Coins From Today's Bay State Coin Show

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barryg Pillar of the Community United States 5841 Posts	Posted 07/28/2023 6:22 pm I spent nearly half my budget at today's coin show on a single note [see the thread about it here), so I wasn't able to purchase as any coins as I would have liked, but I think I managed to get a few choice specimens. 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar: 1892 Barber half dollar (Proof): 1892 Barber quarter Dollar: [I was also looking for a comparable 1892 Barber dime, but couldn't find one. Right after the show, though, I went online and found a nice on on ebay for around $250 just to round out the set.] And then, just because I still had a little money left... 2001 American Buffalo Commemorative Dollar Coins (Proof and Uncirculated): Expanded Digital U.S. Type Set Album \| Dansco 8100 (Lincon Cents) Album \| Digital Proof Type Set \| Digital U.S. Currency Type Set \| Foreign Bullion Coins Edited by barryg 07/29/2023 1:00 pm Report this Post to the Staff

HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25018 Posts	Posted 07/28/2023 7:09 pm Wow, what a haul of absolute treasures, Barry! Did you hit the lottery or something? Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
NumisEd Pillar of the Community United States 5177 Posts	Posted 07/28/2023 7:10 pm Great coins, barryg! I hope you left something for me, as I will be going to the show tomorrow morning. Report this Post to the Staff
barryg Pillar of the Community United States 5841 Posts	Posted 07/28/2023 7:45 pm Hey, Hondo! Nope, no lottery win for me. I just go to a single show each year and blow most of my coin budget for the year in one day. Expanded Digital U.S. Type Set Album \| Dansco 8100 (Lincon Cents) Album \| Digital Proof Type Set \| Digital U.S. Currency Type Set \| Foreign Bullion Coins Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/28/2023 8:04 pm Zowie, good for you! Report this Post to the Staff
ericgreen Pillar of the Community United States 1510 Posts	Posted 07/28/2023 8:48 pm Stunning coins! Congrats! Report this Post to the Staff
TimNH Valued Member United States 416 Posts	Posted 07/28/2023 9:13 pm I was at that show, overall very festive and well attended, but the price tags on coins were 'up there'. I don't have it in me to do that much bargaining so left empty handed. What's the deal when you really want a coin at a show but it's priced 2X what it would go for in an auction? Edited by TimNH 07/28/2023 9:14 pm Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25018 Posts	Posted 07/29/2023 12:59 am Barry, I keep coming back to the thread to admire your 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. It's an absolutely wonderful coin, and I'm quite envious of you. I'm quite fond of the "skinny chicken" and hope to add one to my collection someday. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
barryg Pillar of the Community United States 5841 Posts	Posted 07/29/2023 07:27 am Glad you like it, Hondo! Once I finished my standard 7070 type album years ago, I decided to focus my collecting goals into three areas: 1. Create a slimmed-down version of the 7070 album for just proof coins. 2. Expand my existing 7070 album with extra variations and earlier dates. 3. Purchase as many "key date" coins as I could. The first goal I achieved and the digital version can be seen here. The coins are all real, but the album is purely virtual. The second goal is ongoing and my all-digital expanded 7070 album can be seen here. Again, the coins are all real, but the album is purely virtual. This new coin is now featured on the third page as my earliest half dollar. The third goal is ongoing as well and my definition of "key date" shifts all the time. All my key date coins (as well as other various slabbed coins I have picked up over the years) can be seen here. Expanded Digital U.S. Type Set Album \| Dansco 8100 (Lincon Cents) Album \| Digital Proof Type Set \| Digital U.S. Currency Type Set \| Foreign Bullion Coins Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/29/2023 07:31 am barryg, I checked out your note purchase and these fine beauties here in this thread. I like them all, and if you got them all at a decent price then kudos to you . My coin budget is a decision whether to buy a coin or a coffee from Starbucks John1 Report this Post to the Staff
barryg Pillar of the Community United States 5841 Posts	Posted 07/29/2023 07:34 am @john, I think I did OK overall, although I did end up overpaying for the proof 1892 Barber half dollar. Expanded Digital U.S. Type Set Album \| Dansco 8100 (Lincon Cents) Album \| Digital Proof Type Set \| Digital U.S. Currency Type Set \| Foreign Bullion Coins Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19127 Posts	Posted 07/29/2023 07:43 am Very nice acquisitions! Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15395 Posts	Posted 07/29/2023 08:29 am Beautiful additions. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
NumisEd Pillar of the Community United States 5177 Posts	Posted 07/29/2023 4:04 pm Just got back from the coin show myself. Was able to purchase a decent amount of world coins. Nothin fancy like the coins barryg bought, but still very pleased. However, I thought the entrance fee of $10 to be quite steep for attending a local (for all intents and purposes) coin show. Not to mention gas and lunch. Report this Post to the Staff
cptbilly Pillar of the Community United States 1962 Posts	Posted 07/29/2023 4:10 pm The 2001 American Buffs are one of my favorite Commems. Congrats " Even a clock that's stopped is right twice a day. " Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95078 Posts	Posted 07/29/2023 4:30 pm what a great haul.. nicely done. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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