Top of the pops, 1964 Topps Coins

helionaut

I always wanted to build this set, and in fact I started to when it was first created on the registry. I think I held the #1 spot for 2 days. But once prices started jumping I sold my small stash. Anyway, I just took a look at that registry for the first time in a long time and was amazed to see this set. I think that this is the first set I've seen that is literally the finest possible, with the exception of straight-10 modern sets. There is a zero in every 'pop higher' slot. And the total quality is amazing, too, 9.41 and I don't think anything is less than a 9. Truly a fine accomplishment in what seems to be a fairly competitive set. I notice that it was 'finished' in the last year, so I just wanted to point it out to people. Respec'.

Looking at the registrant's other sets, where he's got more top-end coin sets, I wonder if he doesn't cross over into numismatism as well.