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UMCane
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Hello,
I would like to introduce myself. I started collecting back in the early 1960s and set aside my hobby (obsession) for 35 years until retirement kicked in. I'm working on two projects: a MS65 or better FBL Franklin set and a 19th century proof set of obsolete coinage. I call that set the "What Were They Thinking? Collection".
I should be a semi-regular participant here. I've been buying my Frankie's through Great Collections and relying on Heritage for the 19th century coins. I have a small presence on Ebay.
Anyway, it's good to be aboard.
I would like to introduce myself. I started collecting back in the early 1960s and set aside my hobby (obsession) for 35 years until retirement kicked in. I'm working on two projects: a MS65 or better FBL Franklin set and a 19th century proof set of obsolete coinage. I call that set the "What Were They Thinking? Collection".
I should be a semi-regular participant here. I've been buying my Frankie's through Great Collections and relying on Heritage for the 19th century coins. I have a small presence on Ebay.
Anyway, it's good to be aboard.
"Just because you were born on 3rd base doesn't mean you hit a triple"
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Franklins are great! Go for the proofs too, that would make and really nice set!
<< <i>Hello,
I would like to introduce myself. I started collecting back in the early 1960s and set aside my hobby (obsession) for 35 years until retirement kicked in. I'm working on two projects: a MS65 or better FBL Franklin set and a 19th century proof set of obsolete coinage. I call that set the "What Were They Thinking? Collection".
I should be a semi-regular participant here. I've been buying my Frankie's through Great Collections and relying on Heritage for the 19th century coins. I have a small presence on Ebay.
Anyway, it's good to be aboard. >>
Is this TDN's alt? Just kidding... Your avatar is the same as the one used by a prominent forum member who I believe owns the coin pictured. Might consider changing it to one less recognizable.
Welcome.
Latin American Collection
Sincerely,
Joe
The Proof set can be done with some patience. There are two levels of doing this. The highest level is an original Proof set where all of the coins were purchased back in the 19th century and the set has remained intact. Such sets are rare, expensive and hard to find. Assembled sets are made of various coins as they become available.
Either way look before you leap. Make sure that there are no "stopper coins" in the date you select that you will never be able to find or perhaps afford. A quick review of the Red Book prices will give you a base for that information although all Red Book prices are a bit dated from the absolute sense. The coin market changes every day, like the stock markets.
BTW I started in the early 1960s too, but I never stopped.
bob
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
Recipient of the coveted "You Suck" award, April 2009 for cherrypicking a 1833 CBHD LM-5, and April 2022 for a 1835 LM-12, and again in Aug 2012 for picking off a 1952 FS-902.
Lance.
Mike
Steve
and good luck with your collection
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<< <i>Hello,
I would like to introduce myself. I started collecting back in the early 1960s and set aside my hobby (obsession) for 35 years until retirement kicked in. I'm working on two projects: a MS65 or better FBL Franklin set and a 19th century proof set of obsolete coinage. I call that set the "What Were They Thinking? Collection".
I should be a semi-regular participant here. I've been buying my Frankie's through Great Collections and relying on Heritage for the 19th century coins. I have a small presence on Ebay.
Anyway, it's good to be aboard. >>
Welcome.
That's TDN's avatar................
The name is LEE!
I "borrowed" that avatar temporarily. I hope the present owner does not mind. And yes, I am a Floridian in Tampa Bay born and raised in Brooklyn New York. My son is a graduate of "The U".
For the 19th century set, it will be a type set starting with 5 coins...1/2 cent, 2 cent 3cn, 3cs, and 20c. I've already secured three of the 5 coins and have them in my inventory as a "showcase set". Whether I include all the 2c and 3cs "types" depends on, of course, budget. I also have my eye on doing a similar set for the "Art Deco" era of the 1920s & 1930s.
I really appreciate the welcome.
Thanks to all,
H
"Just because you were born on 3rd base doesn't mean you hit a triple"
I started in 1961 myself.
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