This coin is a nice Type 1 upgrade. My set is now higher quality than Eliasberg but considerably below the quality level of the top 3 sets. The Hansen set is actually an upgrading of the AWA set.
Wow very nice, a lot of work I don’t have the will power to do a set. I see gold and buy it because it’s a good deal. So I will have 5 or 6 of the same dates. But that’s just me crazy Type2.
Prices seem to be exploding. In this weekend's Great Collections I put in strong bids about 20% over guide on 7 minor upgrades mostly MS63 to replace MS61. I was outbid on all. I dislike how GC auctions are run. If you really want a coin you need to snipe. Bidding is not extended like on DLRC. I am not usually available to do this on late Sunday.
@gschwernk said:
Prices seem to be exploding. In this weekend's Great Collections I put in strong bids about 20% over guide on 7 minor upgrades mostly MS63 to replace MS61. I was outbid on all. I dislike how GC auctions are run. If you really want a coin you need to snipe. Bidding is not extended like on DLRC. I am not usually available to do this on late Sunday.
I agree. I have been trying to get a Type 2 upgrade in a common date. The prices have doubled in a very short time. PCGS Guide prices are lagging and so are the prices on the CAC site. People are throwing money around like its the roaring 20's. Oh wait, it is.
@gschwernk said:
Prices seem to be exploding. In this weekend's Great Collections I put in strong bids about 20% over guide on 7 minor upgrades mostly MS63 to replace MS61. I was outbid on all. I dislike how GC auctions are run. If you really want a coin you need to snipe. Bidding is not extended like on DLRC. I am not usually available to do this on late Sunday.
I agree. I have been trying to get a Type 2 upgrade in a common date. The prices have doubled in a very short time. PCGS Guide prices are lagging and so are the prices on the CAC site. People are throwing money around like its the roaring 20's. Oh wait, it is.
I looked back to the sale. I was outbid on two Type 2 coins. An 1874 and an 1876S. Good luck. Maybe better luck at DLRC. Also sometimes lower grade coins at Major Auctions can slip by(Legend, Heritage,Stacks).
@gschwernk said:
Prices seem to be exploding. In this weekend's Great Collections I put in strong bids about 20% over guide on 7 minor upgrades mostly MS63 to replace MS61. I was outbid on all. I dislike how GC auctions are run. If you really want a coin you need to snipe. Bidding is not extended like on DLRC. I am not usually available to do this on late Sunday.
I agree. I have been trying to get a Type 2 upgrade in a common date. The prices have doubled in a very short time. PCGS Guide prices are lagging and so are the prices on the CAC site. People are throwing money around like its the roaring 20's. Oh wait, it is.
I looked back to the sale. I was outbid on two Type 2 coins. An 1874 and an 1876S. Good luck. Maybe better luck at DLRC. Also sometimes lower grade coins at Major Auctions can slip by(Legend, Heritage,Stacks).
At least we are not bidding against each other. I am in single A ball and you are in the "Show". Fun to watch your sets get built.
This collection was sold at the Heritage Central States Auction. The realizations were mostly excellent. All CC dates and 20th century cac coins were particularly strong. I was worried the recent stock market woes and drop in gold would kill sales but prices while not crazy did hold up.
@gschwernk said:
This collection was sold at the Heritage Central States Auction. The realizations were mostly excellent. All CC dates and 20th century cac coins were particularly strong. I was worried the recent stock market woes and drop in gold would kill sales but prices while not crazy did hold up.
Congratulations. Wish I had known the collection was being sold. I’m always looking for a Type 2 upgrade and your coins were amazing.
I thought the prices were solid overall. As you mentioned, many of the CC’s seemed particular strong, eg, 1871-CC $20 PCGS XF40 for $55K, 1873-CC $20 PCGS XF45 for $18K, 1878-CC $20 PCGS AU50 for $26K, and 1879-CC $20 PCGS AU53 for $26K. The 1874-CC $20 PCGS AU58 was a bit low at $12K.
