@TomB said:
I posted these composite images over on the US Coin forum, but perhaps some of our WQ nuts missed them-
I love it when someone like you, Tom, takes the time to showcase a collection in digital capital plastics display views! Your WQ's look really good in the way you projected them in your digital images!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Two new additions arrived from a recent GC shipment—the 1940, which upgrades an MS66 in that slot. It's whiter and brighter than most of the coins in my set, but has a nice original haze and a little iridescence. The 1942 fills one of my seven (now six) remaining slots. It's a bit fingerprinty, but was priced accordingly and there's a nice pop of rainbow color on the reverse. I'll drop both off at CAC during FUN, although I suspect neither will pass.
Hoping I can find one or two of my remaining coins at FUN!
@P0CKETCHANGE said:
Two new additions arrived from a recent GC shipment—the 1940, which upgrades an MS66 in that slot. It's whiter and brighter than most of the coins in my set, but has a nice original haze and a little iridescence. The 1942 fills one of my seven (now six) remaining slots. It's a bit fingerprinty, but was priced accordingly and there's a nice pop of rainbow color on the reverse. I'll drop both off at CAC during FUN, although I suspect neither will pass.
Hoping I can find one or two of my remaining coins at FUN!
I got this one about a year ago but never posted it, as I didn't really care for the Heritage photos. FlyingAl took these shots recently. I guess someone sneezed on the reverse at some point?
I am Starting my collection! Just aquired these two pieces. I am starting small and adding as I go. I already also have AU53 1932 P,D,S an AU58 1936-D. Would love to upgrade and obtain better condition quarters as time goes on.
@DaRigMan04 said:
I am Starting my collection! Just aquired these two pieces. I am starting small and adding as I go. I already also have AU53 1932 P,D,S an AU58 1936-D. Would love to upgrade and obtain better condition quarters as time goes on.
Welcome to the thread and congrats on starting the set. You have the key and a few tougher dates already.
I stated mine over five years ago and am closing in on the last half dozen coins, but there are many others that will upgrade over time. My best advice is to consider this journey a marathon, not a sprint, and to spend at least as much time learning as acquiring coins. You’ll end up with a higher quality set as a result.
A little planning goes a long way, too. For ex., do you want your set to be toners or blast white? What condition coins are you targeting, and is that realistic for your budget? Do you have time set aside weekly to review auctions? How will you sell coins that you decide to upgrade? Etc. No need to answer, just things to consider.
This thread and the wisdom of the regulars here is invaluable. Try to absorb as much of it as you can. Looking forward to seeing the progress on your collection.
What do you guys think of this WQ sale at GC last night? Went for 13x guide ($1744 vs. $135). I just bought a ‘52 MS67 CAC in a regular holder (a few posts up) for $135. Are there multiple WQ rattler collectors that bid this up? It doesn’t scream upgrade to me based on the photos, and it closed at 2-3x what 67+ are selling for. Any opinions?
@P0CKETCHANGE said:
What do you guys think of this WQ sale at GC last night? Went for 13x guide ($1744 vs. $135). I just bought a ‘52 MS67 CAC in a regular holder (a few posts up) for $135. Are there multiple WQ rattler collectors that bid this up? It doesn’t scream upgrade to me based on the photos, and it closed at 2-3x what 67+ are selling for. Any opinions?
Nice one @KaleidoscopeQuarters —I can't recall seeing any of those with toning, so that's a cool find.
I wonder if the bicentennials will see increasing interest over the next two years and into the semiquincentennial, similar to how 1921 Peace dollars popped with the 2021 issues.
I wonder if the bicentennials will see increasing interest over the next two years and into the semiquincentennial, similar to how 1921 Peace dollars popped with the 2021 issues.
What I wonder if this pristine Gem-like or better original roll put together at time-of-issue should yield a couple of top examples to consider sending in for grading. Should I look to do that? I haven't looked at this roll piece by piece yet.
This is a Denver version roll.
Tim
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Yeah, it could be the image but there seems to be surface-pitting. I could agree with Dr. Jason if the pitting is more prevalent than the picture shows. What is really nice, however, is the album toning. Really nice on that front.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Anyone have a quarter that has an iridescent toning that pictures can't pick up? I have one like that and it is my favorite of all time. I love the way it looks "in hand" and the pictures do not pick up the true look at all. I have wondered if a 365 might do it..?
Out of 20 coins 10 graded MS66, 3 graded MS65, 4 graded MS64 and 3 graded MS63. 10 Grading MS66 is pretty good IMO, though I hoped one or two would have graded MS67. The coins look better in hand than they do in the photos.
