Hello, everyone, and welcome to Wednesday, January 28th. It is now time for our final cent type in the Virtual 7070 album.
I am speaking of course of the Lincoln Head Cent Memorial (1959-2008).
The Dansco 7070 album and the associated PCGS Registry set that was linked to in the OP do not recognize the Lincoln Bicentennial cents of 2009 nor the Union Shield reverse "Shield cents" from 2010-2025. The Registry set lineup we're working from here dates the Lincoln Memorial cents from "1959-present" [sic]. So I suppose for today's postings, you may post any 1959 or later Lincoln cent, regardless of subtype.
I personally have little interest in US coins after 1964. With the exception of the occasional flashy proof, I prefer coins that are older than I am, and I was born the year clad coinage made its debut (1965).
I never thought I would be interested in adding a Lincoln Memorial cent to my collection, but I made an exception for this one from my birthyear. It is incredibly toned, and "pops" like this just as much in hand as it does in the photographs.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
I have two birth year coins in my collection, this one and another that we’ll eventually get to down the road a bit. 😉
Newbie collector of type and circulated Peace dollars, photographer of places and animals, player of instruments and builder of amplifiers, espresso industry professional, and a person distracted by shiny objects. https://mycollect.com/Rule556/sets
Here's the coin I have in my 7070 album. I recall getting it in change (~2005) and thinking it must have come from someone's grandfather's collection. For the princely sum of one cent:
Collecting: Dansco 7070; Middle Date Large Cents (VF-AU); Box of 20;
Here is the piece in my type set. This was bought in the good old days when you could still buy certified PR-69 coins for $5 or $10. They were the coins which "flunked" and didn't come back graded PR-70.
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It's ugly, but this was the first "S" coin that I couldn't get out of pocket change and also the one that started my Proof Cent collection.
This one is... a beautiful ugly? The original proof set "survived" a house fire.
And one of my favorites.
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Welcome to Thursday, January 28th. We're now finished with the cents in our Virtual 7070 set, and now it is time to move on to the next denomination, which is the...
2 Cent Piece Bronze (1864-1872).
As I've been doing when I lack a certain type in my current primary collection, I'll be falling back on my "holey" 19th century type set. This holed 1867 2c piece is the coin pinned to my corkboard in that collection.
I periodically have lower grade 2c pieces in my giveaway inventory, but nothing amazing.
The one really nice 2c piece and the best of the type that I have owned in the past (and this was many moons ago) was this 1868 proof (PCGS PR64 RD). I was of the opinion that it was a Cameo coin, but I'm pretty sure PCGS did not award the CAM designation to proof 2-cent pieces at the time it was graded.
It's probably been 20 years since I sold it. All I have left are these less than ideal photos.
For a while back in the early 2000s, I had an avatar picture I made from it (having your own custom avatar was a big deal back then). @66Tbird, to whom I sold the coin, still uses that avatar to this day (though I don't believe he still owns the coin).
If I could ever track that coin down, I'd love to own it again.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Here is one of mine from my Two Cent Registry set. MS66+RD with a CAC sticker. Tied for Top Pop, 5/0. I bought it five years ago on GC as a 66RD, and when I got it in hand, I liked it so much, I sent it to PCGS for Reconsideration. Sure enough, they agreed, and added on the plus. That “little plus” almost triples the value!
Steve
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
@The_Dinosaur_Man said:
It's ugly, but this was the first "S" coin that I couldn't get out of pocket change and also the one that started my Proof Cent collection.
This one is... a beautiful ugly? The original proof set "survived" a house fire.
And one of my favorites.
I remember ha ing to go get the 75 s from the store (or god forbid one broke open a set for it)
I like first-year issues, so here's my 1864 Large Motto, PCGS MS65RB. I have no idea why PCGS switched the obverse and reverse for the TrueView. Kind regards, George
...once again, here's the album coin. Crummy pictures... there's still a bit of mint luster left in the devices. This is likely one I'll resubmit to our hosts...
Collecting: Dansco 7070; Middle Date Large Cents (VF-AU); Box of 20;
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If we’re being honest….this is my least favorite coin in my 7070. One of the few coins in my set I’m actively looking to replace. TV makes it look duller and frankly uglier than it actually is, but still not a coin I’m in love with, which is supposed to be the #1 rule for my set.
@MEJ7070 said:
If we’re being honest….this is my least favorite coin in my 7070. One of the few coins in my set I’m actively looking to replace. TV makes it look duller and frankly uglier than it actually is, but still not a coin I’m in love with, which is supposed to be the #1 rule for my set.
I find it tough to find a 3cS with eye appeal that appeals to me. Not only are they tiny, but the strikes can be quirky and so many of the circulated examples got bent or beat up.
