Tim, that is a terrific "Box of 20". You have also alleviated my fears that I may be going completely crazy as I also collect "rattlers", although I have not taken it to the point where I only go after the OWRs.
TomT-1794
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RPS is hearby conviened.
Rule #1, admission is open to all who own; want to own; previously have owned; or can pronounce Rattler.
Rule #2, crackouts are grounds for immediate expulsion.
Rule #3 @Lakesammman is recognized as our benevolent overlord.
Interesting that this would be resurrected 1 year later!
The story is that the wrong stationary was delivered but they were ready to go, so they went with it.
The white labels don't have the parallel horizontal lines in the paper - smooth as a babies behind - if you look close at a green label, you can see the lines. That's the key between a low serial number (108.......) green rattler and a white rattler. Even when faded, the lines are still there.
Here's a low serial number green rattler.
Here are the 2 versions of the white rattler.
Gone but not forgotten: IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
@Broadstruck said:
Cool... But couldn't some just be green ones that faded white from extended UV exposure?
The key is all the serial numbers start with 108xxxx.
So do many of the green ones. The real answer to @Broadstruck question is that their are differences in the paper and printer used that will never fade over time. For instance, the running on the green paper.
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After perusing this thread I wish PCGS had a "historian" who could check and see if certain coins were graded and put in certain kinds of holders. Say that you were looking to complete a set of 1936 Cleveland commems in each of the 4 double holders. It might be easy to find one in a 2.0 but tougher in a 2.5 so if PCGS was able to tell you that none were ever holdered in a 2.5 that would save you from wasting your time looking for something that doesn't exist.
I agree - have the same question with my Buff generations set - 2 to go!
Gone but not forgotten: IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
Given the recent posts, thought this would be a fun time to resurrect this thread.
Gone but not forgotten: IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
It goes without saying(or should) that the 1st "White Rattler" is 1080001. Just going from this superlative thread and its pictures it's clear that the last "White Rattler" lies somewhere between 1081992 and 1082093. I think @Lakesammman needs to hunt for the transition coins, last White Rattler and 1st Green Rattler in consecutive serial numbers.
Finding them would be ultra-cool on an unbelievable level. Dude, go for it!!!!!
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
Gone but not forgotten: IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
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wow. very nice. beautiful dime.
See.OP
Rattler.
Nice collection, when you upgrade ill take any scragglers.
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Very few people understand how impressive of an accomplishment this is...
Tim, that is a terrific "Box of 20". You have also alleviated my fears that I may be going completely crazy as I also collect "rattlers", although I have not taken it to the point where I only go after the OWRs.
Check out some of my 1794 Large Cents on www.coingallery.org
r knew you had more than one or two of those! You catty old bugger !!!!!!
Ahhhh . . . . . well. An impressive set!
Drunner
I do.
That is damn impressive. Still looking for my 1st white rattler.
We should make a Rattler Preservation Society.
We should!
I owned one white rattler. But sold it because the label color had faded into a yellowish green.
That is awesome. I am thankful there were no MS Jefferson’s in that box. I would be begging for it to add to my Jefferson Rattler Collection.
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RPS is hearby conviened.
Rule #1, admission is open to all who own; want to own; previously have owned; or can pronounce Rattler.
Rule #2, crackouts are grounds for immediate expulsion.
Rule #3 @Lakesammman is recognized as our benevolent overlord.
Cool... But couldn't some just be green ones that faded white from extended UV exposure?
Motion to accept green ones is on the floor, do I hear a second?
The key is all the serial numbers start with 108xxxx.
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Motion to accept faded green ones as white rattlers is denied.
Great looking set. I am trying to do a box of 20 ngc 2.0 and 2.1s. It has proven to be a challenge!
Interesting that this would be resurrected 1 year later!
The story is that the wrong stationary was delivered but they were ready to go, so they went with it.
The white labels don't have the parallel horizontal lines in the paper - smooth as a babies behind - if you look close at a green label, you can see the lines. That's the key between a low serial number (108.......) green rattler and a white rattler. Even when faded, the lines are still there.
Here's a low serial number green rattler.
Here are the 2 versions of the white rattler.
That is pretty freaking cool.
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Awesome collection, Thanks for sharing it with us.
So do many of the green ones. The real answer to @Broadstruck question is that their are differences in the paper and printer used that will never fade over time. For instance, the running on the green paper.
Former CoFounder of Choice Numismatics
All of my collection is in a safe deposit box!
After perusing this thread I wish PCGS had a "historian" who could check and see if certain coins were graded and put in certain kinds of holders. Say that you were looking to complete a set of 1936 Cleveland commems in each of the 4 double holders. It might be easy to find one in a 2.0 but tougher in a 2.5 so if PCGS was able to tell you that none were ever holdered in a 2.5 that would save you from wasting your time looking for something that doesn't exist.
Very nice coins, thanks for posting
Very nice, congratulations !!!
Very nice Box of 20. Check your 1926 Saint for TDO. Ya never know.
Bajjerfan:
I agree - have the same question with my Buff generations set - 2 to go!
Aside from each coin, the set in and of itself is a show piece. Spectacular.
That collection is very impressive, thank you for sharing.
Neat stuff!
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Given the recent posts, thought this would be a fun time to resurrect this thread.
Please tell me this box of twenty is still intact and owned by the OP.
Fantastic collection. Really love that 1926 Sesqui in MS63!
This is a really neat set!
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I see at least two that I used to own, very cool
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So cool to look at this thread again. Great idea to resurrect it.
Oh hell ya. Insanity at its finest
It goes without saying(or should) that the 1st "White Rattler" is 1080001. Just going from this superlative thread and its pictures it's clear that the last "White Rattler" lies somewhere between 1081992 and 1082093. I think @Lakesammman needs to hunt for the transition coins, last White Rattler and 1st Green Rattler in consecutive serial numbers.
Finding them would be ultra-cool on an unbelievable level. Dude, go for it!!!!!
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
OK - will start looking for them today!
Really nice, impressive.
Thanks for breathing new life into this thread. First time I can recall seeing your box of 20. Simply amazing!
Tim