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#1, at least for the purposes of this thread. 1818 N-10 Large Cent:   |
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Superdave, that large cent is amazing!  |
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that is some major die cracks  |
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Thanks vermontensium I was hoping they would get some appriciation. I can't decide between a 1785 VERMONTS or my one and only Massachusetts copper for my number 1.
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That was an NGC 63, bought from Chris McCawley at the Philadelphia show a few years ago for $350(!). I flipped it a year later for a significant profit, needless to say, but not because it was worth so much more than he charged me. Understanding there's essentially a glut of Mint State Red 1818's on the market because of the Randall Hoard, he chose to charge me what the coin was worth, not what it would bring in the open market. If there's a more honorable dealer out there, and a more knowledgeable hand with early copper than Chris McCawley, I haven't met him. And that's why this coin is my Number One, as much as the serendipity of getting one of my best-ever shots of a coin with one of the two or three best coins I've ever owned under the lens. Now, Mudder (or Moe), plan the next thread. I have more for you.  |
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An incredible shot indeed Super, as well as a beautiful coin, and, an awesome dealer with whom I have not had the pleasure of meeting  Now...my #1 was going to be the first coin pictured. When I saw Colonials in this thread, that changed. I love early Half Dimes...I love Colonials more  A very special thanks to muddler for this thread. One of my favorites since I joined the CCF  #1.5 - Draped Bust Half Dime LIBEKTY   #1 - 1786 Vermont Landscape Copper VERMONTENSIUM   swcoin.ecrater.com
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I'm a Green Mountain Boy going back three hundred years, Dave. You have to know you (and all the rest) had me from the start with these Vermont coppers.
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 Are you from Vermont Dave? swcoin.ecrater.com
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12/23/2011 03:08 am
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My family was among the earliest settlers in Vermont, going back to the first decades of the 18th Century. I call Bennington home, as did nine generations of my forebears.
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I saw this thread and couldn't resist, so I registered an account here. Nice to meet you all, and great coins so far! Sorry for being late to the game, but here are my current top 12 at once. Excuse the pictures as most of them are poorly taken. #12 - 1834 $5 (I don't have a picture of the reverse)  If we could use non-US coins, my #12 would be (Roman Valentininanus I Solidus, 364-367AD):  But back on topic :) #11 - 1787 Fugio   #10 - ca. 1556 Spanish Gold Cob Escudo (gold of that era still circulated in the US and was legal tender up until 1857)   #9 - 1796 Small Eagle $1, BB-65, B-05. The splotchy appearance is due to an old cleaning, but I actually like it (strange tastes, apparently!)   #8 - 1804 $2.50 Gold (not in great shape, but I use it as a type coin - less than 150 still exist)   #7 - 1806 $5 Gold (knobbed 6 - I unfortunately don't have a picture of the obverse available)  #6 - 1794 8 Escudo gold (unfortunately I don't have a picture of the obverse available here either)  #5 - 1795 Flowing Hair Half O-129, an R5 variety due to an absent-minded mint engraver who spelled "STATED" instead of "STATES". Estimated 20-30 in existence:   #4 - 1810 $5 Large Date, Large 5:   #3 - 1799 $10 Eagle:   #2 - 1795 $5 Small Eagle:   #1 - 1797 $10 Small Eagle - one of my newest purchases. There are between 25-50 estimated to exist, and extremely hard to find in any grade:   Thanks for looking! :) Happy holidays to all! |
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You stagger me, SmallEagle. That may be the single most insane pic dump I've ever seen at Coin Community. Well-met, indeed. I understand your nick.
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My family was among the earliest settlers in Vermont, going back to the first decades of the 18th Century. I call Bennington home, as did nine generations of my forebears.
Incredible family history Dave! My wife and I went to Vermont, and the Green Mountains a few years ago (understand, I had to...very emotional and beautiful) and fell in love! I sat there for several minutes, and absorbed the air and history which once was....I want to go back soon. SmallEagle,  ! I am VERY impressed with your coins...WOW! swcoin.ecrater.com
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Thanks for the kind words, SuperDave and vermontensium! It's great to be here! :)
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This is my motivation, Dave. Among my ancestors are prominent Vermonters, among them a Lieutenant Governor of the state and a highwayman known as Lightfoot due to missing anatomy which rendered him plain to see yet no less elusive to capture (he was never jailed). We still own the oldest dwelling in Arlington, Vermont, dating back to the 1730's. My ancestors fought with Ethan Allen at the Battle of Bennington.
This is a far different time and place, but I still feel the weight of necessity and history requiring me to stake a place which is only my own in the world. I choose to do it with a camera.
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We still own the oldest dwelling in Arlington, Vermont, dating back to the 1730's. My ancestors fought with Ethan Allen at the Battle of Bennington.
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This is a far different time and place, but I still feel the weight of necessity and history requiring me to stake a place which is only my own in the world. I choose to do it with a camera. swcoin.ecrater.com
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