The Greatest Lincoln Set That I Ever Viewed!
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I had some free time tonight and I ended up doing what I do many, many nights - and that's viewing my fellow collectors registry sets on the PCGS website. I was viewing the Jack Lee Lincoln collection and I became really fascinated with this set. I kept looking at all the low pop coins and then I would imagine the value of the set and the dedication it took to assemble it. And then it dawned on me, that this is a #2 set and that just didn't feel right to me. After all, this is the finest set that I can view, and the owner wants to share it with me. A boxer can't be the greatest, if he never fights. A racehorse can't be the greatest, if it doesn't race. If you're the greatest, then you must share what you have with the public, to be recognized as the greatest. Jack Lee has done just that, and I must recognize his set as the greatest. Keep up the good work Jack!
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1967 Topps PSA 8+
1960's Topps run Mega Set
"For me, playing baseball has been like a war and I was defending the uniform I wore, Every time I put on the uniform I respected it like the American flag. I wore it like I was representing every Latin country."--Minnie Minoso
<< <i> If you're the greatest, then you must share what you have with the public, to be recognized as the greatest. Jack Lee has done just that, and I must recognize his set as the greatest. Keep up the good work Jack!
RegistryNut
People have different reasons for maintaining registries. There are reasons why some keep them private. I suspect the owner does not really care if people think his set is the GREATEST. He/She knows what they have, and that may be all they care about.
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<< <i> If you're the greatest, then you must share what you have with the public, to be recognized as the greatest. Jack Lee has done just that, and I must recognize his set as the greatest. Keep up the good work Jack!
RegistryNut
People have different reasons for maintaining registries. There are reasons why some keep them private. I suspect the owner does not really care if people think his set is the GREATEST. He/She knows what they have, and that may be all they care about. >>
Stewart is the greatest small cent collector ever. If you want to see the set, ask Shylock to post images of them. He loves to show them.
<< <i>Stewart is the greatest small cent collector ever. If you want to see the set, ask Shylock to post images of them. He loves to show them. >>
Or, you could just go to http://www.coingallery.org/ and see some of them yourself!
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I hope IF he ever decides to let PCGS display his set (like for the 2009 anniversary)...that it's in my neck of the woods...like at a Baltimore show. I wouldn't fly to a show just to see it...but I sure would drive a few hours to see it.
Did Shylock take the photos that are on coingallery.org? I wish someone would photograph the 58 Dbl Die that he acquired last year...it's not even listed on his variety page...
Toby
At the recent Long Beach Coin and Collectibles Exposition, the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) examined, authenticated, and graded the finest 1958 Double Die Obverse (DDO) Cent. This second of only two examples known to exist is now safely encapsulated in an MS-65 Red PCGS holder. The new 1958 Double Die Obverse Cent was submitted by Stewart Blay, a noted Lincoln Cent specialist, who acquired the coin recently for an undisclosed sum described as being "well into six figures."
The doubling on the obverse of the 1958 DDO Cent is most evident on the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" and the word "LIBERTY". The error is nearly as dramatic as the doubling on the 1955 Double Die Obverse Cent, except that the date on the 1958 shows only slight doubling. Today, the 1958 Double Die Obverse is virtually unknown except to experts in the field, partly because it was discovered so long ago and partly because only two (possibly three) examples have been found.
Mystery shrouds the discovery of this variety. Around 1960, a collector from the Philadelphia area (possibly a Mint employee) found two examples in a Mint sewn bag of 1958 Cents. In 1966, photographs of one of the coins were sent to Coin World, where the variety made its debut in a Collectors Clearinghouse column. In 1973, the owner, then identified as W. Marira, re-sent the images to Coin World and the coin became the subject of another Collectors Clearinghouse column. Despite the publicity, no other examples have appeared on the market, although a third has been rumored to exist.
Around 1996, the collector consigned the coin to dealer and Lincoln Cent specialist Sam Lukes, who sent it to ANACS for authentication and grading. ANACS assigned a grade of MS-64 Red and the coin was sold in a private transaction at a price reported to be around the $25,000 level. Subsequently, the coin was recertified by PCGS as an MS-64 Red and resold for $57,500.
The second example, slightly nicer than the first, was retained by the collector who discovered it circa 1960. In 1995, Kevin Flynn examined the piece, photographed it, and made it the subject of the HOT TOPICS section of his book (The Authoritative Reference on Lincoln Cents, co-authored with John Wexler).
