Assembling a set of Cameo Proof and SMS coins from 1950 to 1970, with the some of the major varieties from raw proof and SMS sets in the wild.
I am now upgrading the set.
I also have started to collect the same set, except the coins must be attractively toned. The first set was challenging. The sexond toned set is much more challengig than the first.
Numismatic goal? Trying to be 100% honest, and trying to hold the disingenuous dealers accountable. Buying uncertified material can be a tough exercise as many business people play by their own rules.
I'd have to say it is a complete set of 1950 to 1970 proofs in PCGS cameo or dcam for all denominations, including the SMS coins of 1965-67. Took me over a decade to accomplish.
“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson
I completed a nicely matched circulated Barber Dime set (minus the '94-S, of course). Sold it to pay my wedding photographer. I also completed a clipped set of copper Lincolns, including several major varieties, that took me 22 years. Still looking for three zinc coins for a complete 100 year set through 2008.
Sean Reynolds
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
For me, it was learning to self grade my favorite coins - Washington Quarters. I spent considerable time reading, attending shows, and going to every free grading clinic I could find offered to better myself as a collector. I'm not a pro by any means, but I now have the confidence to buy and sell my favorite pieces without "having" to have the slab approval every time.
Turning a hobby as a 10 year old
into a 46 year Profession. (+ counting)
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.
My goal is to stick to finish my dansco type set gold page, then finish the rest of the set. Still need both double eagles, eagles, and the Indian half eagle...collecting is hard when you don’t make your own money
You Suck! Awarded 6/2008- 1901-O Micro O Morgan, 8/2008- 1878 VAM-123 Morgan, 9/2022 1888-O VAM-1B3 H8 Morgan | Senior Regional Representative- ANACS Coin Grading. Posted opinions on coins are my own, and are not an official ANACS opinion.
Complete a detailed gold type (AU or better) set from eary gold till 1933, including the covered ear eage, no motto, motto varieties, early gold, high relief etc, etc etc... I am 80% complete except some of the early type.
I inherited my father's collections of Indian cents in an album that was incomplete. He had the 1909-S and the 1908-S but was missing the earlier dates....about 80% complete. All of the coins that he collected were what he found in circulation. I have decided to leave his collection intact.
Instead I assembled a collection of Indian Head Proof coins that I will dedicate to his memory. I completed this collection (Paha Sapa Indian Proofs) about one year ago, and I hope that from Heaven he will be as amazed asI am. IHC's were his only collection. He was just a guy that collected pennies out of his pocket. My father was born in 1902, when IHC's were in everyone's pockets.
I once passed the Grey Poupon to ColonelJessup at dinner without him even asking. We had a moment
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Walker Proof Digital Album Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
It seems that several of us have assembled Dahlonega 9-Piece type sets. That is also one of my collections that took 10 years to complete. I guess than makes it even harder for someone else to complete a set in AU.
Building the most attractive buffalo nickel collection I can. Still in process. I’m not sure it’ll ever be done but this year I did land some really nice Buffs. I’m constantly adding to it. Not even selling the doubles for the most part. It’s a great hobby.
This year I also purchased a new Nikon D750 camera that I enjoy quite a bit. A hobby within a hobby. It was a good year for coins.
Happy hunting, Joe
The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
Completing a date-set of Charlotte Half Eagles, sans the 1842-C Small Date. I just couldn't rationalize paying $10K+ VF or $17K+ XF for an over-hyped and otherwise more available than its price justifies coin, no matter its origins and the urge to fully complete the set. I ended up selling @ half of that collection to help finance the growth of my early HE collection (which presents many challenges in itself). I'm slowly rebuilding the Charlotte set, focusing on strict originality and eye appeal - something that's also been slow in the making, due to the unfortunate prevalence of coin doctoring and "enhancement" efforts.
I have several "significant" events in my coin collecting life.
1 - Figuring out what I wanted to collect. For years (40+) I'd collect just about everything.
2 - Finally decided on Morgans Dollars and many of the key dates from others sets.
3 - Quit collecting anything raw with a value over ~$100. Only PCGS and NGC for me anymore
4 - Completed and then upgraded my Morgan dollar set to an Avg grade of over 60.
5 - New goal in the next few years is to get my Morgan set to over 63 (an 89cc and 93s can really drag down the avg grade of a set, or can double the value of the entire set)
Nothing too specific but if I had to state something, it would be just getting back into the hobby after being completely out for over a decade.
