Home› U.S. Coin Forum

IHC collection finally complete!

MASSU2MASSU2 Posts: 262 ✭✭✭✭
edited July 11, 2021 11:32AM in U.S. Coin Forum

It took me 12 years but I finally finished my IHC collection and thought I share it with you folks who would appreciate it a lot more than my wife who just said "well isn't that nice." I started out "old school" with a Harris folder and my only requirements were chocolate brown coins in the F-VF range with a full Liberty. I have now moved it into a Dansco album and am very pleased with the overall look of the set. I was very fortunate to find some nice key and semi key dates at very reasonable prices, the 69/69 proved to be the most difficult to find in the right condition and look. Please excuse my marginal pictures, it does look better in hand. Now on to Braided Hair large cents in VF-XF.




Comments

  • GRANDAMGRANDAM Posts: 8,565 ✭✭✭✭✭

    So,,,,,, was the 69/69 the last coin you purchased for the collection or just the hardest to find?

    Nice set.

    GrandAm :)
  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,514 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very very nice set, and well matched.
    Having built or helped to build a number of sets of these over the years, I can really appreciate your accomplishment!
    The stretch from ‘67 - 78 is really tough, the 1886 types are somewhat challenging, and the 69/9 is downright rare in the middle grades.

    Well done!

    Successful BST transactions with 171 members. Ebeneezer, Tonedeaf, Shane6596, Piano1, Ikenefic, RG, PCGSPhoto, stman, Don'tTelltheWife, Boosibri, Ron1968, snowequities, VTchaser, jrt103, SurfinxHI, 78saen, bp777, FHC, RYK, JTHawaii, Opportunity, Kliao, bigtime36, skanderbeg, split37, thebigeng, acloco, Toninginthblood, OKCC, braddick, Coinflip, robcool, fastfreddie, tightbudget, DBSTrader2, nickelsciolist, relaxn, Eagle eye, soldi, silverman68, ElKevvo, sawyerjosh, Schmitz7, talkingwalnut2, konsole, sharkman987, sniocsu, comma, jesbroken, David1234, biosolar, Sullykerry, Moldnut, erwindoc, MichaelDixon, GotTheBug
  • WAYNEASWAYNEAS Posts: 6,849 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MASSU2
    Nice job.

    Wayne

    Kennedys are my quest...

  • tommy44tommy44 Posts: 2,297 ✭✭✭✭✭

    An attractive well matched set from what I can see. Quite an accomplishment. I like it a lot.

    it's crackers to slip a rozzer the dropsy in snide

  • Mr_SpudMr_Spud Posts: 5,809 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It looks great!

    Mr_Spud

  • MASSU2MASSU2 Posts: 262 ✭✭✭✭
    edited July 11, 2021 12:33PM

    @GRANDAM said:
    So,,,,,, was the 69/69 the last coin you purchased for the collection or just the hardest to find?

    Nice set.

    It was the hardest and last.

  • WaterSportWaterSport Posts: 6,832 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Well Done!

    WS

    Proud recipient of the coveted PCGS Forum "You Suck" Award Thursday July 19, 2007 11:33 PM and December 30th, 2011 at 8:50 PM.
  • LukeMarshallLukeMarshall Posts: 1,986 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice collection, they look great!

    It's all about what the people want...

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 11, 2021 12:36PM

    Awesome!

    I like the uniformity and the look....well chosen examples.

    Congrats!!

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • TomBTomB Posts: 21,456 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wow! That's a great looking set! You displayed plenty of discipline to get what appear to be attractive, meaty and original coins.

    Thomas Bush Numismatics & Numismatic Photography

    In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson

    image
  • CryptoCrypto Posts: 3,730 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @TomB said:
    Wow! That's a great looking set! You displayed plenty of discipline to get what appear to be attractive, meaty and original coins.

    X2

    11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set

  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,328 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 11, 2021 4:18PM

    Nice 69/69 variety and collection all together 👌

    oih82w8 = Oh I Hate To Wait _defectus patientia_aka...Dr. Defecto - Curator of RMO's

    BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore, Nickpatton, Namvet69,...
  • KliaoKliao Posts: 5,607 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice set. Congrats!

    Collector
    75 Positive BST transactions buying and selling with 45 members and counting!
    instagram.com/klnumismatics

  • MFeldMFeld Posts: 13,839 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations on an excellent set! Your patience certainly paid off.

