Started an 1869 mint set -- keep me in mind if you run across any coins

mercurydimeguy · January 22, 2014 3:35AM

Finally got around to starting a 100 year birthday set, something I've always wanted to do.

I'm interested in coins graded AU55-MS63. Especially if you run across a 3 cent silver. I'll post pictures as I build the set and give thanks to referrals

Here's my first purchase…

PCGS MS 63

OldEastside · January 23, 2014 5:00AM

Sounds fun............Best of luck

Steve

mercurydimeguy · January 23, 2014 12:49PM

Imaged coin two, this is a PCGS MS63 old rattle holder coin.

oih82w8 · January 28, 2014 4:12AM

1869 was a good year for varieties. I just crossed over my No Rays Type Shield Nickel from ICG to PCGS;

1869 5C RPD FS-1305 (FS-005.6) PCGS MS62

Continued success...

LochNESS · February 7, 2014 4:32PM

Such beautiful and classic designs. Underrated IMO. When I was younger, I thought the St. Gaudens double eagle was king. Then the walkers and standing liberty. But lately I'm all about V nickels, the trime, etc.

The wreath... the rims... the font... even the portrait subject is prettier IMO. Just classic beauty.

mercurydimeguy · February 12, 2014 7:15AM

<< <i>1869 was a good year for varieties. I just crossed over my No Rays Type Shield Nickel from ICG to PCGS;

1869 5C RPD FS-1305 (FS-005.6) PCGS MS62

Continued success... >>

I need some help grading shield nickels. Most I see in PCGS holders in AU55-MS65 grade have a lot of die polish, I assume, cause if not die polished than there are a lot of cleaned coins in genuine PCGS holders.

When I submit a coin that I say, wow this is nice! It comes back cleaned, when there are clearly zero hairlines over any devices, but the fields have the same die polish I see on PCGS graded coins.

So what gives...what am I missing, cause I don't see anything different in what I'm submitting versus what is already in the slabs. Sure would like some insights if you are knowledgeable in this series...

keyman64 · February 12, 2014 10:39AM

I will be at a good sized show on Friday. I will keep an eye out as I am not really looking for too much for myself besides Cherrypicking top pop Mercury Dime Varieties. If I see an 1869 between 55-63 then I will get the dealer's business card, write down what I found and then send you a message with details.

mercurydimeguy · February 14, 2014 12:34PM

Went to NH Coin Expo today. As expected, pretty much a ghost town as the weather probably hampered travel. Will probably be busier tomorrow.

I spent 2.5 hrs and visited every dealer, and to my shock/disbelief, I did not see 1 MS coin dated 1869 other than a few IHC's.

Literally not a single one. I saw about 6 proofs but I am building circulation strikes.

Oh well, back to the internet for hunting coins and anything you guys can recommend I look at.

Thx.

oih82w8 · February 14, 2014 12:43PM

There are a couple nice Shield Nickels on the Bay;

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2054897.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X1869+SHIELD+NICKEL+PCGS+&_nkw=1869+SHIELD+NICKEL+PCGS+&_sacat=11116&_from=R40

keyman64 · February 15, 2014 1:11AM

<< <i>I will be at a good sized show on Friday. I will keep an eye out as I am not really looking for too much for myself besides Cherrypicking top pop Mercury Dime Varieties. If I see an 1869 between 55-63 then I will get the dealer's business card, write down what I found and then send you a message with details. >>

I saw nothing.

mercurydimeguy · February 15, 2014 12:37PM

Thanks for trying! I really appreciate it.

mercurydimeguy · March 1, 2014 5:55AM

I'm on the hunt for an 1869 25C ... I haven't actually seen one yet in a slab for sale.

Thought I'd bump this one time for some help

mercurydimeguy · March 12, 2014 12:55PM

Latest addition to my 1869 set. Came in the mail today. Super nice coin, in a PCGS AU55 holder.

Here's a link to my set...building this set will be a marathon not a sprint. I've made some headway recently (spending a little bit more time/money on it), so I'm trying to strike the iron while it is hot (e.g. nice coins available, I try to by them as they come up and are decently priced).

Link to my 1869 Registry Set

oih82w8 · March 12, 2014 1:01PM

Nice strike! I never noticed the berry(?) to the left of the ribbon on the reverse before...just checked mine IHC's...sure enough it is there, but not as defined as yours.

mercurydimeguy · March 24, 2014 12:44PM

The mailwoman was kind today and brought this back from PCGS grading for me ;-)

It is totally original, graded AU58. Nice addition to my set...

oih82w8 · March 24, 2014 3:26PM

The next time she comes around ask her if she has any coming my way!

Really nice gold piece!

mercurydimeguy · March 28, 2014 10:17AM

Just won this guy tonight at SB auction in Baltimore (bid online) to add to my 1869 registry set.

I paid more than I wanted to, but at the same time the coin kind of spoke to me...oh well, I didn't horrendously overpay, at least now the 69-S original coin has a twin 69-P original coin (albeit 69-P is a higher grade).

CACsetman · April 9, 2014 3:48PM

Here you go bro~

http://www.bozarthnumismatics.com/cgi-bin/inv/browse2.pl?action=featured

CACsetman · April 9, 2014 3:59PM

What is this worth to you if you need it?

condorcollectibles · April 9, 2014 5:15PM

Great set to build ..... Should be fun! Enjoy

mercurydimeguy · April 9, 2014 8:52PM

Thank you all!

CACsetman, nice 3CN man. A bit above my budget for this "hole"...I'm trying to save $$ for more expensive coins in this set like the Gold issues (I plopped down some nice cash for the 1869 $2.5 in a PCGS MS61 holder, now I'm chasing the 1869 $5 coins (P and S)....and the 1869 25C (which I haven't actually seen for sale in a non-problem holder...so I know it will be big bucks).

I have a couple nice 63's and another one in grading right now that I really like the look of; bought it dirt cheap ($85) and is in grading right now. I hope it goes 62 or 63 (see below photos), and with this look the coin is just fine for my set.

To be honest, right now I have about $28k worth of bids out there on various tougher 1869 coins so I might be making some nice additions to my set over the coming 2 months...I learned from previous registry sets to save some dry powder for the tougher coins and buy them first if I can...the $4k-$15k coins...because they don't come up for sale that often.

PS. I have already had a few of the coins get CAC sticker... the 1C, 5C, 69-S 50C, 69-S $2.5, and hopefully soon some others as I send in another batch to CAC in about a month. I have not bought a single CAC coin for this set, all of the CAC coins I have now I "made" at PCGS (even more fun!!) and then got stickered at CAC. I'm not against buying "pre-made" CAC, but it is a lot more fun for me to make "CAC" coins

CACsetman · April 10, 2014 7:57AM

wait until you try compiling a 1795 year set like I did-LOL

oih82w8 · April 15, 2014 8:09AM

Here is a nice looking 1869 Shield Nickel;

http://www.davidkahnrarecoins.com/p-2234-1869-nickel-pcgs-ms-62-180.aspx

mercurydimeguy · April 15, 2014 12:04PM

Thank you for lead. It looks fairly spot free/problem free. Wonder why it's in a 62 holder? Maybe there is no luster or it is hair-lined or something...

Keep my in mind if you see other things, as well, out there on the Internet.

/mdg.

Started an 1869 mint set -- keep me in mind if you run across any coins

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