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new addition to my box of 20 $20

stevebensteveben Posts: 4,666 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited February 12, 2023 11:25AM in U.S. Coin Forum

i have a box of twenty going. they are all ogh $20.

my goal is to collect:

  • all mint marks
  • one from first year of issue through each decade including all types (1, 2, 3, no motto, motto, etc)
  • civil war dates
  • a centennial
  • a ship wreck coin
  • and other interesting pieces. no paquet though... :-(

i have 15 coins now and going strong!

if you have a twenty you want to share in ogh, post it!

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    DisneyFanDisneyFan Posts: 2,902 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 11, 2023 4:45PM

    @steveben said:
    i have a box of twenty going. they are all ogh $20. my goal is to have all mint marks, one from first year of issue through each decade including all types (1, 2, 3, no motto, motto, etc), civil war dates, a centennial, a ship wreck coin, and other interesting pieces. no paquet though... :-( i have 15 coins now and going strong!

    Nice goal for a collection!

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    pcgscacgoldpcgscacgold Posts: 3,755 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice. I really wish I had put aside some Double Eagles a few years ago when they were cheaper. Congratulations.

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    david3142david3142 Posts: 3,687 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 11, 2023 6:33PM

    Looks like an excellent example of perhaps the most beautiful coin. Thanks for sharing!

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    goldengolden Posts: 10,459 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice addition.

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    stevebensteveben Posts: 4,666 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Walkerfan said:
    I am doing a similar project with Seated Dollars...Buying several from each of the 4 decades that they were produced. Trying to get at least 3 mint marks. Also, buying Civil war era, Reconstruction era and at least one proof. I am currently up to 7 examples. So, 3 more and I'll be halfway there.

    care to share an example? sounds like a awesome project.

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    stevebensteveben Posts: 4,666 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @pcgscacgold said:
    Very nice. I really wish I had put aside some Double Eagles a few years ago when they were cheaper. Congratulations.

    thanks! yeah, i wanted to start a set of $20, but figured i would not be able to afford it. then, i decided to trade up coins and just take my time...keep looking for the right pieces and opportunities. i used to have fives, but sold the last two just recently as part of getting this coin. one of the keys to this game is patience, i have learned.

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    D808LFD808LF Posts: 687 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice addition Steveben.

    My Box o' $20 began with a MS63 CAC version...

    ...the 20 have been paired down to 5 to make room for a different lineup. I still have HR.

    fka renman95, Sep 2005, 7,000 posts

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    lkeneficlkenefic Posts: 9,349 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wow... nice addition. That's a piece of art.

    Collecting: Dansco 7070; Middle Date Large Cents (VF-AU); Box of 20;

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    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 32,460 ✭✭✭✭✭

    One thing to look at and smile

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    Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 12,100 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Love your NEWP and love the concept. Gold in OGHs is the best!


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    WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,286 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 13, 2023 7:22AM

    @steveben said:

    @Walkerfan said:
    I am doing a similar project with Seated Dollars...Buying several from each of the 4 decades that they were produced. Trying to get at least 3 mint marks. Also, buying Civil war era, Reconstruction era and at least one proof. I am currently up to 7 examples. So, 3 more and I'll be halfway there.

    care to share an example? sounds like a awesome project.

    Here’s what I have so far:








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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @steveben .... WOW!! Now that is an impressive box of 20... Gold is just my favorite.. specifically, big gold.... Look forward to seeing more of your collection. Cheers, RickO

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    DDRDDR Posts: 1,675 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Cool way to collect $20! I once put together a set of Liberties and St. Gaudens from all mints. Eight coins in all. They look great in a Capital Plastics holder.

    David
    Complete Set of Chopmarked Trade Dollars
    Carson City Silver Dollars Complete 1870-1893http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase.aspx?sc=2722"
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    Texas77Texas77 Posts: 645 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Stunning, congrats! If I just could have one and only one more coin, this is it.

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    stevebensteveben Posts: 4,666 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @DDR said:
    Cool way to collect $20! I once put together a set of Liberties and St. Gaudens from all mints. Eight coins in all. They look great in a Capital Plastics holder.

    would love to see a photo if you have one to share

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    mirabelamirabela Posts: 5,196 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great coin! I love your idea of a box of 20 20's, and the principle you've outlined for yours. There's something awfully compelling and authoritative about those big old gold pieces. They kind of eclipse everything else in a collection.

    mirabela
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    DDRDDR Posts: 1,675 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @steveben - Unfortunately, no photo at the moment. The set is currently in my SDB. I'll take a photo next time I visit my coins.

    David
    Complete Set of Chopmarked Trade Dollars
    Carson City Silver Dollars Complete 1870-1893http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase.aspx?sc=2722"

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