NDRob's Coin Album
A light die clash and copper streaking from imperfect mixing of the alloy make this an interesting coin, if not an exceptional one.
A really super example in MS64. The color is extremely uniform and a nice purple-red. The surfaces are smooth and the details sharp, indicative of a decent strike with fairly fresh dies. Most MS65s I've seen look worse than this.
A good example, but not particularly special or rare. The obverse die isn't particular sharp and the strike isn't particularly strong. A good upgrade candidate.
The coin has blinding luster, but the black spots and weak strike mean this one is in need of an upgrade.
This is just a fun coin. The colorful blue green toning is nice. There's a little die clash noticeable around the 2 on the obverse. I might have a technically better 2 pfennigs, but this is the most exciting.
This is a really nice 20 pfennig with good luster and earthen toning. There isn't much else to say...
This 20 pfennig is a winner. Nearly flawless surfaces. The only thing holding it back is a little bit of a dulled luster, which happens with these CuNi coins.
This is the hardest type of German Empire coins for me to grade. PCGS grading seems inconsistent to me as a result. I like this one nonetheless.
This is the hardest type of German Empire coins for me to grade. PCGS grading seems inconsistent to me as a result. I like this one nonetheless.
I love this coin. The toning is textbook for me. It's almost exactly what I want from an aged naturally toned coin from the 1800s.
I love this coin. The toning is textbook for me. It's almost exactly what I want from an aged naturally toned coin from the 1800s.
Sharply struck. Fairly early die state with crisp edges. The die polish lines only make it more obvious that the fields are clear. This was in an OGH but I had to get it reholdered so it would point to the correct coin number for the type set.
A really nice coin with fairly pleasant toning. The contact marks below Pfennig and on the 50 make this a lower end 67 in my mind, but still an exceptional coin. The luster is very much on the frosty side of things.
A really nice example of a date that is very common in gem. One of the issues with the 1918.D coins is that they often have ugly die polish lines and rarely have smooth surfaces. There are many other dates that were more well made than 1918-D. The pleasantness of the color and look of this coin overcomes some of those drawbacks. I have MS66s in other dates that pop more than this one does.
Like the 1918-D 1/2 mark, the 1914-A 1 Mark is readily available graded in gem grades. This date differs from the 1918-D in that it is consistently well-made. Smooth, frosty surfaces with sharp strikes are the norm and I love the hint of toning. I have a handful of other MS67s and this one is still the best made of the bunch.
I believe I purchased this coin in a bulk lot for fairly cheap. I submitted it myself and it graded MS65+. The coin is whiter and more lustrous than your average small eagle 10 pfennig. It also has a strong even strike with defined rims all the way around.
Good surface preservation. Decent definition on the "rivets" around the eagles for an even strike. The zinc coating is completely intact. I'm happy with this one, but there are likely better ones out there.
Good surface preservation. Decent definition on the "rivets" around the eagles for an even strike. The zinc coating is completely intact. I'm happy with this one, but there are likely better ones out there.
This example is nearly as-struck, which means the strike is weak. I'm okay with this coin as it is because it is very representative of the type.
A very nice, flashy coin. You can see some light spots on the coin where it suffered some acid etching from PVC damage (8 o'clock for example). It was likely stored in a vinyl holder for a little too long. Purchased on ebay for $37 in 2020.
Bought certified from c.urch in 2020. I think it's gorgeous. I'm going to die trying to find more coins like this.
An attractive coin with good luster and a weak obverse strike. My previous MS65 example had similar obv strike characteristics even though they were obtained from different sources. Purchased at auction in 2022 and self-submitted.
These G mint mark coins are always well made. A nearly flawless coin with a slight cameo and flashy fields. I bought this on raw from a dealer in 2021 and self-submitted.
This coin is one of the more heavily toned 5 Marks I have, and it has subdued luster as a result. It's not a stunner, but still respectable. Purchased form a dealer in 2021 for $100.
I purchased this coin in 2024 from c.urch's set. I originally saw it sold on ebay in 2022 by g.marguli/Twelve Caesars Numismatics. This has a light, dappled colorful toning pattern. A number of this date in high grade appear to have been graded at the same time with similar toning patterns. I assume the other MS67 got graded in the same batch as this one but I have not seen it come up for sale.
