Washington Quarter Registry Thread

TomB · November 27, 2015 2:41AM

Holy Cow that is cool! I don't think I have ever seen such a m*****ive die crack on a modern coin and then to have it appear to have some cameo contrast is really something. It must have failed early.

bigjpst · December 5, 2015 5:50AM

Originally posted by: TomB

I don't participate in the Registry, but I love wonderfully toned WQs and own a few that I consider fall into that category. So, why not share?

This coin is amazing! My mint set is jealous.

TomB · December 6, 2015 2:06AM

Thank you! That is truly kind.

Here is the reverse of one with thick color that truly is purple or neon blue in-hand. Perhaps it is too intense or too much color for some, but I think it delightful. I had the matching Roosevelt from a US Mint Set, but foolishly sold it years ago.

keyman64 · December 6, 2015 4:20AM

Holy cow, Tom. Really nice quarters you have posted in here!

cointime · December 7, 2015 9:06AM

OMG, Now that is toning to die for...... Beautiful quarter Tom.

Ken

TomB · December 7, 2015 12:54PM

Thank you. I've always liked that coin, myself, and the obverse toning is a pretty fair match for the reverse.

keyman64 · December 13, 2015 3:08AM

This TrueView was posted for me about a week ago. It is my 3rd nicest

Proof Washington Quarter. I think it is a keeper for my Toned 1950-1964

Proof Set. My two better quarters 1959 is at PCGS from a pretty picture

and 1962 will have its pretty picture taken at Winter FUN. I can't wait to

get images of those.

PR66

TomB · December 13, 2015 4:24AM

That proof WQ has a heck of a lot of pop and color! I'm guessing it has hairlines that weren't picked up in the image, which is why it graded PF66.

Way back when, we are talking late 1990s and early 2000s, I would be able to find similar WQs sold individually on the bourse a few times a year. At one time I sent in an entire run of them and they all came back PF67 and were then sold immediately.

Oddly enough, I just came across the old submission form for that lot of coins and they went in about 15-years ago and I paid $1 each for the coins.

keyman64 · December 13, 2015 8:06AM

Thanks Tom. I have 7 PR WQs between 1959-1963 that have similar colors

and pop. 1959 (keeper and spare to sell), 1961 (keeper posted above),

1962 (keeper and 2 spares to sell) and a 1963 (keeper). The spares just have

a lot less color coverage is all. They are PR66 and PR67. I will either

give them to Shane at Winter FUN to sell or I will let them go on the bourse.

Not sure yet...could be trade material as well. As for the 1961 posted

above, I do not see hairlines but on the obverse, there are a number of tiny

carbon spots, probably a few too many for a 67, at least that is my guess.

All 7 are in PCGS holders, PR66 and PR67 although that might change with

two of them since they are in for restoration to remove little areas of

not-so-great toning/spotting....so I hope to get each one to upgrade. We

will see in the next month or so. With these quarters though, the grades

matter little to none.

TomB · December 14, 2015 9:36AM

You are absolutely correct that grade has little, if anything, to do with the price or desirability of these coins with this eye appeal. You are building what will be a really terrific set of coins.

I'll continue with another WQ-

keyman64 · December 14, 2015 9:52AM

Cool '49!

TomB · December 14, 2015 2:59PM

Thanks! I think it's cool, too. It's a 1949-D. Here is the reverse and an apology for monopolizing this thread recently.

1tommy · December 20, 2015 2:10AM

Nice coins Tom.

Just stopping by to say Merry Christmas to all the Washington Quarter collectors and show off a few of my recent pickups.

The first two are recent purchases in the slabs.

Grades posted on Friday and I picked up 3 out of 4 New Top Pop Varieties for my set.

One of the coins is my HOLY GRAIL. After a 3 year search...

This past week has been my best cherry picking week with about 6 new coins off Ebay. Buy The Book.......

More on those at a later date.... Also Congrats to the member who picked off the 1945 DDO from GC 2 weeks ago.

That was a nice coin and at twice the price guide you still got a great deal...

