Hansen watch.
The newest addition to the collection is the 1849 G$1. Top pop 1/0 graded by PCGS, approx. 7 or 8 proofs are known.
My 20th Century Gold Major Design Type Set ---started : 11/17/1997 ---- completed : 1/21/2004
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No picture?? Gold is always better with pictures... unless, of course, it is in my hands...

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I am not sure how to do pictures. . I will try this.
My 20th Century Type Set, With Type Variations---started : 9/22/1997 ---- completed : 1/7/2004
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There were upgrades and additions made in several sets. Although, I did not see anything that stood out this week. Anyone have anything to add, please feel free.
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@Hydrant said:
I admit it. I'm a contrarian. I have no interest what so ever about what Mr. Hansen is up too. Money talks. People scramble for it. It's as old as time itself. Big deal. I wish him luck. I just don't care a wit about him, his coins, or his bucks.this is a message board about coin collectors, coins, and everything related to both. Collectors show their coins, discuss collections, discuss other collector's coins and collection. it is fine that you dont care about Mr Hansen's collection but the OP is pretty much the idea of a coin forum.
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Currin, thank you for the update. I find the Hanson collection very interesting.
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@Hydrant said:
I admit it. I'm a contrarian. I have no interest what so ever about what Mr. Hansen is up too. Money talks. People scramble for it. It's as old as time itself. Big deal. I wish him luck. I just don't care a wit about him, his coins, or his bucks.I could excuse that comment coming from a non-collector. But from another collector, I consider it an obnoxious display of jealousy.
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Of course I am interested in nice coins when placed in great collections.
Personally, I would be a bit creeped-out if I knew I had a bunch of people watching my every purchase. Kind of puts an unwanted target on my back.
No wonder so many coins are purchased anonymously - there are lots of thieves and nut cases out there.
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@MrEureka said:
@Hydrant said:
I admit it. I'm a contrarian. I have no interest what so ever about what Mr. Hansen is up too. Money talks. People scramble for it. It's as old as time itself. Big deal. I wish him luck. I just don't care a wit about him, his coins, or his bucks.I could excuse that comment coming from a non-collector. But from another collector, I consider it an obnoxious display of jealousy.
Yeah I am one of those that does not mind viewing what others collect, no matter who they are or what they have...This site has really changed in the past 5 years........
Thanks for sharing.......Enjoy Tom
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I started this post for members that would like to follow his progress. I know it is not for everyone. The title of this topic speaks for itself. If you don’t have interest, that’s OK.
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I wish him the best with his formidable goal.
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So how many does he still need?
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I like cheering on other board members in their pursuit of coins. I don't care at what level, either - if an MS62 PL Morgan is an upgrade to their set, or a PF67 piece of old Gold. Now, tracking 3rd parties' progress, while interesting, seems mildly creepy to me, but that's not really important if it's someone else's cup of meat.
P.S. I opened this thread, like I open most threads, out of curiousity - I didn't immediately understand the reference.
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@Hydrant said:
I admit it. I'm a contrarian. I have no interest what so ever about what Mr. Hansen is up too. Money talks. People scramble for it. It's as old as time itself. Big deal. I wish him luck. I just don't care a wit about him, his coins, or his bucks.Why would someone who doesn't "care a whit about him, his coins, or his bucks" even open a thread here headed Hansen Watch ? ! ? !
Need the following OBW rolls to complete my 46-64 Roosevelt roll set:
1947-P & D; 1948-D; 1949-P & S; 1950-D & S; and 1952-S.
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@Stooge said:
So how many does he still need?He is updating all sets. I believe he is more focused on U.S. Coins Complete Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1792-1964). This is my opinion base on updating habits. He needs 31 to complete the registery set. I believe to actual complete the circulation strikes, he need 35 due to the registery set does not list the 4 unique CS coins.
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@1tommy said:

@MrEureka said:
@Hydrant said:
I admit it. I'm a contrarian. I have no interest what so ever about what Mr. Hansen is up too. Money talks. People scramble for it. It's as old as time itself. Big deal. I wish him luck. I just don't care a wit about him, his coins, or his bucks.I could excuse that comment coming from a non-collector. But from another collector, I consider it an obnoxious display of jealousy.
Yeah I am one of those that does not mind viewing what others collect, no matter who they are or what they have...This site has really changed in the past 5 years........
Thanks for sharing.......Enjoy Tom
How has the site changed over the past five years? And I think it's great Hansen is on this pursuit and I enjoy hearing about his progress. Thanks for the OP.
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@halfhunter said:
@Hydrant said:
I admit it. I'm a contrarian. I have no interest what so ever about what Mr. Hansen is up too. Money talks. People scramble for it. It's as old as time itself. Big deal. I wish him luck. I just don't care a wit about him, his coins, or his bucks.Why would someone who doesn't "care a whit about him, his coins, or his bucks" even open a thread here headed Hansen Watch ? ! ?
I wasn't thinking clearly at the time. I'm all better now.
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I always believed that if someone has to tell everyone they do not care about something, then they really do. Otherwise, they would have not said a thing.
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I don't need to look up contrarian. I'm not ignorant. What I do need to know is who the lady in your sigline is ! ! ! LOL
Need the following OBW rolls to complete my 46-64 Roosevelt roll set:
1947-P & D; 1948-D; 1949-P & S; 1950-D & S; and 1952-S.
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I thought I was going to see a new brand of a wrist or pocket watch when I saw the thread title.
Nice rare old gold you don't see everyday though.
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O.k., boys and girls. Let's call a truce. I'm waving the white flag. I surrender. I over stepped my bounds. I love you all. Bank on it. I'm sincere. Let me tell you about a collection I'm really excited about..
Nicole, she's 6 years old. She's collecting beads. She makes bracelets and necklaces. And princess crowns. Everyday, after work "PaPa" gets to see her new beads and her new jewelry. I love it. I think Mr. Hansen would too. In fact, I know he would. Coins aren't everything. Let's all be friends. It's better that way.17 -
just love my friends......

