Thursday, October 16, 2008

St Louis Silver Dollar Expo Setup





During a short 4 hour setup I was able to buy one of the "King of the Morgans", the legendary 1895-P in a choice original lightly circulated grade. Only struck as proof, probably 50 or so of these great coins slipped into circulation as heirs of collectors inadvertently spent these rare coins. Available now with a call to 859-269-1614 to confirm with Melanie, who will relay the order to me. NGC proof 55, medium gray old envelope toning. No credit card on this for a quick flip $34,777.

This is a superb deep mirror prooflike, and double struck Regensburg city view half thaler for $2477.

Monday, October 13, 2008



Egyptian silver tetradrachms from unknown shipwreck. These were found decades ago in shallow water off the coast of Phoenecia. Best as pictured $377. Middle grade, VF, some minor oxidation issues $277. Fine, substantial sea water damage $147. Fragments of coins, or totally encrusted lumps $47.

Silver tetradrachm of the Greek Ptolemaic Dynasty of Egypt. Most of these date 90 BC to 76 BC, and were struck during the reign of Ptolemy XII. Obverse portrait of Ptolemy I, founder of the dynasty after the death of Alexander the Great. These were recovered from a shallow water shipwreck off the Mediterranean coast of Phoenecia. About quarter plus diameter, about 13 grams. Best from the salvage (pictured) $377.