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It's a steal at half the price of the 1898
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All of his coins are breathtaking!
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Pillar of the Community
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I'm watching an IHC he has up - did you see his 1899 and 1900 gold $5 "finest known" coins? Oh. My. Gawd. |
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All I can say is: wow  |
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did you see his 1899 and 1900 gold $5 "finest known" coins? Oh. My. Gawd. Yep |
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Edited by Joseph7420
12/28/2013 11:32 pm
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I was never a fan of the Barber series of coins until I ran out of options for set and started all 3.
After while they seem to grow on you and that one is absolutely stunning and I am amazed it has survived all these years in that condition.
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I just can't seem get myself to appreciate the 19th century proof coinage that have no toning at all. They just seem so generic to me. I mean wouldn't it have to have been dipped at some point to still look like that 110+ years later? I know this comes down to preference but count me on the side that prefers toning of some kind. Now this coin of his I can drool over. Seriously though, do people really buy coins this expensive off of ebay? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1859-LIBERT...em27dc57ec61  Edited by Tbone
12/30/2013 3:15 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Aaaah!, my eyes! I'm blinde!
Feel free to call me Will.
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I just can't seem get myself to appreciate the 19th century proof coinage that have no toning at all. They just seem so generic to me. I mean wouldn't it have to have been dipped at some point to still look like that 110+ years later?
I'm not entirely sure. The 1890's were almost certainly the finest era for US Mint Proof production in its' history; some staggering Proofs are known from this decade. I think that might be a function of pressure from well-heeled collectors of the time, who would then take very great pains to preserve the coins in pristine condition for posterity. That said, I am right on board with you about color on Proofs of the 19th Century.  Quote:Seriously though, do people really buy coins this expensive off of ebay? No, not really. This is advertising. It's working - we're talking about it and giving this dealer a bunch of free publicity.  |
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I would love to have any or all of his coins. To bad my wallet disagrees with me!
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Link! Different dealer, similar lust. Contursi is notorious for throwing Unobtanium on ebay for free publicity; I say, "You go, bro!" |
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