This was originally purchased in ~2019. It had a nice flashy luster and a blue-ish color. It had a haze in parts, particularly in a large area over the 5. I sent it in to PCGS and they returned it as not gradeable due to PVC. It wasn't obvious to me where the PVC was but I attributed it to a haze the covered a portion of the coin. As a result, I conserved the coin and removed the haze. It also removed a little of the colored hue and made it more white. . That being said, the coin is still a fantastic example. This appears to be a date that's easy to find in MS62-64 grades but has been very difficult for me to find in a gem grade.
A coin formerly in Germancoins.com set that came to me indirectly from another collector in 2022. This is a nice gem example that has slightly reduced luster due to a light haze. That is made up for by subtle rainbow hues in some toned areas.
I purchased this coin in 2023 at auction raw and submitted it myself. A nice sharp example of a date that has been fairly difficult to find in a gem grade.
I'm happy with this MS64 example of a tough date. Flashy fields seem to be common for this date. However, the last several examples I've seen come up for sale have spotting, unusual toning, or have clearly been dipped. I'm glad I found one without those characteristics. I won this at auction in 2021 for around $200 and self-submitted it.
This coin was purchased in 2021 from a dealer as a Prfr coin, despite the fact that it's technically gem. It has good surface preservation but the luster and surfaces aren't quite up to the standard of what a lot of people expect from a Stgl coin.
A very well-made coin in a great state of preservation. It does have some toning that subdues the luster, and it doesn't quite pop like some other coins. However, it's important to me to preserve and celebrate natural patinas in my collection and I can do that by including this coin. I won this at auction in 2021 for around $50 and self-submitted it.
This was purchased in 2024 from C.Urch's collection to replace my previous MS66 example. This is significantly nicer because of the nearly PL, highly reflective fields and cameo contrast.
Well struck. Crisp edges. Some die polish and light toning to give it some character. Purchased at auction in 2021 for around $50 and self-submitted.
I purchased this one already graded from a German auction in 2022. As far as the catalogs go, this is one of the rarest dates in nice condition. Although, there have been a few nice gem looking 58Fs come up for sale in the past few years.
I purchased this one already graded from a German auction in 2022. As far as the catalogs go, this is one of the rarest dates in nice condition. Although, there have been a few nice gem looking 58Fs come up for sale in the past few years.
This is a nice coin with fairly dark toning. Purchased from a fellow collector in 2021 for around $100.
Purchased in 2024 from C.Urch's collection. A very nice MS64 example with strong and somewhat flashy luster.
I bought this coin at auction raw in 2023 and submitted it myself. This is a fantastic example of this key date. It is significantly nicer than my previous MS63. I thought it had a chance at MS64. I might submit it again in the future hoping it can get a + or 64.
I purchased this from auction in 2021 and the auction description just had the date and grade with no photos. I lucked out a bit with this one and got it for a little under $50. This is coin has great personality from the toning and is in a great state of preservation. However it was struck from fairly worn dies.
Purchased raw in 2021 from a dealer for $108. A nice example of a tougher date. It's on the lower end of the 64 grade, but is an overall pleasant coin.
Purchased in 2024 from C.Urch's collection. This is a nice example with good luster that shows better in hand than in the photos.
I purchased this raw at auction in 2023 and submitted it myself. This is a nice frosty example that displays in hand much better than in the trueviews. It does not look like a 66 in the pictures, but it does in person.
This was purchased in 2024 from C.Urch's set to replace my more darkly toned example.
A well struck coin with a light skin. Purchased for around $45 raw from a dealer in 2020.
This is a very high grade example of this date. It's frosty with a little bit of a skin over the surfaces. Purchased at auction for about $200 in 2021 and self-submitted.
I really like this style of toning on the 5 DM coins. This is a great example with satiny luster. Bought from a dealer in 2018.
I purchased this coin already graded in 2022 from a dealer for $200. It's an attractive coin with just a hint of contrast. This is the 3rd 63-G I've added to my set after owning a 65 and 65+. Those had great eye appeal for the grades, but this one still stands out as being better. This one does not have any die polish lines, which are very common on G coins.
Purchased in 2024 from C.Urch's collection. The coin is better than the trueviews indicate. The marks to the left of the '5' are light scuffs.
This is a coin that looks much nicer in person with cool colorful toning. The PCGS photos are a little washed out and yellow. I purchased this raw from auction in 2023 and submitted it myself.
Flashy on one side and some light color on the other side. This coin has something for everyone! Purchased in 2020 for about $20 from a dealer and self-submitted.
Purchased this coin raw in 2023 and submitted it myself. A very handsome example.
A slightly weak strike is my only criticism on an otherwise really pleasant piece. Purchased raw from a dealer in 2021 and self-submitted.
