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New Quest - complete 50c date set - 1794 to present

gschwernkgschwernk Posts: 347 ✭✭✭✭✭

I recently purchased the 2 coins below:
1854 50C Arrows MS66

1879 50C MS67

I really liked them when I had them in hand. I have never done a 50c set so I decided to start a new quest. I have 3 goals.

I will be collecting date sets. I would like to complete the full date set from 1794 to present. I would like this set to be #1 in the registry. I would also like to have the #1 set in the Seated and Barber sets. These goals assume that Hansen retires his sets which was my reason for undertaking these goals.

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  • pcgscacgoldpcgscacgold Posts: 2,837 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice start. Beautiful coins.

  • CatbertCatbert Posts: 7,092 ✭✭✭✭✭

    They are beautiful! I assume that you'll be looking for the highest graded to accomplish your goal of #1?

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  • JJMJJM Posts: 8,031 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thats ambitious!!!!
    Good luck!!!!!

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  • CopperindianCopperindian Posts: 1,399 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great coins to start with - good luck!

    “The thrill of the hunt never gets old”

    PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
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    Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
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  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,278 ✭✭✭✭✭

    B)

  • CoinbertCoinbert Posts: 117 ✭✭✭✭

    Great start for your date set! Good luck and have fun.

  • Mr_SpudMr_Spud Posts: 5,280 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Those coins look like a great start to an amazing looking set

    Mr_Spud

  • TomBTomB Posts: 21,179 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wow! That's a heck of a goal. Good luck!

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  • breakdownbreakdown Posts: 2,116 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It’s a great start. That is quite a set to try.

    "Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.

  • oldabeintxoldabeintx Posts: 1,895 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I believe you have a head start on some tough types, no? Beautiful set when you’re done.

  • SmudgeSmudge Posts: 9,498 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I hope you are fairly young.

  • willywilly Posts: 318 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I look forward to seeing your progress on this set. I think Hansen retiring his PCGS sets will allow some collectors to Pursue new sets. When Hansen was involved with every set that existed it was tough to find an area to collect that you might be number one in eventually.

    His collection is great but it took the wind out of many collectors sails.

  • alaura22alaura22 Posts: 3,159 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Good luck, 217 coins in that set
    I'm doing the cent version of that, 230 coins been at it for over 10 years and at #5 with a long way to go still need 58 coins and some really tough ones
    Looking forward to seeing your progress

  • EastonCollectionEastonCollection Posts: 1,362 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great set to put together. It should take some time but doable.

    Easton Collection
  • Manifest_DestinyManifest_Destiny Posts: 6,896 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice coins!

  • pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 6,885 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Lofty goals. Some of the finest knows for the date are in pretty strong hands. Since you are touting registry, I image top grade always wins? Are you planning on any overdates (beyond the 1815/2)? Definitely a LONG term endeavor.


    “We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”

    Todd - BHNC #242
  • oldabeintxoldabeintx Posts: 1,895 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I believe I would stop at 1964, but understand the registry thing.

  • PeakRaritiesPeakRarities Posts: 3,700 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That is quite the endeavor, best of luck to you!

    I sent you a pm, I have a couple "close to top pop" walkers you may be able to use.

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  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,099 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @braddick said:
    Got you covered when you get to 1976:

    If you want to impress us show us a 1975!

    Numismatist. 50 year member ANA. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner numerous NLG Literary Awards.
  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,099 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Have you considered using commems for some of the missing dates in the 1920’s?

    Numismatist. 50 year member ANA. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner numerous NLG Literary Awards.
  • braddickbraddick Posts: 23,946 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @CaptHenway said:

    @braddick said:
    Got you covered when you get to 1976:

    If you want to impress us show us a 1975!

    peacockcoins

  • markelman1125markelman1125 Posts: 1,843 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Those two are beauties 👍👍

  • Jacques_LoungecoqueJacques_Loungecoque Posts: 733 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Good luck and a great start! 👍🏻
    Gonna take some deep pockets for a consistency of quality with your first two.

    Having fun while switching things up and focusing on a next level PCGS slabbed 1950+ type set, while still looking for great examples for the 7070.

  • goldengolden Posts: 9,560 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I do not see a date set of Half Dollars 1794-present listed by PCGS. Am I missing it?

  • breakdownbreakdown Posts: 2,116 ✭✭✭✭✭

    "Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.