I just purchased this 1934-D Heavy Motto. Yes.. Its Unc Details due to the scratch but I acquired it for $108 at bid. I think its a win win. In Incredible shape other than the unfortunate scratch.
I have 6 quarters at our host now for grading and attribution.
One is a slabbed 1877-CC VF35 quarter that is an unattributed RPM (I have requested a re-holder and an attribution of this coin).
The others are raw MS Type B quarters dated 1958, 1959 and 1962; plus 2 raw possible Cameo1961 Proof Quarters that appear to be the DDO, FS-101 variety.
When these coins are returned to me I will post an update with photos.
Recently picked up this 1940-S MS67 to replace a lower graded MS65 example. A 66+ is my "ideal" grade for this issue, but I was able to pick this one up 10% behind GS, so I'll consider it a win. Has originality which I appreciate, but probably not CAC-worthy at 67 given overall eye appeal, including a few partial prints.
Also Update, I have 8 Raw Quarter Submissions & the 1932-P & my 1932-S MS64 in for regrading. I was just gonna get them reholdered but I said screw it why not get it regraded for fun even if it doesn't upgrade + wanted new holders and TV anyways.
Ok... Question I just found the exact same coin under the PCGS Page with a different Cert# but same grade. Does this mean it was regraded? If the grade never changed from my understanding the cert stays the same.
Ok... Question I just found the exact same coin under the PCGS Page with a different Cert# but same grade. Does this mean it was regraded? If the grade never changed from my understanding the cert stays the same.
Someone probably cracked it out and sent it back raw to see if it would upgrade to an MS-68. A lot of "+" coins get cracked out and resubmitted to see if they can get a bump in grade.
Ok... Question I just found the exact same coin under the PCGS Page with a different Cert# but same grade. Does this mean it was regraded? If the grade never changed from my understanding the cert stays the same.
If you ask for a Regrade I believe they generate a new cert number, but if you ask for Reconsideration I believe they keep the cert number the same. It could also have been a crackout and, in that case, a new cert number would be generated.
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Beautiful coin, @P0CKETCHANGE and the image by @FlyingAl are fabulous, as well.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
I posted these composite images over on the US Coin forum, but perhaps some of our WQ nuts missed them-
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
I love it when someone like you, Tom, takes the time to showcase a collection in digital capital plastics display views! Your WQ's look really good in the way you projected them in your digital images!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Two new additions arrived from a recent GC shipment—the 1940, which upgrades an MS66 in that slot. It's whiter and brighter than most of the coins in my set, but has a nice original haze and a little iridescence. The 1942 fills one of my seven (now six) remaining slots. It's a bit fingerprinty, but was priced accordingly and there's a nice pop of rainbow color on the reverse. I'll drop both off at CAC during FUN, although I suspect neither will pass.
Hoping I can find one or two of my remaining coins at FUN!
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
What are the remaining holes in your set?
A bunch of pesky Denvers
34-D, 36-D, 40-D, 45-D, 46-D, 50-D
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
Two new arrivals today. Both are upgrades.
MS67 (upgraded a 66)
MS66+ (upgraded a 65)
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
I got this one about a year ago but never posted it, as I didn't really care for the Heritage photos. FlyingAl took these shots recently. I guess someone sneezed on the reverse at some point?
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
I am Starting my collection! Just aquired these two pieces. I am starting small and adding as I go. I already also have AU53 1932 P,D,S an AU58 1936-D. Would love to upgrade and obtain better condition quarters as time goes on.
Welcome to the thread and congrats on starting the set. You have the key and a few tougher dates already.
I stated mine over five years ago and am closing in on the last half dozen coins, but there are many others that will upgrade over time. My best advice is to consider this journey a marathon, not a sprint, and to spend at least as much time learning as acquiring coins. You’ll end up with a higher quality set as a result.
A little planning goes a long way, too. For ex., do you want your set to be toners or blast white? What condition coins are you targeting, and is that realistic for your budget? Do you have time set aside weekly to review auctions? How will you sell coins that you decide to upgrade? Etc. No need to answer, just things to consider.
This thread and the wisdom of the regulars here is invaluable. Try to absorb as much of it as you can. Looking forward to seeing the progress on your collection.
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
What do you guys think of this WQ sale at GC last night? Went for 13x guide ($1744 vs. $135). I just bought a ‘52 MS67 CAC in a regular holder (a few posts up) for $135. Are there multiple WQ rattler collectors that bid this up? It doesn’t scream upgrade to me based on the photos, and it closed at 2-3x what 67+ are selling for. Any opinions?
https://www.greatcollections.com/Coin/1026542/1952-Washington-Quarter-PCGS-MS-67-OGH-1st-Gen-CAC-Green-Toned
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
Somebody must believe it is a 68 candidate, perhaps.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I'd have to think someone believes this is a shot 68 coin.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Agreed. 0 POP at 68. Only 22 at 67+. Looking at the coin, it is a longshot.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
This one is on the way back to me. I thought it would get a high grade.
