State of the Collection: Early 2026 Snow Day Edition
DelawareDoons
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I've generally done this once a year or so in December but this December ended up being a big month of additions for me, so I pushed it back a bit. I had some time today thanks to the approximately one foot of snow dumped on us so I chose to review my collection and take some pics.
I figured I'd share them since I haven't posted in quite a while.
US Type Set, NGC Fatties - Goal is all no barcode fatties with CAC. Work in progress obviously. I was fortunate enough to add several coins to this last year and upgrade a few pieces as well. Hoping for more progress this coming year.
Small Lot of Miscellaneous NGC Fatty Pieces - These hang out with the type set in the Eagle slab albums I keep it in.
Gold CAC Proof Franklin Fatty Set - Still a couple pieces short. I've made all these myself but I am fine if I have to buy the last two already made. I just want it done at this point.
Extra Fatties - My spares and leftovers I haven't parted with.
PCGS Rattlers - Originally a distraction for when I got bored with Fatties and couldn't find anything to buy, these are emerging as a quality group in their own right.
PCGS OGH - Another group that just kinda started coming together with minimal intentions or direction. Not as impressive as the rattlers, but some decent material nonetheless.
Modern Slabs - Stuff that came from collections I've bought, or stuff I've found and made, or got great deals on... Stuff with stories behind it basically. And a bunch of toners too. There is one OGH hanging out with these right now that will be the start of my next OGH box. There are also 4 miscellaneous pieces that don't really fit anywhere else.
GSA's - Kind of an afterthought at this point. Probably the closest thing to getting cut out of my collection. A few of those are reverse toners.
"It's like God, Family, Country, except Sticker, Plastic, Coin."
Comments
Gasp!
Stunning Collection. Thanks for sharing!
When and where is this museum opening? 😉
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
WOWZA! Incredible collection!
WOW! That ‘s top shelf dedication. Amazing collection of coins. Congrats for staying to the long haul search.
Wall of HONOR transaction list:WonderCoin, CoinFlip, Masscrew, Travintiques, lordmarcovan, Jinx86, Gerard, ElKevvo, PROMETHIUSS88.
A lot of time, effort, decisions, and $$$ right there. Very nice, I really appreciate your collection.
Sugar magnolia blossoms blooming, heads all empty and I don't care ...
Really nicely done, great sets!
chopmarkedtradedollars.com
I've seen these in hand, incredible group. Coins, slabs, stickers, the full package.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!
That's some long term dedication and a gorgeous looking collection!!
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
Thanks, my collection sucks even more now.
That's exactly what I said after looking at these also
Comparison is the thief of joy.
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So, this is where all the absolutely stunning and cool coins are!
Sweet set (I do see one NGC barcode though!)
Awesome collection! Thanks for sharing.
That’s exactly what I said, too - his collection sucks even more now.😉😉😉😉
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Thank you all for the kind words. The fatties have certainly been a labor of love and a lot of things over the past 6 years or so.
100%. Lee's collection is great in its own right. It just has a different focus than mine. I would go as far as saying they compliment each other quite nicely, actually.
"It's like God, Family, Country, except Sticker, Plastic, Coin."
Its a very beauTiful thing and no you suck awards given 🤥
Those would make for a great Old Holder sale this February!! Send some over in a big box packed with snow.
Thanks for sharing your coins, it is pretty awesome to see the collection together at once. Huge congrats on your progress so far, I know that is a lot of work!
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you" Matthew 6:33. Young fellow suffering from Bust Half fever.
BHNC #AN-10
JRCS #1606
Man I never knew how petty I was till I saw the GSA 1879 S Morgan that graded MS 66 +star and I was thinking "It only got a green bean"...
Beautiful collection.. That 79 S is a show stopper
Old holder heaven!!!!! Very nice 👍
All I can say is "Wow!" Most impressive, and well done!
All of the above!!!! Nicely collected and well-photographed.
jeezzzzz, DD - can't wait for the next blizzard now.
PS - would love to take the California, Oregon and Long Island gold CAC's off your hands when and if the time comes.
Tim
Incredible!
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