Even my 1851-O that I posted above doesn't absolutely knock my sox off in terms of eye appeal. It's just... OK. The appeal of that particular one for me was the mintmark, to be honest.
@winesteven 's example looks like a monster, of course.
Oh! I forgot to post my all-time best of type, from the "used to be mine" files. This PR63 was pretty.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
1882 PR66. Nice tone to it. I bought this on Instagram after passing on it the year before
1878 PR63 housed in a 2nd gen PCGS slab. A proof only issue and my personal favorite, but the 1882 is a nicer coin
1885 in an NGC PF66. This was my first proof and is quite nice
Here's a fun one, an 1868 in PR55! The lowest straight graded coin at all grading companies last time I checked. I saw this on eBay shortly after it was listed and snagged it immediately
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haven't seen one of those Littleton holders since the '70s... Thanks for sharing!
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Hello, everyone, and welcome to Wednesday, January 28th. It is now time for our final cent type in the Virtual 7070 album.
I am speaking of course of the Lincoln Head Cent Memorial (1959-2008).
The Dansco 7070 album and the associated PCGS Registry set that was linked to in the OP do not recognize the Lincoln Bicentennial cents of 2009 nor the Union Shield reverse "Shield cents" from 2010-2025. The Registry set lineup we're working from here dates the Lincoln Memorial cents from "1959-present" [sic]. So I suppose for today's postings, you may post any 1959 or later Lincoln cent, regardless of subtype.
I personally have little interest in US coins after 1964. With the exception of the occasional flashy proof, I prefer coins that are older than I am, and I was born the year clad coinage made its debut (1965).
I never thought I would be interested in adding a Lincoln Memorial cent to my collection, but I made an exception for this one from my birthyear. It is incredibly toned, and "pops" like this just as much in hand as it does in the photographs.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
I have two birth year coins in my collection, this one and another that we’ll eventually get to down the road a bit. 😉
Newbie collector of type and circulated Peace dollars, photographer of places and animals, player of instruments and builder of amplifiers, espresso industry professional, and a person distracted by shiny objects. https://mycollect.com/Rule556/sets
Here's the coin I have in my 7070 album. I recall getting it in change (~2005) and thinking it must have come from someone's grandfather's collection. For the princely sum of one cent:
Successful BST transactions with: SilverEagles92; Ahrensdad; Smitty; GregHansen; Lablade; Mercury10c; copperflopper; whatsup; KISHU1; scrapman1077, crispy, canadanz, smallchange, robkool, Mission16, ranshdow, ibzman350, Fallguy, Collectorcoins, SurfinxHI, jwitten, Walkerguy21D, dsessom.
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
...from the ridiculous to the sublime...
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At least I didn't post a "holey" coin this time. LOL
(I only do 19th Century Type for my holey stuff.)
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Some toned zinc this AM for your viewing pleasure ……
MS 67 RD
1994 DDR FS-801 I found while coin roll hunting around 2 years ago
My wife's birth year. PR68RD with only 4 graded higher. Photos courtesy of @robec
Top 10 Cal Fractional Type Set
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Mr_Spud
Casual collector slowly building a collection....
Here is the piece in my type set. This was bought in the good old days when you could still buy certified PR-69 coins for $5 or $10. They were the coins which "flunked" and didn't come back graded PR-70.
With today’s change—
If we were all the same, the world would be an incredibly boring place.
Tommy
Newbie collector of type and circulated Peace dollars, photographer of places and animals, player of instruments and builder of amplifiers, espresso industry professional, and a person distracted by shiny objects. https://mycollect.com/Rule556/sets
It's ugly, but this was the first "S" coin that I couldn't get out of pocket change and also the one that started my Proof Cent collection.
This one is... a beautiful ugly? The original proof set "survived" a house fire.
And one of my favorites.
Custom album maker and numismatic photographer.
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That double-struck 1999 is awesome!
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Welcome to Thursday, January 28th. We're now finished with the cents in our Virtual 7070 set, and now it is time to move on to the next denomination, which is the...
2 Cent Piece Bronze (1864-1872).
As I've been doing when I lack a certain type in my current primary collection, I'll be falling back on my "holey" 19th century type set. This holed 1867 2c piece is the coin pinned to my corkboard in that collection.
I periodically have lower grade 2c pieces in my giveaway inventory, but nothing amazing.
The one really nice 2c piece and the best of the type that I have owned in the past (and this was many moons ago) was this 1868 proof (PCGS PR64 RD). I was of the opinion that it was a Cameo coin, but I'm pretty sure PCGS did not award the CAM designation to proof 2-cent pieces at the time it was graded.
It's probably been 20 years since I sold it. All I have left are these less than ideal photos.
