I've been on the hunt for this scarce (rare, really) Continental Line (Dansco) Canada Type Set album for awhile now.
I am happy to have finally picked this one up:
My newest acquisition may not seem quite so much, it is a PCGS MS66 RD 1978 Lincoln Cent struck in Denver. It is my 341st graded Lincoln Cent. To get to this purchase has taken more than six years, since early 2019 when I began to build a complete Lincoln Cent mint state and proof collection covering 1930 through 2024 (2019 back then). This is the final coin for the collection. I would never have imagined a 1978-D would be the last one. It has been one tough date and mint mark to find.
@erscolo said:
My newest acquisition may not seem quite so much, it is a PCGS MS66 RD 1978 Lincoln Cent struck in Denver. It is my 341st graded Lincoln Cent. To get to this purchase has taken more than six years, since early 2019 when I began to build a complete Lincoln Cent mint state and proof collection covering 1930 through 2024 (2019 back then). This is the final coin for the collection. I would never have imagined a 1978-D would be the last one. It has been one tough date and mint mark to find.
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@erscolo Congrats on finishing your set! That's a huge set to complete, too - 18 boxes of 20 by my calculation if that 341st coin get its own box of 20.
It's odd how some common dates can be difficult to find in nice grades.
@Barberian said:
I followed up these lovely purchases...
AU58 CAC
XF45 CAC
with this insane purchase. It amazes me how low I will go for a scarce die marriage.
1874-S WB-5 Fair-2 details. harshly cleaned (and also rare, R7)
Great Liberty Seated Dollars!
It would be wonderful if they were dollars. They'd all be unique.
I was enjoying your Half Dollars. Was in Emergency Room with pnemonia. The appreciation was there, just perhaps not the whole functional mind!
I'm glad you're feeling better. Pneumonia can be nasty. My brother is a hardcore outdoorsman but is susceptible to it and has become severely ill several times while on long-hike hunting and fishing trips in Colorado. The last time it occurred, he wound up unconscious in the ICU for three days. He'd be dead if his hunting partner hadn't gone to the hotel to look for him.
To celebrate your recovery, here's the top pop (out of 5 known) 74-S WB-5. It's NGC's plate coin for the date, yet NGC failed to recognize it was a new DM in their discussion of 74-S die marriages.
@Barberian said:
I followed up these lovely purchases...
AU58 CAC
XF45 CAC
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with this insane purchase. It amazes me how low I will go for a scarce die marriage.
1874-S WB-5 Fair-2 details. harshly cleaned (and also rare, R7)
Great Liberty Seated Dollars!
It would be wonderful if they were dollars. They'd all be unique.
I was enjoying your Half Dollars. Was in Emergency Room with pnemonia. The appreciation was there, just perhaps not the whole functional mind!
I'm glad you're feeling better. Pneumonia can be nasty. My brother is a hardcore outdoorsman but is susceptible to it and has become severely ill several times while on long-hike hunting and fishing trips in Colorado. The last time it occurred, he wound up unconscious in the ICU for three days. He'd be dead if his hunting partner hadn't gone to the hotel to look for him.
To celebrate your recovery, here's the top pop (out of 5 known) 74-S WB-5. It's NGC's plate coin for the date, yet NGC failed to recognize it was a new DM in their discussion of 74-S die marriages.
NGC MS66
Barberian,
Thank you for the good wishes! What a lovely Half, with that luster and toning! The fact that it is the best of 5 known and misidentified by NGC, just adds more dimensions to this picture!
I’m pleased to share this attractive Semi-Prooflike 1897-S $20 Gold Liberty acquired yesterday at the TNA Coin Show in Conroe, Texas (North side of Houston).
IMO the surface Reflectivity seems very close to qualifying for the Prooflike designation.
I’ve been inactive regarding collecting for a while, and have decided to consolidate a portion of my collection to acquire some higher quality coins.
Was able to make an advantageous trade for this coin.
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
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I've been on the hunt for this scarce (rare, really) Continental Line (Dansco) Canada Type Set album for awhile now.
I am happy to have finally picked this one up:
peacockcoins
My first CAC copper
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This arrived today
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Just missimg 3 bronze mint medals for my 3rd bronze set and just 1 silver Denver mint medal to complete the silver set
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Great Liberty Seated Dollars!
It would be wonderful if they were dollars. They'd all be unique.
