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Coin Show - Monthly Notes for July 2025
Mark your calendar and join us at the next show on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in the Joe Mack Wilson ballroom.
Once again our dealers will pack the bourse with their displays of coins, currency, bullion, exonumia, scripophily, semi-precious stones, jewelry and other interesting items.
Visitors are welcome to buy, sell, trade or just enjoy viewing the variety of numismatic and other collectibles in the dealers' displays.
Guests can also bring coins and currency to the show for a free verbal appraisal based on the current market values.
The show is open from 9am - 4pm, however arrive early for the most opportunities.
Should circumstances impact the show, check with this web site, the recorded show message (770-772-4359), or join our mailing list to receive up-to-date information about the next show.
Make a reminder note and visit the next Greater Atlanta Coin Show on Sunday, August 10, 2025 in the Joe Mack Wilson ballroom to join the fun and view the items on the bourse.
Once again our dealers will pack the bourse with their displays of coins, currency, bullion, exonumia, scripophily, semi-precious stones, jewelry and other interesting items.
Visitors are welcome to buy, sell, trade or just enjoy viewing the variety of numismatic and other collectibles in the dealers' displays.
Guests can also bring coins and currency to the show for a free verbal appraisal based on the current market values.
The show is open from 9am - 4pm, however arrive early for the most opportunities.
Should circumstances impact the show, check with this web site, the recorded show message (770-772-4359), or join our mailing list to receive up-to-date information about the next show.
Make a reminder note and visit the next Greater Atlanta Coin Show on Sunday, August 10, 2025 in the Joe Mack Wilson ballroom to join the fun and view the items on the bourse.
1844 Braided Hair One Cent Coin
1863 Indian Head One Cent Coin
1842 Liberty Seated Half Dime Coin
Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar and Twenty Cent Coins
Dealers filled the July Greater Atlanta Coin Show with their displays of coins, currency, bullion and other collectibles for the many guests to enjoy.
Outside, Mother Nature provided a hot day with mostly sunny skies yet with some scattered showers around the area.
Dealers arrived more slowly than usual due to several of them driving north from the Orlando summer FUN show the prior evening.
Some of our regular dealers chose to enjoy Orlando a little longer. As such, we had visiting dealers take their place.
We appreciate all of our dealers - our regulars, the road warriors and the visiting dealers. Thank you all.
Outside, Mother Nature provided a hot day with mostly sunny skies yet with some scattered showers around the area.
Dealers arrived more slowly than usual due to several of them driving north from the Orlando summer FUN show the prior evening.
Some of our regular dealers chose to enjoy Orlando a little longer. As such, we had visiting dealers take their place.
We appreciate all of our dealers - our regulars, the road warriors and the visiting dealers. Thank you all.
Of course, we always appreciate our visitors, our security and the hotel's staff for making the show a busy and interesting place to spend a few hours each month. We thank you - one and all.
In July, visitors began arriving early, which we encourage, and the bourse became very busy by 10am.
Visitors to the coin show are welcome to buy, sell, trade or just enjoy viewing the many collectibles on display.
In July, we saw lots of new faces, too. We even saw some younger, budding collectors. It's good to see new people and especially young people visiting the show.
In July, visitors began arriving early, which we encourage, and the bourse became very busy by 10am.
Visitors to the coin show are welcome to buy, sell, trade or just enjoy viewing the many collectibles on display.
In July, we saw lots of new faces, too. We even saw some younger, budding collectors. It's good to see new people and especially young people visiting the show.
Everyone is welcome, whether you are a returning visitor or someone joining us for the first time.
Once again, the increases in the gold and silver market rates influenced people to bring bullion items to be appraised and to sell. Our dealers are pleased to work with you and your precious metal items.
Other visitors brought inherited items for a free verbal appraisal in the current market. Most of them chose to keep their items. That's perfectly okay. Dealers will offer to buy in the current market rates, but if all you want is an appraisal, our dealers are happy to do a verbal appraisal.
Some visitors came looking for Washington quarters to fill their books.
One of our visiting dealers brought a large collection of high grade bust dollars to help fill his display cases.
On a sad note, our dealers are seeing more visitors bring fake Chinese replica coins to be appraised and sold. If the replicas are gold or silver, they will be worth the precious metal content. However, most Chinese replicas have only a thin coating of either gold or silver. These fakes are worthless.
Be cautious in buying coins priced at too-good-to-be-true values. The Chinese fakes look good to the untrained eye, but with a little research, the fakes become obvious.
Now, let's take a look at a small sample of items seen on the bourse.
These are not expensive coins, however their wear shows they have many stories they could tell about their travels in addition to the history they offer.
Once again, the increases in the gold and silver market rates influenced people to bring bullion items to be appraised and to sell. Our dealers are pleased to work with you and your precious metal items.
Other visitors brought inherited items for a free verbal appraisal in the current market. Most of them chose to keep their items. That's perfectly okay. Dealers will offer to buy in the current market rates, but if all you want is an appraisal, our dealers are happy to do a verbal appraisal.
Some visitors came looking for Washington quarters to fill their books.
One of our visiting dealers brought a large collection of high grade bust dollars to help fill his display cases.
On a sad note, our dealers are seeing more visitors bring fake Chinese replica coins to be appraised and sold. If the replicas are gold or silver, they will be worth the precious metal content. However, most Chinese replicas have only a thin coating of either gold or silver. These fakes are worthless.
Be cautious in buying coins priced at too-good-to-be-true values. The Chinese fakes look good to the untrained eye, but with a little research, the fakes become obvious.
Now, let's take a look at a small sample of items seen on the bourse.
These are not expensive coins, however their wear shows they have many stories they could tell about their travels in addition to the history they offer.
Our first example is an 1844 one cent coin.
