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Ok, OK, so I'm a (complete set) hypocrite........
Lakesammman
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A few months ago, I swore I would never get a coin regraded just to complete my set. Well, broke down and did so this week. It is a 1886 IHC ty. 2 in MS66R that was unrecognized as a variety in the old green holder. It really bugged me that it was the only coin needed to complete the set. I finally broke down and sent it to PCGS. Just got the cert. # today and have officially completed the IHC variety set. With my luck, it will have a big PCGS fingerprint in 2 years!
Of the varieties needed to complete the set, here are mine.
1860 Pointed Bust MS66 Pop. 4/1
1865 Plain 5 MS65R Pop. 9/0
1867/67 MS64R Pop. 3/0
1873 closed 3 MS67R Pop. 1/0 (the only 67R for a 10 year span).
1873 S1 DDO MS65RB Pop. 2/0
1886 Ty2 MS66R Pop. 0/0, soon to be 1/0
1888/7 MS64RB Pop. 1/0
1894/94 RPD MS66R Pop. 1/0
1897 1 in neck MS64RB Pop. 1/0
It's been fun. Am looking forward to the occasional upgrades over the next few years.
Of the varieties needed to complete the set, here are mine.
1860 Pointed Bust MS66 Pop. 4/1
1865 Plain 5 MS65R Pop. 9/0
1867/67 MS64R Pop. 3/0
1873 closed 3 MS67R Pop. 1/0 (the only 67R for a 10 year span).
1873 S1 DDO MS65RB Pop. 2/0
1886 Ty2 MS66R Pop. 0/0, soon to be 1/0
1888/7 MS64RB Pop. 1/0
1894/94 RPD MS66R Pop. 1/0
1897 1 in neck MS64RB Pop. 1/0
It's been fun. Am looking forward to the occasional upgrades over the next few years.
Gone but not forgotten: IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal, CoinsAreFun.
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<< <i>With my luck, it will have a big PCGS fingerprint in 2 years! >>
congrats!
<< <i>Am looking forward to the occasional upgrades over the next few years. >>
With those coins? You're one optimistic dude!
Russ, NCNE
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<< <i>The 1865 has the so-called fancy 5 variety. Is that worth any premium in MS63 RB? >>
Coinkat,
That's a Two Cent Piece variety, is it also an IHC variety? In Two Centers, it doesn't bring a premium over the plain five.
Russ, NCNE
You are right that the 1865 fancy 5 is a 2 Cent variety, but there also is an IHC variety. Breen says it is scarcer than the standard 1865 cent, but I am just not sure it worth much more. I believe that varieties are the last great frontier for many series and perhaps variety collecting will become more popular as time goes on.
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Thanks for the reply... I did not think there was a premium, but was not certain. great job with the IHC varieties.
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U.S. Nickels Complete Set with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes
U.S. Dimes Complete Set with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes
By the way, where were you in Long Beach? I thought you were coming to photograph my Commems?
Congratulations on a fabulous accomplishment - maybe you could try the proofs next - maybe copper plate that Aluminum 64-L & submit it for re-grade!
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Dave - had a hospital retreat that weekend.....next time??
Ron - great idea! Do you know someone that could do it for me?? Might be worth more in gold though - will be watching the 1906 with interest.......