According to Stewart Blay, he has been on the trail of the second example for 20 years. Recently, through perseverance and serendipity, Blay found the collector and offered to purchase the coin, only to discover that the collector was not interested in selling it. Apparently, Blay made an offer that was too good to refuse, as he is now the proud owner of this incredible rarity.
The 1958 Double Die Obverse Cent is one of the highlights of Stewart Blay's collection, listed as the Number One Set in several categories in the PCGS Set Registry(SM).
PCGS asked Blay what he planned for an encore. His dream now is to someday find, if it even exists, a Mint Red 1943 Bronze Cent. Good luck, Stewart!
THE GREATEST LINCOLN CENT COLLECTION WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT THE BALTIMORE ANA IN JULY 2008
I will be exhibiting my copper collection starting with half cents 1793-1857 and continuing with Flying Eagle cents,Indian cents1859-1909,the Indian cent and Flying Eagle 12 piece pattern cents set, mint state Lincoln cents 1909-1958 and Lincoln cent proofs 1909 - Date
There will be more than 400 slabs including double dies 1969 S DDO in PCGS ms 65 red and the 1958 DDO ms 65 red.
I will also try and make available all coins for personal inspection.
Stewart
Can't wait to see the coins!!!!
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<< <i>THE GREATEST LINCOLN CENT COLLECTION WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT THE BALTIMORE ANA IN JULY 2008
I will be exhibiting my copper collection starting with half cents 1793-1857 and continuing with Flying Eagle cents,Indian cents1859-1909,the Indian cent and Flying Eagle 12 piece pattern cents set, mint state Lincoln cents 1909-1958 and Lincoln cent proofs 1909 - Date
There will be more than 400 slabs including double dies 1969 S DDO in PCGS ms 65 red and the 1958 DDO ms 65 red.
I will also try and make available all coins for personal inspection.
Stewart >>
Looking forward to seeing these examples!!!!
Toby,
You got your wish my friend. Have a nice trip to Baltimore, and please let us know all about it.
And thanks Stewart for the opportunity to view your manificent coins. You can see that the Forum members are really fired up.
RegistryNut
<< <i>It seems I'm making plans for Baltimore. Thanks Stewart. Mike >>
Seems like I might have to fit it in as well lol.
Check my ebay BIN or Make Offers!!
will be a summer must do if you've ever drooled over a red Lincoln!
You da man Stewart Blay!!!
Maybe we can drag Bob (Watersport) and Jaime (LincolnsRule) up for a visit as well?
There are not very many coins on this planet that can do that to you!
Jack Lee's collection is great, such as the great walker set he collected over 10 years ago, but he started too late in the game to ever compete with Stewart's set.
Stewart is a lincoln cent collector extrordinaire; Jack Lee is a set collector extrordinaire who is currently doing lincoln cents.
There is a huge difference.
Wish I could make it.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
Unprecedented crab shortage hits Baltimore as millions of eager collectors flock into town to view the FINEST collection of Lincoln cents in the history of man...
This is a chance of a life time!
Stewart has an eye like no other, and I'll over burning coals to see that set next year!
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
Haven't been to a coin show in a few years, but I'm already making plans for this show.
Best,
Sunnywood
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Stewart,
I will be there. What an opportunity! I'll gladly make the trip from MN to see those Lincolns. Thanks for bustin' em out. It won't be like Lloyd's private showing, but I'll take it!
Jack
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Stewart's copper collection.
<< <i>THE GREATEST LINCOLN CENT COLLECTION WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT THE BALTIMORE ANA IN JULY 2008
I will be exhibiting my copper collection starting with half cents 1793-1857 and continuing with Flying Eagle cents,Indian cents1859-1909,the Indian cent and Flying Eagle 12 piece pattern cents set, mint state Lincoln cents 1909-1958 and Lincoln cent proofs 1909 - Date
There will be more than 400 slabs including double dies 1969 S DDO in PCGS ms 65 red and the 1958 DDO ms 65 red.
I will also try and make available all coins for personal inspection.
Stewart >>
What a surprising thread!!!
Ah, Baltimore. Now THE BALTIMORE ANA IN JULY 2008 will have somehing extra-special to look forward to.
I've always heard good things about Baltimore, but a lot can happen in six months. I hope we all live that long.
I am not kidding,
G99G
I collect 20-slab, blue plastic PCGS coin boxes. To me, every empty box is like a beating heart
People come up sometimes, and ask me, G99G, are you kidding? And I answer them no, I am NOT KIDDING.
Every empty box?
C'mon!