Enjoy

NorCalJack · December 21, 2015 4:37PM

Here is my latest purchase for my Registry Set

1952-D MS-66+ CAC

Looking at the Pop report I feel that this coin is very undervalued. There are 14 in this grade and 16 in MS-67. No MS-67+ grades.

All of the early 50 Denver issues are hard to get in MS-66+ or 67. According to the PCGS auction archive this is only the 2nd MS-66+ to be auctioned off.

NorCalJack · December 25, 2015 1:13PM

This came just in time for Christmas. I have been wanting a Superbird Variety proof for a long long time and finally I got one. Enjoy

1tommy · December 26, 2015 7:19AM

Jay

Nice Pickup on the 1952 d and

To The SuperBird Club

Someday I will get T-shirts Made

My Variety Set.............

TomB · December 27, 2015 10:44AM

That's an interesting 1953-D/S. It appears the under-mintmark is plainly visible without magnification. I like it.

Nic · December 31, 2015 7:04AM

The 1932 PC67 seems to be doing well in the upcoming FUN sale.

keyman64 · December 31, 2015 11:21AM

Originally posted by: Nic

The 1932 PC67 seems to be doing well in the upcoming FUN sale.

PCGS Price Guide is $40K and current bid is at $14K. I think it has a ways to go before I would say it is doing well.

BG · January 3, 2016 1:21AM

Some Super Nice Washington Quarters here!!!!!!!!!!!

sparky64 · January 3, 2016 8:48AM

^^^^^^

Nice addition to the thread.

TomB · January 3, 2016 10:29AM

That looks like a luster-bomb, BG.

BG · January 3, 2016 5:08PM

Thanks sparky64.

Thank you Tom.

Not even close to your examples though.

Probably a * at NGC?

cupronik · January 4, 2016 1:37AM

How are the top-grade 1965-98 clad Wash 25c's doing?

I see that the FUN auction includes a 1982-D PCGS MS67 example.

1tommy · January 11, 2016 4:20AM

Thanks Tom and Nice coin BG.

I did not go to Fun this Year as I decided the money I would spend for hotels and gas could get spent on Quarters.

Heritage Auction I just could not win a coin Until Last Night. Seemed like the bidding was strong for Varieties.

But I want to say Congrats to the winner on GC last Night I think you got a Great Deal On the 1934 DDO MS 64

For the second time in 2 weeks I had problems with the GC web site, I was going for that 1934 DDO and was logged in and waited this time for over a hour.

Problem was when I bid in the last 40 seconds it took me back to the log in page and by the time I did that again it was to late.

This is my first purchase for 2016..................

Enjoy

TomB · January 11, 2016 8:21AM

I realize it is dangerous to interpret images, but that 1940-D/D appears to have really creamy, original luster that looks like untouched skin. I like it.

keyman64 · January 11, 2016 8:35AM

Congrats Tommy, that one looks nice!

Sorry to have missed seeing you at FUN

but I certainly understand that travel

isn't cheap and am lucky to have FUN

in my home state.

I'm still mad at myself for not making it

to TomB's table. I probably walked right

past it a couple of times not realizing it.

Ugh! I was very busy over the 4 days

that I still failed to do a couple of things.

1tommy · January 11, 2016 10:11PM

Thanks Tom and Greg.

That was a great show report you had Greg and sounds like it was a great time with the kids.

I should have asked you to check out this coin since you did the lot viewing and can only hope the coin looks as nice in hand.

I did have a blast when I went last year and will make it down there again someday. Did you see Jon down there?

Enjoy

keyman64 · January 11, 2016 11:11PM

Yup, hung out a good bit with Jon for the better part of three days.

keyman64 · January 12, 2016 11:01AM

PR67

TomB · January 12, 2016 1:06PM

Originally posted by: keyman64

PR67

Wow!

keyman64 · January 13, 2016 9:32AM

PR66

PR67

PR65...I have no idea why! Should be higher I think.

TomB · January 13, 2016 10:23AM

Oddly enough, the 1956 is the one I like the most as it has color and patterns I am familiar with on silver proof coinage.

keyman64 · January 13, 2016 10:32AM

I only have a couple more quarters. I might post them tomorrow?

