I just ordered Mr. Burdette’s book...as a companion to my actual proof coins. Most people would have bought the book BEFORE the coins...but I’m an oddball like that!
There are some excellent proof coins of this era available at fair/reasonable prices -- but collectors have to search widely and be very discriminating.
Lots of great images but only a few 1936 coins shown. '36 coins are definitely the stoppers I have found. Deep mirrored 1936 quarters are the toughest to find I think. Rick Tomaska had a nice Pf 67 example but it was expensive. He may still have it as I could not afford it.
@asheland said:
I almost bought a proof Walker last Saturday but the price was too high. Oh well... Sooner or later I'll get one too.
Be patient. Look for nice proofs at small shows and unusual locations. The best values will usually not be in slabs, so hone your skill at detecting details/defects.
@asheland said:
I almost bought a proof Walker last Saturday but the price was too high. Oh well... Sooner or later I'll get one too.
Be patient. Look for nice proofs at small shows and unusual locations. The best values will usually not be in slabs, so hone your skill at detecting details/defects.
I agree, I want nice, clean original examples with good eye appeal. I have plenty of time...
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A 1942 Proof set seems like a very attainable set to put together.
I just ordered Mr. Burdette’s book...as a companion to my actual proof coins. Most people would have bought the book BEFORE the coins...but I’m an oddball like that!
It is mine took me about a year 2 do at my pace with the funds etc hardest coin for me 2 find nice was the penny in 65 spot free
Very nice set.
Lets see what I see at ANA tomorrow.
Got my proof Mercury Dime today
Beautiful gem you picked up there @TheRaven .
Congrats!
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My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress
Nice!
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i really like this thread as for theres some really good ideas in here. best wishes
There are some excellent proof coins of this era available at fair/reasonable prices -- but collectors have to search widely and be very discriminating.
Here's mine from that era-
Them are some nice proofs. Like the second buffalo a ton.
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Well, the book wasn't available when you started collecting these proofs.>>
Truth be told...but THE INTERNET wasn't even available when I started collecting these proofs!!!
Thanks! That one is probably my favorite color Buff.
Beautiful Buffalo proofs -- yet.....compare that excellent 1936 to a 1916 buffalo and see how far the detail has fallen.
Lots of great images but only a few 1936 coins shown. '36 coins are definitely the stoppers I have found. Deep mirrored 1936 quarters are the toughest to find I think. Rick Tomaska had a nice Pf 67 example but it was expensive. He may still have it as I could not afford it.
These are all now graded.
1 1 37471317 3335 1936 1C Brilliant, RD PR65RD USA
2 1 37471318 3995 1936 5C Brilliant PR66+ USA
3 1 37471319 5071 1936 10C PR66 USA
4 1 37471320 5975 1936 25C PR65 USA
5 1 37471321 6636 1936 50C PR65 USA
This thread is driving me up the wall. Very nice coins all!
I knew it would happen.
Those are excellent!
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Nice 1936 proof set.
Imagine having to dryly research all this and wishing I could swoop down and buy the best pieces before "anyone knew" .....
Picked up a couple more recently. So cheap. Love when they have some color.
Fingerprints confirm low quality control on many of these!
My current "Box of 20"
Really nice!
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My only proof from the 1936-1942 era. I hope to get a Walker soon!
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I almost bought a proof Walker last Saturday but the price was too high. Oh well... Sooner or later I'll get one too.
My YouTube Channel
Be patient. Look for nice proofs at small shows and unusual locations. The best values will usually not be in slabs, so hone your skill at detecting details/defects.
I agree, I want nice, clean original examples with good eye appeal. I have plenty of time...
My YouTube Channel