Third Installment Of A Raw Roosevelt Dime Set (1950 & 1951) In This Thread
TomB
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Perhaps a month ago I started a thread about a raw Roosevelt dime set that I have worked on, at a very low level, for approximately 15-years. In that thread I shared the coins from 1946 and 1947. A later thread showed the coins from 1948 and 1949. This afternoon I am listing the coins from 1950 and 1951. Those who collect them no doubt realize that there were no US Mint Sets issued in 1950, which can make finding attractive pieces a bit more difficult. However, it appears there are enough toned pieces to go around. Of the coins from these two years (1950 and 1951) it seems to me that the 1951-D and 1951-S definitely have the original US Mint Set look to them and, indeed, I picked these out from discarded partial set cardboards as essentially free "throwaways".
The original and first follow-up threads are below-
I hope you enjoy.
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Beautiful coins. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome!
Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners.
Another great set of coins and photos! Both of those years are quite challenging for finding great Roosie toners.
@TomB.... You certainly have consistency in your selections... Well done! Cheers, RickO
Nice pieces Tom. Any idea the going price for those these days? I have a few I got from a raw auction lot years ago that toned up nicely. However, I think yours would grade higher.
jom
I know I am not alone when I state the first threads I open are from this author. He never disappoints with his photos and the attention to detail in his post. If the OP is ever in a state where he thinks the time he spends to enhance this forum may not be worth it- just know there are plenty like me that are (generally) silently overjoyed.
Pretty coins!
U.S. Type Set
What he said with an extra long jaw drop - Those truly are impressive.
Very nice batch of dimes.
The 1951's are fantastic!
Thank you all for the very kind words! Truly, I am pleased to read the responses.
For those curious about possible value, I would imagine that most of the value would be tied to how PCGS or NGC might grade the coins and, in some cases, if the coins would receive the FT designation. I have always thought the FT designation on Roosevelt dimes was nothing more than a play for additional revenue by the TPGs so I have ignored it. Additionally, it has been my experience that the TPGs are less consistent with how they grade toned Roosevelts than with how they grade other coinage. Hence, my hesitation to provide approximate values. Regardless, these were all picked up for very little individually (from essentially free to a few dollars each) so I'm not concerned about the value of these particular pieces.
Thank you again for your time and kind words.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
I keep these threads ... That's how good they are. Also you are a great photographer!!
Those are some pretty toners @TomB ... good looking coins, again
Like many, I too enjoy your posts and your wonderful photographic skills
Funny how the gravity and distance of toning can change the passage of light
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
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Great looking coins!!
I took a quick look at the price guide and noticed the price jumps at 68. I don’t know enough about these but assumed they were 68’s and certainly no less than 67. Don’t you feel the least bit compelled to have them graded? Just to know if you have 1,000 or 10,000.