I just topped 350 ...
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Overton varieties ... not pounds!
With a recent purchase of a nice 1829 O-108a from David Kahn, I reached 350 different die marriages of the Capped Bust half dollar series. Just 100 to go! Thanks to everyone here who has helped along the way and those who have afforded me the privilege of adding pieces to the collection.
Lane
With a recent purchase of a nice 1829 O-108a from David Kahn, I reached 350 different die marriages of the Capped Bust half dollar series. Just 100 to go! Thanks to everyone here who has helped along the way and those who have afforded me the privilege of adding pieces to the collection.
Lane
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Good to see you! Congratulations on getting to 350!! Now the real work begins, right?!?
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<< <i>Now the real work begins, right?!? >>
No kidding! Mere mortals can really only hope for about 445 of the 450 ... but there is always hope!
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<< <i>Wow Astrorat. It is possible that I remember you from the ANA summer seminar days before you even started? I only have about 150 varieties so it looks like you have been diligently pursuing this goal. >>
It has been quite fun getting this far. Fortunately, I have less than 20 of the R5 and above to go. Unless I can do some astounding cherry-picking, I will probably only get to 440. Those last 10 are tough ... and the final 5 are nearly impossible without a lot of funds a lot of patients, and a lot of luck.
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<< <i>Would love to look at it. >>
You bet!
Congrats on the milestone.
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I am almost 2/3 of the way complete on my Capped Bust Dime die marriage collection, and 4 of the remaining 40-45 die marriages I have left to acquire will be quite tough, although if I play my cards right (and don't sell UNBELIEVABLE cherrypicks (cough, cough 1829 curl base 2)) I can pick up 1-2 of those 4 right now!
Way to go Lane. My best advice now is JUST focus your funds on the most difficult die marriages, since the common die marriages will always be common. Another goal will be to mould your collection to retain a certain "look"...which is an added difficulty for what I am doing with my collection.
Best of luck
<< <i>Great accomplishment. Is your set on the registry? Would love to look at it. >>
Thanks. I do have a registry set (titled: astrorat) but, alas, it is not imaged as I just have not yet made the time. Also, a lot of the die marriages are raw and may never make it into plastic.
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<< <i>77.77% complete is the way I look at things when it comes to die marriage collecting, although CBH's are a whole other dog where general cost of acquiring 350, not to mention an eventual 450 (or more if new die marriage(s) are discovered) die marriages inhibits the pace of many collectors...I have the some applause to early copper die marriage collectors.
I am almost 2/3 of the way complete on my Capped Bust Dime die marriage collection, and 4 of the remaining 40-45 die marriages I have left to acquire will be quite tough, although if I play my cards right (and don't sell UNBELIEVABLE cherrypicks (cough, cough 1829 curl base 2)) I can pick up 1-2 of those 4 right now!
Way to go Lane. My best advice now is JUST focus your funds on the most difficult die marriages, since the common die marriages will always be common. Another goal will be to mould your collection to retain a certain "look"...which is an added difficulty for what I am doing with my collection.
Best of luck
Ideally, I would like to have a nice, original VF set (as I love circulated coins). However, as you might guess, I have picked up a number of pieces (above and below VF) that struck my eye or were die marriages of opportunity where the opportunity to buy is so scarce, that I had to pick up the piece while I could. I can always "upgrade or (shudder to think!) downgrade as appropriate.
A friend of mine has around 440 die marriages, mostly in AU and above ... a stunning set.
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<< <i>What are the five that are nearly impossible to get? I'm betting the 1817/14 is number 1. >>
1827 O-148 and 149 immediately come to mind.
And there are a couple other R7's which Lane probably needs
<< <i>What are the five that are nearly impossible to get? I'm betting the 1817/14 is number 1. >>
These are the tough ones!
1825 O-118 R8
1827 O-149 R8
1829 O-120 R8
1835 O-111 R8
1817 O-102 R7 (this is the 1817/4)
1823 O-113 R7
1832 O-123 R7
1833 O-116 R7
1834 O-122 R7
1827 O-148 R6+
1817 O-104 R6
1827 O-137 R6
1831 O-120 R6
The R7 and R8 pieces are just about impossible to pick up. Interestingly, I bet the 1817/4 is a bit easier since it tends to be offered when most major collections come to market. The R8s ... well, few collections even have them!
Lane
Edited to add ... I had better update that "nearly impossible" list from 5 to 13!
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<< <i>Overton varieties ... not pounds!
With a recent purchase of a nice 1829 O-108a from David Kahn, I reached 350 different die marriages of the Capped Bust half dollar series. Just 100 to go! Thanks to everyone here who has helped along the way and those who have afforded me the privilege of adding pieces to the collection.
Lane >>
Lane, you've gotta cut back on the donuts.... but seriously, that is amazing! I hope you're able to get the last 100. Keep us posted!
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I believe Overtons are like golf in that they both can completely consume you.
1 1829 O.120, the rarest CBH die marriage. The 2 known are in strong hands and two advanced collectors are eagerly awaiting the appearance of a 3rd example
2 1827 O.149 the 3 known are in strong hands
3 1832 O.123 the 4 known in private collections are in strong hands and one is in the Smithsonian
4 1825 O.118 the 4 known are in strong hands and isn't a one of them attractive
5 1817 O.102 is the most "common" but also most expensive by far of the stoppers (darn Red book!)
The 3 (or 4) Crushed letter edge halves are not considered part of the 450, as they are proof only antedated fantasy pieces.
The other five marriages listed by astrorat are generally more available with connections, patience and deep pockets.
If spot price goes to $500/oz., are you gonna melt 'em?
I'm sure your accomplishment (and indeed it is a GREAT one) is one that not many can say they have achieved.....good for you!!!
All the best in picking up the next 100
Dave
I was at about 50-something and had to sell off a bunch of 'em. I love the look of a nice VF/VF+ CBH. Real history!
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<< <i>I was at about 50-something and had to sell off a bunch of 'em. I love the look of a nice VF/VF+ CBH. Real history! >>
Yes ... my favorite grade.
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