For a while back in the early 2000s, I had an avatar picture I made from it (having your own custom avatar was a big deal back then). @66Tbird, to whom I sold the coin, still uses that avatar to this day (though I don't believe he still owns the coin).
If I could ever track that coin down, I'd love to own it again.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
I briefly owned this example. I ended up trading it out for a small loss
Here is one of mine from my Two Cent Registry set. MS66+RD with a CAC sticker. Tied for Top Pop, 5/0. I bought it five years ago on GC as a 66RD, and when I got it in hand, I liked it so much, I sent it to PCGS for Reconsideration. Sure enough, they agreed, and added on the plus. That “little plus” almost triples the value!
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
I remember ha ing to go get the 75 s from the store (or god forbid one broke open a set for it)
Bought this as an NGC 65 and couldn’t crack it out fast enough.
MS 66 BN (CAC)
I like first-year issues, so here's my 1864 Large Motto, PCGS MS65RB. I have no idea why PCGS switched the obverse and reverse for the TrueView. Kind regards, George
COINgratulations on the upgrade! Well done. Me, I'm too chicken to play the crackout game, usually.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Plain 5 variety 65BN
Top 10 Cal Fractional Type Set
successful BST with Ankurj, BigAl, Bullsitter, CommemKing, DCW(7), DesertMoon, Downtown1974, Elmerfusterpuck, Joelewis, Mach1ne, Minuteman810430, Modcrewman, Nankraut, Nederveit2, Philographer(5), Proofcollection, Realgator, Silverpop, SurfinxHI, TomB and Yorkshireman(3)
Casual collector slowly building a collection....
Mr_Spud
Outstanding!
...once again, here's the album coin. Crummy pictures... there's still a bit of mint luster left in the devices. This is likely one I'll resubmit to our hosts...
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A few pieces from my personal album:
I can't resist showing the album itself...
Or this fun "gem" from a few years ago.
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Today is January 30, 2026 and the next is:
3C Piece Silver (1851-1873)
(True View)
Thanks for getting us going on the new day's type, @creg. I got busy at work.
Here is the 3-cent silver from my primary collection. I always wanted an 1851-O, and finally got one. It's not MS, but it's close.
This is the holed example from my "Holey Type Set" pinned to my corkboard.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Good morning. Here’s mine:
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
If we’re being honest….this is my least favorite coin in my 7070. One of the few coins in my set I’m actively looking to replace. TV makes it look duller and frankly uglier than it actually is, but still not a coin I’m in love with, which is supposed to be the #1 rule for my set.
XF 40
I find it tough to find a 3cS with eye appeal that appeals to me. Not only are they tiny, but the strikes can be quirky and so many of the circulated examples got bent or beat up.
Even my 1851-O that I posted above doesn't absolutely knock my sox off in terms of eye appeal. It's just... OK. The appeal of that particular one for me was the mintmark, to be honest.
@winesteven 's example looks like a monster, of course.
Oh! I forgot to post my all-time best of type, from the "used to be mine" files. This PR63 was pretty.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
62 from the BST. formerly from the @Catbert collection
Top 10 Cal Fractional Type Set
successful BST with Ankurj, BigAl, Bullsitter, CommemKing, DCW(7), DesertMoon, Downtown1974, Elmerfusterpuck, Joelewis, Mach1ne, Minuteman810430, Modcrewman, Nankraut, Nederveit2, Philographer(5), Proofcollection, Realgator, Silverpop, SurfinxHI, TomB and Yorkshireman(3)
NGC MS62 1651829-006
Casual collector slowly building a collection....
💕
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
End Systemic Elitism - It Takes All of Us
ANA LM, LSCC, EAC, FUN
Ooh! A CircCam! Love ‘em! 💕
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Mr_Spud
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It might be hard to make out, but it is an 1852. Believe it or not, this is the better of the two I own
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
It will be Saturday the 31st in a few minutes, so I'll start us off on our next type, which is the...
3C Piece Nickel (1865-1889).
Though I presently lack a problem-free example in my primary collection, I have owned a few nice pieces of this type in the past:
1866 PCGS MS62+ (modest MS grade but great toning and eye appeal)
1880 PCGS PR64 (looked better than these pics)
1888 PCGS PR65 CAM (my all-time best of type)
Then of course, there is the holed example from my holey corkboard type set.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
I have a few... one of my favorite coin series
1882 PR66. Nice tone to it. I bought this on Instagram after passing on it the year before
1878 PR63 housed in a 2nd gen PCGS slab. A proof only issue and my personal favorite, but the 1882 is a nicer coin
1885 in an NGC PF66. This was my first proof and is quite nice
Here's a fun one, an 1868 in PR55! The lowest straight graded coin at all grading companies last time I checked. I saw this on eBay shortly after it was listed and snagged it immediately
