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Valued Member
United States
455 Posts |
Just a another aspect of collecting..
Over the weekend I decided on a 1908 Indian Head 1/2 Eagle. It's circulated, probably VG+ or better.
This is just my first, I'm going to select more. Maybe a nice seated or bust half will be next.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Wow, excellent choice.
It puts my holed Franklin and my Adams dollar to shame.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
533 Posts |
I still tote around an Ike dollar. People can't believe that it is an actual coin. I am still amazed at how surprised folks are when they see/hold it. |
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Valued Member
United States
277 Posts |
I have a silver dollar the my grandfather carried. It is worn almost completely smooth, even the edge is smooth.
Fatcat
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Forum Mom
 United States
5877 Posts |
This is NOT an attempt to promote our sales, but you have to take a look at this one. Mike and I think it was probably rotary sanded!  At this point, it's really only good as a pocket piece, but it has loads of character!  1811 Capped Bust Half |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Susanlynn:
That is one really ugly piece.
LOL
Interesting.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3342 Posts |
The 1908 half eagle is a great pocket piece! Throw some other coins in with it so that it feels at home.
Yesterday I saw what was the ugliest of all pillar dollars at Harlan Berk, an 1806 if I remember correctly. Shiny as a rear view mirror, with what looked like heat discoloration. It was $20, guaranteed up and down to be authentic, and would have made a good pocket piece - but I've already got plenty and don't like them that big.
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
Edited by thq
10/05/2007 11:57 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
830 Posts |
This must have been somebody's pocket piece ...  |
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Valued Member
United States
330 Posts |
I wonder what that Morgan would grade? Does it go Poor 1? It is a few rubs away from being a silver slug.  There is something endearing about it though. Jim |
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Valued Member
United States
107 Posts |
Is this a coin collecting tradition to have a pocket piece?
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Valued Member
 United States
455 Posts |
I'm not sure if it's a tradition. I just like to carry cool stuff around with me.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
830 Posts |
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I wonder what that Morgan would grade? Does it go Poor 1?
No TPG would grade it because, since there is no date, it is unidentifiable. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think SGS would grade this one F-12.  |
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Valued Member
United States
83 Posts |
yup that 1811 has sure seen better days!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
668 Posts |
Well I'm considering it now... I want to carry around one of my morgans as a pocket piece... or Peace dollars... I dont want to lose it though. I want to see peoples reactions tomorrow =D |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I make a real great attempt to not carry any change of any kind. As few keys as possible and not much else. Just an old age thing.
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Posted 10/04/2007 11:29 am
