[Hashtag] David - Your words are so VERY VERY kind, and greatly appreciated, even if your description of my collection is slightly exaggerated. As a “heads up”, I plan on selling my entire collection in four years, the year I turn 80 (if God willing, I make it to then). Steve

[Winesteven] that’s one depressing day for most people but you’re well aware and plan ahead. Sooo, I only have to wait 4 years (that’s only if God loves you) and I need to make a fast buck or a few million. I do understand as I sold 25-% of my collection last year via GC. I kept the key dates, ALL Carson city (mostly GSA,s 50%) But even that was really a sad three auctions. I’ll send a PM why it wasn’t devastatingly sad. You bleeping ROCK! Oh, and should one of your physicals not…go as well as planned I don’t think it’s insider trading to give a crabby old (though not as old as you) man a heads up with any unfortunate terminal diagnosis. David

[Hashtag] David - Hopefully your latter point will not come about. Regarding my coins, here's some bright news for you. Of my roughly 660 coins (100% PCGS), roughly 260 or so are low valued "modern", and other coins, some "Classic" with CAC stickers, valued at only three figures, and a bunch at only two figures.

[Winesteven] See I warned you I’d offend you; that’s why I almost ignored you. My pathetic at humor “lands” less than 1% of the time. I’m actually excited for you and your wife’s next chapter. And yes there will be more. By all appearances and accounts you’re healthy, mentally fit man that gets what he wants. I’ve found even in my 60’s I’m beat up and tired; but waking up everyday is a gift. NOT that it should matter but I stopped drinking in college, don’t smoke but my father in law is a functional alcoholic who chain smokes except around grandkids, rides his Motorcycle every weekend with other men (70 is the minimum acceptable age for membership) and he’s turning 91 next month! Last summers his gang and wives rode from Houston to the Florida Keys. (Sometimes my jealousy of him…ugh. He is a get family man though. We all have vices and I’m in between a few right now but recently started looking lol.

[Hashtag] All sounds good! He’s having fun! THAT’S what it’s all about. Steve

[Hashtag] If you haven’t done so, click on the blue hotlink in the listing above to take you to my coin listing. The photos of my coin are there, along with two other photos from Coin Facts. Steve

[Winesteven] ok since I’ve already proved I’m crass I’m sorry for not seeing (honestly) replying sooner. Response sent in thread with pics. I’ve apologized but I didn’t know everything blue was a link. As my grandson says “you’re a techtard. And yes I explained that isn’t a “bad” word but it’s also something big kids know not to use.

[Coinaddict] Hey, it’s warranted, lol. With time, a coin in a higher grade with nicer eye appeal to ME will come along, and then I’ll sell this “filler”. Yes, I’ll lose some money, but I see that loss as the “rent” I paid to have this coin fill this slot for that period of time! Steve

[Winesteven] Rent! LOL

[YN_Evan2010] This is not the only piece one would wonder what would happen if they were listed in the Red Book …This reminds of David Bowers poking at the Ken Bressett (RED Book Fame) about the 1868 Large cent Pattern. I appreciated Bowers narrative for a J-610 found on Page 64 of Bowers and Ruddy Aug 3, 1998 Rarity Sale catalog for Lot 2004 “ … Although the 1868 large cent seems to the writer to be a post-dated numismatic rarity, not a pattern in any way, shape, or form, for many years it has been primarily listed in pattern references only, with scarcely a mention in standard texts. Whether or not something should be collected, whether or not it should be included on a “want list,” has often been dictated as to whether a piece is listed in that arbiter of numismatic fashions, A Guide Book of United States Coins. For a number of years, we have advanced the “cause” of the 1868 large cent in this regard, feeling that it is deserving of listing. Today[in 1998], it receives a note (page 92 of that reference), although it seems that a full listing is desired. We have known and admired Ken Bressett, editor of the Guide Book, for many years, and have often prodded him on the 1868 large cent listing, to the point at which it has become an object of humor between us. Recently, after writing a serious tribute to Ken and his wife Bert for inclusion in the July issue of The Numismatist, the writer inserted a humorous (?) advertisement as a tribute to Ken, but could not resist illustrating it with the object of interchange between us, an 1868 large cent! We have always liked the 1868 large cent, believing that it has an interesting story and also numismatic significance. When¬ ever we have had a chance to buy an example on the market we have done so. Perhaps it is a good thing it is not listed along with the 1884 and 1885 trade dollar, 1913 Liberty Head nickel, and other after-the-regular-series-has-ended pieces, or we would not be able to afford an 1868 large cent….” this is a copy of the ad noted above by Bowers

[seatedlib3991] A large number of one cent patterns were produced in 1858. It is believed that the Flying eagle design of 1857 was unsatisfactory as the strike frequently appeared soft in certain areas of the the head, tail and wingtips. The Mint produced several trials and assembled a set of 12 pieces that the Mint then distributed to congress and government officials. The set consisted of 11 Patterns and one example of the regular minted 1858 Flying Eagle Cent (Small letter). These sets became very popular and the mint minted additional quantities and as a result there are many die variations. Fun to look at these .. I really like the "Skinny" Eagle version of the Flying Eagle design

[retirednow] I am a fan of the oak wreath with the ornamental shield.