My IHC Article Was Published - Longacre Ledger

winesteven · May 11, 2023 1:45PM

Many of you may have read much of this information in a thread I wrote on this forum several months ago when I "completed" my Unique Indian Head Cent Set. I used that as the basis for a 2-1/4 page article I submitted to the Longacre Ledger, the three times a year Journal of the Fly-In Club. They just published it, and they added an additional 4-3/4 pages of data and some photos of my coins.

For those that noticed a recent thread about me having been chosen by PCGS to be in their one page "Collector Spotlight" in their current May-June issue of the PCGS Market Report, you could say my Publicist is hard at work, lol.

My apologies for my unprofessional photos of the following pages. Hopefully those interested can still read them.

Steve

Mr_Spud · May 11, 2023 2:11PM

That’s awesome 😎

MidLifeCrisis · May 11, 2023 2:11PM

Congratulations! Great article!

PeakRarities · May 11, 2023 2:14PM

Congratulations Steve! Looking forward to reading when I have some time.

World67 · May 11, 2023 2:15PM

Great set!

alaura22 · May 11, 2023 2:20PM

Congrats my friend, well done

Tramp · May 11, 2023 2:21PM

Congrats Steve!

FlyingAl · May 11, 2023 2:39PM

Wonderful article and beautiful coins!

Cladiator · May 11, 2023 3:25PM

Well done sir. 2023 is shaping up to be a good year for you.

Namvet69 · May 11, 2023 3:34PM

Your recognition is well deserved. Excellent presentation. Peace Roy

Desert Moon · May 11, 2023 3:39PM

Congrats and thumbs up! Great read!

coinbuf · May 11, 2023 3:47PM

Congrats, very nice !

jfriedm56 · May 11, 2023 5:43PM

Congratulations on the article being published and your accomplishment in assembling such a fantastic looking IHC collection. Very, very well done Steve!

keyman64 · May 11, 2023 5:56PM

Very cool, congratulations!

cladking · May 11, 2023 6:01PM

Nice coins!!!

Lakesammman · May 11, 2023 6:03PM

Very interesting set - congrats!

OldIndianNutKase · May 11, 2023 10:59PM

Thank you Steve for your dedication to the IHC series. Your collection journey seems to be very precise involving both CAC and Photo Seal approval. Certainly this gives you comfort in the quality of your collection.

I took another approach by collecting only the proof IHC's as they always have superior characteristics as to strike and surface distractions. And in BN and RB they demonstrate beautiful toning. But your set is very well matched as to color and quality. I am surprised you are only on 6 on the registry. But the top sets get lots of points for CAM/DCAM which are in rare territory.

But again, we really appreciate your sharing of your efforts and the excellent results that you achieved.

OIONK

winesteven · May 11, 2023 11:29PM

@OldIndianNutKase said:
Thank you Steve for your dedication to the IHC series. Your collection journey seems to be very precise involving both CAC and Photo Seal approval. Certainly this gives you comfort in the quality of your collection.

I took another approach by collecting only the proof IHC's as they always have superior characteristics as to strike and surface distractions. And in BN and RB they demonstrate beautiful toning. But your set is very well matched as to color and quality. I am surprised you are only on 6 on the registry. But the top sets get lots of points for CAM/DCAM which are in rare territory.

But again, we really appreciate your sharing of your efforts and the excellent results that you achieved.

OIONK

Thanks for your kind words. Yes, I fully agree that Proof IHC’s have great eye appeal with the factors you mention.

By the way, as I very recently pointed out in another thread, a good friend (Working for Pennies) just posted his IHC collection that he’s been putting together for well over a decade, and he’s current #4, so I’m #7, but that’s perfectly ok. For financial reasons, my collection has no 67’s and is “only” 65% Red, so like with my other sets, I’m happy regardless of where I stand in the rankings. I only buy coins in the grade I’m comfortable with, never stretching just for the purpose of rising in rank. I also do my best to avoid buying upgrades unless the coin has nicer eye appeal than the coin it replaces.

Steve

Jzyskowski1 · May 12, 2023 3:04AM

Congratulations buddy
That’s a wonderful article. I learn so much here and because of great folks like you I’m adding to my knowledge every day. Thanks for sharing your work and your time. Jzyskowski

ricko · May 12, 2023 5:30AM

@winesteven... Congratulations... And thank you for posting the article. Very interesting and informative. Celebrate with a nice Cabernet... Cheers, RickO

Kliao · May 12, 2023 5:30AM

Congrats and nice read. Copper typically doesn't interest me as much but learned a lot. Congrats again in finishing your set!

