<< <i>Clipped Lincoln cent date set (missing eight coins); Clipped 7070 type set (missing too any early obsolete types to count); ...and once in a while I'll pick up a coin for my CircCam™ type set, which is housed in a three-volume set of old Whitman bookshelf albums.
Sean Reynolds >>
Wanna borrow a nice clipped double dime?
Thanks again for connecting me with that coin!
Lane
Numismatist Ordinaire See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
<< <i>WoW. You all have a targit to hit, As for me I just try to get the best grade on any coin that I like at that time or that day, But that is just me. I'am kinda nuts, I'll look at 4000 coins for fun and try to get more befor I run out. >>
I love shiny metal discs too!
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Right now, it's Darkside only, as I am working on a mid-grade set of milled British Farthings by date (1672-1956) along with a few major varieties thrown in. It will work out to about 200 coins, or so. Currently about 60% complete. To add to the level of difficulty, I am trying to keep the average down around $20 per coin. That may prove difficult (impossible?) when I get to the "Tin" issues!
It's all about the thrill of the hunt! And, along the way, I've learned a heck of a lot about the different monarchs and British history in general.
I'm working on a U.S. type set from half cent to $20 gold piece. I'm within three coins of finishing, but the last three coins are bears.
Beyond that I'm collecting any 19th century presidential campaign tokens, medelets and medals that I don't have that draw my interest. I'm always looking for more Lincoln pieces.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
<< <i>Clipped Lincoln cent date set (missing eight coins); Clipped 7070 type set (missing too any early obsolete types to count); ...and once in a while I'll pick up a coin for my CircCam™ type set, which is housed in a three-volume set of old Whitman bookshelf albums.
Sean Reynolds >>
Wanna borrow a nice clipped double dime?
Thanks again for connecting me with that coin!
Lane >>
Believe me, if it had fit my budget, you would not have heard from me.
Sean Reynolds
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
My pride and joy is my CC trade dollar short set by Type plus errors. I have others but thats My Fav
Its short but hard(fill in joke here)
1873 cc Type 1/1 PCGS 40 1874 cc Type 1/1 PCGS 50 Chopmarked 1875 cc Type 1/1 PCGS 50 Chopmarked 1875 cc Type 1/2 PCGS 45 1875 s Type 1/1 PCGS 25 S/CC over mintmark 1876 cc Type 1/1 PCGS 40 1876 cc Type 1/1 PCGS 40 Doubled Die Reverse 1876 cc Type 1/2 ANACS 45 1877 cc Type 2/2 PCGS 45 Chopmarked 1878 cc Type 2/2 PCGS 40
#1) 1878 8TF VAM set. 38 of 41 in the set presently. Expect it to take the #3 spot in the PCGS Registry when completed.
#2) PCGS encapsulated Classic Head Half Eagle set. Hey Becoka! Got any crumbs?
#3) All New York related So Called Dollars. Where is Brian Boru when I need him ? The premier pieces of the set: HK-1 1826 Erie Canal Completion. NGC MS-62 HK-119a 1877 Battle of Saratoga Monument NGC MS-63 BN HK-6 1853 Crystal Palace Type I Raw MS-60 HK-8 1854 Crystal Palace Type III Raw MS-63 HK-667 1917 Catskill Aqueduct Completion Raw MS-63
Still working on US Cents (date/MM). I'm a bit further away as I just purged some Indian Heads from the collection and was too slow in picking up a couple of nice mid-date LC's at the Baltimore show...
I'm around 80% of the way through a Dansco 7070...sans gold page...
...Still have Morgan Dollars on hold...
Collecting: Dansco 7070; Middle Date Large Cents (VF-AU); Box of 20;
I am kind of doing what Ajia is doing. Working on a complete coin set, Cent through Dollar. Currently focusing on the halves. Like Ajia, I too will never be able to complete the project, and am also beginning to get fed up trying to keep up with all the new stuff that the mint is issuing each year. It is very frustrating when it comes to storage space. I may give this project up sooner than later, and refocus on something that is easier to manage. I find myself drawn more and more to earlier dates, and getting sickened by having to buy another presidential dollar, side A and B, in both satin and business strike, plus all the errors that they are trying to pawn of as major varieties, etc. etc.