Oh and picking up one coin I wanted back then, my avatar, a 1917 type 1 quarter.
I've mostly collected gold coins to "diversify" my retirements and having fun doing it. I have yet to learn more; to know what goal would it be. LOVE YOU ALL HERE though........
Actually, besides my CC sets. I would have to put completing the full MS set of Washington silver quarters. Also a complete XF set of Walkers. Those were both fun and time consuming. All coins were purchased raw and Danscoed. Sold off both to fund a home purchase.
bob
Registry: CC lowballs (boblindstrom), bobinvegas1989@yahoo.com
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I reached my goal this year on the size of my long term hold silver bullion American eagle hoard.
No Way Out: Stimulus and Money Printing Are the Only Path Left
Assembling a set of Cameo Proof and SMS coins from 1950 to 1970, with the some of the major varieties from raw proof and SMS sets in the wild.
I am now upgrading the set.
I also have started to collect the same set, except the coins must be attractively toned. The first set was challenging. The sexond toned set is much more challengig than the first.
Both sets have been very rewarding.
Numismatic goal? Trying to be 100% honest, and trying to hold the disingenuous dealers accountable. Buying uncertified material can be a tough exercise as many business people play by their own rules.
I'd have to say it is a complete set of 1950 to 1970 proofs in PCGS cameo or dcam for all denominations, including the SMS coins of 1965-67. Took me over a decade to accomplish.
“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson
My digital cameo album 1950-64 Cameos - take a look!
Nailing images with my $250 D3100 and $200 Nikon 105mm lens. Can't wait to image that Pd. Eagle.
Uhm.....getting out of bed each morning under my own power....? Does that count?
Finished my Walker one per date set (1916-1947) in grades MS 64 to MS 67. I used a mix of NGC and PCGS coins.
Also finished my certified Walker intermediate set (1934-1947) in grades MS 65 to 67 and certified Walker short set (1941-1947) in grades MS 65 to 67.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
Bought both of my favorite coins since childhood, a $10 Indian and a Saint.
Learning to sell some along the way, both for the learning process and for the money, and becoming a better purchaser because of it.
Tom
I've been having fun. Does that count?
Completed a mint state Peace Dollar 24 coin set.
I completed a nicely matched circulated Barber Dime set (minus the '94-S, of course). Sold it to pay my wedding photographer. I also completed a clipped set of copper Lincolns, including several major varieties, that took me 22 years. Still looking for three zinc coins for a complete 100 year set through 2008.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
Finally finishing my Barber quarter collection, with a PCGS -03 1901 S.
Not counting the hole filler in the album of the world's worse 01s fake, the date was re-engraved.
But, never finishing my 'hoards' of Barbers, is my most significant failure.
But then, it'll never be done
BHNC #203
For me, it was learning to self grade my favorite coins - Washington Quarters. I spent considerable time reading, attending shows, and going to every free grading clinic I could find offered to better myself as a collector. I'm not a pro by any means, but I now have the confidence to buy and sell my favorite pieces without "having" to have the slab approval every time.
My "goals" kept changing and I now only collect coins that strike my fancy without regard for a defined path. I like the hobby better this way.
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
And who says coin collecting can't be fun and rewarding ?
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb, Ricko
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
still the same its a good accomplishment. just saying
Turning a hobby as a 10 year old
into a 46 year Profession. (+ counting)
I have but one goal, to be Ebay Free.
My goal is to stick to finish my dansco type set gold page, then finish the rest of the set. Still need both double eagles, eagles, and the Indian half eagle...collecting is hard when you don’t make your own money
It took awhile, but I managed to put together a set of classic commems in 1st generation PCGS holders.
Cheers
Bob
Cherrypicking both 1878 VAM-44 and 1878 VAM-123.
Complete a detailed gold type (AU or better) set from eary gold till 1933, including the covered ear eage, no motto, motto varieties, early gold, high relief etc, etc etc... I am 80% complete except some of the early type.
I also enjoy photographing these beauties.
watch this video if you have 5 mins...
I inherited my father's collections of Indian cents in an album that was incomplete. He had the 1909-S and the 1908-S but was missing the earlier dates....about 80% complete. All of the coins that he collected were what he found in circulation. I have decided to leave his collection intact.