It did get a high grade at MS68. Only 7 in MS69 out there. I think it is superb!
Nice one @KaleidoscopeQuarters —I can't recall seeing any of those with toning, so that's a cool find.
I wonder if the bicentennials will see increasing interest over the next two years and into the semiquincentennial, similar to how 1921 Peace dollars popped with the 2021 issues.
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
What's the turn around time at pcgs currently? Thinking of sending some Quarters in next week.
What I wonder if this pristine Gem-like or better original roll put together at time-of-issue should yield a couple of top examples to consider sending in for grading. Should I look to do that? I haven't looked at this roll piece by piece yet.
This is a Denver version roll.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I was disappointed in the 1965. Want to guess the grade? Answer tomorrow...
I will guess MS65 on the 1965
MS64 or 64+
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
MS63
Yeah, it could be the image but there seems to be surface-pitting. I could agree with Dr. Jason if the pitting is more prevalent than the picture shows. What is really nice, however, is the album toning. Really nice on that front.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
It got a 66
Anyone have a quarter that has an iridescent toning that pictures can't pick up? I have one like that and it is my favorite of all time. I love the way it looks "in hand" and the pictures do not pick up the true look at all. I have wondered if a 365 might do it..?
Newly graded clad quarters.
Out of 20 coins 10 graded MS66, 3 graded MS65, 4 graded MS64 and 3 graded MS63. 10 Grading MS66 is pretty good IMO, though I hoped one or two would have graded MS67. The coins look better in hand than they do in the photos.
MS66
MS66
MS63
MS66
MS64
MS66
MS65
MS63
MS66
MS66
MS64
MS66
MS66
MS64
MS64
MS66
MS65
MS63
MS66
MS65
They look great!
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Kevin,
Those look great, those are some tough dates for quality grades. Congrats.
Here is my Washington Quarter Variety Registry Set
This is my Washington Quarter Proof Variety Registry Set
Thanks Jay.
New Purchase for the variety set.
Here is my Washington Quarter Variety Registry Set
This is my Washington Quarter Proof Variety Registry Set
That's a great looking DDO!
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
I just purchased this 1934-D Heavy Motto. Yes.. Its Unc Details due to the scratch but I acquired it for $108 at bid. I think its a win win. In Incredible shape other than the unfortunate scratch.
Newly acquired PF68CAM quarter.
Picked up this 1940 PR67+ CAC. TrueView way overemphasizes the haze, although I kind of dig it.
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
New Pick Ups for my Collection!!
1944-D MS67
1932-P MS65
That 1932 WQ looks really, really nice for the grade.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
I have 6 quarters at our host now for grading and attribution.
One is a slabbed 1877-CC VF35 quarter that is an unattributed RPM (I have requested a re-holder and an attribution of this coin).
The others are raw MS Type B quarters dated 1958, 1959 and 1962; plus 2 raw possible Cameo1961 Proof Quarters that appear to be the DDO, FS-101 variety.
When these coins are returned to me I will post an update with photos.
Recently picked up this 1940-S MS67 to replace a lower graded MS65 example. A 66+ is my "ideal" grade for this issue, but I was able to pick this one up 10% behind GS, so I'll consider it a win. Has originality which I appreciate, but probably not CAC-worthy at 67 given overall eye appeal, including a few partial prints.
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
It has lots of character and the reverse might glow a bit with the color.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
MS67+ 1944-D
Also Update, I have 8 Raw Quarter Submissions & the 1932-P & my 1932-S MS64 in for regrading. I was just gonna get them reholdered but I said screw it why not get it regraded for fun even if it doesn't upgrade + wanted new holders and TV anyways.
MS67+ Cac 1954-P Just picked up
Ok... Question I just found the exact same coin under the PCGS Page with a different Cert# but same grade. Does this mean it was regraded? If the grade never changed from my understanding the cert stays the same.
Someone probably cracked it out and sent it back raw to see if it would upgrade to an MS-68. A lot of "+" coins get cracked out and resubmitted to see if they can get a bump in grade.
Nice looking coin by the way.
Here is my Washington Quarter Variety Registry Set
This is my Washington Quarter Proof Variety Registry Set
One More 1940 MS67+ Acquired. A nice one.
If you ask for a Regrade I believe they generate a new cert number, but if you ask for Reconsideration I believe they keep the cert number the same. It could also have been a crackout and, in that case, a new cert number would be generated.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson