Greatest US Coins - My Quest Obtain 32 - 39th Coin Added

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  • liefgold
    liefgold Posts: 1,786 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I love that 1861-D gold dollar!!!
    That is the King of gold dollars. I have been collecting gold dollars for 30 years but will likely never own one of those.
    Great history and back story.

    liefgold
  • gschwernk
    gschwernk Posts: 377 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @liefgold said:
    I love that 1861-D gold dollar!!!
    That is the King of gold dollars. I have been collecting gold dollars for 30 years but will likely never own one of those.
    Great history and back story.

    It was not easy to buy. I was outbid 2 or 3 times on higher grade examples. I paid a very strong price for an XF example!

  • joeykoins
    joeykoins Posts: 18,843 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Picked up recently.

    1996 W Dime

    A mintage far less than any of the Quarters in the 2 year, 2019/2020, "W" Quarter program.

    1,457,000



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  • golden
    golden Posts: 10,534 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Beautiful 1916-D Dime!

  • FlyingAl
    FlyingAl Posts: 4,468 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Wow! It currently looks better than a 63FB!

    Coin Photography

  • WAYNEAS
    WAYNEAS Posts: 7,271 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @gschwernk said:
    NEW COIN - 36 Total from Garrett books - see website:

    https://sc-coins.com/

    This coin is #52 on Garrett list. It is also #13 on circulated coin list. It was purchased at recent Heritage auction.

    1861-D G$1 XF45 CERTIFICATION #09100532, PCGS #7559

    Please send me your replaced coin.
    Truly an exquisite coin.
    The pictures are also exquisite.
    Wayne

    Kennedys are my quest...

  • gschwernk
    gschwernk Posts: 377 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @FlyingAl said:
    Wow! It currently looks better than a 63FB!

    I believe the grade is correct but the eye appeal of this coin is great.

  • Kliao
    Kliao Posts: 5,802 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Absolutely beautiful collection. I'm speechless at how amazing every one of your pieces are. :o

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  • savitale
    savitale Posts: 1,410 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    What an amazing collection! Normally it would bother me to no end to work on a collection I can't complete, but this one is inspiring.

    LIBERTY SEATED DIMES WITH MAJOR VARIETIES CIRCULATION STRIKES (1837-1891) digital album

  • keyman64
    keyman64 Posts: 15,650 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Amazing collection!

    "If it's not fun, it's not worth it." - KeyMan64
    Not really looking for much these days but if I were, it might be a toner. :smile:
  • FrankH
    FrankH Posts: 982 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I can't believe I have missed this thread. WONDERFUL stuffl
    Reminiscent of @BillJones
    Really like this kind of collecting. Coins don't HAVE TO BE condition census to be included in a collection.

    Bookmarked for sure! B)

  • RichieURich
    RichieURich Posts: 8,640 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    What a wonderful collection! Congratulations! All of the coins posted have been superb!

    An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.

  • gschwernk
    gschwernk Posts: 377 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks for kind words. It is getting very difficult to add coins to this collection. I was outbid 3 times on the 1861 s $20 Paquet and 3 times on an 1870cc $20. Each time I made what I thought was a very strong bid. I should be able to upgrade a few.
    I was offered a 1841 $2.5 but the price was out of line. There is an 1870s $1 comming up but I don't like to add details graded coins.

  • yosclimber
    yosclimber Posts: 5,322 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That pattern is a very pretty coin.

    In my view, the New Haven Restrike is more of an imitation than a real Fugio cent, as it was made sometime in 1858-1877.
    https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/963640/why-fugio-new-haven-restrikes-are-called-restrikes

  • Catbert
    Catbert Posts: 8,258 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very curious @gschwernk - why are you selling your collection?

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  • Bigbuck1975
    Bigbuck1975 Posts: 1,278 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @gschwernk said:
    This collection is to be auctioned in January. I am only added coins that I purchase for other sets I am forming. This upgrade is for my SLQ set.

    UPGRADE: 1918/7-S 25C FS-101 AU58 PCGS

    Have you selected the venue for the auction? Sorry if I missed it earlier.

  • Floridafacelifter
    Floridafacelifter Posts: 1,401 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @gschwernk said:

    @Bigbuck1975 said:

    @gschwernk said:
    This collection is to be auctioned in January. I am only added coins that I purchase for other sets I am forming. This upgrade is for my SLQ set.

    UPGRADE: 1918/7-S 25C FS-101 AU58 PCGS

    Have you selected the venue for the auction? Sorry if I missed it earlier.

    I have selected a major auction company. I do not think it is proper for me to hype the sale here but it is being covered in major publications.