Oh how I long for a 19th Century & 20th Century Mint sets. I'm in complete agreement with Sonoran Monsoon;
43 Different Presidential Dollars for the 2009 Complete Variety set.....15 Different Sacs.....hey, ONLY 4 Kennedy halves!.....24 Quarters (No varietires found yet?!).....4 Dimes....4 Nickels.....& 16 Lincolns (but there should be more as no varieties listing in the COMPLETE variety set, circ strike 1959-Present)
That means for the complete variety collector of all series, you would need at least 110 coins for 2009 alone!
PS- Sonoran Monsoon, that's one great Complete Dollar set you have.
That means for the complete variety collector of all series, you would need at least 110 coins for 2009 alone!
So the mint gives the phrase "going postal" a whole new meaning!
I have NO intention of trying to "keep up" with modern output. A few coins here and there, quarters and dollars at face from bank rolls, and thats it for me.
I don't envy those who feel they need to "get one of everything"
How do you avoid feeling like you're being sold a bill of goods and being taken for a ride?
Oh how I long for a 19th Century & 20th Century Mint sets. I'm in complete agreement with Sonoran Monsoon;
43 Different Presidential Dollars for the 2009 Complete Variety set.....15 Different Sacs.....hey, ONLY 4 Kennedy halves!.....24 Quarters (No varietires found yet?!).....4 Dimes....4 Nickels.....& 16 Lincolns (but there should be more as no varieties listing in the COMPLETE variety set, circ strike 1959-Present)
That means for the complete variety collector of all series, you would need at least 110 coins for 2009 alone!
PS- Sonoran Monsoon, that's one great Complete Dollar set you have. >>
You nailed it when you said we need 110 coins for 2009 alone. That is 5.5 blue boxes every year! I am definately going to have to abandon the idea of a near complete cent through dollar collection. I am leaning towards sticking to my dollar collection and perhaps work on a type set or expand the dollars into proofs. A 19th and 20th century mint set would be neat. At least there would be a stopping date. I guess it can be done through yearly mint sets, but it would be nice to have them all listed in one place.
Dansco type set number 3 (AU - 5 coins needed) and Dansco Morgan date set (AU - 7 coins needed).
Other than in type sets I was never fond of the Morgan coins and owned none. As I have aged collecting Morgan dollars has become more attractive as I can see them,
After the Morgan set is complete I plan a Peace Dollar date set.
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<< <i>Clipped Lincoln cent date set (missing eight coins);
Clipped 7070 type set (missing too any early obsolete types to count);
...and once in a while I'll pick up a coin for my CircCam™ type set, which is housed in a three-volume set of old Whitman bookshelf albums.
Sean Reynolds >>
Wanna borrow a nice clipped double dime?
Thanks again for connecting me with that coin!
Lane
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
Lane
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
<< <i>WoW. You all have a targit to hit, As for me I just try to get the best grade on any coin that I like at that time or that day, But that is just me. I'am kinda nuts, I'll look at 4000 coins for fun and try to get more befor I run out.
I love shiny metal discs too!
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U.S. Nickels Complete Set with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes
U.S. Dimes Complete Set with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes
To add to the level of difficulty, I am trying to keep the average down around $20 per coin. That may prove difficult (impossible?) when I get to the "Tin" issues!
It's all about the thrill of the hunt! And, along the way, I've learned a heck of a lot about the different monarchs and British history in general.
Woo Hoo!!!
Ok, we now return to our regularly scheduled program.
Circ IHCs
1979 OFEC as defined here
Beyond that I'm collecting any 19th century presidential campaign tokens, medelets and medals that I don't have that draw my interest. I'm always looking for more Lincoln pieces.
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<< <i>Clipped Lincoln cent date set (missing eight coins);
Clipped 7070 type set (missing too any early obsolete types to count);
...and once in a while I'll pick up a coin for my CircCam™ type set, which is housed in a three-volume set of old Whitman bookshelf albums.
Sean Reynolds >>
Wanna borrow a nice clipped double dime?
Thanks again for connecting me with that coin!
