Certified Bust Half Registry sets expand
GOLDSAINT
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In the last 12 to 18 months interest in certified Bust Half Registry sets has exploded doubling or tripling the number of sets listed on PCGS and NGC. Still in first place in both Registries is our forum member Tahoe Dale, but several new sets are being built with very high-grade coins.
Rumor has it that there are two complete certified sets in the U.S., if these have not been broken and sold. The Meyers Collection, and the original Overton collection, slabbed and sold to one collector in July of 1993, although only Mr. Downey knows if all the coins certified.
Some of the more aggressive collectors include Eastern woods, Highlander, Ayers, MDF, Alderman, Firedome, and Nysoto.
The BSCI collection boast coins that are all graded MS 64 to MS 67 and the Gardner set boast the following 1794 MS 61/ 1795 MS61/ 1796 15 Stars MS62/ 1797 MS63/1801 MS62/1802 MS60.
Of all of the registry sets this must be one of the very hardest to complete and as of today no one has built a Registry set with varieties that even hits the 90% complete mark.
Do any of the BHNC members know of any other certified sets that are approaching a complete stage that are not listed in the Registries?
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I have been working my way down from the 39-O and am starting to wrap up on the 20's with the exception of a few years here and there since I haven't found the right coin yet. I have been thinking about listing my coins in the NGC registry since it consist of both PCGS and NGC slabs. Depending on registry type set I listed it in, looks like based on points it would fall 2nd or 3rd place. I keep getting side tracked trying to complete my Top 50 Peace VAMs set though.A few more BH's and I'll probably show up on the Registry listed under the set name William Randolph Collection. It's a great series and I'm glad to see more interest in it by collectors.
Randy
The Whisker Cheek Collection - Top 50 Peace VAM Registry
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