The best of both worlds. An interesting way of collecting. My progress report updated.
wingedliberty
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Several months ago, I posted a thread on collecting parallel sets within the same series consisting of both white(or red in the case of copper) and toned examples. This has proven to be very enjoyable. I have finished the Mercs and have almost completed the Roosevelts in both toned and white blazers.
The SMS Roosies are exceedingly tough to find nicely toned. There seems to be an abundance of toned business strikes but the SMS examples tend to stay white more. I have no way of explaining this, but the thrill of the hunt is very enjoyable. This has also shown to be case with Peace dollars, as nicely toned examples are commanding very strong premiums. Peace dollars just don't seem to tone as nicely as Morgans.
I thought I would share this collecting strategy with others, as it has brought me hours of enjoyment.
I am using Eagle slab albums and sticking to PCGS/NGC pieces only. It is interesting to display the Eagle slab albums side by side, with the white set on one end and the toned set on the other. The Eagle albums are subsequently stored in safe deposit boxes and coins are placed in PCGS/NGC boxes, which fit very snug into the 5x10 safe deposit bank vaults.
I am wondering if any other collectors have tried this way of collecting. I find that I enjoy both white (or red) coins as much as toned examples. After twenty two years of collecting, its interesting to explore alternative ways of doing this. I know that there are others like me out there as well as copper specialists who enjoy both RD, RB, and BN sets of Large coppers, Indians, and Lincolns. This may be an area that I would explore next. Your thoughts?
Brian.
The SMS Roosies are exceedingly tough to find nicely toned. There seems to be an abundance of toned business strikes but the SMS examples tend to stay white more. I have no way of explaining this, but the thrill of the hunt is very enjoyable. This has also shown to be case with Peace dollars, as nicely toned examples are commanding very strong premiums. Peace dollars just don't seem to tone as nicely as Morgans.
I thought I would share this collecting strategy with others, as it has brought me hours of enjoyment.
I am using Eagle slab albums and sticking to PCGS/NGC pieces only. It is interesting to display the Eagle slab albums side by side, with the white set on one end and the toned set on the other. The Eagle albums are subsequently stored in safe deposit boxes and coins are placed in PCGS/NGC boxes, which fit very snug into the 5x10 safe deposit bank vaults.
I am wondering if any other collectors have tried this way of collecting. I find that I enjoy both white (or red) coins as much as toned examples. After twenty two years of collecting, its interesting to explore alternative ways of doing this. I know that there are others like me out there as well as copper specialists who enjoy both RD, RB, and BN sets of Large coppers, Indians, and Lincolns. This may be an area that I would explore next. Your thoughts?
Brian.
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Brian.
Brian.
I have done what you were saying with Morgs; have a regular MS version, a DMPL version, a Sample Slab and a toned version.
I still do it with my 97 error collection; I have a Proof 70 dime, quarter, or half which is the epitome of perfection and right under it I have a smashed, mangled, cracked & split planchet indent, brock, clip or whatever. Kinda like a best & worst example.
I'll have a Sample Slab with a white coin and the same model with a toned coin.
I am so afflicted with the sickness.
Does it ever stop?????????
Thank God this sickness never stops.
Brian