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@Cameonut said:
Of course I am interested in nice coins when placed in great collections.Personally, I would be a bit creeped-out if I knew I had a bunch of people watching my every purchase. Kind of puts an unwanted target on my back.
No wonder so many coins are purchased anonymously - there are lots of thieves and nut cases out there.
Since Hansen has put his coins on the registry and made it public for viewing, I am guessing he enjoys people viewing his collection, his updates, and the coins he needs. He even talks about it in a video interview that was posted in Coinweek that he doesn't have any problem posting his collection and letting people know which coins he has and which ones he needs.
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The newest addition to the collection is a really nice old gold proof. 1854 Type 2 G$1 proof. This issue has a low survival est. of only 4 coins. The PGGS pop is 1/0, and this the only coin with a DC grade. PCGS does not list a price for this coin.
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That is a beautiful gold coin.
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This is interesting additional information that I cut and pasted from CoinFacts:
David Akers (1975/88): Proofs are known and are extremely rare. One specimen is in the Smithsonian Institution, another in the ANS Collection, a third in the John Hopkins University Collection (PCGS CoinFacts editor note: the Garrett collection) and a fourth is owned by John J. Pittman who purchased it from the Melish Sale in 1956.
The fourth specimen is the addition to the Hansen Collection.
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One of latest addition to the collection is a really nice old gold overdate, 1828/7 half eagle (BD-1). I think this is rarity with pop 2/0. The coin is the CAC - Eliasberg/ Pogue Specimen. PCGS price this coin at $325,000. Is this the specimen called "proof" in the famous Louis Eliasberg Collection?
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Great coin and drama too. I love it here.
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Hansen has an amazing collection.
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@Currin said:
The newest addition to the collection is a really nice old gold proof. 1854 Type 2 G$1 proof. This issue has a low survival est. of only 4 coins. The PGGS pop is 1/0, and this the only coin with a DC grade. PCGS does not list a price for this coin.I saw this coin at Pittman and my notes are "64DC- never thunk (I'd see something like this)"
What's the assigned numerical grade, and with or without?"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." - Geo. Orwell0 -
...keep them coming Amigo!...don’t ever stop chasing The Dream Mr. Hansen, I would Absolutley do the same thing if I could...in fact, times are getting so good down here in SoCal I just might...only time will tell
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It's now 64+DC. Beauty!
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great thread!
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Amazing coins!!! Very cool that they are all these cool coins are in safe hands in one collection that we can view from anywhere!!!
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Love the T2.
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That 1854 Proof $ is fan-freakin'-tastic....what a gorgeous gold coin.... Thanks for showing us.... and congratulations on acquiring it.... Cheers, RickO
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@Currin said:
One of latest addition to the collection is a really nice old gold overdate, 1828/7 half eagle (BD-1). I think this is rarity with pop 2/0. The coin is the CAC - Eliasberg/ Pogue Specimen. PCGS price this coin at $325,000. Is this the specimen called "proof" in the famous Louis Eliasberg Collection?@Currin it is also ex: Clapp. It was called "Choice AU-55 obverse; Brilliant Uncirculated, MS-60 reverse" in the Eliasberg catalog (1982), but B&R further noted that both Akers and Breen had earlier called it a Proof.
It brought $44,000 with 10% juice back when the 1822 half eagle last traded hands for a record-setting (and still memorable) $687,500.
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@Gazes said:
great thread!Thanks.
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This is one great looking old gold coin. You don’t see many MS69 from this era. I can not find a predigree or history on this coin. Do anyone know the history?
https://images.pcgs.com/CoinFacts/25636583_Large.jpg
It does not appear to have been purchased in an auction. Where does he find these great specimens?
My 20th Century Type Set, With Type Variations---started : 9/22/1997 ---- completed : 1/7/2004
My 20th Century Gold Major Design Type Set ---started : 11/17/1997 ---- completed : 1/21/20045 -
It does not appear to have been purchased in an auction. Where does he find these great specimens?
At this point, I am pretty sure these great specimens are finding him.
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I’m waiting to hear of the private sale of the Pogue 1822 and 1854-S $5’s to Hansen. He must be trying for buy them, no?
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I was browsing the update page. Hansen has 213 sets with recent upgrades. He has 777 sets listed. I find it a pain just keeping a handful of sets up to date. What kind of effort does it take to keep his collection updated?
My 20th Century Type Set, With Type Variations---started : 9/22/1997 ---- completed : 1/7/2004
My 20th Century Gold Major Design Type Set ---started : 11/17/1997 ---- completed : 1/21/20040 -
@Currin said:
I was browsing the update page. Hansen has 213 sets with recent upgrades. He has 777 sets listed. I find it a pain just keeping a handful of sets up to date. What kind of effort does it take to keep his collection updated?Probably a full-time job for someone...
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That 1854 proof hurts my eyes if I stare at it long enough....can only imagine what it looks like in person.
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@Currin said:
I was browsing the update page. Hansen has 213 sets with recent upgrades. He has 777 sets listed. I find it a pain just keeping a handful of sets up to date. What kind of effort does it take to keep his collection updated?Whenever you add a coin to your inventory you have the option to update all existing sets where it will upgrade.
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Second place in the Registry behind a Hansen set is the new #1.
NO END IN SIGHT Liberty Head $2 1/2 Gold Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1840-1907)
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