Thinking about starting a new set...Lincolns Short Set 34-58 with a twist ...First coin added!
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The twist is the cents would have to be uncirculated off center or double struck cents. Minimum of 10% off center......I imagine with some time and searching it can be done.
Here is an example of one I like. I don't know the market per se so what is ballpark fair retail for a cent like this? All feedback is appreciated. Thanks!
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I love specialized collections like these. @seanq has (or had) a great collection of clipped cents that I loved seeing.
I looked at Ebay Sold Items, but there were only 2 off center wheats on the first page of results, and they might not have been uncs.
There were more pages, but I didn't look at all of them.
That should keep you going for a while!
Smitten with DBLCs.
That is a tall task, should keep you busy for some time!
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@scubafuel knows a thing or two about coins like this (at least, the classic early ones). Maybe he's up to speed on cents as well?
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That is going to be a long effort.
Gonna be a tough set to complete, even limiting yourself to the later wheat dates. Expect the Denver mint issues from the 30s and 40s to be the hardest ones to find. You might find some for under $100, but I would expect to pay low three figures for most and mid to high three figures for better dates. Heritage has been running dedicated error auctions for a few years now, their prices realized are probably a good place to start for values.
If you do pursue the set, I am 100% invested in your progress, please share the coins here as you acquire them so we can collect vicariously through you.
Sean Reynolds
P.S.: @Shamika thanks for drawing me to the thread, and I still have the clip set and look for the occasional upgrade.
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
Lets us know how this set progresses.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
@seanq - I'm really happy to hear you still have that set. Good for you.
I started digging the Off Centers a little while ago myself. Going to be a long road I believe. Maybe cut back on the % O/C requirement as they're more available but still cool IMO.
Good luck on your search. Post here to show 'em as you move along.
Here are a few of mine.
Great idea!
I love a challenge!!
It keeps things interesting!!
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Just won an auction on Ebay! I was the only bidder and got this coin for $125...cheap considering it sold for $228 at Heritage in 2019.
Let me know what you think about the first cent in my new set.
A good start.👍
Many years ago I started a Whitman cent folder of laminations by date and mm. All from circulation. Got about half complete. Then other life issues took over. Still have the partial set.
Sweet! That’s a great pickup for your set.
best wishes on this journey, youll do well
LMK if you ever decide to revive that set, I am pretty sure I have a couple of semi-keys like 1909-S and 1924-D with laminations.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
That 1950-D is a great start, especially in full red. If you can get the majority of the set to look like that, you will have something very special.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
This will be a fun pursuit. It will also be very difficult.
As a former collector of errors, I am going to point something out about your first purchase. I am not doing it to be critical, but instead, I hope that it will assist you in selecting pieces for your collection going forward.
I believe that your first purchase has what is considered a “wheel mark” on both sides of the coin. If I remember correctly, a pair of wheels in a counting machine will usually grab the coin and progress it further through the machine. When it encounters an off-center coin, the out-of-round coin can sometimes get stuck, but the wheels continue to spin, causing a polished area on the surfaces of the coin. Those more familiar, can correct me, if I am wrong. It usually manifests in an area that is slightly dark, with a polished appearance. The mark is often demarcated with straight lines and appears on the high points of the coin. Keep in mind, the high points of an off center coin may not be the same as a non-error coin of the same type.
I have outlined what I believe to be the wheel marks on your coin.
Sometimes a TPG will details a coin like this, but sometimes they will give it some grace. After all, an error coin will often obtain some damage even before leaving the Mint.
These marks can be very difficult to identify from photos, and even difficult to see in-hand sometimes, so I could be wrong. I hope others will also opine about this. Regardless, it is a defect that isn’t encountered as frequently with non-error coins, so I hope the info still helps you going forward.