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Lincoln Cents with Varieties, Proof (1909-Present) -- Complete!
DMWJR
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When I first started this set, I was collecting MPL's in 63-64 RB, in various holders. There were many turns and twists along the way to get my set in the grades and conditions that I wanted -- plenty bought and sold even within the same grade to seek out the finest. For instance, I once owned three 1937 cameos at the same time in 67 (pop 1) and both 66's (pop 2). I selected the one I thought was the best regardless of the grade and it was one of the 66's, so I sold and traded the other two. I also had a couple of coins that turned in the holder due to some artificial cameo on the coins that turned about six months after I bought them. Those had to be replaced along the way.
For the last three years, my set has been all but complete .... in PCGS holders. I had one hold out in an NGC holder that I disagreed with PCGS on the grade. I've been stubborn about it the entire time, refusing to complete the set, while upgrading various coins within the set in the meantime. I finally broke down and bought Dan Close's 1960 SD/LD in PR68RD and have completed my set of 82 coins in PCGS holders. I hope to continue to upgrade where I can, but coins are getting few and far between. Maybe I can work on some pictures to put in it.
It's not all about the Registry, although that is a very fun part. I have literally hundreds of rolls of proof Lincolns for 1953-1972, and many singles from other years. I have a capital plastic holder filled with toned proofs of various years and colors. I also have a box of doubled dies for many many dates, most of which will probably never be listed anywhere.
This has been an exciting set to work on for the last 9 years, and a passion. There are still upgrades out there with my name on them, so I still feel the same passion for pursuit that I have always had!!!
Thanks for letting me share....
Link to Set HERE
My two favorites are below. The VDB is from Gerry Glasser's collection, and the second from Stewart Blay. Two unbelievable collectors and coins!!!
For the last three years, my set has been all but complete .... in PCGS holders. I had one hold out in an NGC holder that I disagreed with PCGS on the grade. I've been stubborn about it the entire time, refusing to complete the set, while upgrading various coins within the set in the meantime. I finally broke down and bought Dan Close's 1960 SD/LD in PR68RD and have completed my set of 82 coins in PCGS holders. I hope to continue to upgrade where I can, but coins are getting few and far between. Maybe I can work on some pictures to put in it.
It's not all about the Registry, although that is a very fun part. I have literally hundreds of rolls of proof Lincolns for 1953-1972, and many singles from other years. I have a capital plastic holder filled with toned proofs of various years and colors. I also have a box of doubled dies for many many dates, most of which will probably never be listed anywhere.
This has been an exciting set to work on for the last 9 years, and a passion. There are still upgrades out there with my name on them, so I still feel the same passion for pursuit that I have always had!!!
Thanks for letting me share....
Link to Set HERE
My two favorites are below. The VDB is from Gerry Glasser's collection, and the second from Stewart Blay. Two unbelievable collectors and coins!!!
Doug
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CONGRATULATIONS! You can be very proud to now own the second all time finest set of Lincoln proofs with varieties. Your set has achieved even a higher GPA than Dan's set. I am very happy to call you a friend on these coin forums and to share with you the passion of collecting Lincoln cents. I also remember your great set of dimes. Keep enjoying the registries.
Steve
My Complete PROOF Lincoln Cent with Major Varieties(1909-2015)Set Registry
David
RegistryNut
Knowledge is the enemy of fear
Congrats Doug!
A very nice set you put together.
Congratulations brother, those two coins are beautiful.
WS
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WOW!
Allow me to add my congratulations.
Doug, thank you for sharing.
Looking through your set I get the feeling that there are some upgrades with your name on them because some seem like they would be easy to find in the upgrade grade, but maybe just not the 'look' you're after.
Please share with us if/when you have pictures posted, if they're anything like the 2 you've posted here that would be a sight.
Congrats.
An interesting story about a coin that just sold -- Dan's 1937 PR66CA was one of mine. I bought it from Don Merz right after he made it. The significance is that it is the first coin from the set that PCGS used Cameo as the designation. That's not just Lincolns, but all denominations for the 36-42 series. So whoever bought it can now have a story to tell with it.
And now the new owner has the pedigree to go with the history of being the first cam in the set!
That's quite a trio of Lincoln collectors making/owning that coin.
How cool.
I would love to see pics of some if the coins that you have registered.
Congrats on a job well done.
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etexmike
Dan
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
For the last three years, my set has been all but complete .... in PCGS holders. I had one hold out in an NGC holder that I disagreed with PCGS on the grade. I've been stubborn about it the entire time, refusing to complete the set, while upgrading various coins within the set in the meantime. I finally broke down and bought Dan Close's 1960 SD/LD in PR68RD and have completed my set of 82 coins in PCGS holders.
Ok, well I decided to submit the NGC coin one more time before I sold it, and you guessed it ..... the darn thing crossed to a 67CA holder, pop 5/2. That's pretty typical for me, except it is usually the person that I sold it to that gets the upgrade or the cross!!!
Thanks go out to Andy at Angel Dees for the advice on the coin and helping me once again through the process. Anybody need a 68 red pop 9/0 ????