They will be of the more typical toning patterns that everyone sees.

keyman64 · January 14, 2016 7:17AM

Here are my last 3 for probably quite a while, not sure. I certainly don't have anything

coming to me at this moment in time.

PR65...I kinda wish they would grade things after the grader has a large image to look at

as well. As hard as I look, there are no hairlines, hits or bad carbon spots that I am

able to locate on the coin. Oh well.

PR66

RAW...not bad, not great.

keyman64 · January 14, 2016 8:58AM

Someone else with have to post quarters to keep the thread alive.

I have run out of quarters to post, for now.

TomB · January 14, 2016 10:52PM

Originally posted by: keyman64

Someone else with have to post quarters to keep the thread alive.

I have run out of quarters to post, for now.

Okay, let me get off my lazy butt and see what coins I posted and what coins might be interesting to list next. Heck, I might even post an obverse and a reverse image in the same post.

keyman64 · January 14, 2016 11:14PM

Originally posted by: TomB

Heck, I might even post an obverse and a reverse image in the same post.

What?! No more teasers?!

I am shocked at this information!

TomB · January 14, 2016 11:16PM

Here is something less toned, but that I still like greatly-

TomB · January 14, 2016 11:18PM

Originally posted by: keyman64

Originally posted by: TomB

Heck, I might even post an obverse and a reverse image in the same post.

What?! No more teasers?!

I am shocked at this information!

Okay, okay, let me go and edit out one side of the coin I just posted.

keyman64 · January 15, 2016 1:12AM

Beautiful 47-D, Tom!

1tommy · January 15, 2016 7:08AM

Nice Proofs Greg and after 5 years submitting Proof Quarters I still scratch my Head sometimes when I see the Grades.

Tom that is another Nice Washington Quarter and just read your article The Mighty Toned Washington and must admit I wish I would have started sooner than I did.

Those are some amazing quarters and Love all the Pictures.

I am just going to keep buying and making the Varieties in the Hope that someday you will part with a Few of These Gems to Fill the other Holes in my Set...

My Variety Washington Quarter Set.

Enjoy

BG · January 17, 2016 3:07PM

Snagged this one:

TomB · January 18, 2016 6:36AM

Those 1957-D WQs can come with wonderful colors. Interestingly, I haven't held any of the new generation NGC holder. I've seen them, but not held them in-hand. Is the plastic better? That is, is it more optically clear? I happen to like the way they changed the insert.

sparky64 · January 18, 2016 9:50AM

So happy to see the recent buzz here.

Wish I had something recent to post.

Nice quarters all!

BG · January 18, 2016 10:37PM

Originally posted by: TomB

Those 1957-D WQs can come with wonderful colors. Interestingly, I haven't held any of the new generation NGC holder. I've seen them, but not held them in-hand. Is the plastic better? That is, is it more optically clear? I happen to like the way they changed the insert.

They sure do come colorful Tom.

The new label was updated due to added security measures added. Here is the link about this:

New NGC Label

1tommy · January 23, 2016 9:28AM

Newest purchase Thanks to Copperhunter off the BST.

This is the RPM 501

MS 65 and a Nice colorful example to add to the Set.....

Enjoy

Link To My Washington Quarter Variety Set.

keyman64 · January 23, 2016 12:11PM

Cool 1950-S, congrats!

1tommy · January 25, 2016 11:49PM

Thanks Greg

I did get the 1940 D over the weekend and must admit the coin looks Great in hand. I have looked at a few examples and this one clearly in hand shows the Extra D.

Plus for the first time this coin went up 100 bucks in the price guide.....woohooo.......Enjoy

RichieURich · January 26, 2016 5:19AM

Originally posted by: 1tommy

Thanks Greg

I did get the 1940 D over the weekend and must admit the coin looks Great in hand. I have looked at a few examples and this one clearly in hand shows the Extra D.

Plus for the first time this coin went up 100 bucks in the price guide.....woohooo.......Enjoy

The 1940-D/D is a rare coin! Congratulations on acquiring it!

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