Finally scanned my 7070. Let me know what you think. 10 years so far and I don't know how much mon

PutTogether

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It won't be the nicest you've ever seen, but I'm still kinda proud of it.

A decade and I'm still not done. I've spent a lot of time trying to make sure the coins 'match.' I've also avoided problem coins every chance I could. The images aren't perfect because it is obviously impossible to scan every coin the right way when doing a page at a time, but it gives you an idea. One thing I really screwed up was not keeping all the inserts from the coins I've broken out of holders. I'd say around half are busted out of PCGS/NGC/ANACS plastic.

Coins of note:

The 1812 cent is really nice for what it is. No major issues from a series notorious for disgusting pitting and corrosion. The trime is a gorgeous 1867 with ridiculous low mintage, and probably the coin that the scans do the least justice to. The seated dollar is a love token, and one of the sets of initials carved on to it actually match my own initials, which I thought was super cool. Whenever I could, I tried to include examples from the same year of coins that had different types. Note that the lib nickels are both 1883. The Silver eagle is the first coin I ever got. It was gift and started the whole thing. Got it as a gift from my Grandma's brother, in 1987.

Some need upgrades, and the upgrades are long overdue. (the draped cent and IHCs for example) Others need upgrades but I avoid it because they'd be really expensive. Some I'll never upgrade for sentimental reasons. (My shield nickel was my grandpa's favorite coin)

I think I'm most proud of page 2. To me, that is the page with the best overall 'fit' together.

Anyway, here are the pics:

RYK

Nice. Keep it up. You are almost there.

Your first page looks a lot like mine. After that, we diverge.

PutTogether

<< <i>Nice. Keep it up. You are almost there.

Your first page looks a lot like mine. After that, we diverge. >>



Knowing you, I'd bet yours has a page 6 too!

MaineJim

Very nice. Thanks for the post.

Maine_Jim

Goldbully

Terrific decade of dedication to our hobby!!
Great job and great looking coins!!!
Congrats!!

oldfolkie

Way to go! I started mine 5 years ago, it is my favorite set even though it's not done. Thanks for sharing. I have to admit I've been thinking of unloading some silver to finish mine in a hurry.

LogPotato

Nice, my set is about 70% right now. It has kind of taken a back burner to my Barber quarters lately. I think it may be getting jealous.

TennesseeDave

Great set ! I am going to do a 7070 set after I finish my Trade $ set. Looks like it would be fun.

AnkurJ

VERY nice! I'm working on one filled with Holed coins

DRUNNER

Late at night and tired . . after 2000 miles of flying, but I love the 7070s and your efforts here. Great coins and a great set. Bravo . .and good job!

Drunner

SamByrd

Very well done. I love the half cents and the 91 seated dime. Great set.

SkyMan

Very nice looking set. Congratulations on the coins you have gotten so far.

melvin289

Nice looking set and keep up the good work.
Thanks for sharing it with us.

Ron

jesbroken

Great job, I remember when I finished my first one--what a feeling. You have a very nice selection of coins. Congrats.
Jim

ricko

Well done .. a big project ..... and very satisfying to complete. Cheers, RickO

giorgio11

I note that your obvious collecting passion was spurred originally by your great-uncle. Speaking as a great- (and great-great-, for that matter) uncle, I must say we should all try to encourage younger collectors with an occasional small gift of coins. A few dollars can create a lifetime of satisfaction for them (and their older ancestors watching them grow as collectors).

Supernice collection, by the way. Only someone who has attempted such a set can appreciate what effort and patience are required.

THEGENERAL

Thats a very nice set you have there. I'm doing a type set also. I have about 30 or so of the needed coins. I decided to make sure all the coins are certified. I was wondering why the type sets I see dont include the earlier draped bust coinage like the dimes, quarters,half and dollars ?

cameron12x

Congratulations! Well done, and you're almost there!

I've had more fun with my 7070 than with any other album...

georgiacop50

very nice!

baddogss

Very nice set, and accomplishment. Good job!

I haven't taken the 7070 type set plunge ... yet.

1tommy

This is another reason I love this forum, thanks for sharing the pictures and your dedication to the hobby. There are always different paths to enjoy and spark interest to all coin collectors. Enjoy

seanq

The set looks fantastic, thank you for sharing both the pictures and your story. The coin that jumped out at me is the Peace dollar, especially the reverse, you don't see many that tone so attractively. If you don't mind my asking, was that a raw purchase or did you crack that out of a TPG holder?


Sean Reynolds

Baley

Very nice set! Great matched look to your early circulated coins, can only spot a couple of upgrade candidates (draped large cent, flying and indian cents) and would actually suggest you consider downgrading several of the mint state and proof moderns, morgan and peace dollars, other easy holes, to find more coins with that matching honest circulated look. I've began saving circulated clad from change and junk silver, and other pleasingly worn moderns, for this purpose, as additional cheap but fun challenge.. thanks for showing a 7070 so well put together

DorkGirl

Those are scans? What kind of scanner?


I love the look of that Peace too, and great set, thanks for sharing.

PutTogether

The coin that jumped out at me is the Peace dollar, especially the reverse, you don't see many that tone so attractively. If you don't mind my asking, was that a raw purchase or did you crack that out of a TPG holder?

That coin was originally in my toned peace dollar set, but I broke it out for inclusion into the 7070. It was in an NGC holder, I can't remember if it was 63 or 64. Toned peace dollars are super tough, but after all the time I spent putting THAT set together, it seemed disingenuous to throw a common bright white coin into the dansco. You should see the 23 I replaced it with in the real set.

thanks for showing a 7070 so well put together

A compliment on a 7070 coming from you is like Joe DiMaggio saying I can hit a a baseball pretty well, so thanks, I really appreciate it. You are spot on on the draped cent.....it stands out tome as a loser on the front page. I'm proud of the half cents, and really need to get around to making all of the large cents live up. The IHC? Well, i've never really liked them, so I've never got around to spending money on nicer ones for the set. I really really should though. PS (nice play on words too)




Those are scans? What kind of scanner?

Scans yep. Frustrating too because some of the coins really look like hell in the scan. Especially the 1867 3CS. It also isn't doing my 1822 50C any favors. Scanner is an all in one HP printer. Photosmart C7280.