    And I’d be remiss, were I not to add: well isn't that nice.😉

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

  • HydrantHydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 11, 2021 2:21PM

    I like your collection.

  • koynekwestkoynekwest Posts: 10,048 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That's a nicely balanced and attractive set. Congrats!

  • SmudgeSmudge Posts: 9,587 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congrats and nice presentation.

  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,080 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations, great set. I am impressed. I have always loved Indians. I wonder if NGC would correct the error on the date as the coin need not be returned?
    Again good job.
    Jim


    When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln

    Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,169 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations!

  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 17,514 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Awesome accomplishment. Nice looking set.

    Congratulations......well done.

  • Steven59Steven59 Posts: 8,929 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Amazing - absolutely beautiful!

    "When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"

  • DNADaveDNADave Posts: 7,279 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations on the completion of a significant, long term project.

  • SmudgeSmudge Posts: 9,587 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 11, 2021 5:08PM

    .edit, already done.

  • goldengolden Posts: 9,777 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations.

  • OldIndianNutKaseOldIndianNutKase Posts: 2,702 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I inherited my father's IHC set when he passed when I was 11 YO. I always thought that I would buy the coins to complete his set. But after thinking it over, I just keep his set special as these were coins that he found in circulation.

    And I will always cherish his accomplishment in his album. My children will inherit his accomplishment, although incomplete, as it was what he found in circulation.

    In his memory I completed a set of IHC proof coins ( Paha Sapa indian proofs in the Registry).
    My tribute to my father was the finest proof IHC's of which he had not imagination.

    OINK

  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,547 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @KindaNewish said:
    I have a theory that people write "Congrats!" because they can't spell congrajulashun properly.

    Nice chocolaty goodness!

    Wi dew tew

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very, very nice set of IHC's.... Well matched and an impressive achievement. Cheers, RickO

  • clarkbar04clarkbar04 Posts: 4,957 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congrats and great job. I can tell you were patient with your set building.

    MS66 taste on an MS63 budget.
  • kenwright396kenwright396 Posts: 45 ✭✭

    Congratulation to you, very nice.

  • oldabeintxoldabeintx Posts: 2,065 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Good for you, I've always loved IHC's. I would find them in circulation occasionally as a kid, one of my favorite designs.

  • TreashuntTreashunt Posts: 6,747 ✭✭✭✭✭

    nice set, congrats

    I've been trying to cherrypick the 69/69 for years.

    no luck yet.

    Altho, I did cherry pick 14 '64 with L's, over the years

    Frank

    BHNC #203

  • 1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 13,860 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congrats on a job well done and completed :)
    @MASSU2

    Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb

    Bad transactions with : nobody to date

  • Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,576 ✭✭✭✭✭

    An absolutely beautiful set. So well matched, from A to Z.

    Love seeing old school sets like yours. Contrats on this achievement!

    Dave

    Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
  • savitalesavitale Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Well done! Albums are the best.

    LIBERTY SEATED DIMES WITH MAJOR VARIETIES CIRCULATION STRIKES (1837-1891) digital album

  • FlatwoodsFlatwoods Posts: 4,159 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Excellent!
    Love sets like that.

  • RollermanRollerman Posts: 1,872 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I echo what the others have said. Very nice!

    "Ain't None of Them play like him (Bix Beiderbecke) Yet."
    Louis Armstrong
  • divecchiadivecchia Posts: 6,676 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations on completing such a beautiful raw set.

    Donato

    Hobbyist & Collector (not an investor).
    Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set

    Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
  • Pnies20Pnies20 Posts: 2,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congrats! Love nicely circulated coins like that.

    BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.

  • barberkeysbarberkeys Posts: 4,156 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wonderful set, congratulations.

    Vern
    l
    It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
  • earlyAurumearlyAurum Posts: 740 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice set. Thanks for sharing.

  • ChangeInHistoryChangeInHistory Posts: 3,058 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nicely matched set for sure, not a small accomplishment! Congrats!

Leave a Comment

BoldItalicStrikethroughOrdered listUnordered list
Format
SpoilerCodeQuote
Heading 2Heading 1
Emoji
:):D:(;):/:o:s:p:'(:|B):#:*<3o:)>:)
Url
Image
Align leftAlign centerAlign rightToggle HTML viewToggle full pageToggle lights
Drop image/file
Home • U.S. Coin ForumComment As ...