Somewhat of a big milestone for me -- My 1869 Registry Set
mercurydimeguy
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Well, to most that know me know that I've been building an 1869 set of everything, but the start of it was an 1869 Mint Set w/Gold. I've also whined that I'd never be able to displace Mr. Eliasberg as #1 All-time finest.
This is my latest acquisition that just got graded. Bought as NGC MS65 OGH, now PCGS MS64. Pop 2, 3 finer. This has been the coin I've been chasing as an upgrade to my set for a long time. I had completely forgotten about Registry points, but after I plugged in this coin I noticed something -- I just took over the #1 All Time Finest spot, something I thought would never be done. I also added a new 1869 $20, but I haven't imaged it yet.
Net-net, thought I'd share this with you ... this seated quarter is a TOUGH coin to find in this grade, one I never thought I'd own, and passing Mr. Eliasberg with this coin was somewhat symbolic.
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That's a mint state coin? At first glance I thought proof because of the cameo effect.
Amazing coin!
Gorgeous! Congrats on the Newp.
Super nice seated quarter. Congrats on taking over the top spot, a grand accomplishment.
I am impressed to the max
Outstanding Mint Set!
Congrats, your set is well matched and a job well done.
Andrew Blinkiewicz-Heritage
Beautiful quarter! Congrats on an amazing set.
Awesome! Did you try for a cross at grade first or did you accept a lower grade right away?
I just did Min 64...trying to minimize my grading fees of resubmitting 2x only to get an MS64 grade (this coin has to be sent express as it's too expensive for regular service). Removing the typical "ownership adds a point bias," I grade this coin like a 64.3 - 64.6 depending on the lighting
It has some chatter on Miss Lib, and since she is the proper focal point of the coin in my mind it gets a ding on the grading spectrum. Remove some of that chatter and this is 65+ candidate in my mind.
I have seen a PCGS MS66 CAC example, and while it's beautiful in many ways, it too is also not without it's own grade-limiting attributers. The 1869 Philly 25C is just a super super tough coin that should really be graded in context of the available census, but unfortunately it doesn't work like that.
Thank you all for your recognition and support...this is like the trophy coin of the set, one I worked the hardest to find (even harder than the 1869 P $5, for which I paid top dollar and then like 5 came out of the woodwork in 12 months and now readily available).
The pcgs price guide value of $6500 seems low to me
Very nice. Why did you pick the year 1869?
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All nice coins but I really like the $3 gold as I have been looking for one of those,,,,,
That is a nice coin, it came out of OGH NGC AU58 plastic, and it's super PL with frosty devices. It crossed to PC55 (I didn't crack it, just sent it in for a cross), and then I sent it to JA and it got a green CAC. It's a pretty coin in hand, I wish I could have done a better job imaging it...but thank you for noticing it, it's a tough coin to find.
@DDR it is a 100 year birth set, which I decided to do in mint state (I was 50/50 on doing proof, but the gold coins would have bankrupted me).
WOW! Thank you for sharing this superb specimen and CONGRATULATIONS!!
Congratulation on your 1869 set! Looking forward to the images of the new double eagle.
Congrats on the NEWP. That quarter looks awesome. I've always liked this set and have enjoyed watching you build it.
That's great MB, big congrats
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impressive, congrats on the #1 spot.
BHNC #203
@mercurydimeguy.... Congratulations ... on a great coin and achieving the Number One set.... Well done. Cheers, RickO
1869-P is a really tough business trike Seated quarter. It has an original mintage of 16,000 pieces, and the infrequent availability of surviving specimens seems to confirm that very few were made. Thanks for sharing this beautiful piece!
Beautiful quarter!
Dramatic coin.
To those who know, both services have had problems with misattributing 1867-1869 25c's. What's amusing is that all the proofs of these dates are so well made that a truly poorly-made one still should not be mistaken for a production strike.
@ColonelJessup LOL. Your point is a valid one ... but this specific coin is MS no question. In a weird way I've studied these pieces and can probably speak to the 1869-P quarter conundrum as well as anyone. But in a black/white context only God and the person who minted any specific 1869-P quarter knows whether it's MSor PR
Very impressive set. Congrats on your upgrades.
Big congrats on completing your set with a great coin. Quite an honorable achievement.
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Great Coin.
Sincerely glad you made it to the top!
Wonderful coin and incredible set. Congratulations on this milestone. How long have you been working on this set?
Congrats to you
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Big congrats MB!
Passing Eliasberg for an early MINT set is a huge achievement. His coins sold raw and proofs are given credit as MS. Battling assumed and estimated grades is tough.
I am working on a gem 1866 Philly mint set. Your quarter is no doubt ms.
Great job!
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Seriously...what A Beautiful Set! I just enjoyed your coins for a good while...every one of them! Congrats and maybe time to send them all back to Phil for TrueView and Pedigree
...and it feels cool to see a CU forum member above Eliasberg in a registry set! To be honest I clicked the link to your set before reading your OP so I was Stoked/Shocked to see Eliasberg @ #2! Congrats again man!
Awesomeness. !.!
Here are the images of the 1869 $20 PC55 CAC...
I'm super happy for you. Well done indeed!
mark
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WOW.
YOU BEAT LOUIS ELIASBERG!
Take a bow. What a set!
A great accomplishment- especially in light of the fact that Eliasberg surely had the more common proofs in many cases
Thank you for sharing your milestone with us! Maybe someday I will pass on a nice collection of coins to my grandson.
That is a great looking coin. Congrats on the set!
wow...a great add to your set. amazing condition.
Congrats! Great looking coin!
A big congrats!
Congrats!!!
That is a major accomplishment and you should be proud.
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Mercurydimeguy,
I like your 1869 $20. It has a great original look without any significant distractions. I think the Philly 1869 double eagle is a scare sleeper date that is still reasonably priced. Congratulations!
Sent to CAC. Fast turnaround!