Variety Bug by Rocco volume 1?

Aspie_Rocco

So I was been bitten by the variety bug. Here is a spread of most of my graded varieties. The left side and bottom groups are not attributed or are non CPG Variety Coins.
Depending of the reception of this thread, I might start a recurring thread series for my variety obsession. First highlight is the 1938 quadrupled Die obverse fs105

There are a few pick up points on this 38 to make verification a cinch. There is a raised dot to the left bottom of the L in Liberty, and extra thick letters which are really stacked four times. The lower right tip of the R letters are a diagnostic I use to “see” this even in bad photos.
This fat letter or circus font is also found on
1938 fs106
1939 fs101 ddo
1945 D fs101 ddo
And several minor variety examples.

ifthevamzarockin

"So I was been bitten by the variety bug."

I think it might have bit ya more than once.

mannie gray

@ifthevamzarockin said:
"So I was been bitten by the variety bug."

I think it might have bit ya more than once.

Hey, I can't think of a better bug to be bitten by....except maybe the love bug(?)

Hemispherical

@Aspie_Rocco Now that deserves a a BIG Awesome! You got bit hard by the V-bug and thanks for showing how far you have gotten!

And...
...that one row...
...it’s crooked.

Aspie_Rocco

That last row is the “antennae” of the Variety bug.
I guess I could have made the shape more round and similar to a lady bug

yspsales

You have been a busy boy.

Would love to see a deeper dive on them, especially if you dont mind showing PUP's and creating competition... haha

Hemispherical

@Aspie_Rocco said:
That last row is the “antennae” of the Variety bug.
I guess I could have made the shape more round and similar to a lady bug

OnWithTheHunt

Impressive collection. How long have you been working on it?

Peace_dollar88

Rocco! nice collection. I have the bug for 1921 Peace Dollars die varieties. I have a 1F (MS of Matte proof Dies) at PCGS right now. wish me luck. I have a vam 3 (ray through L) in a NGc au55. Currently looking for an upgrade.

vam 1a reverse field die break

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vam 1h MS of satin proof dies (die polish lines)

CCDollar

Very Nice Rocco...I'm impressed.

CC

Aspie_Rocco

@OnWithTheHunt
I have been working on this variety group since about 2015-2016. The majority I cherrypicked and submitted myself, I traded for several and bought just a few outright.

@yspsales I do plan to go over the PUPs, been having internet issues since yesterday. Will update soon.

@Peace_dollar88 nice dollars! I have not yet acquired a 1921

Thank you for the nice comments everyone

Aspie_Rocco

Here are diagnostics or pick up points I use to identify The qdo fs105

The fs106 is VERY similar, yet the nose shape is different. On the fs106 the letters are almost equally exaggerated, but the nose is doubled on the top and front (tip) also the die gouge /dot is not present to the left of the L. The nose on the qdo has extra only on the bottom under nostrils.

Aspie_Rocco

Here is a FS106. Very similar to qdo but different nose

Aspie_Rocco

The next highlight is the 1939 DDO FS101 reverse of 1940

This is one of my favorites, and this top pop example was once mine.
Notice the strong extra thickness at the base of obverse letters, similar to the 38 qdo and DDO 106

There are a few similar DDO for this year, less pronounced, and the closest has a raised crease in the upper lip which is Not found on the 101

Hemispherical

Very nice DDO!

Aspie_Rocco

The 1943 FS102 DDO is similar to the previously covered DDO in this thread. Extra thick obverse letters, pick up points;
Cross of G, tips of R and lower tips of letters. A faint set of die clash spikes , one on chin and the other from hair above ribbon

Aspie_Rocco

Yet another extra thick obverse lettering DDO is the 1945 D FS101
This year DDO has two reverse dies both with RPM
Here is mine with the less obvious RPM 20
Pick up points are extra fat letters tip of R’s And lower letters and if you look closely at Liberty the E has a die gouge on top of it.

DIMEMAN

I for one enjoy all of your variety threads!

messydesk

The Variety Bug is a good bug to have. Need any stickers on the backs of those slabs?

Aspie_Rocco

@messydesk said:
The Variety Bug is a good bug to have. Need any stickers on the backs of those slabs?

I have a raw group of minor varieties going in soon, you will probably see a few of those

Paradisefound

@Aspie_Rocco ..... what a bug that is ..... VIVA the V

I am yet to be bitten by ONE

BigDowgie

A man after my own heart! Keep it crankin'!

cappedlibertyx

I speak your laungage!

joeykoins

In a word, " wow"! Keep it up. Curious? What would the most expensive variety you have be?

crazyhounddog

Looks like you’ve been bit hard my man😊. What a lovely collection. You’ve been busy👍🏻👌🏻

Aspie_Rocco

@joeykoins said:
In a word, " wow"! Keep it up. Curious? What would the most expensive variety you have be?

Most expensive coins in my set I paid for were the MS65 1939 ddr and the MS65+ ddr (Monticello) paid around 2k for both

The highest list price or guide value are the two 1938 PR67 FS403 ($1,500 each)

Usually I prefer to locate the coins unattributed, and send them in my self, but issues like the 39 ddr 53 d/d 46 d/d were impossible for me to locate raw in a 3 year time frame, so I bought them outright.

joeykoins

Beautiful coins dude! Thanks for answering my curiosity mind. You are, I'm sure, an envy to most of us here. I know this is your preference, but DON'T sell them. LOL
One More Thing... Imagine, someone either not knowing of a variety coin or even not really caring for the difference. Ex: Your 1939 Jefferson MS 65 "Monticello DBL". In the regular price for a MS 65 would only be $24. WoW, that's a $1226 difference! Oh well, to each his own I guess?

ricko

That is an amazing collection of varieties... and even more so since you did almost all of it yourself. Congratulations... a major task indeed. Cheers, RickO

PocketArt

You will make this hobby very proud!

TradesWithChops

same with me - but I restricted it to just the trade dollar series, and to those with chop marks. still, I'm at over 40 varieties now!

Aspie_Rocco

@BigDowgie said:
A man after my own heart! Keep it crankin'!

I have to give credit where it is due,
I joined this forum because of your suggestion, after lurking for a long time. My first pcgs submission ever included at least 2 DDO/QDO if not more, raw coins from you dowgie,
There are about 3-4 slabs that came from @BigDowgie, 1-2 from @UtahCoin, 1-2 from @davewesen (I think) and the gorgeous 63 CAC Franklin from @georgiacop50

Also I bought the Kennedy halves, flying eagle, and capped bust already graded and attributed.

TradesWithChops

@Aspie_Rocco said:

@BigDowgie said:
A man after my own heart! Keep it crankin'!

I have to give credit where it is due,
I joined this forum because of your suggestion, after lurking for a long time. My first pcgs submission ever included at least 2 DDO/QDO if not more, raw coins from you dowgie,
There are about 3-4 slabs that came from @BigDowgie, 1-2 from @UtahCoin, 1-2 from @davewesen (I think) and the gorgeous 63 CAC Franklin from @georgiacop50

Also I bought the Kennedy halves, flying eagle, and capped bust already graded and attributed.

any trade dollars yet?

Aspie_Rocco

No trade dollars yet. I still need about 12 varieties to complete my Jefferson set, then I will look into more type coins For those sets.

I tried a type set with varieties but several attributed coins will not populate spaces in the registry sets, like the doubled die cents and halves.

WaterSport

You have more than a bug bite now - you are a communicable disease laden soul spreading your symptoms all over this forum! Wonderful stuff and QUALITY!

WS