An awesome display - 1883 proof set
Blade
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So often on these boards we see single coins. And so often they are awesome coins, each deserving in their own merits.
But there is something special about a nice set, and you don't see them displayed here too often. Baley's type sets come to mind and so do Tonelover (Jon's) SLQ's. Here is a copper, nickel, silver proof set from 1883 in Proof 66 to 68. The eye appeal is magnificent and adding to that the cool denominations and changes in the year, is a really great display. I could only imagine how amazing it would be if someone decided to extend this into the gold as well by adding a $1, $2.50, $3, $5, $10, and $20. Yes, that proof-only date $20 would be a pricey item, but imagine a 16-piece proof set all from th same date! I found out about the set below in an e-mail from RCNH if you want to follow-up.
But there is something special about a nice set, and you don't see them displayed here too often. Baley's type sets come to mind and so do Tonelover (Jon's) SLQ's. Here is a copper, nickel, silver proof set from 1883 in Proof 66 to 68. The eye appeal is magnificent and adding to that the cool denominations and changes in the year, is a really great display. I could only imagine how amazing it would be if someone decided to extend this into the gold as well by adding a $1, $2.50, $3, $5, $10, and $20. Yes, that proof-only date $20 would be a pricey item, but imagine a 16-piece proof set all from th same date! I found out about the set below in an e-mail from RCNH if you want to follow-up.
Tom
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Current focus 1855 date type set
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NGC 67 Brown,67,66,67,66,68,67,68,67,67 …An awesome 10-piece set. Graded prior to Cameo designations with super color & potential upgrades. PR-67 BN, 3 Cent PR-67, Shield PR-66, No Cents PR-67, Cents PR-66, Dime PR-68, 25c PR-67, 50c PR-68, TR$ PR-67 with monster color, MG$ PR-67 SUPERB!…$102,000.00
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Incredible set. Absolutely amazing.
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I had forgotten about the 3 different 5 Cent (Nickel) Coins of that year -- i.e. the 1883 Shield Nickel along with the 2 Liberty Nickels, although it makes "No Cents".
Seeing that reminded me to review my own proof type coins and unc type set. I'd better get busy with them!
Stuart
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I had to come back to see it again.
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Out of curiosity, does anyone around here have a complete date proof set of pre-1933 copper, nickel, silver, and gold proofs? Pre-1892 would be especially cool.
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I do have a set, 1907, but I don't have the gold.
I would agree if this was a documented complete original set. However, since RCNH did not mention it, I'm assuming at least part of it was not original. Agree it would be coolest to keep the original coins together. The silver coins sure look like a match.
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You guys should have seen the Floyd Starr set of proof coins from
1858 - 1916 complete !!!
It was auctioned by Stack's about 10 years ago.
Stewart