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Finally finished my Standing Quarter One per Date Set

WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,226 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited May 23, 2026 2:12PM in U.S. Coin Forum

Well now, after many years of searching, many missed opportunities and being the under bidder in more than a few different auctions, I finally secured a really nice 1930 S SLQ PCGS Gem 65 CAC.

These coins have been hot, lately, and I got this one from a dealer’s inventory for an extremely reasonable amount considering what the last one sold for, at auction, and this one is a much nicer coin, IMHO. Just happened to be at the right place at the right time. I can’t stress enough, the importance of diligence and vigilance. Very happy this night! Celebrating with a West Coast IPA or two!

This was the last coin that I needed for my SLQ One Per Date set, too! Stickered material is currently very hot and the ‘30 S is a lot more difficult and in demand than most people realize. This one is not designated full head, but it is very close. The hair, face and three leaves on the head-gear are very prominent. Just a little flatness along the ear-hole area.

In lieu of the 1916; I have a 1917 D type one in the first slot and in the second slot; I have a 1917 S type two and both are near gem and full head. The NGC registry allows for this option. When done this way, this is still not an easy set to complete. Took me about eight years. But, I must admit, I was moving at a more casual and leisurely pace and quite discerning and careful in my purchase choices.

Here’s a link to the entire set:

https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/252184/

This is the first non-Walker set that I’ve ever completed. This set is 86% PCGS and 43% CAC stickered. It is also 43% full head.

Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

Comments

  • Peace_dollar88Peace_dollar88 Posts: 1,253 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Stunning set! Well done!

  • goldengolden Posts: 10,427 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations! Nice set.

  • GoobGoob Posts: 386 ✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations! Absolutely gorgeous set.

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  • kazkaz Posts: 9,340 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Way to go! That takes a lot of patience.

  • jfriedm56jfriedm56 Posts: 2,925 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Love this series. Congratulations on your completion!

  • SmudgeSmudge Posts: 9,952 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice. Love the design.

  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 12,058 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations and well done!

    That ‘19P is amazing. Probably one of the best struck slq’s I’ve seen.

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  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,226 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks Everyone! :)

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • ShurkeShurke Posts: 752 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congrats! That’s one nice set you put together.

  • 124Spider124Spider Posts: 1,196 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Beautiful examples of a beautiful set! Well done.

    But I have a question--Understanding as I do how expensive the 1916 is (especially in the grades you're collecting), I still have trouble understanding how one can consider a SLQ date set to be complete without a 1916. I'm not trying to criticize, but it's a mystery to me. Thanks.

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,226 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 23, 2026 9:19PM

    @124Spider said:
    But I have a question--Understanding as I do how expensive the 1916 is (especially in the grades you're collecting), I still have trouble understanding how one can consider a SLQ date set to be complete without a 1916. I'm not trying to criticize, but it's a mystery to me. Thanks.

    You answered your own question. Since the 1916 is pricey and can be cost prohibitive, it’s just a budget friendly alternative for people. Technically, it’s not complete without the 1916, obviously. I still might pick one up, someday..But until then, I’m satisfied with my progress.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 40,591 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Walkerfan said:

    @124Spider said:
    But I have a question--Understanding as I do how expensive the 1916 is (especially in the grades you're collecting), I still have trouble understanding how one can consider a SLQ date set to be complete without a 1916. I'm not trying to criticize, but it's a mystery to me. Thanks.

    You answered your own question. Since the 1916 is pricey and can be cost prohibitive, it’s just a budget friendly alternative for people. Technically, it’s not complete without the 1916, obviously. I still might pick one up, someday..But until then, I’m satisfied with my progress.

    I think it's odd that NGC defines it that way. Why not just call it a Type 2 one-per-year set? (I know it's not really you I'm asking?)

    That is a very nice set. It is one of the most beautiful, if not THE most beautiful US coins.

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  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,226 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 24, 2026 7:03AM

    @jmlanzaf Thanks for the passive-aggressive post. The first slot is type one and you can add a 1916 (for those who wish to be technically complete) or a 1917. The second slot is 1917 type two. It’s just a nice option that they give you, so that more can participate. Nothing difficult to understand.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 40,591 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Walkerfan said:
    @jmlanzaf Thanks for the passive-aggressive post. The first slot is type one and you can add a 1916 (for those who wish to be technically complete) or a 1917. The second slot is 1917 type two. It’s just a nice option that they give you, so that more can participate. Nothing difficult to understand.

    I don't know why you're calling it passive-aggressive. I thought it was a fair question. It's a rather odd (to me) hybrid of a type set and a one-per- year set.

    Nice set, though. Or are you going to label that as sarcastic?

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  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,226 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 24, 2026 9:53AM

    @jmlanzaf said:
    Nice set, though. Or are you going to label that as sarcastic

    I’m glad you like it. Thank you.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • TomBTomB Posts: 22,917 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Fantastic accomplishment! I love the SLQ series and in the early 1990s had a fair number of them, which over the years were all sold off. However, I still have a small (very small!) handful of nice coins. This is a wonderful set of a beautiful coin.

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  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,226 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 24, 2026 12:42PM

    @TomB said:
    Fantastic accomplishment! I love the SLQ series and in the early 1990s had a fair number of them, which over the years were all sold off. However, I still have a small (very small!) handful of nice coins. This is a wonderful set of a beautiful coin.

    Thanks, Tom! 😊

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • Cougar1978Cougar1978 Posts: 9,668 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very impressive.

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  • coinbufcoinbuf Posts: 12,382 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congrats!

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