Keeping up with Stuart

GOLDSAINT

I thought I would post my new coin that came in today in an effort to try to keep up just a little with my buddy Stuart, who is also up- grading and extending his type set. What do you think?

1939 PCGS PR 67 50C

merz2

GOLDSAINT
tHAT IS A BEAUTY !!!!!!

Stuart

GoldSaint: Congratulations on the very nice 1939 Walking Liberty Proof Half!!
I really like the 1939 date which gives it nice distinction from the 1940's issues.

I've had a 1941 Proof Set since the mid-70's that I've been considering getting certified some day, mainly for the Walker and the Mercury Dime.

I have always thought that a Proof Walker is one of the prettiest coins around. I wonder if anyone's got a cameo proof walker -- or if such a thing exists. I don't remember seeing any strong frosty devices in the early proof sets.

A cameo proof walker would be a beautiful sight to behold.

100proof1957

didnt we have a post about a proof cameo walker ?

Placid

Nice coin G.S.
Pcgs pop report shows 6 total cameo's.

GOLDSAINT

Thanks for the compliments guys, I waited for the right coin to show up from the thirties series, since the mintages of these proofs drop way down from the 40's. They still minted a great many of these but since this is such a popular collection, good pieces in high grades should hold their value well don't you think?

dpoole

That's gorgeous!

I remember we had a post about cameo proof walkers. What did we decide?

GOLDSAINT

Hey Stuart,
I think where I am going to run into trouble with this extended type set is this Early Gold, as well as the stranger denominations. Have you picked up your $3 or $4 gold, or any Bust or Classic stuff?

Stuart

GoldSaint: Nope I do not own any $3 or $4 Gold pieces, or any Bust or classic gold.

I have so far stuck mostly with starter date sets for Liberty Coronet $20's and $20 Saint Gaudens, with an odd $10 Indian, $10 Liberty, a few $5 Liberties, and a couple of $5 & $2.50 Indians -- it's an eclectic mix of various gold coins.

I would eventually like to purchase a 1799 $10 Gold Eagle in PL AU condition, but I'm not aggressively adding to my gold type set right now.

I've got a few of these gold type coins which I may soon submit to PCGS for certification, but nothing imminent.

JrGMan2004

I believe Cameo Proofs from that era, are very rare... I've barely ever seen a Proof Merc even with just a little bit of frost...