Alas, My Princess Cometh. $3 Gold!!

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johnny54321 Rest in Peace United States 4849 Posts	Posted 04/22/2009 3:19 pm I've been waiting to buy one of these for over a year. I was expecting to purchase an XF common date at some point, but since prices for these have dropped, I decided to purchase one that is full AU. This one resides in a problem free ANACS AU-55 holder. Now its definitely not the best AU-55 out there, but the look and toning pattern of this one grew on me as I contemplated purchasing. I felt connected to it. My type set mostly consists of toned coins, and I have several crusty toned gold coins that bring me great joy. This one should fit in just fine with the burnt orange characteristics. It doesn't look to have a ton of luster, but enough to generate a nice cartwheel. The strike seems above average in comparison to the dozens of AU 1854 $3 gold coins I've looked at on Heritage. This is the second to last coin I need to complete my version of the "gold" type set. I just need the type 2 dollar. Image: 3_gold.jpg 83.88 KB Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 04/22/2009 8:13 pm Really nice coin. Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 04/22/2009 9:34 pm Sweet johnny - Very sweet! ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
atlashealth Pillar of the Community United States 1691 Posts	Posted 04/22/2009 10:24 pm congrats! I need one of those! How much did it set you back? Report this Post to the Staff
johnny54321 Rest in Peace United States 4849 Posts	Posted 04/23/2009 12:26 am Thanks guys. It was in the $1,300 range, which is actually the most I've spent on a coin to date...:-P Report this Post to the Staff
coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 04/23/2009 12:43 am I haven't gotten that high yet...most was $1,100. Pretty sweet for $1,300 IMO. Report this Post to the Staff
wwhitman Pillar of the Community United States 1415 Posts	Posted 04/23/2009 1:10 pm Real stunner ya got there And a good deal as well Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6384 Posts	Posted 04/23/2009 1:43 pm I agree, nice coin and a pretty solid deal. I've priced slabbed AU-58 examples of this date recently and they go for close to $2,000. For $1300 I think you did well. Say Johnny, didn't you pick up a counterfeit $3 coin awhile back and were wrestling with the seller about it? Whatever happened with that situation (or am I mis-remembering the deal)? Report this Post to the Staff
johnny54321 Rest in Peace United States 4849 Posts	Posted 04/23/2009 3:27 pm Quote: I agree, nice coin and a pretty solid deal. I've priced slabbed AU-58 examples of this date recently and they go for close to $2,000. For $1300 I think you did well. Say Johnny, didn't you pick up a counterfeit $3 coin awhile back and were wrestling with the seller about it? Whatever happened with that situation (or am I mis-remembering the deal)? Thanks! Yes, you are correct. I purchased a counterfeit 1855 $3 gold coin a little over a year ago. I was never able to be refunded due to the fact that I removed the coin from the bezel. It was a painful experience for me, but it brought me to the forums and pushed me to gain more in depth knowlege of this hobby. I honestly don't regret it. I ended up selling it as a counterfeit for melt to someone who collects counterfeits and gives seminars regarding Counterfeit Detection. Hopefully some good will come of it. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 04/23/2009 10:38 pm Congratulations on obtaining yet another nice coin swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
cownas22 Pillar of the Community United States 1055 Posts	Posted 04/26/2009 3:45 pm I like it! I don't think the toning takes awat from the coin. I have many toned coins in my collection, I think they add character. I have not hit $1,300 yet...came close $1,275. Report this Post to the Staff
johnny54321 Rest in Peace United States 4849 Posts	Posted 05/05/2009 1:36 pm Some more updated pictures of the coin in hand. It has the most alluring orange/peach tone. Image: 3dollar1.jpg 39.7 KB Image: 3dollar2.jpg 40.56 KB Image: 3dollar3.jpg 41.65 KB Report this Post to the Staff
KenKat Pillar of the Community United States 4085 Posts	Posted 05/05/2009 1:41 pm Aye, she's a beauty. Now you just have to get that plastic off her so she can breathe air again! Ken My 7070 US Type Set My 7100 Lincoln Cent Set (now with updates!) Report this Post to the Staff
johnny54321 Rest in Peace United States 4849 Posts	Posted 05/06/2009 01:53 am thanks! You know, normally I'm the first one to crack a coin out and put it in my album. However, the fact that my DANSCO 7070 has no hole for this coin and the fact that this type is highly counterfeited, I've decided to leave it in the slab. I still have managed to keep it in my album though, stuck to the back cover with removable velcro. :-) Here's the updated gold page: Image: typeset.jpg 94.9 KB Report this Post to the Staff
wwhitman Pillar of the Community United States 1415 Posts	Posted 05/06/2009 08:25 am WOW Real nice collection. Time to start ? Report this Post to the Staff
KenKat Pillar of the Community United States 4085 Posts	Posted 05/06/2009 08:44 am Sure, no reason to crack it if it's not going to go in an album. My 7070 US Type Set My 7100 Lincoln Cent Set (now with updates!) Report this Post to the Staff
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