Type Collectors -- Are You Ready For The New Sets??

keithdagen · April 8, 2002 3:45AM

There were several composition tweaks, either adding coins, narrowing dates, etc.. Have you made the changes necesary for the arena you will compete in?

I snagged a 1994 SMS Jefferson nickel in MS-69FS and bought a 1979-S SBA in MS-66 last week so that I could play in the With Varieties 1900-1999 MS Only Set, and went ahead and bought a 1999 State Quarter Silver Proof so that I could register my 20th Century Major Types Combined Set as 100%. Then, over the weekend, I went ahead and removed my 2000 and 2001 dated coins and put in the certificate numbers for the pre-2000 coins that needed to be changed.

Keith

keithdagen · April 8, 2002 3:48AM

Oh yeah, also secured my first upgrade based on the new point system. Bought a Type 3 SLQ in 65FH that gets me 20 more points in the WIth Variety set and 12 more points in the Major Set.

Keith

CarlWohlforth · April 8, 2002 3:53AM

Wow, excellent work on that SLQ! My T2 SLQ isn't full head. I was thinking I would take a 1 point penalty, but realize it is a 2 point hit. Oh well. My T3 is 64 FH and my T1 is FH also.

I bought a Silver Quarter and also bought Cosmic's '94 SMS Jeff (thanks Bill). I will need more types of SBAs and the AH Kennedy if I understand things correctly. That is in the 20'th PR/MS with varieties set. I think we need to come up with some nicknames that are short but accurately describe which type set we are talking about

Typetone · April 8, 2002 3:55AM

Keith:

I'm so excited about the new lineups that I'm almost wetting my pants. When will we start to see them emerging? BTW, do we know yet whether the narrow rim SBA in the 20th Century Combined set can be satisfied with a 79 proof? Don't own a cs or proof 79 SBA yet, but would rather buy the proof.

Greg

keithdagen · April 8, 2002 4:06AM

Carl,

SLQ doesn't have the sharpest strike, but has slightly better shield rivet detail than many I have seen. The two bad rivets have a little detail based on the scan my dealer sent me, so I think that I will be happy with it. I had a MS-62 No Head in that slot, with no rivet detail in the traditionally weak area. I'll try to link a scan in a minute.

Greg,

I don't know if the 1979 proof will satisfy that slot. BJ said on another thread that the new sets are in progress and that she expects to be done by Wednesday, but that we will be able to see the changes as they occur. So if she gets done with one area sooner, the set will be ready to go.

Keith

keithdagen · April 8, 2002 4:14AM

Obverse

Reverse

Photos a little large since I don';t have access to an image editor here at work. Can't wait to get this one in hand.

Keith

cosmicdebris · April 8, 2002 4:50AM

Nice SLQ Keith very nice.

braddick · April 8, 2002 6:53AM

Keith- That is one fine Standing Liberty! IWOG would be going nuts over that coin (and, rightfully so!).

CarlWohlforth · April 8, 2002 8:09AM

Very nice! I like the look. The strike seems nice too, I can almost see her wiggle her toes. That is a worthwhile upgrade for sure.

Flash · April 8, 2002 9:50AM

I'm ready for the changes. Got my finger on the "DELETE" button as we speak.

That SLQ is a beauty Keith!

Matt

keithdagen · April 8, 2002 10:11AM

OK, MS Modern 1950-present is weighted and ready to go. Too bad I retired the thing before I knew they were going to add four more coins

Keith

itsnotjustme · April 8, 2002 11:11AM

Wow, They updated and I'm on page 1! Got to get those four new coins in soon!

itsnotjustme · April 8, 2002 2:52PM

Keith, will you be returning to the 1950-Present CS set?

p.s. I have 3 of my additional coins in hand, one just purchased. Grades are
Cent 66RD
Dime 67
Quarter 66
Half 66FBL

keithdagen · April 8, 2002 10:40PM

Brian,

Will not be reactivating my 1950-present set and will just let it fade off the page. Some of the best coins in that set have now been placed in other sets competing in the category, and most went on E-Bay to fund those gold purchases for the 20th Century Set.

Keith

tjkillian · April 9, 2002 6:45AM

Very nice FH quarter. I still think that FH's are a little overrated though. The MS-65 is what I like, great luster!

Tom

lordmarcovan · April 9, 2002 8:52AM

Nice quarter, Keith. Exact same date and grade as mine. Little bit nicer luster, though.

Speaking of "delete" buttons, my 1900-Present set just went the way of the dinosaurs. Poof.

keithdagen · April 11, 2002 6:52AM

Quarter arrived today. Just as shiny as if it had been minted yesterday, except for a wee bit of toning. Top half of the reverse is coated with a real light gold and a little bit dusted on the obverse peripheries. Can see it better in the scan that will go in the set. All rivets are present, except the two below the sash are very muddy and the two between the E and R on Liberty are weaker than the remainder. Now if they can just get those 20th Century sets back online, I'll be ready to go.

Keith

lordmarcovan · April 11, 2002 9:37AM

I couldn't resist putting this in... I wanna compare SLQ's with Keith.

They're both really nice, but I suspect his has the luster...

keithdagen · April 11, 2002 9:52AM

Now that I am home, my personal scan for show and tell.

Keith

lordmarcovan · April 11, 2002 10:00AM

Oh yeah. You've got yourself a winner, there.

Psst- what did you pay for her, if you don't mind my asking? (You can PM me if you don't wanna make it public). Mine set me back $550, about a year ago... maybe a little longer...

pontiacinf · April 12, 2002 3:07AM

Carl

did you need SBA varities? let me know....i have a bunch of sba's floating, mainly proofs
and Im sure theres a few type ones.

Type Collectors -- Are You Ready For The New Sets??

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