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It has taken me 30 years to complete the only possible complete mint state grading set of 1942 zinc

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  • orevilleoreville Posts: 12,144 ✭✭✭✭✭
    these are really experimental metal planchets which are not considered patterns but the hobby prefers to call them patterns to keep track of them.



    I have not been able to update the pictures of the MS-63 and AU-50 since I can't figure out the new PCGS picture posting protocol!
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  • 1Mike11Mike1 Posts: 4,427 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I didn't know these existed. Awesome achievement. Thanks for sharing these.
    "May the silver waves that bear you heavenward be filled with love’s whisperings"

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  • jcpingjcping Posts: 2,649 ✭✭✭
    Amazing set image

    image
    an SLQ and Ike dollars lover
  • TopographicOceansTopographicOceans Posts: 6,535 ✭✭✭✭
    Well, I won't try to build the #2 set. image
  • dlmtortsdlmtorts Posts: 743 ✭✭✭
    I missed this thread before. Amazing set and accomplishment. Thanks for sharing.
  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Would be a great story for CW.
  • pocketpiececommemspocketpiececommems Posts: 6,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Always something to learn here. What quantities were these minted in.
  • SullivanNumismaticsSullivanNumismatics Posts: 848 ✭✭✭✭
    Very nice, thanks for sharing!
    www.sullivannumismatics.com Dealer in Mint Error Coins.
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,604 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Way to collect.
  • mustanggtmustanggt Posts: 2,682 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congratulations...
  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,925 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Oreville, last week I just got back from NGC a group of

    Copper-Plated Steel Cent Planchets, dated "January 1943",

    and other misc. Steel Cent blanks and planchets, including

    a few w/Antimony composition.



    There's 70 pcs., including some normal 1943-P Steel Cents,

    and other interesting planchets and other items.



    These are the last pieces from the 5-pc Set that Heritage sold

    1/7/10 (FUN Auction) Lot# 2382.



    I represent the owner of these, and we are discussing how

    to auction them, probably thru Heritage.



    There are no 1942 Patterns in this group - sorry!





    Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
  • EastonCollectionEastonCollection Posts: 1,527 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Orevile - Time to have a great dinner - congrats to another tax season being over and your coins - all great accomplishments
    Easton Collection
  • NicNic Posts: 3,411 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: grip

    Would be a great story for CW.




    Agree



  • PandavabPandavab Posts: 960 ✭✭✭
    Awesome collection! I, too, hadn't ever seen any of these coins either.
  • coindeucecoindeuce Posts: 13,496 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm impressed Oreville. Of course, I would be more impressed when I get to see all of the other experimental patterns from 1942 in other compositions that I know you have !

    "Everything is on its way to somewhere. Everything." - George Malley, Phenomenon
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  • HydrantHydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Perseverance pays off in the end. CONGRATULATIONS!

  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,401 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 1, 2020 8:35PM

    @oreville said:
    I still have this set and was pleased that PCGS resolved their own dispute between MS and PR designation by coming up with the SP designation!!

    What does SP mean here? Specially prepared planchets or dies, but only one and not the other?

    Does SP generally not MS and not PR?

  • dpooledpoole Posts: 5,940 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Couldn't have happened to a nicer mentor. Congrats, Oreville!

  • wondercoinwondercoin Posts: 16,998 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Well done young man!

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  • dcarrdcarr Posts: 9,103 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Zoins said:

    @oreville said:
    I still have this set and was pleased that PCGS resolved their own dispute between MS and PR designation by coming up with the SP designation!!

    What does SP mean here? Specially prepared planchets or dies, but only one and not the other?

    Does SP generally not Ms and not PR?

    "SPecimen" ?

  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,401 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 1, 2020 8:48PM

    @dcarr said:

    @Zoins said:

    @oreville said:
    I still have this set and was pleased that PCGS resolved their own dispute between MS and PR designation by coming up with the SP designation!!

    What does SP mean here? Specially prepared planchets or dies, but only one and not the other?

    Does SP generally not Ms and not PR?

    "SPecimen" ?

    I got that. I meant what is the definition of Specimen :)

    For example, MS is generally struck for circulation while PR is generally specially prepared dies.

    Another question is whether the Moonlight Mint "PL" pieces can be called Specimen strikes?

  • NumisOxideNumisOxide Posts: 11,001 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 1, 2020 8:39PM

    Curious, who did the designs on these? The obverse looks very similar to some French coin designs.

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Good to see this thread again.... For me it was also significant due to the year... Definitely a year for SPecial occurrences.... :D;) Cheers, RickO

  • thebeavthebeav Posts: 3,911 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @coinJP said:
    Curious, who did the designs on these? The obverse looks very similar to some French coin designs.

    It's the same design as the plastic pieces that were made here in Western New York. Perhaps sniffing around those may offer some info.

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