    Good luck with the sale- you have some nice coins and the market seems strong- what’s next on your collecting horizon?

  • gschwernk
    gschwernk Posts: 377 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Floridafacelifter said:

    @gschwernk said:

    @Bigbuck1975 said:

    @gschwernk said:
    This collection is to be auctioned in January. I am only added coins that I purchase for other sets I am forming. This upgrade is for my SLQ set.

    UPGRADE: 1918/7-S 25C FS-101 AU58 PCGS

    Have you selected the venue for the auction? Sorry if I missed it earlier.

    I have selected a major auction company. I do not think it is proper for me to hype the sale here but it is being covered in major publications.

    Good luck with the sale- you have some nice coins and the market seems strong- what’s next on your collecting horizon?

    I am working on early $10 with varieties, classic $5, cac $3 and I am redoing a basic coin design set(I will try to do with the high grade proofs which you like). I am just finishing 5c buff cac and a complete set of slq with all varieties.

  • Floridafacelifter
    Floridafacelifter Posts: 1,401 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @gschwernk said:

    @Floridafacelifter said:

    @gschwernk said:

    @Bigbuck1975 said:

    @gschwernk said:
    This collection is to be auctioned in January. I am only added coins that I purchase for other sets I am forming. This upgrade is for my SLQ set.

    UPGRADE: 1918/7-S 25C FS-101 AU58 PCGS

    Have you selected the venue for the auction? Sorry if I missed it earlier.

    I have selected a major auction company. I do not think it is proper for me to hype the sale here but it is being covered in major publications.

    Good luck with the sale- you have some nice coins and the market seems strong- what’s next on your collecting horizon?

    I am working on early $10 with varieties, classic $5, cac $3 and I am redoing a basic coin design set(I will try to do with the high grade proofs which you like). I am just finishing 5c buff cac and a complete set of slq with all varieties.

    Well that sounds like six fun, challenging projects- good luck and please share when you feel ready!

  • Eldorado9
    Eldorado9 Posts: 2,822 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @gschwernk said:

    @Floridafacelifter said:

    @gschwernk said:

    @Bigbuck1975 said:

    @gschwernk said:
    This collection is to be auctioned in January. I am only added coins that I purchase for other sets I am forming. This upgrade is for my SLQ set.

    UPGRADE: 1918/7-S 25C FS-101 AU58 PCGS

    Have you selected the venue for the auction? Sorry if I missed it earlier.

    I have selected a major auction company. I do not think it is proper for me to hype the sale here but it is being covered in major publications.

    Good luck with the sale- you have some nice coins and the market seems strong- what’s next on your collecting horizon?

    I am working on early $10 with varieties, classic $5, cac $3 and I am redoing a basic coin design set(I will try to do with the high grade proofs which you like). I am just finishing 5c buff cac and a complete set of slq with all varieties.

    So, in other words, nothing too difficult or time-consuming. ;)

  • BryceM
    BryceM Posts: 11,940 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited October 19, 2022 9:34AM
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    Completing a set is overrated. This endeavor is fantastic, For sale soon? Say it isn't so!

  • Floridafacelifter
    Floridafacelifter Posts: 1,401 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Eldorado9 said:

    @gschwernk said:

    @Floridafacelifter said:

    @gschwernk said:

    @Bigbuck1975 said:

    @gschwernk said:
    This collection is to be auctioned in January. I am only added coins that I purchase for other sets I am forming. This upgrade is for my SLQ set.

    UPGRADE: 1918/7-S 25C FS-101 AU58 PCGS

    Have you selected the venue for the auction? Sorry if I missed it earlier.

    I have selected a major auction company. I do not think it is proper for me to hype the sale here but it is being covered in major publications.

    Good luck with the sale- you have some nice coins and the market seems strong- what’s next on your collecting horizon?

    I am working on early $10 with varieties, classic $5, cac $3 and I am redoing a basic coin design set(I will try to do with the high grade proofs which you like). I am just finishing 5c buff cac and a complete set of slq with all varieties.

    So, in other words, nothing too difficult or time-consuming. ;)

    …..or expensive!

  • vulcanize
    vulcanize Posts: 1,418 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @gschwernk said:
    Thanks for kind words. It is getting very difficult to add coins to this collection. I was outbid 3 times on the 1861 s $20 Paquet and 3 times on an 1870cc $20. Each time I made what I thought was a very strong bid. I should be able to upgrade a few.
    I was offered a 1841 $2.5 but the price was out of line. There is an 1870s $1 comming up but I don't like to add details graded coins.