Lane >>
Believe me, if it had fit my budget, you would not have heard from me.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
Its short but hard(fill in joke here)
1873 cc Type 1/1 PCGS 40
1874 cc Type 1/1 PCGS 50 Chopmarked
1875 cc Type 1/1 PCGS 50 Chopmarked
1875 cc Type 1/2 PCGS 45
1875 s Type 1/1 PCGS 25 S/CC over mintmark
1876 cc Type 1/1 PCGS 40
1876 cc Type 1/1 PCGS 40 Doubled Die Reverse
1876 cc Type 1/2 ANACS 45
1877 cc Type 2/2 PCGS 45 Chopmarked
1878 cc Type 2/2 PCGS 40
#2) PCGS encapsulated Classic Head Half Eagle set. Hey Becoka! Got any crumbs?
#3) All New York related So Called Dollars. Where is Brian Boru when I need him ?
The premier pieces of the set:
HK-1 1826 Erie Canal Completion. NGC MS-62
HK-119a 1877 Battle of Saratoga Monument NGC MS-63 BN
HK-6 1853 Crystal Palace Type I Raw MS-60
HK-8 1854 Crystal Palace Type III Raw MS-63
HK-667 1917 Catskill Aqueduct Completion Raw MS-63
"Everything is on its way to somewhere. Everything." - George Malley, Phenomenon
http://www.american-legacy-coins.com
<< <i>I WAS collecting gold dollars..........now Ive started to collect these again
You think registered mail is expensive? Try $2200 from the UK! >>
Hey, I've got one of those! Well, it's not a Series One, but it IS a leaf-sprung Land Rover. Cool!
This is one of my favorite pics of it...
<< <i>50 piece commem and 39 piece long-short walker set................MJ >>
A short set of Walkers?
This just might be my next adventure (or a short set of Mercs?)
Thanks and "Stay thirsty my friend"
Ray
I'm around 80% of the way through a Dansco 7070...sans gold page...
...Still have Morgan Dollars on hold...
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Lafayette Grading Set
Oh how I long for a 19th Century & 20th Century Mint sets.
I'm in complete agreement with Sonoran Monsoon;
43 Different Presidential Dollars for the 2009 Complete Variety set.....15 Different Sacs.....hey, ONLY 4 Kennedy halves!.....24 Quarters (No varietires found yet?!).....4 Dimes....4 Nickels.....& 16 Lincolns (but there should be more as no varieties listing in the COMPLETE variety set, circ strike 1959-Present)
That means for the complete variety collector of all series, you would need at least 110 coins for 2009 alone!
PS- Sonoran Monsoon, that's one great Complete Dollar set you have.
So the mint gives the phrase "going postal" a whole new meaning!
I have NO intention of trying to "keep up" with modern output. A few coins here and there, quarters and dollars at face from bank rolls, and thats it for me.
I don't envy those who feel they need to "get one of everything"
How do you avoid feeling like you're being sold a bill of goods and being taken for a ride?
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
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Oh how I long for a 19th Century & 20th Century Mint sets.
I'm in complete agreement with Sonoran Monsoon;
43 Different Presidential Dollars for the 2009 Complete Variety set.....15 Different Sacs.....hey, ONLY 4 Kennedy halves!.....24 Quarters (No varietires found yet?!).....4 Dimes....4 Nickels.....& 16 Lincolns (but there should be more as no varieties listing in the COMPLETE variety set, circ strike 1959-Present)
That means for the complete variety collector of all series, you would need at least 110 coins for 2009 alone!
PS- Sonoran Monsoon, that's one great Complete Dollar set you have.
You nailed it when you said we need 110 coins for 2009 alone. That is 5.5 blue boxes every year! I am definately going to have to abandon the idea of a near complete cent through dollar collection. I am leaning towards sticking to my dollar collection and perhaps work on a type set or expand the dollars into proofs. A 19th and 20th century mint set would be neat. At least there would be a stopping date. I guess it can be done through yearly mint sets, but it would be nice to have them all listed in one place.
Other than in type sets I was never fond of the Morgan coins and owned none. As I have aged collecting Morgan dollars has become more attractive as I can see them,
After the Morgan set is complete I plan a Peace Dollar date set.