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cardinal · October 21, 2002 10:42AM

Hello All,

I've been a PCGS collector member for some time, and now, finally, I've received my login information to join in. (I guess my first couple tries got lost in the Collectors Universe cyberspace -- must've coincided with their software upgrades.)

I've read with great interest the many posts on these very active message boards, and I have to commend you all for sharing so generously of your knowledge and time to help others. I am pleased to be joining such a great group!

After spending time collecting a little bit of everything, I've spent the last several years focusing just on Early U.S. Silver Dollars. My Registry Set has come a long way from its early beginnings, and I am truly gratified by the unsolicited positive comments I've seen here.

Thank you all!

LucyBop · October 21, 2002 10:43AM

Welcome aboard Daddy-o. Got Proof Franklins?

coinguy1 · October 21, 2002 10:45AM

Welcome cardinal. Do you have any better date/scarcer pieces or just common stuff like the 1794 you imaged?

CarlWohlforth · October 21, 2002 10:46AM

Forget Franklins, there are early dollars about! Sorry, but that was an awesome image! More!

LucyBop · October 21, 2002 10:47AM

<< <i>Forget Franklins >>

Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CarlWohlforth · October 21, 2002 10:49AM

Sorry! Can't ever forget Franklins! Especialy deep cameo ones...

MrLee · October 21, 2002 11:08AM

Welcome cardinal. Glad you could finally make it.

kranky · October 21, 2002 11:16AM

Welcome, Cardinal. Nice introduction, and a nice coin!

cardinal · October 21, 2002 11:24AM

LucyBop and Carl,

Interesting that you should bring up Franklins. I have only one specimen that qualifies -- see the attachment. The flowing hair design of all early U.S. coins was based on this medal, designed by Benjamin Franklin to commemorate the Colonies' victories in the Revolutionary War! Minted in 1783, this was one of only 12 minted in silver -- graded PROOF 64 by Bowers and Merena.

FC57Coins · October 21, 2002 11:30AM

Welcome to the boards Cardinal.

So where's your reeeeeeeeeally good stuff?

Awesome coins - the Libertas Americana has always been one of my favorites - it's a timeless classic!

Frank

mdwoods · October 21, 2002 11:35AM

Welcome Cardinal. Nice coins, and nice pictures too! The Libertas is gorgeous. Did Franklin do the actual artistic design? That is what a flowing hair coin should look like. mdwoods

cardinal · October 21, 2002 11:44AM

Coinguy1,

I guess this is my "rarest" one -- 1798 Small Eagle in PCGS-MS62, Pop1 in mintstate (PCGS and NGC combined)! That's 11 times rarer in mintstate than the 1794.

Frank,

According to the slab, I guess my really best one would be my 1795 draped bust -- PCGS-MS65. Let me know what you think.

airplanenut · October 21, 2002 11:47AM

WOW!

Those are SPECTACULAR coins! If you need a safe deposit box to store them in, consider sending them to me

SHOW US MORE!

coindaughter · October 21, 2002 11:50AM

Welcome! I know next to nothing! It's nice to have another brain to pick!

Have fun!

Geoman · October 21, 2002 11:54AM

Welcome also. Glad you are here!

coinguy1 · October 21, 2002 11:56AM

Nice looking coins, Frank!

I sent you a PM - hope you got it.

Luvdawgs · October 21, 2002 11:56AM

Welcome to the boards, cardinal. Very nice to have you with us. You have some awesome coins there

Blade · October 21, 2002 11:57AM

Cardinal,
Welcome aboard! That 1794 would be nice if not for the reverse adjustment marks

Seriously, that is one nice coin in MS64. I have admired your registry set for some time. I want to say thanks for the pics you post with your set. Many high-end collectors don't even make sets visible, much less show the excellent photos. I have learned a lot by looking at the varieties you have in this set.

Believe it or not, I was just talking to a dealer today that picked up a 1797 S$1 in PCGS MS62. I referred them to your set for a compare.