The two biggest surprises to me were the 1889 $20 PCGS MS62 for $15300 and 1892-CC $20 PCGS MS62+ for $32K. Presumably these are upgrade candidates.
Did you consider sending these to CAC for review prior to the sale?
Congratulations indeed is in order. Very nice collection and I sure you departed with mix emotions. Did you feel it was a good time to sell, or just done all you can with it and moving on to other challenges? I know you are working on the 100 set which is impossible for many of the required coins. Do you have other series you looking to tackle?
@Currin said:
Congratulations indeed is in order. Very nice collection and I sure you departed with mix emotions. Did you feel it was a good time to sell, or just done all you can with it and moving on to other challenges? I know you are working on the 100 set which is impossible for many of the required coins. Do you have other series you looking to tackle?
I felt is was a good time to sell and after I was out bid 3 times on the 1870CC I knew it would be very difficult to aquire the coins I would need to complete this collection. I enjoy the coin buying process so I was looking to explore some new areas. I just finished a Peace Dollar set that will be #1 when I post it. I am currently working on a Buffalo Nickle set that I would like to get to #1. I reached my goal on the 100 Greatest set but I may add 1 or 2 more if they become available. I have been outbid on the last 4 100 Greatest coins I bid on.
@Currin said:
Congratulations indeed is in order. Very nice collection and I sure you departed with mix emotions. Did you feel it was a good time to sell, or just done all you can with it and moving on to other challenges? I know you are working on the 100 set which is impossible for many of the required coins. Do you have other series you looking to tackle?
I felt is was a good time to sell and after I was out bid 3 times on the 1870CC I knew it would be very difficult to aquire the coins I would need to complete this collection. I enjoy the coin buying process so I was looking to explore some new areas. I just finished a Peace Dollar set that will be #1 when I post it. I am currently working on a Buffalo Nickle set that I would like to get to #1. I reached my goal on the 100 Greatest set but I may add 1 or 2 more if they become available. I have been outbid on the last 4 100 Greatest coins I bid on.
You need a proxy bidder so no one knows it is you bidding. I( have used them before when I was going after a 23-s Walker... You do what you got to do.
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UPGRADE
1852 $20 MS62 CERTIFICATION #41258890, PCGS #8906
This coin is a nice Type 1 upgrade. My set is now higher quality than Eliasberg but considerably below the quality level of the top 3 sets. The Hansen set is actually an upgrading of the AWA set.
UPGRADE
1904-S $20 MS65 CERTIFICATION #41945132, PCGS #9046
Stunning coin. Great find and addition to your set.
Successful BST with drddm, BustDMs, Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
Congratulations!
UPGRADE
1883-CC $20 AU58 CERTIFICATION #43799404, PCGS #8999
My $20 CC collection is not great. The bidding is very intense on these. Did you see what the 1870CC went for at Heritage?
That's a great looking CC. Congrats. I wish prices had not skyrocketed before I got one for my type set.
Successful BST with drddm, BustDMs, Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
I have added the major varities to my collection. I know this will be impossible for me to complete. My goal is to obtain 95% completion.
Very nice @gschwernk You have an amazing collection of Liberty DE's.
The thought of 149 Liberty Head $20 coins in one collection is mind blowing.
Successful BST with drddm, BustDMs, Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
Wow very nice, a lot of work I don’t have the will power to do a set. I see gold and buy it because it’s a good deal. So I will have 5 or 6 of the same dates. But that’s just me crazy Type2.
Hoard the keys.
UPGRADE
1898-S $20 MS65 CERTIFICATION #43048316, PCGS #9034
Recent upgrades have pushed my date set higher. This is not a set I am focusing on but is nice to see my collection move into the top 5.
Beautiful coin. I have a 64+CAC. Yours is a deeper gold color.
Successful BST with drddm, BustDMs, Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
Beautiful coins! Im slowly working on the 20th century portion. Its something I might actually be able complete one day!
Not a problem in MS63 except for 1902 and 1905
Thanks for posting.Amazing achievement.
