Irish Shilling Registry Set Complete!

Clio

I just wanted to share my set now that it's been completed. I have a single AU example but still very proud with where I've gotten. The MS64 1937 was a tough one to get and I never want to do that again! Lots of stories to go along with these but I am happy to be done with it. (for now)

You can view the registry set here:

https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/alltimeset/183980

And yes! PCGS needs to figure out which side is the obverse!

As a bonus here's a holder I have constructed to display them:

neildrobertson

Awesome. It's great to see you start something and then complete it. What is your next big project?

That frame is still one of the best ways I've seen to display a small collection to date.

AuldFartte

@Clio - Congratulations on finishing the set! It looks beautiful!

TwoKopeiki

Well done!! And a #1 set, to boot! Love the display, as well.

Boosibri

Congrats!!

TomB

Beautiful set and I know it took a lot of effort!

coinkat

congrats...

bigmarty58

Very nice, congratulations!

thefinn

Very nice. Good thing you didn't do Florins or Half Crowns. People don't realize how tough Irish Free State and Eire silver coins are to find in unc., or near unc.

gscoins

Congratulations on getting to No. 1 with these pretty coins! I like the 1937, which is a tough date!

MyWorldCoinTypeSet

I really like the display you have constructed. Am I correct to assume you have the slabs sandwiched in there?

Bailathacl

That is a significant accomplishment, wow.

superpsychmd

I’m still looking for the 39-41 shillings in unc, certified. So true that these are hard coins to find

1984worldcoins

Lovely collection!

FilamCoins

Congrats!

Elmhurst

@thefinn said:
Very nice. Good thing you didn't do Florins or Half Crowns. People don't realize how tough Irish Free State and Eire silver coins are to find in unc., or near unc.

I bought a PCGS 65 1934 half crown out of Heritage a few years ago and had to pay up, there were I think 3 other dates that went for moon money.

Clio

@neildrobertson said:
Awesome. It's great to see you start something and then complete it. What is your next big project?

That frame is still one of the best ways I've seen to display a small collection to date.

Thanks! My parents helped me make the frame and I think it turned out great. Next project is Irish Halfpennies. Not the modern ones but the ones between 1736-1782. About 25 coins if I am just going by year.

@thefinn said:
Very nice. Good thing you didn't do Florins or Half Crowns. People don't realize how tough Irish Free State and Eire silver coins are to find in unc., or near unc.

This exactly. I really don't think I'd be motivated enough to chase Florins or Halfcrowns. Not without an substantial raise anyway haha.

@gscoins said:
Congratulations on getting to No. 1 with these pretty coins! I like the 1937, which is a tough date!

Thanks! Now I just have to pray you never finish yours and pass me haha.

@PBRat said:
I really like the display you have constructed. Am I correct to assume you have the slabs sandwiched in there?

That is correct. They work as the scaffolding. Fit nice and snugly.

@superpsychmd said:
I’m still looking for the 39-41 shillings in unc, certified. So true that these are hard coins to find

This always amazes me. By all means I thought I would have those dates in 64/65 before the mid 30s dates and they have proved almost more elusive.

@Elmhurst said:

@thefinn said:
Very nice. Good thing you didn't do Florins or Half Crowns. People don't realize how tough Irish Free State and Eire silver coins are to find in unc., or near unc.

I bought a PCGS 65 1934 half crown out of Heritage a few years ago and had to pay up, there were I think 3 other dates that went for moon money.

Do you still collect?

thefinn

@Elmhurst said:

@thefinn said:
Very nice. Good thing you didn't do Florins or Half Crowns. People don't realize how tough Irish Free State and Eire silver coins are to find in unc., or near unc.

I bought a PCGS 65 1934 half crown out of Heritage a few years ago and had to pay up, there were I think 3 other dates that went for moon money.

I have a 1934 half crown in NGC MS67. It came in a mint set I paid $200 for several years ago. Sold everything else raw for good money. Wish I still had them.

Clio

@thefinn said:
I have a 1934 half crown in NGC MS67. It came in a mint set I paid $200 for several years ago. Sold everything else raw for good money. Wish I still had them.

Well sounds like a great one to keep! You should share photos if you ever get the chance.

superpsychmd

That would be top pop I bet

Elmhurst

@Clio said:

@neildrobertson said:
Awesome. It's great to see you start something and then complete it. What is your next big project?

That frame is still one of the best ways I've seen to display a small collection to date.

Thanks! My parents helped me make the frame and I think it turned out great. Next project is Irish Halfpennies. Not the modern ones but the ones between 1736-1782. About 25 coins if I am just going by year.

@thefinn said:
Very nice. Good thing you didn't do Florins or Half Crowns. People don't realize how tough Irish Free State and Eire silver coins are to find in unc., or near unc.

This exactly. I really don't think I'd be motivated enough to chase Florins or Halfcrowns. Not without an substantial raise anyway haha.

@gscoins said:
Congratulations on getting to No. 1 with these pretty coins! I like the 1937, which is a tough date!

Thanks! Now I just have to pray you never finish yours and pass me haha.

@PBRat said:
I really like the display you have constructed. Am I correct to assume you have the slabs sandwiched in there?

That is correct. They work as the scaffolding. Fit nice and snugly.

@superpsychmd said:
I’m still looking for the 39-41 shillings in unc, certified. So true that these are hard coins to find

This always amazes me. By all means I thought I would have those dates in 64/65 before the mid 30s dates and they have proved almost more elusive.

@Elmhurst said:

@thefinn said:
Very nice. Good thing you didn't do Florins or Half Crowns. People don't realize how tough Irish Free State and Eire silver coins are to find in unc., or near unc.

I bought a PCGS 65 1934 half crown out of Heritage a few years ago and had to pay up, there were I think 3 other dates that went for moon money.

Do you still collect?

I was thinking of starting a collection of Ireland and some Scandinavia, but decided I already had enough going on. I am staying with Canada and Latin America for now. Still have the coin though. Thanks.