What a HUGE surprise!

DennisH

OMG.

Even though my set still needs 1 coin, PCGS apparently recognized that the 1565-1571 Scotland Ryal (30-Shillings) set is so crazy difficult that it was nonetheless given a Gold Set Registry Award for 2020.

Thank you PCGS.

It has taken me 18 years to find 7 of the 8 coins that are needed, and the combined total number of coins that PCGS has graded for all 8 dates and types is just 31.

Here's a link if you'd like to take a look at the set and some photos:

https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/europe ... eset/68805

DennisH

try this again:

https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/mysetregistry/set/68805

neildrobertson

Here you go:

https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/europe/scotland/scotland-ryal-circulation-strikes-1565-1571/publishedset/68805

DennisH

Thanks Neil!

coinkat

congrats

Walkerguy21D

Looks like taking the road less traveled has been very rewarding, Dennis!

TwoKopeiki

Congrats man!

FilamCoins

I can't even imagine trying a set this tough. Can you find the few coins out there graded higher to have top pops across the board? Wouldn't that be cool. Congrats!

Yorkshireman

What a great journey!

WillieBoyd2

Amazing set of Scottish coins!

bidask

Congratulations on your perseverance to build that set .

Nice to be recognized by PCGS

Crypto

That is amazing

Bob13

Nice coins - the 1566 is my favorite!

Clio

Stunning collection of coins! Well done.

PhilLynott

That is such a cool endeavor very nice set!

PBRat

What a wonderful set. Congratulations.

DennisH

Thank you so much everyone for your kind comments!
I have to believe there is a 1568 out there with my name on it. My hope is that it isn't museum quality, so I can sort of afford it.

AuldFartte

Outstanding, @DennisH

messydesk

@DennisH said:
Thank you so much everyone for your kind comments!
I have to believe there is a 1568 out there with my name on it. My hope is that it isn't museum quality, so I can sort of afford it.

Some museums have some pretty ratty coins in them, especially from days of yore, so maybe you'll end up with a museum quality piece, after all.

Congrats again, Dennis! It's nice to see that PCGS took went spelunking into the dark corners of the registry to find the only Scotland set and then say, "Damn! Getting to 7/8 on this set is a heck of an achievement!" I wonder if the award will help a coin find you.