I purchased this coin via auction in 2023 raw and submitted it myself. It has a nice sharp strike with a nice patina and smooth surfaces. It is free from the die polish lines that you often see on these.
A lustrous coin with crisp details and smooth surfaces. Slight weakness in strike in the bottom portion of the coin. Purchased at auction in 2022 and self-submitted.
Purchased off ebay already graded in 2022. This is probably a low-end MS67, but even a low end 67 is still a high-end 5 Mark.
Purchased raw from a dealer in 2020 and self-submitted.
Bought raw from a dealer in 2020 and self-submitted.
I purchased this coin raw from a dealer in 2020 for about $18 and self-submitted. A flashy coin with contrast and light toning. A model citizen.
An attractively toned coin that looks great in hand as well. It was purchased via auction in 2022 and self-submitted.
A nice example, with a little yellow toning. Purchased raw for $6 in 2014 and self-submitted.
I purchased this coin graded off of ebay in late 2021/early 2022. I also owned the other MS67 example at the time. I prefer this one and kept it.
Purchased raw from a dealer in 2012 and self-submitted. Great cameo and the nice frost I see on the "F" mint marks.
An absolutely crazy coin. Struck with really smooth dies that imparted reflective fields. It is slightly irridescent. You get some slight color when you look at the luster. It's reflected in the trueviews going from the center up to 12 o'clock on the obverse. The slight haze/skin could have possibly been removed on this coin to make the fields pop more but it would be at the expense of some of that character I just described. Great coin. Purchased raw from a dealer in 2021 and self-submitted.
This coin and my 72-F and 73-F all have a similar satiny luster that just emits a soft glow. It's very pleasing to look at. While not a top coin grade wise, I don't see myself wanting to upgrade this. It just looks great. Purchased for in 2020 and self-submitted.
Beautiful coin with a cameo that's semi-PL.. Bought from a dealer in 2018 for about $35.
Purchased in 2024 from C.Urch's collection of 5 Marks.
Look at the trueviews. It's a beautiful coin. It has mirrored surfaces with attractive toning. The axial lighting makes it pop more than some others.
I purchased this coin via auction in 2023 and self-submitted. It is slightly toned to give it a natural look. I notice some of the red fibers from those red velvet trays coins are often kept in visible in the true views.
Purchased from a dealer in 2020 and self-submitted. These nice D-mint mark examples are comparatively tougher to find.
A super nice, frost example with some bluish color on the denomination side. Bought raw from a local coin show and self-submitted.
Nice 1972-Fs are one of the more attainable coins with good eye appeal. This replaced my previous MS66 example because I prefer the cameo look this has over the complete frosted look. I don't recall when I purchased this raw. Self-submitted in 2021.
A great well-preserved example. Purchased raw from a dealer and self-submitted.
Purchased raw in the same group as my 73-J. This is a nice earlier die state with a slight cameo and an excellent strike.
A nicely struck coin with nice surfaces, especially for a D mint mark. Purchased this at auction in 2022 for about $10 and self-submitted.
I really like ths one. A slight cameo with really reflective fields. Not quite PL. Purchased for from a dealer and self-submitted.
This was purchased raw in 2020 and self-submitted in 2021. This coin is very representative of what Karlsruhe puts out. Nice crisp coins with cameo and die polish.
A dealer in Sacramento had this coin come in over the counter and knew I was building this set. They reached out to me and I was really happy to buy it for my set. MS67 coins in this set are always tough to find, and it was nice to get a coin with such interesting toning. Purchased in 2023.
A dealer in Sacramento had this coin come in over the counter and knew I was building this set. They reached out to me and I was really happy to buy it for my set. MS67 coins in this set are always tough to find, and it was nice to get a coin with such interesting toning. Purchased in 2023.
I purchased this from a dealer in 2021 for 10-15 euro that appeared to be breaking up a decent set. I self-submitted and supplanted my previous MS66. It's a really nice example overall that isn't exemplary in any one particular way. There appears to be an indendation across the 5 that the grader missed or deemed to be mint-made.
Purchased raw from a dealer in 2012 and self-submitted. The Trueview isn't great for this. It looks much better in person.
I purchased this coin ungraded in 2021 and self-submitted it. I personally knocked it down to a MS67 due to the small hit on the right wing, but that's really the only defect of note.
This coin was purchased already graded in 2022 from another collector. It is one of the only coins of this type to earn the PL suffix. While it isn't the most PL coin of this type I've owned, it is certainly one of the better ones. That leads me to believe the PL suffix isn't always used in every applicable situation.
