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The 1951 pennies were released in Bermuda, as a result, most of the coins sold to collectors were sold in the United States. In the late 60's, they were advertised in Coin News (USA) for $10.00 each in BU! At that time they were difficult to obtain in the UK.

Nice 1914 Quarter Tom...good purchase!

You are right about the 1860/59, some did circulate. I have a AEF specimen, and until very recently, also had a Fine example, so some did circulate, and in the case of the Fine specimen...circulated quite a bit!

Fairly much ....also did well with DNW on foreign , particularly the gold....I never was much of a fan of Baldwins...when I was a young less well off collector I always found them aloof and arrogant....so for the best part of 40 Years I chose never to spend a penny with them... Pompous is another word for Baldwins! I feel the same way about them!

Turn off "word completion"...that should take care of it! Ha.Ha!

The thing is I've already bought the coin. It was in an auction at a Spanish auction house and I now owe them the money.I am in the UK. I don't understand why a company based in Luxembourg is making a fuss even if it is US policy to think Cuba doesn't exist.Wikileaks is based in Sweden and the US GOVT has blocked any transactions to them those include Visa and paypal etc, the American Government really do think they own this Planet, sorry to our american friends on the forum, but it really Cheeseburger me off the way they think they run this planet of ours Its ok, I'm ashamed of "my" government. But, I didn't elect them I didn't either Generic...I'm with you!

The thing is I've already bought the coin. It was in an auction at a Spanish auction house and I now owe them the money. I am in the UK. I don't understand why a company based in Luxembourg is making a fuss even if it is US policy to think Cuba doesn't exist. Let the auction house know the situation...then go into PayPal, and just open up a "send money" tab...and send them the correct amount of the purchase, just as though your were just sending money to someone. Add a small note about the invoice number or something so they (Auction House) will know what the payment is for...don't use the name "Cuba." The Auction house can mark the item paid from the other end. A lot of extra keystrokes, but it gets the job done!

Copper, I think you are right, the coin is very rare, and rarely offered, but Colin is also right...I think the copper 1860 and 1864 are probably a little more scarce! Thanks to all for the comments. The coin will be on its way to its new owner, in the UK, on Monday!

My latest acquisition, a 1851 "D over Sideways D." This is the first one of this type I have owned.

They are nice coins Dave...you will do well with them I am sure....

Interesting article, with some very true observations about dipping!

Unless you post a link instead of just an item number I can't possibly advise you. Sorry. Listing was ended due to error in the listing!!!!!!

1882-O MS-62 Obv: weak hair...Rev: weak breast feathers. 1879-S MS-63 Obv: check "dots between rear of eye and the hair. If they are incuse, they are bag marks. If "raised dots", the coin may be a fake! I can't tell from the picture.

The 1878 variants are for the different reverses, plus one overdate (8/7). The redbook shows the different reverses. BTW...the prices you see on the NGC site are for slabbed coins, which are generally, sightly higher than raw coins.

The 1878-CC MS62 Book $300.00 Strong Obv (Hair above ear strong), Weaker Rev (Breast feathers are weak), weaker color... The 1881-S MS-64 Book $95.00 Strong Obv. and Rev. Nicer Fields... Those are redbook values, they can usually be bought for less (check eBay!). Just my humble opinion...

Good find with the "CC" Dave!

Why shouldn't Americans call their cents pennies? Where I come from right up until decimalisation, five shillings was always known as a dollar. I am sure some American collectors will fill you in (!) but I have a feeling that there is some history behind the American 'penny'. Here in the U.S. the cents are called both cents and pennies, why I don't know, but it has always been that way. All coin books and albums use the name cents, but if you and another person have a roll of cents, they are generally referred to as a roll of pennies. Lincoln pennies, indian head pennies, big (large) penny, etc. I really never noticed the difference until I started collecting British coins about 60 years ago, that I noticed the English called their coins pennies, but never cents. So maybe its has something to do with the large influence, over time, the British heritage of so many Americans decided the cent should also be considered a penny, as well as the Americanized name...cent! BTW...our cent has always been a lesser value than the British penny!

Absolutely! Are Barber coins much rarer? Because I find that an acceptable design, but relative to the Morgans see very few examples. Tom, Morgan Dollars are probably the most popular coins in America...while Barbers (all types) are not so well liked, because of their design.

Mark Rasmussen? Who is MP?

Nick What is the going price, in Australia, for a 1930 Penny in VF or better? That is the only Aussie Penny I have never owned.

Nice Dave!

The Heritage business alone makes NGC more prestigeous, and really helps to stimulate there profits. I personally like NGC better than any of the other TPG's, here in the USA. With that said, all of the USA graders need to buy one of David's books on grading, as they still don't have it right!

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The coin slabbing business is only one part of this company's makeup. They are in all types of collecting, publishing, etc...so they have a broad portfolio of business strategies, that do not depend on slabbing. With that said, I don't care for them as a slabbing company, after the issue that was brought up on this Forum a few years ago, and their complete lack of concern for the guaranteeing of the PCGS slabbed Mule for sale at the time. Just MHO!

It's really strange, the operating income is up 116%, yet their stock is going sideways! It looks like there are some big bonuses being paid, with little regard for the shareholders!