This coin is one of the Braided Hair large cents, which first appeared in 1839 and continued into 1857, the last year of the large cent.
This coin is one of the Braided Hair large cents, which first appeared in 1839 and continued into 1857, the last year of the large cent.
The Braided Hair design modified the previous Matron head large cent profile with the most obvious difference being the braiding of the hair from Liberty's ear to her forehead.
Per PCGS CoinFacts, "a date set of Braided Hair cents can be completed with ease and many of the individual dates can be found in Mint State condition, often with partial or full red color."
Per PCGS CoinFacts, "a date set of Braided Hair cents can be completed with ease and many of the individual dates can be found in Mint State condition, often with partial or full red color."
In 1844, the Philadelphia mint location struck just under 2.4 million of the large cent coins with a small number of them being an overstrike of 44 over 81.
Of course, this coin is larger in diameter and of a heavier metal than the modern one cent coins.
The 1844 Braided Hair Large One Cent Coin would certainly be an interesting addition to a collection.
Of course, this coin is larger in diameter and of a heavier metal than the modern one cent coins.
The 1844 Braided Hair Large One Cent Coin would certainly be an interesting addition to a collection.
Our next specimen is another one cent coin struck during the Civil War years by the US Mint.
PCGS CoinFacts describes the Indian Head One Cent Coin as:
"Indian Head Cents replaced the Flying Eagle Cent in 1859. The obverse depiction of a putative American Indian is actually a head of Liberty with an Indian chief's headdress.
"In 1860, the wreath was altered and a small shield was added to the top of the reverse. From 1859-1864, the cents were made of a mixture of copper-nickel.
PCGS CoinFacts describes the Indian Head One Cent Coin as:
"Indian Head Cents replaced the Flying Eagle Cent in 1859. The obverse depiction of a putative American Indian is actually a head of Liberty with an Indian chief's headdress.
"In 1860, the wreath was altered and a small shield was added to the top of the reverse. From 1859-1864, the cents were made of a mixture of copper-nickel.
"The planchets were thick and the color was much lighter than the dark copper of Large Cents.
"In 1864, partly in response to the privately issued Civil War tokens, the weight of the Indian cent was reduced and the metal composition reverted to bronze, a nearly pure copper alloy."
This example from 1863 has the lighter color of the copper-nickel composition while also containing the shield design inside the wreath on the reverse.
"In 1864, partly in response to the privately issued Civil War tokens, the weight of the Indian cent was reduced and the metal composition reverted to bronze, a nearly pure copper alloy."
This example from 1863 has the lighter color of the copper-nickel composition while also containing the shield design inside the wreath on the reverse.
The coin certainly shows wear and makes one wonder about its travels during its time of paying for goods and services.
Our next example is another coin that has wear from its many travels, yet it still provides history of American coinage.
The coin shows Christian Gobrecht’s Liberty Seated design, used on the half dimes from 1837 through the end of the series in 1873.
The coin shows Christian Gobrecht’s Liberty Seated design, used on the half dimes from 1837 through the end of the series in 1873.
The first two years, struck in 1837 at the Philadelphia Mint and the following year at the New Orleans Mint, do not contain any obverse stars, making a separate variety.
In general, the obverse design contains the figure of Liberty seated on a rock, her left hand holding a liberty cap on a pole and her right hand holding a shield inscribed LIBERTY. After 1838, thirteen stars encircle Liberty Seated on her rock.
In general, the obverse design contains the figure of Liberty seated on a rock, her left hand holding a liberty cap on a pole and her right hand holding a shield inscribed LIBERTY. After 1838, thirteen stars encircle Liberty Seated on her rock.
The reverse consists of an open wreath tied with a ribbon, enclosing HALF DIME, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounding.
In 1842, the Philadelphia Mint produced 815,000 of the coins. PCGS estimates 750 of the coins exist today across all grades.
Even with its condition, this coin can be a nice addition to a half dimes collection or to a type collection.
In 1842, the Philadelphia Mint produced 815,000 of the coins. PCGS estimates 750 of the coins exist today across all grades.
Even with its condition, this coin can be a nice addition to a half dimes collection or to a type collection.
Our last commentary showcases two coins that could be quite difficult to discern in pocket change.
Both coins include Christian Gobrecht's Liberty Seated design on the obverse.
The reverse designs include the eagle, however the eagles face different directions.
Both coins include Christian Gobrecht's Liberty Seated design on the obverse.
The reverse designs include the eagle, however the eagles face different directions.
The slightly smaller coin to the right is a twenty-cent coin produced by the Mint in the years 1875-1878.
In 1875, the US Mint produced the twenty-cent coin in Philadelphia, Carson City, and San Francisco.
The San Francisco Mint produced this coin as one of just under 1.2 million coins. Today, PCGS estimates 25,000 of the coins still exist across all grades.
The coin on the left is a Liberty Seated Quarter coin produced from 1838-1891.
The New Orleans Mint struck our example in 1842 as one of 769,000 coins.
This year from New Orleans included a small date and large date version.
PCGS estimates 600 of the large date and 400 of the small date varieties have survived through the years.
Either of these coins would be a nice addition to a collection.
In 1875, the US Mint produced the twenty-cent coin in Philadelphia, Carson City, and San Francisco.
The San Francisco Mint produced this coin as one of just under 1.2 million coins. Today, PCGS estimates 25,000 of the coins still exist across all grades.
The coin on the left is a Liberty Seated Quarter coin produced from 1838-1891.
The New Orleans Mint struck our example in 1842 as one of 769,000 coins.
This year from New Orleans included a small date and large date version.
PCGS estimates 600 of the large date and 400 of the small date varieties have survived through the years.
Either of these coins would be a nice addition to a collection.