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So cool! 1961 Franklin Proof DDR - Grade posted in OP!!!

mbogomanmbogoman Posts: 5,325 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited August 14, 2017 11:40AM in U.S. Coin Forum

This one arrived yesterday. It was in a group of three 1961 sets that I grabbed at the BIN price of $54. The fat letters were clear in the seller's pics, but I still couldn't believe it until it arrived. Of course, it was the last set I looked at out of the package - I was already prepared for seeing another regular Franklin. I apologize for the pics - I just couldn't get them to come out decent through the mint cello. All the scuffs are on the plastic; the coin looks clean, my best guess is 66 +-1, it will go in with my next submission. It's my favorite Ebay cherry of the year!

Update: Holy cow!!! PR67!!! That makes it one of 18 at that grade with none higher (there is one “67+” and one CAM). I thought it had a shot at 67 but had tempered my expectations so as not to be disappointed. What a great surprise!

mbogoman

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https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/classic-issues-colonials-through-1964/zambezi-collection-trade-dollars/7345

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    dpooledpoole Posts: 5,940 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wow! How'd the seller miss that??

    Great grab!


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    ECHOESECHOES Posts: 2,974 ✭✭✭✭✭

    OK, First time,

    You Suck!

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    rheddenrhedden Posts: 6,649 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yeah, I think that was a good purchase! It's not a subtle variety of the sort where one needs a microscope to see it, either. Very attractive variety and coin.

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    koynekwestkoynekwest Posts: 10,048 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That is one helluva score! I've been looking for one for nearly 30 years with absolutely no luck.

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    unclebobunclebob Posts: 433 ✭✭✭

    Very nice

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    mannie graymannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Absolutely awesome! B)B)

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    oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 13,117 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice variety!

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    RichieURichRichieURich Posts: 8,628 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nicely done, congrats.

    An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.

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    cmerlo1cmerlo1 Posts: 8,062 ✭✭✭✭✭

    YOU SUCK!

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    Peace_dollar88Peace_dollar88 Posts: 1,255 ✭✭✭✭✭

    awesome find, I use to search ebay autos and bin's for one to no avail! Congrats

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    crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,230 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That is waaaaay cool! Way to go.

    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
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    CameonutCameonut Posts: 7,433 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great find! I remember when I found my first DDR in one of those maligned "sealed" proof sets. My heart pounded for an hour or so.

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    CyndieChildressCyndieChildress Posts: 429 ✭✭✭

    Wow! Awesome and congratulations. !.!

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    keetskeets Posts: 25,351 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 18, 2017 5:02AM

    this is why I look at every set even though the chances of scoring are slim, there are still vary valuable coins overlooked by sellers who should know better.

    I was talking with a customer yesterday who had sold us a small group of sets a few days earlier, he inquired as to whether we had found anything. when I replied in the negative, he muttered something about not thinking there was stuff still to be found. I only told him what my boss would say if I ever missed a 1975 no MM Dime!! though the probability of finding one is slim to none it is a retirement coin.

    Congratulations!!!

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    gonzergonzer Posts: 3,085 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Ray Charles could've picked that out from the pic.

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great find....Every once in a while, a big score is made - you got one.... Congratulations...Cheers, RickO

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    georgiacop50georgiacop50 Posts: 2,909 ✭✭✭✭

    You Sir are a cherrypicking monsta!

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    JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice!!

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    cheezhedcheezhed Posts: 6,339 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Well done.

    Many happy BST transactions
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    PocketArtPocketArt Posts: 1,335 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Superb Cherrypick! They don't get much better than that! Now I'm sick! Awesome! :)

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    ChrisH821ChrisH821 Posts: 7,125 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sweet! I'd love to find one of those out there.

    Collector, occasional seller

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    SanctionIISanctionII Posts: 13,075 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great cherry pick.

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    TreashuntTreashunt Posts: 6,747 ✭✭✭✭✭

    congrats

    Frank

    BHNC #203

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    joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 18,645 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice pick, dude! That variety is similar to the famous '55 Cent DD. No loupe needed to catch! Good for you. <3

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    mbogomanmbogoman Posts: 5,325 ✭✭✭✭✭

    TTT - grade posted in OP!!!

    mbogoman

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    https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/classic-issues-colonials-through-1964/zambezi-collection-trade-dollars/7345
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    Wabbit2313Wabbit2313 Posts: 7,268 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wow, nice grab!

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    ModCrewmanModCrewman Posts: 4,054 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Amazing find and great score. Congratulations.

    I'm waiting for mine.

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    TreashuntTreashunt Posts: 6,747 ✭✭✭✭✭

    wow!
    Congrats.

    Frank

    BHNC #203

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    JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice!

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    oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 13,117 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 14, 2017 1:00PM

    (whistle) quite a substantial rise in the bid amount! Well played!

    This is what I would have done if I cherried that one;

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    SanctionIISanctionII Posts: 13,075 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations. Way to go on finding such a valuable coin in the wild. Fantastic grade also.

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    CryptoCrypto Posts: 4,098 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That is a ridiculous cherry pick

    11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set

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