- it presents an opportunity for GreatCollections, they could put the grading distribution from Guess The Grade on the auction page for a coin if it indicates its undergraded, and they could put a link to the coin on Guess The Grade if the coin is up for sale to advertise.it presents an opportunity for GreatCollections, they could put the grading distribution from Guess The Grade on the auction page for a coin if it indicates its undergraded, and they could put a link to the coin on Guess The Grade if the coin is up for sale to advertise.
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- FriendlyEagle7 exactly[FriendlyEagle7] exactly
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- I've just added a set "Mrs_Spud's FB Roosevelt Dimes Set" (Roosevelt Dimes FB Date Set, Circulation Strikes 1946-Present).I've just added a set [set:ac447fea-cddc-11ee-8e9d-0660ea78a99b].0 Comments 0 Shares 637 Views
- I've just acquired this 1910-S Indian Gold Half Eagle PCGS AU-58.I've just acquired this [coin:97f5a997-c163-11ee-81a6-060e37a4c43f].1 Comments 0 Shares 1216 Views
- I've just acquired this 1907 Indian Gold Eagle No Motto, No Periods PCGS AU-58+ (CAC Green).I've just acquired this [coin:88359510-c164-11ee-81a6-060e37a4c43f].5 Comments 0 Shares 1307 ViewsCommenting is disabled.
- Wow, that is a blazer! Havent seen many AU58+ coins. A real unicorn you have there. CongratulationsWow, that is a blazer! Havent seen many AU58+ coins. A real unicorn you have there. Congratulations
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- DeadCatWaltz thanks, I wasn’t expecting to buy a gold $10 piece today at the Long Beach Show, which is where I got it at, but when I saw it I jumped on it. I really like the way this coin looks[DeadCatWaltz] thanks, I wasn’t expecting to buy a gold $10 piece today at the Long Beach Show, which is where I got it at, but when I saw it I jumped on it. I really like the way this coin looks
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- I've just added a set "Mr_Spud's Complete Liberty Type Set" (Complete Seated Liberty Type Set, 1837-1891).I've just added a set [set:ffbc0c3a-b7c3-11ee-825f-0660ea78a99b].0 Comments 0 Shares 1041 Views
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