The Doily Hall of Fame

DRUNNER

The Doily Census thread in its second generation (oh, a superb pun) has been viable now for enough time to take the number of known Doilies from a paltry 130 up to something in the neighborhood of 830. Long gone are the days when I had 80 of the 130 known and I could see my name in numismatic history alongside Bowers, Elaisberg, Farouk, and Pogue (uh, that is intended to be self-deprecating humor). Thanks to the diligent efforts of Lakesammman, not only in spurring interest in bringing the Census up to date, but also spending time developing the nuances and accuracy of it, we have a relevant and usable record of this fun part of numismatic history.

But now it is time to take it to the next level . . . . with your help.

We will take the Doily Census from the objective and meticulous, to perhaps the quasi-subjective, through this thread and then a permanent adaptation of it. Let's formulate a Hall of Fame for the holder . . . looking at criteria that spans finances, uniqueness, history, grade, interest, and whatever else you would like it to be. This will be YOUR Hall of Fame, with nominees to the status to be sent in by YOU.

We envision the thread to include pictures, a poll including the nominees you send in, and all-in-all, a small subsection of holder 'eye-candy' that can be constantly updated and/or adjusted. The number of pieces in the HOF can also be a subject of your input . . . should it be 10? 20? 50?

Give us your thoughts and also . . . let's start with some NOMINEES!!!! Do you own a special (even just to you) Doily? Do you know of one, or have seen one, that really took your breath away? Toning? History? Grade? Post a pic !!!

Post away! Lakes and I will monitor the thread, and within a few weeks we should have an idea of where this will go. Sure, between the more aggressive Doily collectors out there, we could certainly come up with some nominees, but let's hear from the members! Your thoughts, pictures, reasoning for why a particular coin could be included are relevant.

We look forward to your input!

Drunner
(Doily Poseur)

BAJJERFAN

This one is special to me for an obvious reason. Nuff said. AFAIK, it's the only Wisconsin in a doily tho I have seen a couple in 2.0 and 3.5 holders.

U1chicago

This was my first doily and it's the only Boone in the census.

SeattleSlammer

The idea intrigues me.

This one recently sold by CRO sure looks special.

Cameonut

I'm working on a 1960 proof set in doily slabs - got a long way to go.

First up is the least valuable coin in a doily slab - a whopping 7 bucks in the current price guide.

Next up is the Franklin - borderline cameo contrast (note that cameos were not designated by PCGS in this time frame)

Please offer a cent, dime, and quarter - if they even exist!

Banknotes122

Here is a Mercury Dime Doily. The coin does have a small spot. The coin looks a lot better than it does in the photo.

illini420

This is one of the first Doily coins that I purchased:

It's also one of the first coins I submitted to CAC and it came back with the gold sticker which made it a bit cooler:

DRUNNER

Great pix so far. And Mike . . thanks for that 1880 $5. Still one of my favorites.

Drunner

Sandman70gt

Loved the look of this one, so its in my variety set

And this one is in my slab generation set, my 1st doily.

ThePennyLady

This is my favorite Doily in my collection due to its colorful toning. I also believe the Doily census of copper coins is pretty low, and copper proofs even lower.

mannie gray

@Cameonut said:
I'm working on a 1960 proof set in doily slabs - got a long way to go.

First up is the least valuable coin in a doily slab - a whopping 7 bucks in the current price guide.

Next up is the Franklin - borderline cameo contrast (note that cameos were not designated by PCGS in this time frame)

Please offer a cent, dime, and quarter - if they even exist!

I would venture to say you may find a
Small Date proof, but finding the others......you'll have to be very persistent....if, as you say, they even do exist.

ricko

@Sandman70gt... Wow.. that '42 Merc and Walker are outstanding.... and a great year... Cheers, RickO

Lakesammman

Thanks for getting the ball rolling. Spellcheck won't let me spell Drunner as the 1st word..........

I'd like to nominate the most expensive Doily ever sold, the 1800 1/2 dime for $111K and the hand cut sample doily.

asheland

Loving this thread!
This is a common coin, but the coin and holder just look so nice! I am really fond of this coin! (it's my second, but favorite Doily)

asheland

(And it's a Ricko approved coin)

johnny9434

@SeattleSlammer said:
The idea intrigues me.

This one recently sold by CRO sure looks special.

i saw that and it does look sharp, i agree.

BryceM

Gold on Gold in Doily. There aren't too many Liberty Head Eagles in these holders:

The full cert number is 09142618.

JJSingleton

This coin went up to visit JA last week and came back with a gold sticker.

I always though the strike was a bit weak to warrant a 67, but he felt otherwise. It was not our only disagreement but I did go 60/80 so it was a good visit.

DRUNNER

Some intriguing pieces here!!!

Let's keep them coming! The Barber is a wowzer candidate, and we may be looking at the 1880 1/2D and Hand-Cut as #1 and #2, but that certainly doesn't exclude something like a Jeff Proof! Imagine . . . who would be willing to slab something like that, and for what benefit? So . . . a worthy candidate!

No rules here . . . examine whatever you feel might be HOF material and post a nominee!

Drunner

Sandman70gt

How 'bout a walker/doily grading set?

blu62vette

I have a 1900-O Morgan Dollar in a doily 62DMPL. DMPL's are rare in doily holders but there are a few common date DMPL's. What is special for me is 1900-O has about 30 DMPL coins in all grades. This is a tough coin to find in DMPL. Mine was the only CAC DMPL for a long time, now there are 2 that are CAC. The coin is white, but I just got to Orlando and don't have pics real handy.

DRUNNER

Nice Todd . . . and a good technical analysis of the Doily/CAC/DMPL area. I have found that my DMPL Doilies are particularly weak in reflectivity . .and may not qualify as DMPL now. I think you have seen one or two of them and agreed in the past . . .

I love the Doily Walker Grading Set !!!

Drunner

pocketpiececommems

Are there any lowball commemorative's in doily holders?

blu62vette

@DRUNNER said:
Nice Todd . . . and a good technical analysis of the Doily/CAC/DMPL area. I have found that my DMPL Doilies are particularly weak in reflectivity . .and may not qualify as DMPL now. I think you have seen one or two of them and agreed in the past . . .

I love the Doily Walker Grading Set !!!

Drunner

I have owned several DMPL doilies and sold them due to the mirrors being weak. But I am keeping the 1900-O, it is a tough date it it does have the mirrors needed for the date. I know the first one I bought was an 1885-O, the mirrors were pretty bad, at least it had a splash of color to go with it.

I think I still have one other PL in the box also.

coinlieutenant

Im getting a bit of doily jealousy. #Jellydoily

FallGuy

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Sandman70gt

I have been working on completing this small set, but the 1921 D eluded me, it wasn't known in a Doily til now. I was beginning to think I may never may complete the set.
All 5 Morgan mint marks in the Doily slab.

Timbuk3

Very nice, thank you all for sharing !!!

ECHOES

Did someone say Sample?
The centerpiece of my Sample Dime's
No Line Doily

Sandman70gt

Doily Walker grading set update,
No cac for you 62!!

Ike1964

The first known mint state twenty cent piece.

Ike1964

1958 Flying Eagle

Ike1964

1909-S VDB Lincoln

Ike1964

1961-D Roosevelt Sample with a 1964 coin.