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First post, why I love CC coins, picture1875-CC 20 Cent
13 years 3 months ago - 13 years 3 months ago #3145
by OriginalCC
Crusty CC coins are great!
Hello Everyone,
My first post here. I've been a coin collector since I was 5 years old. I bought my first CC coin when I was around 12. 1876-CC Quarter F, with a little damage, around $10. 1984.
Like many of you, I have always loved Carson City Coins.
Here's my reasons:
- that distinct little CC on every coin
- the old west, I grew up in FL, now I live in Northern CA, and have visited the CC mint twice now. That old west vibe grows on you after a while. You appreciate how important and unique that period is to American history
- most CC coins (non-Morgans) were just that, coins. True workhorses.
- rarity, so many are just downright rare, many 'common' issues with just a few hundred known
- value, how many different CC coins with just a few hundred known can you buy from $250 to $750? A lot! Ok, maybe a few.
- so many collecting options that are quite do-able
-that combination of rarity and value makes the "hunt" quite enjoyable for many different folks
- The GSA sale, one of the most important events in numismatic history
Attached is a picture of an 1875-CC 20 Cents PCGS AU50 that I bought raw about 5 years ago from a local dealer. It came from a local family, didn't know its value. Believe it or not I passed on the coin at $300. Around 5 o'clock on the obverse, I thought there were initials scratched into the coin. Its not that obvious, and it may not even be initials, just circulation marks. After a few days, I realized what a knucklehead I was and went back to the store. Luckily it was still there. I sent it to PCGS a few years ago. I was surprised by the AU 50 grade, I thought more like 45. But 20 cent pieces are a little tricky to grade. There is a lot of luster pop underneath the dark patina. The coin just screams original!
I will post a few other CC coins here and there to share with everyone. i hope you enjoy.
My first post here. I've been a coin collector since I was 5 years old. I bought my first CC coin when I was around 12. 1876-CC Quarter F, with a little damage, around $10. 1984.
Like many of you, I have always loved Carson City Coins.
Here's my reasons:
- that distinct little CC on every coin
- the old west, I grew up in FL, now I live in Northern CA, and have visited the CC mint twice now. That old west vibe grows on you after a while. You appreciate how important and unique that period is to American history
- most CC coins (non-Morgans) were just that, coins. True workhorses.
- rarity, so many are just downright rare, many 'common' issues with just a few hundred known
- value, how many different CC coins with just a few hundred known can you buy from $250 to $750? A lot! Ok, maybe a few.
- so many collecting options that are quite do-able
-that combination of rarity and value makes the "hunt" quite enjoyable for many different folks
- The GSA sale, one of the most important events in numismatic history
Attached is a picture of an 1875-CC 20 Cents PCGS AU50 that I bought raw about 5 years ago from a local dealer. It came from a local family, didn't know its value. Believe it or not I passed on the coin at $300. Around 5 o'clock on the obverse, I thought there were initials scratched into the coin. Its not that obvious, and it may not even be initials, just circulation marks. After a few days, I realized what a knucklehead I was and went back to the store. Luckily it was still there. I sent it to PCGS a few years ago. I was surprised by the AU 50 grade, I thought more like 45. But 20 cent pieces are a little tricky to grade. There is a lot of luster pop underneath the dark patina. The coin just screams original!
I will post a few other CC coins here and there to share with everyone. i hope you enjoy.
Crusty CC coins are great!
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