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Yay, Just finished my MS $2.5 Indian set

PppPpp Posts: 510 ✭✭✭✭
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Just wanted to share my journey in building this set.

I picked up two, one PCGS and one Ngc, 1911d strong d $2.5 Indians. My friend who collects pre-33 gold said I should get a complete set (something he always wanted to do).

Since I only seen one Ms set in the last five years and I already purchased the most expensive coin of the series I figured, why not.

The first decision was do I go PCGS or Ngc? I decided PCGS with minimum ms61 grade for every coin.

What I learned:
-it took a little over a year (which was faster than I thought it would be) to complete the PCGS set and I could have finished the set even faster if I went the Ngc route or lower my Ms 61 minimum grade
-1909 was the hardest coin to get and the 1914 was the second.
-for many coins ms61 or ms62 were very affordable vs. higher grades
-I had to pay up (ouch) to get the last few coins
-I ended up picking up a bunch of duplicates because I was focused on the series and the deals were good.
-I was never a big fan of $2.5 Indians but I now have a new appreciation for this coin and it was fun building this set

Here is my PCGS set:
1908 MS61
1909 MS61
1910 MS62
1911 MS61
1911D strong d MS61
1912 MS61
1913 MS62
1914 MS61
1914D MS62
1915 MS62
1925D MS64
1926 MS61
1927 MS62
1928 MS62
1929 MS63

Now i am trying to decide do I slowly upgrade each coin or sell the set and buy other coins or just keep it knowing you don’t come across Ms sets every day. Decisions decisions 🙂

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  • pcgscacgoldpcgscacgold Posts: 2,902 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice. Congrats.

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  • jwittenjwitten Posts: 5,200 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Awesome set!!

  • CatbertCatbert Posts: 7,215 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations!

    I too am trying to finish this set and I look forward to that sense of accomplishment you must be feeling. Bravo!

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  • GoldminersGoldminers Posts: 4,086 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Glad you are enjoying your nice set.

    If you want to upgrade a few, I just sent my set of all CAC stickered coins to GC.

    My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set

  • erwindocerwindoc Posts: 5,112 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congrats! I have the same goal in the distant future.

  • Project NumismaticsProject Numismatics Posts: 1,515 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You mentioned that you were never a big fan of $2.5 Indians - what do you usually collect?

  • jfriedm56jfriedm56 Posts: 1,282 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice set and a worthwhile accomplishment. Well done. What’s next?

  • Desert MoonDesert Moon Posts: 5,781 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Ppp said:
    Just wanted to share my journey in building this set.

    I picked up two, one PCGS and one Ngc, 1911d strong d $2.5 Indians. My friend who collects pre-33 gold said I should get a complete set (something he always wanted to do).

    Since I only seen one Ms set in the last five years and I already purchased the most expensive coin of the series I figured, why not.

    The first decision was do I go PCGS or Ngc? I decided PCGS with minimum ms61 grade for every coin.

    What I learned:
    -it took a little over a year (which was faster than I thought it would be) to complete the PCGS set and I could have finished the set even faster if I went the Ngc route or lower my Ms 61 minimum grade
    -1909 was the hardest coin to get and the 1914 was the second.
    -for many coins ms61 or ms62 were very affordable vs. higher grades
    -I had to pay up (ouch) to get the last few coins
    -I ended up picking up a bunch of duplicates because I was focused on the series and the deals were good.
    -I was never a big fan of $2.5 Indians but I now have a new appreciation for this coin and it was fun building this set

    Here is my PCGS set:
    1908 MS61
    1909 MS61
    1910 MS62
    1911 MS61
    1911D strong d MS61
    1912 MS61
    1913 MS62
    1914 MS61
    1914D MS62
    1915 MS62
    1925D MS64
    1926 MS61
    1927 MS62
    1928 MS62
    1929 MS63

    Now i am trying to decide do I slowly upgrade each coin or sell the set and buy other coins or just keep it knowing you don’t come across Ms sets every day. Decisions decisions 🙂

    Wonderful set! Now, time for upgrades? ;)

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  • PppPpp Posts: 510 ✭✭✭✭

    Project Numismatics Posts: You mentioned that you were never a big fan of $2.5 Indians - what do you usually collect?

    -pretty much whatever catches my attention that is different and various key dates

    jfriedm56 Posts: 1,224: Very nice set and a worthwhile accomplishment. Well done. What’s next?

    -thank you, I have several coins on my hit list. In terms of sets finish my PCGS green label Morgan cc and key date Morgan’s

  • ChangeInHistoryChangeInHistory Posts: 3,045 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Excellent, nice to a set completed.

  • TwobitcollectorTwobitcollector Posts: 3,422 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Well done

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  • ElKevvoElKevvo Posts: 4,118 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice and congratulations! Nice set for sure...glad to see your opinion of the $2.5 Indians has changed! They are beautiful coins IMO, Thanks for posting!

    K

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  • fastfreddiefastfreddie Posts: 2,829 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations on a great set! One year is pretty quick. Do you have a registry link or some close up pictures?

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  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 12,895 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice! Have you added the set to the PCGS Registry? Then we can browse Trueview pictures of the Gold Shield ones.

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  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 12,895 ✭✭✭✭✭

    BTW I love these and the companion $5 coins for their true depiction of a Native American, akin to the Buffalo Nickel.

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  • ChrisH821ChrisH821 Posts: 6,525 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Your set is incomplete. Where's the 1911-D Weak D? ;)
    Seriously though, nice set!

    Collector, occasional seller

  • DCWDCW Posts: 7,381 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congrats. Screw the upgrades...it's time you start the $5's 😈

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  • johnny010johnny010 Posts: 1,654 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Cool

    What’s a green label Morgan set?

  • Eldorado9Eldorado9 Posts: 2,326 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Beautiful set.....I love those little Indians myself. Congrats! I like your display too, very classy!

  • Cougar1978Cougar1978 Posts: 8,268 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congrats - Impressive set.

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  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,048 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations!

    I finished one of these sets about 35 years ago in a Capital Plastrics holder. The set is still raw.

    Back then the common dates were selling about $200 each in "Unc-ish" condition.

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  • SmudgeSmudge Posts: 9,538 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice set, congrats.

  • PppPpp Posts: 510 ✭✭✭✭

    I have no coins listed in the PCGS registry set.

    johnny010: I like green label PCGS holders for the history being about 30 years old. this is my green label Morgan cc set. My goal is to have each cc and key date minimum ms63. Yes, I will be making exceptions for certain coins like the 1889cc because I like being married. 😂 I have most of the key dates and the missing cc in the picture but in blue labels.

    ChrisH821: I had the weak d but it was in a Ngc holder. In retrospect I should tried to cross it.

    FYI: I think I will display the $2.5 Indian set at an upcoming show this weekend.

  • CopperindianCopperindian Posts: 1,576 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great achievement & a beautiful set! Congratulations on a job well done!

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  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 13,977 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations 👍😎

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  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,018 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations on a gorgeous collection.
    Jim


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  • goldengolden Posts: 9,654 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations.

  • alaura22alaura22 Posts: 3,225 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice, congrats

    Mike
    My Indians
    Danco Set

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,352 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That’s a great set!

    I would certainly keep it if I were you!

    Just my two cents..,

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  • bennybravobennybravo Posts: 1,923 ✭✭✭

    Fantastic set sir!!!

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