Braddick has inspired me!!!!!!!! How circulated can a silver dollar set be?
TheNumish
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After looking at Braddick's 1922 Peace Dollar something clicked in my head. How hard would it be to put a complete set of Morgans super circulated like that coin? It would be an interesting challenge. Notice I don't use the word ugly. I would try not to put mutilated coins in the set but coins that have that evenly circulated down to the bone look. Notice I don't use the word ugly. Coins like that have a strange elegance to them.
About 10 years ago I was out to dinner with a bunch of guys that deal in circ dollars. We talked about challenging each other about who could put together the worst silver dollar set over a 1 year period. The winner (or loser in this case) would get a trophy. Nothing ever came of it but I always thought it would be a fun challenge. If anyone is interested we could do it over a two year period and then meet at a coin show somewhere in the middle of the country to compare sets and vote. If we could get 5 or 6 people together it would be a pretty cool thing to try. I don't mind being in charge of it. Is anyone in?
About 10 years ago I was out to dinner with a bunch of guys that deal in circ dollars. We talked about challenging each other about who could put together the worst silver dollar set over a 1 year period. The winner (or loser in this case) would get a trophy. Nothing ever came of it but I always thought it would be a fun challenge. If anyone is interested we could do it over a two year period and then meet at a coin show somewhere in the middle of the country to compare sets and vote. If we could get 5 or 6 people together it would be a pretty cool thing to try. I don't mind being in charge of it. Is anyone in?
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I choose PCGS because they are tight on these low grades. The coin must not appear to be cleaned which is tough as many of these choice, low grade (we're talking PO01 and FA02) coins have a buffed or polished appearance due to being carried as a 'pocket piece'.
So, the hurtle of locating a coin that has a readable date and MM AND is completely problem free (no gouges or unsightly nicks that would then be considered damage) that is then "gradable" is the challenge.
Good luck in your quest!
Right now I own (all PCGS graded) a PO01 Bust dollar; a PO01 Seated dollar; a PO01 Morgan dollar; a AG03 High Relief Peace dollar; a FA02 Peace dollar (1928 too, the Key); an AG03 Ike dollar and a GD04 SBA dollar.
-Still need a Flowing Hair and a Sacawagea (yeah, I know- good luck on that one) to complete my full set of Low Grade dollars. As a bonus I also have the Lafayette dollar Commemorative in GD04 and an Hawaiin dollar in AG03 (that was a tough one to find).
The fun is the chase regardless of what coins we choose to go after.
peacockcoins
<< <i>See, the trick isn't in just locating a problem free Morgan or Peace dollar (or any series of coins of your choosing), but in locating it in the super low grades and have them STILL BE IDENTIFYABLE. I've seen plenty of 'slicks' or, basel state' coins, but to have them with a readable date and MintMark (if one is necessary for complete identification) and, (drum roll. . .) Problem Free is the fun part! I choose PCGS because they are tight on these low grades. The coin must not appear to be cleaned which is tough as many of these choice, low grade (we're talking PO01 and FA02) coins have a buffed or polished appearance due to being carried as a 'pocket piece'. So, the hurtle of locating a coin that has a readable date and MM AND is completely problem free (no gouges or unsightly nicks that would then be considered damage) that is then "gradable" is the challenge. Good luck in your quest! Right now I own (all PCGS graded) a PO01 Bust dollar; a PO01 Seated dollar; a PO01 Morgan dollar; a AG03 High Relief Peace dollar; a FA02 Peace dollar (1928 too, the Key); an AG03 Ike dollar and a GD04 SBA dollar. -Still need a Flowing Hair and a Sacawagea (yeah, I know- good luck on that one) to complete my full set of Low Grade dollars. As a bonus I also have the Lafayette dollar Commemorative in GD04 and an Hawaiin dollar in AG03 (that was a tough one to find). The fun is the chase regardless of what coins we choose to go after. >>
Pat, there is a coin dealer in my neck of the woods with a PCGS graded FA02 Ike dollar in his case. I never asked him if it was for sale as I am not that interested in business strike Ikes. Are you interested in downgrading your Ike? What would a fair offer for a FA02 be?
I too was inspired by your efforts. The hunt for a 1900 type set was the goal, and I really wish that I had the capacity to scan these puppies in - I completed the entire run (cent, nickel, dime, quarter & half) in about 2 months in what I would deem 01 - 03 grades. No gouges, no nicks, blatant rim wear, only a profile of the face, yet still a readable (barely) date and MM. Now I think that I am going to have to continue this quest to emcompass all mint marks for that date. The 1st set was just based on year alone. Wish me luck!
-Hoosier
Is your set complete?
I'd be curious how you located a Kennedy and Franklin in such low grades! I own two Kennedies (both 1964, one PCGS FA02, the other PCI AG03) but haven't seen a Franklin that would qualify.
Re-reading your post though, maybe it is the year 1900 and all the coins within that single year you are talking about? Either way, it is fun- true?
LanLord- my PM is sent to you! I'd love to own that Ike. ALWAYS looking for the serious DOWNGRADE.
peacockcoins
I also have a Potty Dollar that is a GD04 and a Opium dollar that is VG08.
peacockcoins
VG seems to be a little high for this collection.
peacockcoins
I will say, I was fascinated with heavily worn, old coins(pre 1950's). It did give them some kind of something.
Now I don't even look at them unless their at least Mint, so much for the fascination.
It's amazing how a child sees things.
Robert