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Congrats. That must be a really good feeling. Did you ever regret selling in the first place? Just curious, was there a big diff in price from when you sold to when you re-aquired?
Folks - TDN was so kind to show me the set years (7?) ago coin by coin with a great editorial on each. I consider that to be one of my numismatic highlights. The willingness to share, discuss, mistakes made, opportunities jumped on , etc. was quite a learning experience.
Every coin is truly a monster but the coins that REALLY stuck out for me are:
1848 1849 1854 1871-CC
Its just seems weird to me to list just those four - when there's the only UNC 70-S, 72CC & 73CC, 59-S. The list could go on and on.
<< <i>Congrats. That must be a really good feeling. Did you ever regret selling in the first place? Just curious, was there a big diff in price from when you sold to when you re-aquired?
Folks - TDN was so kind to show me the set years (7?) ago coin by coin with a great editorial on each. I consider that to be one of my numismatic highlights. The willingness to share, discuss, mistakes made, opportunities jumped on , etc. was quite a learning experience.
Every coin is truly a monster but the coins that REALLY stuck out for me are:
1848 1849 1854 1871-CC
Its just seems weird to me to list just those four - when there's the only UNC 70-S, 72CC & 73CC, 59-S. The list could go on and on. >>
That would be my short list as well.
I am not at liberty to discuss the price. Yes, I regretted it immediately and the feeling only grew stronger as the years passed.
<< <i>Even if money were no object, it would be next to impossible to replicate this collection. >>
You know deep down you've made numismatic history.
The only other Dollar set I thought was as impressive as this, was the The Hesselgesser Collection of Early Dollars Die Variety Set by Bolender & Bowers/Borckardt, Circulation Strikes (1794-1803)
Bruce, Congrats on your sets. They are truly amazing!
Your news is very special. Fortunately you did not sell to a "black hole " somewhere in the cosmos and your coins and their new momma did not get along. Well, let's just say that someone touched on your success , and for a fleeting moment enjoyed the possession of your collection. But in the end, they were not the creator of the collection. Creation is the essence of our hobby. Your gift is your ability to create great collections, and I hope that you have a few more to create.
<< <i>When you own a set and in the description it says
<< <i>Even if money were no object, it would be next to impossible to replicate this collection. >>
You know deep down you've made numismatic history.
The only other Dollar set I thought was as impressive as this, was the The Hesselgesser Collection of Early Dollars Die Variety Set by Bolender & Bowers/Borckardt, Circulation Strikes (1794-1803)
Bruce, Congrats on your sets. They are truly amazing! >>
I mean no disrespect to Hesselgesser, but I wouldn't equate the two in terms of degree of difficulty. Early Dollars are widely available, even in near or at condition census condition. What Cardinal and Miller did with their ED sets were more impressive. Cardinal's set was all condition census for the variety. Miller's set was complete by known BB varieties.
All three (Morelan, Cardinal and Miller) required knowing what was available and fishing out the coins needed to fill that hole with that right coin. In other words, it require money, knowledge and perseverance. Hesselgesser's set is truly a great accomplishment, but not quite the same imo.
It is amazing to look through that set in the registry, starting at 1794 and the bust dollars, then through all the Seated's and Trade's, every coin choice and many just mind-blowing in terms of quality and appearance. Really, it's an historic accomplishment!
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<< <i>Can I get the background drop here, a little history of what took place woul dbe nice for us ignorant basterds
I was made an offer that I couldn't refuse but always regretted selling....
Latin American Collection
"Legend managing partner and world renowned collector Bruce Morelan will oversee the set as its guardian."
Did you buy the coins, or did Legend buy the coins?
<< <i>This language is a little peculiar:
"Legend managing partner and world renowned collector Bruce Morelan will oversee the set as its guardian."
Did you buy the coins, or did Legend buy the coins? >>
Technically, neither. My wholly owned corporation bought them. Thus the word dance.
Folks - TDN was so kind to show me the set years (7?) ago coin by coin with a great editorial on each. I consider that to be one of my numismatic highlights. The willingness to share, discuss, mistakes made, opportunities jumped on , etc. was quite a learning experience.
Every coin is truly a monster but the coins that REALLY stuck out for me are:
1848
1849
1854
1871-CC
Its just seems weird to me to list just those four - when there's the only UNC 70-S, 72CC & 73CC, 59-S. The list could go on and on.
<< <i>Congrats. That must be a really good feeling. Did you ever regret selling in the first place? Just curious, was there a big diff in price from when you sold to when you re-aquired?
Folks - TDN was so kind to show me the set years (7?) ago coin by coin with a great editorial on each. I consider that to be one of my numismatic highlights. The willingness to share, discuss, mistakes made, opportunities jumped on , etc. was quite a learning experience.
Every coin is truly a monster but the coins that REALLY stuck out for me are:
1848
1849
1854
1871-CC
Its just seems weird to me to list just those four - when there's the only UNC 70-S, 72CC & 73CC, 59-S. The list could go on and on. >>
That would be my short list as well.
I am not at liberty to discuss the price. Yes, I regretted it immediately and the feeling only grew stronger as the years passed.
<< <i>Even if money were no object, it would be next to impossible to replicate this collection. >>
You know deep down you've made numismatic history.
The only other Dollar set I thought was as impressive as this, was the The Hesselgesser Collection of Early Dollars Die Variety Set by Bolender & Bowers/Borckardt, Circulation Strikes (1794-1803)
Bruce, Congrats
Later, Paul.
Congratulations!
Kevin
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
Your news is very special. Fortunately you did not sell to a "black hole " somewhere in the cosmos and your coins and their new momma did not get along. Well, let's just say that someone touched on your success , and for a fleeting moment enjoyed the possession of your collection. But in the end, they were not the creator of the collection. Creation is the essence of our hobby. Your gift is your ability to create great collections, and I hope that you have a few more to create.
Thanks for sharing your collections with us.
OINK
<< <i>When you own a set and in the description it says
<< <i>Even if money were no object, it would be next to impossible to replicate this collection. >>
You know deep down you've made numismatic history.
The only other Dollar set I thought was as impressive as this, was the The Hesselgesser Collection of Early Dollars Die Variety Set by Bolender & Bowers/Borckardt, Circulation Strikes (1794-1803)
Bruce, Congrats
I mean no disrespect to Hesselgesser, but I wouldn't equate the two in terms of degree of difficulty. Early Dollars are widely available, even in near or at condition census condition. What Cardinal and Miller did with their ED sets were more impressive. Cardinal's set was all condition census for the variety. Miller's set was complete by known BB varieties.
All three (Morelan, Cardinal and Miller) required knowing what was available and fishing out the coins needed to fill that hole with that right coin. In other words, it require money, knowledge and perseverance. Hesselgesser's set is truly a great accomplishment, but not quite the same imo.
EVP
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102 YEAR OLD COLLECTOR BUYS LEGENDARY DOLLAR SET FOR 4TH TIME -
Those 1873 and 1876 trade dollars are totally sweet!
btw... where are the heavenly trumpets?