  • gschwernkgschwernk Posts: 347 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I bought a number of coins in the ANA sales. I decided on the following plan:
    1794-1837 Everyman set. VF for 1796 1797
    Seated High Grade #1 Registry set.
    Barber's High Grade #1 Registry set.
    rest to 2024 fill in with low cost MS64-67

  • BarberianBarberian Posts: 3,541 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'd better hide this coin then.

    @gschwernk said:
    I bought a number of coins in the ANA sales. I decided on the following plan:
    1794-1837 Everyman set. VF for 1796 1797
    Seated High Grade #1 Registry set.
    Barber's High Grade #1 Registry set.
    rest to 2024 fill in with low cost MS64-67

    @gschwernk said:
    I bought a number of coins in the ANA sales. I decided on the following plan:
    1794-1837 Everyman set. VF for 1796 1797
    Seated High Grade #1 Registry set.
    Barber's High Grade #1 Registry set.
    rest to 2024 fill in with low cost MS64-67

    @gschwernk said:
    I bought a number of coins in the ANA sales. I decided on the following plan:
    1794-1837 Everyman set. VF for 1796 1797
    Seated High Grade #1 Registry set.
    Barber's High Grade #1 Registry set.
    rest to 2024 fill in with low cost MS64-67

    3 rim nicks away from Good
  • pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 6,885 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @gschwernk said:
    I bought a number of coins in the ANA sales. I decided on the following plan:
    1794-1837 Everyman set. VF for 1796 1797
    Seated High Grade #1 Registry set.
    Barber's High Grade #1 Registry set.
    rest to 2024 fill in with low cost MS64-67

    What else did you win / find between the show and the auctions? There was some great stuff in the Paul Gerrie selections


    “We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”

    Todd - BHNC #242
  • gschwernkgschwernk Posts: 347 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @pursuitofliberty said:

    @gschwernk said:
    I bought a number of coins in the ANA sales. I decided on the following plan:
    1794-1837 Everyman set. VF for 1796 1797
    Seated High Grade #1 Registry set.
    Barber's High Grade #1 Registry set.
    rest to 2024 fill in with low cost MS64-67

    What else did you win / find between the show and the auctions? There was some great stuff in the Paul Gerrie selections

    Unfortunately, I was late to the game. But, I did pick up a few AU58s in the last session: 1813,22,26,29,32,34,36.

  • pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 6,885 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @gschwernk said:

    @pursuitofliberty said:

    @gschwernk said:
    I bought a number of coins in the ANA sales. I decided on the following plan:
    1794-1837 Everyman set. VF for 1796 1797
    Seated High Grade #1 Registry set.
    Barber's High Grade #1 Registry set.
    rest to 2024 fill in with low cost MS64-67

    What else did you win / find between the show and the auctions? There was some great stuff in the Paul Gerrie selections

    Unfortunately, I was late to the game. But, I did pick up a few AU58s in the last session: 1813,22,26,29,32,34,36.

    .
    Nice! Want to share lot numbers or Overton's?

    I got several as well. More 55's than 58's.

    08-108 P55cac
    10-106 P55cac
    13-105 P55cac
    19/8-106 P55cac
    21-101a P58cac
    27/6-101 P58cac


    “We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”

    Todd - BHNC #242
  • edwardjulioedwardjulio Posts: 1,088 ✭✭✭✭✭

    ????

    End Systemic Elitism - It Takes All Of Us

  • lkeneficlkenefic Posts: 8,160 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Now, returning to your regularly scheduled programming... a super nice date run of half dollars...

    Fingers crossed...

    Collecting: Dansco 7070; Middle Date Large Cents (VF-AU); Box of 20;

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  • CopperindianCopperindian Posts: 1,399 ✭✭✭✭✭

    hmmmm - it must be Friday & a holiday weekend….

    “The thrill of the hunt never gets old”

    PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
    Copperindian

    Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
    Copperindian

  • Jacques_LoungecoqueJacques_Loungecoque Posts: 733 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Definitely Friday. What time do the bars open in Texas?

    Having fun while switching things up and focusing on a next level PCGS slabbed 1950+ type set, while still looking for great examples for the 7070.

  • seatedlib3991seatedlib3991 Posts: 700 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I really wanted to play some cards, but then i remembered i am a few cards short of a full deck. don't know what made me think of that. Hope some half dollars get posted. my favorite denomination.

  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 8,639 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 1, 2024 6:40AM

    Very nice goal and start!

  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 8,639 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 1, 2024 6:41AM

    A few of my favs.

  • kazkaz Posts: 9,159 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Somebody's been reading Joyce methinks.

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