    WOWZA!!!!!!

    That's some fierce competition you got going on there. :o

    Wishing you all the very best to acquire those soon.

    Cheers.

    https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/quarters/PCGS-2020-quarter-quest/album/247091

  • EastonCollection
    EastonCollection Posts: 1,707 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    impressive set and a goal that might take a lifetime to achieve for only those that are lucky. Congrats on your accomplishments and thanks for keeping up your website. I do visit it to see some great coins.

    Easton Collection
  • gschwernk
    gschwernk Posts: 377 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @EastonCollection said:
    impressive set and a goal that might take a lifetime to achieve for only those that are lucky. Congrats on your accomplishments and thanks for keeping up your website. I do visit it to see some great coins.

    Thanks. From time to time I post when I make improvements to my website. I always appreciate any comments on how to make it better.

  • giorgio11
    giorgio11 Posts: 4,267 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    It's neither a secret nor a surprise that at least some of these (I haven't checked for all of them) are appearing in the Heritage January FUN auction catalogs (I received mine in the mail yesterday). Very best of luck to you @gschwernk

    Kind regards,

    George

    VDBCoins.com Our Registry Sets Many successful BSTs; pls ask.
  • Vasanti
    Vasanti Posts: 460 ✭✭✭✭
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    Incredibly journey and best of luck at auction!

  • giorgio11
    giorgio11 Posts: 4,267 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I've put in a couple of auction bids on some of your extremely nice coins! Wishing you and everyone here Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with Peace, Joy, Health, and Prosperity!

    Kind regards,

    George

    VDBCoins.com Our Registry Sets Many successful BSTs; pls ask.
  • yspsales
    yspsales Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thank you for sharing.

    I think there is a book worthy, amazing journey to be told.

    If only my collecting direction was this focused!

    BST: KindaNewish (3/21/21), WQuarterFreddie (3/30/21), Meltdown (4/6/21), DBSTrader2 (5/5/21) AKA- unclemonkey on Blow Out

  • gschwernk
    gschwernk Posts: 377 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @giorgio11 said:
    I've put in a couple of auction bids on some of your extremely nice coins! Wishing you and everyone here Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with Peace, Joy, Health, and Prosperity!

    Kind regards,

    George

    Thanks. Good Luck! Bid High?!

  • Floridafacelifter
    Floridafacelifter Posts: 1,401 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Good luck with the auction- hope you do well so you can buy more coins to show us!

  • gschwernk
    gschwernk Posts: 377 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Floridafacelifter said:
    Good luck with the auction- hope you do well so you can buy more coins to show us!

    Thanks. I always enjoy your proofs. Unfortunatley this sale has mostly rare items but not the spectacular proofs you like. I plan on offering some of those in August. I am getting very heavily into paper money. I hope to buy some of the rare items at the FUN auction. I also hope to add to $10 and $20 Golds to my collection as well.

  • OldIndianNutKase
    OldIndianNutKase Posts: 2,717 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Collecting 38 out 100 is an amazing achievement and you can be very proud. I did not expect you to sell this set so soon, but I was attracted to your 1864 PR65BN two cent on Heritage a few days ago and am tracking it. Amazing toning.

    I wish you the best on the auction and I will track a few more of your coins as well.

  • RichieURich
    RichieURich Posts: 8,640 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I just received the Heritage catalogues and was very impressed by the coins you collected from the "100 Greatest U. S. Coins". Acquiring 38 out of the 100 is truly amazing! Congratulations for doing this! And, good luck with the sale!

    An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.

  • EastonCollection
    EastonCollection Posts: 1,707 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I am eyeing several of your lots in the FUN auction.

    Easton Collection
  • gschwernk
    gschwernk Posts: 377 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @EastonCollection said:
    I am eyeing several of your lots in the FUN auction.

    If you check the fact section of my website you can find out more about the coins that you seek.

  • EastonCollection
    EastonCollection Posts: 1,707 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    BTW - enjoyed viewing the lots at FUN. Very nice coins.

    Easton Collection
  • 1northcoin
    1northcoin Posts: 5,544 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    B)

    Congratulations.

  • gschwernk
    gschwernk Posts: 377 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Website Updated:

    https://sc-coins.com/

    Many coins were auctioned by Heritage following the 2023 FUN show (prices realized shown on website). I will add additional coins when they fit my on going collections. The 1795 $10 9 leaves above is an example. I will retain the images and info for all coins on this website for all to enjoy.

  • ParadimeCoins
    ParadimeCoins Posts: 179 ✭✭✭✭
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    1798/7 $10 is stunning and a great coin. congratulations

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