thedeadpoint Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 So I've wanted David Bower's "The History of United States Coinage: As Illustrated by the Garrett Collection" for a long long time. I'm talking since back in the late 70's/early 80's. A week or 10 days ago Frannie had me looking for some stuff on Amazon. They had a sweepstakes you could enter by putting something in your "wish list". So I searched for the Garrett Collection and found a bunch of them. Prices were all over the place. Picked a seller with good feedback and a book in very good condition. Put it in my "wish list". Went back the next day and bought it. $15.68 plus 3.99 for s&h. Rather good, I think. Book comes in today's mail. It's in great shape. Obviously used but never abused. Top it off -- book is signed with a dedication to James Ruddy by David Bowers. WOW! To me that makes it extra special. Congrats, Art! You gotta scan the signature for us! He's like the Bono of the coin collecting world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 So I've wanted David Bower's "The History of United States Coinage: As Illustrated by the Garrett Collection" for a long long time. I'm talking since back in the late 70's/early 80's. A week or 10 days ago Frannie had me looking for some stuff on Amazon. They had a sweepstakes you could enter by putting something in your "wish list". So I searched for the Garrett Collection and found a bunch of them. Prices were all over the place. Picked a seller with good feedback and a book in very good condition. Put it in my "wish list". Went back the next day and bought it. $15.68 plus 3.99 for s&h. Rather good, I think. Book comes in today's mail. It's in great shape. Obviously used but never abused. Top it off -- book is signed with a dedication to James Ruddy by David Bowers. WOW! To me that makes it extra special. Congrats, Art! You gotta scan the signature for us! He's like the Bono of the coin collecting world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyd Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 That is really cool Art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 I started to read the intro this morning. The dang book weighs like 1000 pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Got two really nice Jeffersons in the mail today. 1979-S Type 1 1995-S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vfox Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Got two really nice Jeffersons in the mail today. 1979-S Type 1 1995-S I love the look of the newer proof Jeffersons, but I really prefer the modeling of the hair on the older ones. The "extra" hair in the newer designs is just too much for such a small coin. I prefer to see complexity based on size not on concept when it comes to coins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottO Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 £2.69 this cost me, from what i can gather its a hungarian denier from 1148-96 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I love the look of the newer proof Jeffersons, but I really prefer the modeling of the hair on the older ones. The "extra" hair in the newer designs is just too much for such a small coin. I prefer to see complexity based on size not on concept when it comes to coins. Agree. Art, what signifies it as a Type I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Type 1 on this year is the filled S vs. the open S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Got a terrific Christmas Card from Tommyd and as a surprise it had two brand new from rolls dollars -- Taylor & Polk. Thanks Tommy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Next piece of mail. A beautiful card from Steve Robinson & family. All the way from good old England. Thanks Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 And from Dave A beautiful card with two squished pennies and a beautiful customer note - The Bank of Landalok 100 Simoleans. Wonderful. Thank you Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Next up: A nice envelope full of Canadian Coins from Daggit. Thanks Daggie -- You know I'm always looking for those little Canadian beauties. (and the coins too.) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Amongst the mail this morning was this wee gem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 and the reverse.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 I love large cents in that condition. I let myself flip them with my finger to see them spin in the air with the quintessential "ting" that every good coin possesses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Nice Large Cent. I'm a big fan of these coins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Thanks guys , for someone who doesnt collect pennies i sure am accumulating a few.Ive another due this week ill share , 1833 i believe it is , ill keep working my way back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggit Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Next up: A nice envelope full of Canadian Coins from Daggit. Thanks Daggie -- You know I'm always looking for those little Canadian beauties. (and the coins too.) ;) Tsk Tsk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Not a bad day mailman wise , the past two days he has brought packages from home so now that im sated with penquins and cadburys today he brought forth the Edward l we discussed the other day..sweet..i missed an opportunity to obtain a much better example just yesterday as i was caught up in another auction which ultimatly i didnt win so it was a double loss..bah.. Along with the Eddie came the beauty ive been using as an avatar , took a while to get here but it arrived today with its partner a rather cute scottish turner of a type i didnt previously have. I thought it magnificent those 3 coins arrived the same time , a real step back in time for me holding those. Also i got 8 brand new shiny 2009 cents , one of each from both mints , i subscribed and have the boxes of the lp cents but i cant bust one open just to see the coin , so i got these for display in the dansco (Dont tell Scott im putting 1c's in a Dansco,he'll have an anurism) Only paid 99c for the 8 plus a buck shipping.Ive a very nice old cent overdue , ill get pics when it arrives , somehow ive accumulated more than just a few of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 A veritably huge pile of bills, adverts, magazines etc that piled up whilst I was in Ukraine, I am home for a week then turn around and go back next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyd Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Received a very nice card with a really cool cent variety in it from daggit -- thanks S! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Sales circulars and some bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Today i took delivery of an AU 1922 Grant commemorative , pleased with that one as it is probably undergraded if anything.An 1895 IHC with full headress feathers details and Liberty , absolutly stunning. Im still waiting for the James l sixpence , its coming from the UK so 10 days isnt really overdue this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Nothing today but a wonderful surprise Christmas package yesterday. Great additions to my collection and a big increase in my enjoyment factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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