Question for Large Cent collectors

Ok, here is the goal. I have all the Lincoln's slabbed in an MS set and my son has all the Indians slabbed in a circulated set. Next we want to slab his circulated Large cents with the goal of having every cent up through 1810 at this time. My question is NOT about whether or not such a low end Large collection is worth slabbing, as I believe it is since it helps preserves the coins, will add to a larger already slabbed collection my son and I will share. Rather, is it worth the extra cost to get Newcomb or Sheldon numbers attributed - or just get coins graded since they are not high end examples.
Thanks for your wisdom.
WS
Thanks for your wisdom.
WS
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It's also very important to verify each variety prior to purchase that's entombed as there are plenty of TPG label mis designations.
series then another $10K in attribution fees? The plus is if these are low-end coins for the lack of a better term then attribution may not be easy at a glance so
having the Sheldon # on the plastic-case would be nice. If you have the time, patience and wherewithal to collect let's say 300 Sheldon varieties then I'd say
the attribution is worth it in the long term.
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What I think you are planning on doing is a date set from 1810 to 1857, then having the varieties put on the holders, whatever they happen to be, from raw coins you acquire and then submit......is this really what is going on, or have I totally misinterpreted the collection goal?
If they aren't high end examples, and you aren't going after all varieties anyway, and as was previously stated the TPGs get the attributions wrong sometimes anyway, IMO I don't think it's worth it.....the exeption would be if you cherry a scarce variety that you attribute yourself.
WS
<< <i>And yes, its just a date set. I am not after all the varieties, etc. So I too am thinking, just get each coin graded and thats it.
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Sounds like you're putting together a nice set and the attribution is a nice touch. Are you planning to have all problem free slabs or are you ok with genuine slabs? When I thought you were putting together a full variety set (like Husak) then I thought you might have problems avoiding genuine slabs (even a few Husak cents are in genuine slabs IIRC) but if you're just doing one variety per date you can achieve your goal. However, if you're slabbing them yourself, expect some frustration as large cents can be tricky. --jerry
WS
Keep us posted and share some pics with us!
1793-1857
1810-1857
1793-1810
WS
<< <i>Rather, is it worth the extra cost to get Newcomb or Sheldon numbers attributed - or just get coins graded since they are not high end examples. >>
Hi, I collect large cents by date. I have not gone through the extra cost of attribution on my slabbed coins, nor would I spend extra to have them attributed (unless they were extremely rare) if/when any of them are submitted. Even today, much of my collection is raw, so take the preceding FWIW.
Good luck on your collection, and I hope you share it with the rest of us.
Have fun...Mike
Basically I do not believe in slabbing copper - I do break that practice from time-to-time. Having said that, if the coins will eventually be sold at a major auction they will get slabbed anyway but I would attribute them myself as a check.