1950-58 Proof Lincolns: Complete

coolkarma · December 13, 2003 4:12PM

Not a biggie, but the set is complete, tied for number 9.

RedCents sold me the coin I needed, a 1952 PR66Cam which has both nice heavy frost and deep mirrors. A lovely coin (in a green holder).

On the other hand, the set is not finished. There are still a couple of the coins I would like to upgrade in the coming year. But for now, it feels cool!

dbldie55 · December 13, 2003 4:24PM

Anytime you complete a set is a great feeling. If there was nothing to upgrade, it may even feel like an empty great. Good to hear you can feel good but still know you are not done.

Congrats.

RGL · December 13, 2003 9:53PM

Nice coins, congrats Richard!

STEWARTBLAYNUMIS · December 13, 2003 10:46PM

Hey Coolkarma

Treat that coin with pride.I was the one who sold it to Roger at the Baltimore ANA.

Stewart

CarlWohlforth · December 13, 2003 11:48PM

Congratulations! That sounds like a nice set.

merz2 · December 14, 2003 1:15AM

Richard
I am proud of you.That is a very nice set!

Do you have any aspirations towards the 1936-1942 set ? There is a PCGS 1936 PR64 RD Type 1 on Ebay now.It ends in 6 1/2 hrs.There is also a PCGS and NGC 1939 PR66 RD. The PCGS ends in 6 hrs,the NGC one ends in 9 hrs. There is also a PCGS 1942 PR65 RD that ends in 6 hrs.

coolkarma · December 14, 2003 2:34AM

Dbldie55, thanks. Collecting is a journey to be enjoyed. I enjoy the place where I am now and look forward to enjoying the places further down the road.

Stewart, I'll take good care of it. The "pedigree" makes it "extra special". Thanks for selling it to RedCents

Don, I've started the 1936-42 set. So far I have (all NGC): 1937 PF65 Cameo (modest cameo), 1938 PF65* (much nicer cameo), 1940 PF66, 1942 PF66, and 1942 PF64 Cameo. I also have three PCGS 1942's: PR64, PR65, PR65, all near cameo. I prefer frosted ones

(but I am keeping my eye on the ebay lots you mentioned)

Everyone, Thanks, your encouragement is always appreciated.