Proof Washington quarter Upgrade, woot...

kiyote · February 24, 2012 8:15AM

From a 1957 PR68 Washington quarter to a 1957 PR69. Not a leap, but it's something. I should have most of my proof Washington set online and registered tonight.

My set so far...

NumisMe · February 24, 2012 10:48AM

Nice

Ilook forward to seeing the whole set.

Cheers !

RadioContestKing · February 29, 2012 3:25AM

I am doing this same set right now. Its alot of fun and even picking up some in the OGH. Nice set so far. I have been doing it for 2 years and stuck at 10 right now, but always looking for those upgrades. Good Luck and Enjoy tom

Poppee · March 8, 2012 8:40AM

Nice set!!

I also have this set on my front burner. Down to one hole fill. One possible suggestion would be to look at CAM and DCAM examples within your budget when completing your set. I started out buying many non cameo examples that I shortly wanted to upgrade.

BigRick · March 8, 2012 11:07AM

kiyote · March 12, 2012 12:55PM

<< <i>Nice set!!

I also have this set on my front burner. Down to one hole fill. One possible suggestion would be to look at CAM and DCAM examples within your budget when completing your set. I started out buying many non cameo examples that I shortly wanted to upgrade. >>

Thanks for the advice! I'll see what I can find as far as upgrades. I just added a 1953 PR68. I still need to add my 1954 PR68, I just haven't made it to the safety deposit box yet.

Cocoinut · March 15, 2012 2:25AM

By all means, try to get some of the Washingtons in CAM or DCAM. I think they are much more attractive, show the details of the design better, and the prices for the 1953 and later dates are very reasonable. With a little searching, even the 1950-1952 coins can be found with a lot of cameo contrast, but without the price of coins with the CAM designation.

Good luck with the set!

Jim

kiyote · November 17, 2012 8:21AM

I was able to get a '64 in PCGS PR69CAM... desperately would love to get a PR70 or PR69DCAM in that spot.

Current set...

Cocoinut · November 17, 2012 12:44PM

Congratulations on the '64 PR69CAM.

Since there are only 36 1964 PR70's, the 69DCAM with a pop of 83 may be more attainable.

PR70's before 1976 are tough; there are only 65 PR70 Washingtons from 1936-1964 (only one DCAM), and there is only 1 clad PR70 from 1968-1974. After that, most dates are easily found. The silver quarters present more of a challenge.

Jim

RadioContestKing · November 17, 2012 9:19PM

Hey congrats on your latest purchase, funny to read back on this thread I had 10 coins in Feb and now over 20. Can I also suggest that you look at my registry set, with the Varieties. I truly believe now is the time to search for the varieties that are in the set. I picked off a top pop 67 1956 die gouge for 41 bucks. And there have been others bought raw. I also think the set is more fun to put togeather and there are still many of those varieties that can be picked off for cheap. I also agree with holding off to buy the coins you want, I too in the beginning bought coins that I should not have, and ended up upgrading them, take your time. I am now in search of the 36 thru 42 in proof 67 and I see alot of them in 66, but have learned its better to buy 1 coin instead of 2 and having to sell off the lower graded one. Good luck in your quest.............Enjoy

kiyote · December 1, 2012 8:22AM

1Tommy, that's a great set! It adds some variety, for sure. Nice 1959 DDO! You shold be able to upgrade the '62 and '63 cheaply enough.

RadioContestKing · December 12, 2012 11:24PM

<< <i>1Tommy, that's a great set! It adds some variety, for sure. Nice 1959 DDO! You should be able to upgrade the '62 and '63 cheaply enough. >>

Well thanks moved into 6th and added this last one for the year a nice looking example and hopefully a couple more in Jan Fun Show. Good luck in your search.........Enjoy

kiyote · May 14, 2015 10:37AM

I'm still working on the set but it's slower going. I found a 1959 PR69Cam upgrade from a 68Cam. She's a beaut!

Cocoinut · May 14, 2015 11:02PM

That 1959 PR69CAM is a nice pickup, with a pop of only 9/0.

You've got to be happy with that! You've got a nice set.

Some CAM's have come down in price over the past couple of years, making new acquisitions/upgrades more affordable.

Jim

RadioContestKing · June 1, 2015 12:41AM

Just stopping by to say Congrats on your latest purchase. Your set is coming along nicely and keep taking your time. Good luck in your future Upgrades..........Enjoy

Proof Washington quarter Upgrade, woot...

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