2024 - More Progress Made on the Seated Half Set!
Catbert
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If you read my 2023 recap, you'll might remember I'm building a seated half series set.
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1099070/the-year-of-the-cat-seated-halves-added-in-2023
I made good progress this year and I can say that it was mostly successful in that I have few regrets from the coins I acquired. Availability of coins in the look and quality I desire continued to be limited but also my budget was redirected several times as I simultaneously pursued building my OGH CAC Indian Quarter Eagle set when surprisingly several right pieces became available.
This year also marked my qualification for the LSCC Seated Half Society membership. Perhaps not as august and stringent as membership in the Bust Half Nut Club, it nonetheless was a collector achievement milestone for me. I know I won't be able to collect the entire 113 dates/mint marks/varieties registry slots so it is good to have journey rest stops along the way!
This year was also my 17th year being a forum member and I am grateful to be able to enjoy your posts and find camaraderie in celebrating this wonderful hobby! I visit nearly every day. Thank you for engaging with me and also tolerating my occasional orneriness.
Now, on with the coin pics!
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
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This MS62 no drapery was purchased at this year's winter fun Heritage auction. Always wanted this variety. Not CAC'd, but the price was right and the prooflike surfaces are compelling:
Also from FUN, is a AU58 CAC coin with a most distinctive red tone:
Here's an AU55 CAC auction win where the photos don't do the coin justice. Must see the video link below:
https://vimeo.com/912775215
More to follow!
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Having a network of friends is a blessing and also to expand one's reach! My buddy @Leeroybrown turned me on to this MS62 CAC scarce coin for which I'm extremely thankful:
Another auction win was a AU55 CAC coin that really charmed me, especially the reverse toning!
And here's a AU58 coin I saw at the Whitman Baltimore show from a dealer. The colors are distinctive and I knew it had likely failed CAC review previously. However, I liked it anyway, it is eye grabbing, and it is a tough date. I submitted to JA so I could learn why and he stated it was lightly cleaned underneath the toning.
More to follow.
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Here's an XF45 coin I purchased from an Instagram account where I subsequently successfully submitted to CAC for a green bean. I really like this coin's appearance and of course the civil war date:
From Heritage, a VF35 CAC half civil war half with that gray classic look.
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
And let's wrap up with these two, both from Fortin:
MS62CAC (tough to photograph plus slab scratch)
MS63 CAC
Thanks for reading my thread. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Great halves that match the quality you expect in your set. Well done!
You’re killing it @Catbert !
Putting together a very worthy and high class set!!
Merry Christmas!!
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https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
Very nice and tough pieces and an even better eye in choosing them. Thanks for continuing to post despite so many things which can cause you to be ornery!
Nice coins. Keep us up to date on new purchases.
Great set in the making!!!
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Good job, @Catbert! You turn me green with envy like this nice 1887 with every beautiful coin you post.
You have some really nice coins in your set of Liberty Seated half dollars! Congratulations, and continue to keep your good eye for quality coins!
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Beautiful halves!
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Really difficult for me to pick favorites out here - you are pursuing a toned look that make seated halves so fun to collect. 1839, 1879 and 1887 are all top-notch looking and, in some cases, appear undergraded.
As someone who put a date set of these coins together a while back, I appreciate how difficult the landscape is for nice pieces. There is a lot of scrubbed up or lifeless discs floating around the market.
Keep going! Keep us posted!
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.