Library of Coins Half Dime Album 1829-1873, Updated 8/30 added 1835

Cladiator

I've been meaning to make a post with the coins in the album so far but procrastination has been getting the best of me. Since I had a couple requests to do it I figured there's no time better than the present. So the album is a Library of Coins album (Vol. 40) and it's got holes from 1794 to 1873. I have no plans on ever filling any of the holes prior to 1829. This particular album was made around 1961 so thankfully there is no hole for the 1870S. By skipping the early bust and not having to worry about the 70S I should be able to fill all existing holes from 29-73. I only have 10 of the 90 holes filled so I'm very far from completion. I'm in no hurry though. Hell it's taken me a couple years just to get to 10, haha. Some of the coins are crack outs (PCGS & NGC) and some were bought raw. They've come from various sources (eBay, dealers, forum members, coin shows). One of the coins is from the Reiver collection. I'll try to repost to this thread when I get new coins for the album. They're not super high grade or gorgeously colored or super rare but they are what they are; honest, old half dimes that did the job they were meant to do and have retired to a happy home in their old age. Hope you all enjoy. As usual all comments, thoughts, opinions & musings are welcome.

gecko109

I watched you "snap" a couple out of plastic and into that book on a youtube video! I think you have a great eye for pleasing coins.

tydye

Cool! I like the vintage look of the older albums.

LanLord

If you get some jewel lustre you can get those dirty old things much whiter!

SamByrd

WOW! Those all rock. Nice examples.

Staircoins

Very nice coins, and well matched. I like the '39-O in particular, with the impressive die crack.

Will be nice to see the set progress.

STONE

I love the look of all of these and they are very well matched in terms of grade

Keep it up and I'm looking forward to more.

fc

for some reason, this type of collecting, is the pinnacle of a mature
collector to me.

nice half dimes, circulated condition, some crust and toning (some
have more, some have less), in prices mere mortals can afford, very
old coins, pleasant classic designs, etc...

not out to impress the wine/cigar/cheese crowd and not out to compete
with anyone... impressive to anyone who has an inkling for US history
or enjoys antiques...

an all around excellent collection and post.

zap1111

The design change in the wreaths (see the '61 and '67) was a superior aesthetic move. Those are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing them.
zap

richardshipp

Very nice looking and I love how the set matches so well.

kaz

Thanks for posting your set-in-progress, all the coins ooze originality and history, please continue in this vein.

coinlieutenant

Diggin' that 67-S

mheffner2

Ditto on the 67S

fc

32-37 are my favorites.

Cladiator

fc you have a discerning eye. The '32 is my favorite as well. It's the Reiver coin and it's an 1832 LM11.2 die marriage. With an R5 (31-75 known to exist) rarity rating it's easily the rarest coin in the album so far.

Cam40

which one was it you dropped after just cracking it out of a slab?
btw, that a neat how-to-crack-a-slab video i remember.

Cladiator

That was the 1840 No Drapery.

StubbyMcNumbthumbs

<< <i>for some reason, this type of collecting, is the pinnacle of a mature
collector to me.

nice half dimes, circulated condition, some crust and toning (some
have more, some have less), in prices mere mortals can afford, very
old coins, pleasant classic designs, etc...

not out to impress the wine/cigar/cheese crowd and not out to compete
with anyone... impressive to anyone who has an inkling for US history
or enjoys antiques...

an all around excellent collection and post. >>





No plastic anywhere to be found. Very refreshing!

stinkinlincoln

Sweet set! I love these lil coins and yours look beautiful together there in all their raw glory!


The rev cracked 39-O is my fav!

stman

You got my attention with these. Very, very nice!

LeeG

They say patience is a virtue. This set is the proof!

KentuckyJ

Nice coins! Thanks for sharing

fishteeth

this is the type of collection I love

BillJones

I've thought about collecting a circulated set of these coins, but have never gotten around to it. I do collect the pieces that you don't collect, the early ones from 1792 to 1805. I have all of the Red Book varieites except the 1802. Oddly enough the Liberty of Coins people didn't put a slot in the album for that one.

I have that Library of Coins half dime album, and sadly enough, I'm the original owner. I bought it at Gimbels Department Store in Philadelphia in the early 1960s.

Cladiator

Bill, when I'm done we should make a combined post of your early bust and my capped bust/seated for a complete album

Walkerguy21D

Those nice crusty coins look like they've been in the album since the 60's - nice set so far!

mdwoods

If only those little beautys could talk. Great matched original set. Thanks for sharing

HoledandCreative

A nice beginning to a nice set. I'm still looking for an 1802 and an 1846, among others, that fit my collection.

Cladiator

Put another coin in the album today. It's an 1853 No Arrows Half Dime. Pics are below of the coin sitting in it's new home and the remnants of it's old home.

STONE

Did creating this post for us on Monday reinvigorate your motivation of this collection or was the '53 NA already in the works of being purchased?

BTW - Nice addition

Cladiator

I'm not entirely sure what reinvigorated me. The result of it though was finding this 53NA and making the post. I think the first new half dime, post reinvigoration, was the 1867S.

Baley

Very nice group of coins! This is the kind of album that will really turn heads at a show, even if not full yet..

Cladiator

Placed another one in the album today. This 1860O came raw from eBay.

STONE

Now that's what I call a perfect match to the set

Cladiator

Latest addition of this 1857O. It's a bit lower grade than some of the other coins but it's still got "the look". What made me get the coin was the fun die crack on the reverse.

Cladiator

Added a common one to the album today...

Cladiator

Stuck this '35LD/S5C in the album tonight.

BECOKA

Now this is the way to go. I can't wait to see the album completed.

LeeG

Really coming along nicely!