Prices seem to be exploding. In this weekend's Great Collections I put in strong bids about 20% over guide on 7 minor upgrades mostly MS63 to replace MS61. I was outbid on all. I dislike how GC auctions are run. If you really want a coin you need to snipe. Bidding is not extended like on DLRC. I am not usually available to do this on late Sunday.
I agree. I have been trying to get a Type 2 upgrade in a common date. The prices have doubled in a very short time. PCGS Guide prices are lagging and so are the prices on the CAC site. People are throwing money around like its the roaring 20's. Oh wait, it is.
Successful BST with drddm, BustDMs, Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
I looked back to the sale. I was outbid on two Type 2 coins. An 1874 and an 1876S. Good luck. Maybe better luck at DLRC. Also sometimes lower grade coins at Major Auctions can slip by(Legend, Heritage,Stacks).
At least we are not bidding against each other. I am in single A ball and you are in the "Show". Fun to watch your sets get built.
Successful BST with drddm, BustDMs, Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
This collection was sold at the Heritage Central States Auction. The realizations were mostly excellent. All CC dates and 20th century cac coins were particularly strong. I was worried the recent stock market woes and drop in gold would kill sales but prices while not crazy did hold up.
Congratulations. Wish I had known the collection was being sold. I’m always looking for a Type 2 upgrade and your coins were amazing.
Successful BST with drddm, BustDMs, Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
Congratulations on the sale!
I thought the prices were solid overall. As you mentioned, many of the CC’s seemed particular strong, eg, 1871-CC $20 PCGS XF40 for $55K, 1873-CC $20 PCGS XF45 for $18K, 1878-CC $20 PCGS AU50 for $26K, and 1879-CC $20 PCGS AU53 for $26K. The 1874-CC $20 PCGS AU58 was a bit low at $12K.
The two biggest surprises to me were the 1889 $20 PCGS MS62 for $15300 and 1892-CC $20 PCGS MS62+ for $32K. Presumably these are upgrade candidates.
Did you consider sending these to CAC for review prior to the sale?
Congratulations indeed is in order. Very nice collection and I sure you departed with mix emotions. Did you feel it was a good time to sell, or just done all you can with it and moving on to other challenges? I know you are working on the 100 set which is impossible for many of the required coins. Do you have other series you looking to tackle?
My 20th Century Gold Major Design Type Set ---started : 11/17/1997 ---- completed : 1/21/2004
I felt is was a good time to sell and after I was out bid 3 times on the 1870CC I knew it would be very difficult to aquire the coins I would need to complete this collection. I enjoy the coin buying process so I was looking to explore some new areas. I just finished a Peace Dollar set that will be #1 when I post it. I am currently working on a Buffalo Nickle set that I would like to get to #1. I reached my goal on the 100 Greatest set but I may add 1 or 2 more if they become available. I have been outbid on the last 4 100 Greatest coins I bid on.
Thanks for sharing! And thanks for letting us in on your future collecting adventures...
Successful BST transactions with: SilverEagles92; Ahrensdad; Smitty; GregHansen; Lablade; Mercury10c; copperflopper; whatsup; KISHU1; scrapman1077, crispy, canadanz, smallchange, robkool, Mission16, ranshdow, ibzman350, Fallguy, Collectorcoins, SurfinxHI, jwitten, Walkerguy21D, dsessom.
Thank you for posting, this was a wonderful trip thru your collection acquisitions.
Good luck on the other sets.
Start a new thread so we can follow that one, or two, or however many
BHNC #203
I held your 1883CC during lot viewing and I must say it was amazing. I couldn’t afford it but it was great to look at a dream about!!
Successful transactions with: Lakesammman, jimineez1, Flackthat, PerryHall, bidask, bccox, TwistedArrow1962, free_spirit, alexerca, scooter25, FHC, tnspro, mcarney1173, moursund, and SurfinxHI (6 times)
You need a proxy bidder so no one knows it is you bidding. I( have used them before when I was going after a 23-s Walker... You do what you got to do.
When I get some time I will post the Peace Dollars.
Thank, it should be fun.
BHNC #203