Instead I assembled a collection of Indian Head Proof coins that I will dedicate to his memory. I completed this collection (Paha Sapa Indian Proofs) about one year ago, and I hope that from Heaven he will be as amazed asI am. IHC's were his only collection. He was just a guy that collected pennies out of his pocket. My father was born in 1902, when IHC's were in everyone's pockets.
OINK
I once passed the Grey Poupon to ColonelJessup at dinner without him even asking. We had a moment
m
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
I finally was able to cherry pick an uncirculated 1913 type one three and one half legged buffalo nickel from eBay!!
a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"
Crud, how do I attach a picture?
I tried to copy & paste from my photos, but it doesn't work.
BHNC #203
This is my most significant numismatic goal that I've accomplished:
BHNC #203
The most difficult accomplishment has been staying on budget for the last 3 years.
IG: DeCourcyCoinsEbay: neilrobertson
"Numismatic categorizations, if left unconstrained, will increase spontaneously over time." -me
It seems that several of us have assembled Dahlonega 9-Piece type sets. That is also one of my collections that took 10 years to complete. I guess than makes it even harder for someone else to complete a set in AU.
Overland Trail Collection Showcase
Dahlonega Type Set-2008 PCGS Best Exhibited Set
Edit: I just realized this is an old thread and I already posted earlier. I guess that's an accomplishment of sorts....
Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.
For me it was completing circ. and proof strike sets of two cent pieces in 64 grade. Next up is Michigan town/City Store Card set.
"A penny hit by lightning is worth six cents". Opie Taylor
Completed set of kennedy halves pcgs ms64 or better minus the 2014 gold. Hopefully i can afford that one this year.
Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Zero. Voltaire. Ebay coinbowlllc
Building the most attractive buffalo nickel collection I can. Still in process. I’m not sure it’ll ever be done but this year I did land some really nice Buffs. I’m constantly adding to it. Not even selling the doubles for the most part. It’s a great hobby.
This year I also purchased a new Nikon D750 camera that I enjoy quite a bit. A hobby within a hobby. It was a good year for coins.
Happy hunting, Joe
Publication of my shield nickel variety reference, SNV.
http://www.shieldnickels.net
I cannot say because it never was a goal but I fell into it, does that count?
Adding a 1909 s-vdb to my collection.
Bob Sr CEO Fieldtechs
Sure, why not?
Having fun
Placing nearly 20 Regulated gold coins in mostly long term collections is certainly one of the most fun ones I've had . Top 10
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870
Completed an MS set of toned Peace $....
The ability to continue in the search for what I like
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
Making it to #1 in Three Different Registry Sets.
My Coin Blog
My Toned Lincoln Registry Set
Completing a date-set of Charlotte Half Eagles, sans the 1842-C Small Date. I just couldn't rationalize paying $10K+ VF or $17K+ XF for an over-hyped and otherwise more available than its price justifies coin, no matter its origins and the urge to fully complete the set. I ended up selling @ half of that collection to help finance the growth of my early HE collection (which presents many challenges in itself). I'm slowly rebuilding the Charlotte set, focusing on strict originality and eye appeal - something that's also been slow in the making, due to the unfortunate prevalence of coin doctoring and "enhancement" efforts.
'dude
I have several "significant" events in my coin collecting life.
1 - Figuring out what I wanted to collect. For years (40+) I'd collect just about everything.
2 - Finally decided on Morgans Dollars and many of the key dates from others sets.
3 - Quit collecting anything raw with a value over ~$100. Only PCGS and NGC for me anymore
4 - Completed and then upgraded my Morgan dollar set to an Avg grade of over 60.
5 - New goal in the next few years is to get my Morgan set to over 63 (an 89cc and 93s can really drag down the avg grade of a set, or can double the value of the entire set)
Nothing too specific but if I had to state something, it would be just getting back into the hobby after being completely out for over a decade.
Oh and picking up one coin I wanted back then, my avatar, a 1917 type 1 quarter.
I've mostly collected gold coins to "diversify" my retirements and having fun doing it. I have yet to learn more; to know what goal would it be. LOVE YOU ALL HERE though........
Actually, besides my CC sets. I would have to put completing the full MS set of Washington silver quarters. Also a complete XF set of Walkers. Those were both fun and time consuming. All coins were purchased raw and Danscoed. Sold off both to fund a home purchase.
bob