zemerson Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I have a large shoebox (well, actually a "Joe Jrs. pizza kit box") full of random mainly world coins... I took some of my more interesting ones and put them all on my scanner and... it worked much better that I expected enjoy, Zem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Welcome aboard. Where are they posted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zemerson Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 whoops, forgot to attatch it lol, i hope its's not too big Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zemerson Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 aghhh, lol, now im confused, how exactly do i instert a picture?? -Thanks, Zem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zemerson Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 ahhh, there we go *happpy dance* here's the second group -Zem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Nice large selection there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zemerson Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Thanks! I also have this... Rhose Island Ship Token (according to redbook) and I'm almost afraid of this coin On one hand, redbook calls it a $1000 coin on the other hand I'm hoping that it's not a fake of copy... lol, it would be such a bummer to find out this wasn't real.... lol, Zem Obverse Reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Nice assortment. Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Neat stuff...the bust quarter looks like a nice one. Edited to add...Or is it a half? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Lots of different coins there. What's with the gear and half coin in the first group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sisu Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Nice variety! I sure hope that 1000 yen gets to move into a place of its own soon. They have a moderate price tag attatched to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Thanks! I also have this... Rhose Island Ship Token (according to redbook) and I'm almost afraid of this coin On one hand, redbook calls it a $1000 coin on the other hand I'm hoping that it's not a fake of copy... lol, it would be such a bummer to find out this wasn't real.... I'm not an expert on colonial coins, but many were restruck at various points in time including the Rhode Island piece. I have a 1776 New Hampshire William Moulton token restrike (whether the original is real or fantasy, mine is a restrike Maury Gould gave me years ago) that shares characteristics of yours around the rim. The original Rhode Island pieces were struck in brass, 2 in pewter. Those in the Garret collection show the beaded border at the rim of the coin, well centered. Your piece shows the full beaded border and a raised rim outside of that. It appears the planchet is slightly too large and you most likely have a restrike. It doesn't hurt to have someone familiar with colonial pieces to look at your actual medal, but I wouldn't set my expectations too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Is that a.....yes! Yes it is! A U.S. Bust half *drools* You should post that Rhode Island token at a few other coin sites to see if they think it's real or not. Because if it is, I'd have it slabbed very quickly. Nice assortment of coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zemerson Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 yep, that's a bust half, it's got some scratching on it though.... I got all kinds of cardboard 2 x 2 holders to put my collection in only to realize that the bust half was too big to fit in the half-d sized holder.... so i need to get something to keep it in. As to the yen coin, it's in it's own place, i just included it in the scan, lol, I looked it up and found a bit on it... seems to run about $10 but I can't really say... That coin was brought back by a friend who went to japan. Most of my other foreign coins came in a little crystal jar that someone left at my old house . The rhode Island coin.... hmm.... interesting about the rim, I'll definately post it somewhere else to get a second opinion. Iw was in a "treasure chest" of old costume jewelery that my grandfather had... also in the box (that i didn't take) were two or three coins with dinosaur patters (made of a light metal almost like tin or alluminum and a ton of old Newport Bridge tokens. Also a foriegn coin with "vittorio emanuelle II re D'Italia" on it and a picture of a man with a pointy beard. -Zem Bust Half obverse (it looks better in real life ) reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zemerson Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 also have these halves (and a few others that I'm not scanning at the moment) 1919-s and 1905-o obverse reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Very nice bust half, and yes, the lettered edge varieties are slightly larger in diameter from a standard half dollar (the reeded edge issues are the same diameter). If you are looking for a holder, I believe those air-tight holders have a holder with the correct diameter for lettered edge halves (usually 32mm compared with 30mm for a standard half). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zemerson Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 whew, it's good knowing the size on the half is normal, I was afraid for a second that it was going to be fake... lol Anyway, just at first glance does anyone see anything strange about these dimes? The orange tint on the top one is just the glare of my room light conflicting with the camera flash, both are in great condition... I think the edges look a little thick, but maybe that's my "find something huge in pocket change" paranoia kicking in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Bust half looks rather nice. Those coins wear better then any other. Most coins look ugly and flat with that kind of wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NetJohn Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 The top-most dime kinda looks broadstruck, but I'd have to see a better photo/scan to determine whether it is or not. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conder101 Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 98+% convinced the Rhode Island piece is not real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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