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"Louis E. Eliasberg assembled the number-one all-time collection of United States coins. It was a complete date and mintmarks holding of every known regular issue U.S. coin, plus numerous Patterns and other treasures. Soon a complete listing of the collection will be added to the PCGS Set Registry."

Soon? I still haven't found them. Have they been posted?

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  • DrPeteDrPete Posts: 1,497 ✭✭✭
    The registry site now contains newly listed sets for the Eliasberg collection for Circulation Strike Barber Half dollars and the identical set with Varieties. As listed, my set is not far behind, and I hope over time to upgrade coins to pass the set listing for Eliasberg. What a great accomplishment that will be.
    Dr. Pete
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    LOOKING FOR 1931-s merc that is nice for the grade and fb
  • tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,162 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hmmmm - should read an almost complete date & mintmarks set...... image
  • I think that Louis Eliasberg was such a unique individual, and had such a unique collection for his time, that he should somehow have his collection listed. PCGS should start a "complete" U.S. coin registry set, and add him to it. Obviously, there are constant changes in varieties and which ones are officially recognized by PCGS, but I think this would be a great idea. I think you should ask David Hall this question early on Tuesday in the Q&A forum so he has an opportunity to respond later in the day.
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  • tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,162 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If they did that, would they allow interchangeable proofs/mint state coins like Eliasberg had? Under the current rules of the Registry, he wasn't anywhere near complete.......... though I wouldn't mind the same option of choosing the nicest coin for the date irregardless of method of manufacture.

    I wonder what they're gonna do with that little ol 3 cent pattern of his? image

    Edited to add: oh, nevermind, I see they're giving him the MS coins under the assumption he could have bought them.
  • DrPeteDrPete Posts: 1,497 ✭✭✭
    Tradedollarnut,

    That's an interesting thought about having registry sets loosen up to allow proofs instead of mint state coins like Eliasberg, Norweb, and other noteworthy historical sets had. Ironically, in the case of my barber half mint state set, my registry-listed 1902 is PCGS MS65 and I own the Eliasberg 1902 in PCGS PR66. If I could substitute the proof coin I would gain a one point upgrade (thus closing the gap between my set and the Eliasberg set as ranked). Now if you look at the registry listing for the Eliasberg Collection Circulation Strike Barber Half Dollars it lists the 1902 as an estimated 65 since the actual coin was a proof. This is a rather interesting situation.

    Dr. Pete
  • DAMDAM Posts: 2,410 ✭✭


    << <i>Edited to add: oh, nevermind, I see they're giving him the MS coins under the assumption he could have bought them. >>



    If you can "assume" one of his coins made a specific grade why shouldn't you also "assume" he would have (at some time) purchased a specific coin? image

    I admire his collection and thinnk it should be recognized. I don't like the fact no one else is allowed to use the same rules that his and other sets are able to use.

    But I think I've said that before. imageimage
    Dan
  • tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,162 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think it's a curious decision to 'give' him the MS coins & then make collectors compete against him under the current rules. The Registry is either a structured 'game' with rules or it's not - they should decide one way or the other.

    I've been seriously considering mixing proofs with circulation strikes in my own collection. If it was good enough for Louie, shouldn't it be good enough for me? image
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  • AND AGAIN TTT
    LOOKING FOR 1931-s merc that is nice for the grade and fb
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  • Dr. Pete, you've got a very valid point. The answer is Eliasberg; PCGS feels a need to fill as many sets as they can with the name. Therefore you get the "Eliasberg Stretch".

    I want to say that Your Collectio is not only just behind the Eliasberg set, but your pictures of your beautiful coins are like a walk thru the 19th and early 20th Century-a "must-see" for all collector's and lovers of fine coins.. Everyone should spend some time looking at the remarkable collection you have crafted. The ’06-S and the 08 are exquisite. Thanks for sharing a bit of numismatic history with us.

    Would really like to see you post a picture of your 1902 “Eliasberg” PR66. Must be a real monster.
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