Vetter · May 12, 2023 5:34AM

Congratulations!

asheland · May 12, 2023 7:25AM

Excellent!

ChrisH821 · May 12, 2023 7:54AM

Nice work!

psuman08 · May 16, 2023 6:09AM

Congrats Steve. Your collection is really something.

divecchia · May 16, 2023 8:44AM

Steve,

Congrats on the article and an amazing set!!!

Donato

Clackamas1 · May 16, 2023 5:12PM

Wonderful set.

Smudge · May 16, 2023 5:18PM

Congrats and good job.

WAYNEAS · May 16, 2023 5:27PM

A justly deserved recognition @winesteven. Truly a fabulous set put together with love, devotion and dedication.
Knowing of your accolades and accomplishment(s) is truly an inspiration to us all.
Thanks for sharing Steve.
Wayne

winesteven · May 16, 2023 6:05PM

@WAYNEAS said:
A justly deserved recognition @winesteven. Truly a fabulous set put together with love, devotion and dedication.
Knowing of your accolades and accomplishment(s) is truly an inspiration to us all.
Thanks for sharing Steve.
Wayne

Thanks again to everyone for your very kind words.

Steve

joeykoins · May 16, 2023 11:36PM

Very nice, sir!
Congratulations.

DMWJR · May 17, 2023 10:40AM

Congrats Steve! Are you going to have the rest of your collection TruViewed so we can see them?

winesteven · May 17, 2023 10:58AM

@DMWJR said:
Congrats Steve! Are you going to have the rest of your collection TruViewed so we can see them?

Doug - While not all have True View's, there are at least three other high quality photos available for viewing of each coin - one slab shot, and two closeups - obverse and reverse. Here's a hotlink to my viewable set. Just click on any photo, and it will allow you to easily see the photos.

For those that don't know, Doug's sets (Flying Eagles, Indians, and others) are OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!!!!!!

Steve

https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/half-cents/indian-cents-major-sets/indian-cents-basic-set-circulation-strikes-1859-1909/publishedset/266583

hfjacinto · May 17, 2023 5:26PM

Steve can you adopt me?

If you don’t want another kid, can I just get your flying eagles 😜

Great article and like usual beautiful coins!

Colombianito · May 23, 2023 8:24PM

@winesteven said:
Many of you may have read much of this information in a thread I wrote on this forum several months ago when I "completed" my Unique Indian Head Cent Set. I used that as the basis for a 2-1/4 page article I submitted to the Longacre Ledger, the three times a year Journal of the Fly-In Club. They just published it, and they added an additional 4-3/4 pages of data and some photos of my coins.

For those that noticed a recent thread about me having been chosen by PCGS to be in their one page "Collector Spotlight" in their current May-June issue of the PCGS Market Report, you could say my Publicist is hard at work, lol.

My apologies for my unprofessional photos of the following pages. Hopefully those interested can still read them.

Steve

@winesteven said:
Many of you may have read much of this information in a thread I wrote on this forum several months ago when I "completed" my Unique Indian Head Cent Set. I used that as the basis for a 2-1/4 page article I submitted to the Longacre Ledger, the three times a year Journal of the Fly-In Club. They just published it, and they added an additional 4-3/4 pages of data and some photos of my coins.

For those that noticed a recent thread about me having been chosen by PCGS to be in their one page "Collector Spotlight" in their current May-June issue of the PCGS Market Report, you could say my Publicist is hard at work, lol.

My apologies for my unprofessional photos of the following pages. Hopefully those interested can still read them.

Steve

@winesteven said:
Many of you may have read much of this information in a thread I wrote on this forum several months ago when I "completed" my Unique Indian Head Cent Set. I used that as the basis for a 2-1/4 page article I submitted to the Longacre Ledger, the three times a year Journal of the Fly-In Club. They just published it, and they added an additional 4-3/4 pages of data and some photos of my coins.

For those that noticed a recent thread about me having been chosen by PCGS to be in their one page "Collector Spotlight" in their current May-June issue of the PCGS Market Report, you could say my Publicist is hard at work, lol.

My apologies for my unprofessional photos of the following pages. Hopefully those interested can still read them.

Steve

Steve is one of my favorite collectors and one of the best the human species has to offer as man.

What passion , dedication and hard work he has put into this hobby of ours .

Needless to say but I’m a huge fan .

Larry

vulcanize · May 24, 2023 4:25PM

Awesome.
Congratulations.
Very nice article.
Thank you for sharing.
Cheers.

My IHC Article Was Published - Longacre Ledger

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