INYNWHWeTrust-TexasNationals,ajaan,blu62vette
coinJP, Outhaul ,illini420,MICHAELDIXON, Fade to Black,epcjimi1,19Lyds,SNMAN,JerseyJoe, bigjpst, DMWJR , lordmarcovan, Weiss,Mfriday4962,UtahCoin,Downtown1974,pitboss,RichieURich,Bullsitter,JDsCoins,toyz4geo,jshaulis, mustanggt, SNMAN, MWallace, ms71, lordmarcovan
Cape of Good Hope, Pattern, est mintage 20, NGC PR63
Might be a salesman sample
I don't collect these, I bought it because I like the design
Three more silver proofs for the Kennedy Half-Dollar series with many more yet to go.
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another series I do not collect but when I saw this coin it was saying take me home
coin is much nicer then my pictures from my cell phone
Interesting 1807/6 large cent with counter mark
an ms67 upgrade.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
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My newest acquisition may not seem quite so much, it is a PCGS MS66 RD 1978 Lincoln Cent struck in Denver. It is my 341st graded Lincoln Cent. To get to this purchase has taken more than six years, since early 2019 when I began to build a complete Lincoln Cent mint state and proof collection covering 1930 through 2024 (2019 back then). This is the final coin for the collection. I would never have imagined a 1978-D would be the last one. It has been one tough date and mint mark to find.
Bit of a slow year for me. I did run into this Carson gal a little while back.
AU50
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@erscolo Congrats on finishing your set! That's a huge set to complete, too - 18 boxes of 20 by my calculation if that 341st coin get its own box of 20.
It's odd how some common dates can be difficult to find in nice grades.
Seller's Images...
Successful BST transactions with: SilverEagles92; Ahrensdad; Smitty; GregHansen; Lablade; Mercury10c; copperflopper; whatsup; KISHU1; scrapman1077, crispy, canadanz, smallchange, robkool, Mission16, ranshdow, ibzman350, Fallguy, Collectorcoins, SurfinxHI, jwitten, Walkerguy21D, dsessom.
From the PAN show yesterday
If the flip side of going slow is that this is the sort of coin you buy when you do make a move, I think I love your pace.
1836 First Steam Coinage Mar 23 over Feb 22 Bronzed Thin Planchet
Julian MT-21 PCGS SP63
First Steam Coinage Mar 23 Over Feb 22
Thick Planchet
Julian MT-21b NGC PF 66
I was enjoying your Half Dollars. Was in Emergency Room with pnemonia. The appreciation was there, just perhaps not the whole functional mind!
I'm glad you're feeling better. Pneumonia can be nasty. My brother is a hardcore outdoorsman but is susceptible to it and has become severely ill several times while on long-hike hunting and fishing trips in Colorado. The last time it occurred, he wound up unconscious in the ICU for three days. He'd be dead if his hunting partner hadn't gone to the hotel to look for him.
To celebrate your recovery, here's the top pop (out of 5 known) 74-S WB-5. It's NGC's plate coin for the date, yet NGC failed to recognize it was a new DM in their discussion of 74-S die marriages.
NGC MS66
Barberian,
Thank you for the good wishes! What a lovely Half, with that luster and toning! The fact that it is the best of 5 known and misidentified by NGC, just adds more dimensions to this picture!
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Hey Semi,
Hope you get rid of that pneumonia quickly, as it’s bad stuff!
Take care!
Parisippany show pickups today.
Thank you! You aint kidding
Picked this one up this morning (out of the dirt)
I’m pleased to share this attractive Semi-Prooflike 1897-S $20 Gold Liberty acquired yesterday at the TNA Coin Show in Conroe, Texas (North side of Houston).
IMO the surface Reflectivity seems very close to qualifying for the Prooflike designation.
I’ve been inactive regarding collecting for a while, and have decided to consolidate a portion of my collection to acquire some higher quality coins.
Was able to make an advantageous trade for this coin.
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
Ok, The 1882-S for $175.00. Do you want a check or a USPS Money order. Thanks, jon
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That’s an amazing selection - Laura Legend has been talking up the Parsippany show recently - I can see why!
My latest acquisition!
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jom
Sure:
Empty Nest Collection
1969 Year Set upgrade
Today's mail.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
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This was free to me
I purchase some Lincolns and this was a thank you.
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I have a feeling that there are going to be a lot of @dcarr pieces on Monday. At least, that is when mine are scheduled to arrive.
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Added the 4th coin in my Spanish 1776 set today.