1839 Mint Set - Almost There
brianc1959
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Of course, since the Small Letters Bust Half (I prefer to think of it as the "bashful arrow" variety) is missing you might say that I really haven't begun! I'm a big fan of 1839 coins, and have been working on this set for a few years. Ranging from the common but cool Booby Head cent to the nearly unobtainable above-mentioned "bashful arrow" half, 1839 offers a little bit of everything. I got started because of the five cent varieties, but soon became interested in the O-mint and no-drapery silver, and then the southern obverse mintmark gold. One interesting tidbit: the total population of all nine gold coins is less than the 1893-s dollar, whether you're counting all grades or just uncirculated.
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/mint-sets/1839-mint-set-gold-major-varieties/album/171030
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Why did you pick 1839?
Never mind, I read why.
Love the Charlotte $5. Great set you have going!
Thanks for your comments. The $5-C is a newp that I probably paid way too much for. A case of a tax refund burning a hole in my pocket for a coin I've had some difficulty locating. But I also really like it, and no regrets so far.
Two of the remaining "easy" coins are in NGC holders awaiting a crossover attempt at PCGS. That would leave only the infamous small letters bust half. Sort of like Mount Everest presenting itself as an obstacle to a pleasant afternoon stroll.
Astounding 💪
That’s very nice. Congrats.
cool idea and very nice set!
Super nice set underway!
I've always liked the coinage of the transitional years 1836-1843, particularly the large cents.
Thanks!
I definitely agree. For large cents the transition arguably began a year earlier, with both the old-style matron head of 1835 and new-style not-so-matronly 1836 types.
That is a hell of a set, I though about the same thing but the cost of the eagle rev of 40 and C and D mint coins is so high. That and the 39p bust half small letters is too rare.
Very well done
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
** I definitely agree. For large cents the transition arguably began a year earlier, with both the old-style matron head of 1835 and new-style not-so-matronly 1836 types.**
I myself also consider ‘35 the start of the LC transitions, and have both 1835 head styles in my set, but thought I might already be confusing matters enough as it is by straying too far from 1839.
No problem with me because I'm also working on an 1835 set!
I was looking for the half dime varieties, but then I realized you meant the 5 large cent varieties!
That is a great set.... and you said there were two of the missing three at encapsulation.... leaving just one to complete the set. What a great achievement.... Congratulations and good luck with the last piece. Cheers, RickO
Great looking set!
GREAT set!
You should change your icon or use mine.
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
That is quite an achievement. Congratulations!
I have put together a 1913 Proof Set, but without the gold. The price of the Proof gold is beyond me.
Congratulations on an amazing set. 1839 is my favorite year for all the same reasons. Especially the 5 varieties of cents.
Good point about the icon!
Thanks, Bill - your sets have always been an inspiration.
1839 had me hooked with "Silly" and "Booby", but then I realized that practically every other coin of that year was interesting in some way.
Hi Nic:
I just changed my icon per your suggestion.
Great looking set!
It is a great year if you (like me) love branch mint gold. Your 39 QE is my favorite and a super tough date
Latin American Collection
Just remembered that I purchased one of the coins in this set from you earlier this year.
Agreed. The 1839 Philadelphia QE seems to be very underrated, with a total survival of just 115 coins in all grades according to CoinFacts. I suppose this is due largely to the fact that it's not from a branch mint.