For you early half lovers, prepare to have a tear come to your eye! Some of Dale Friend's friends...
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All-Time Finest Registry Set of Early U.S. Halves in PCGS FUN 2010 Display
- November 25, 2009
(Orlando, Florida) - More than 100 coins from the all-time finest registry set of early U.S. half dollars in the PCGS Set RegistrySM will be displayed at the Professional Coin Grading Service booth, January 7 – 9, 2010, during the first three days of the Florida United Numismatists convention in Orlando. The coins are from the collection of Dale Friend of Nevada, and 20 of them are either the finest or tied for the finest ever graded by PCGS.
"This wonderful collection has been assembled over many years. Dale has always attempted to combine the finest technical grade with the choicest eye appeal. Most of these early half dollars have gorgeous, original toning and luster, and are a pleasure to examine," said Donald E. Willis, Jr., President of PCGS, a division of Collectors Universe, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLCT).
Friend's basic set collection of circulation strike early half dollars, 1794 – 1839, has been ranked number one in the PCGS Set Registry the past six years. His set with major varieties has been the best the past four years. Both sets have earned the honor of being the number one all-time finest in their category.
"The basic set is 100 percent complete and has a weighted grade point average of 59.831. The early half dollars set with varieties is nearly 90 percent complete and has a weighted GPA of 59.104," said BJ Searls, PCGS Set Registry Manager.
A total of 101 coins from Friend's award-winning early half dollars collections will be exhibited at the PCGS booth, #138, at the FUN convention. Highlights include:
1794 (Overton 101), PCGS MS61, finest known
1796, 16 stars, PCGS AU50
1802, PCGS AU58
1806, pointed 6, stem, PCGS MS64
1807 large stars 50/20, PCGS MS64
1811 large 8, PCGS MS65
1813, PCGS MS64
1817/3 overdate, PCGS MS64, none higher
1818/7, large 8 overdate, PCGS MS64
1822/1 overdate, PCGS MS64, none higher
1823 PCGS MS66, finest known
1830 small 0, PCGS MS65
1839 reeded edge, PCGS MS65
A retired Dallas lawyer now living in Northern Nevada, Friend said the early half dollars series provided "the most fun of any I have ever attempted. Finding examples from AU to MS67 finest known provides a great treasure hunt, with all of the coins original and full of history. I plan to keep these sets intact for a long time as I cannot imagine parting with any of these beautiful children."
During the 1950s, Friend collected coins from the age of 10 to 14. He resumed collecting in 1992, and describes Kenny Duncan of U.S. Coins in Houston as his numismatic mentor.
1823 half dollar, PCGS MS66 finest known, from the Dale Friend Collection. In addition to coins, Friend and his wife, Stacey, collect Western American oil paintings and bronze sculptures.
Established in 2001, the PCGS Set Registry now hosts over 46,000 sets. In addition to every major U.S. coin series, it offers categories for Australia, Austria, Belgium, Britain, Canada, Costa Rica, China, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Euro, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Russia, South Africa and Switzerland. Collectors compare their collections to other current and all-time great collections. Sets are ranked in the order of grade point average, completion and overall rating.
PCGS will offer on-site authentication and grading services for collectors and dealers submitting coins for certification at the FUN convention including a one-day walkthrough turnaround for $100 on any coin with a maximum value of $100,000. Two additional show specials for on-site authentication and grading in Orlando will be available to all PCGS Authorized Dealers and members of the PCGS Collectors Club: $65 for U.S. and world coins valued up to $3,000 each with a minimum submission of five coins, and $45 for any U.S. gold coin valued up to $3,000 each with a minimum submission of ten coins.
Collectors and dealers also will have a special opportunity to have their PCGS-graded coins digitally imaged with the PCGS TrueView photo service on-site during dealer setup and the first two days the show is open to the public, Wednesday to Friday, December 6 – 8. The TrueView service will be available on a limited first-come, first-served basis at $50 per coin photo.
PCGS Customer Service representatives will be available at the booth to answer questions about products and services, and to accept submissions for all levels of service.
PCGS Link
Dale's Early Half Registry Set Link
Sure wish I was going to the FUN Show!
All-Time Finest Registry Set of Early U.S. Halves in PCGS FUN 2010 Display
- November 25, 2009
(Orlando, Florida) - More than 100 coins from the all-time finest registry set of early U.S. half dollars in the PCGS Set RegistrySM will be displayed at the Professional Coin Grading Service booth, January 7 – 9, 2010, during the first three days of the Florida United Numismatists convention in Orlando. The coins are from the collection of Dale Friend of Nevada, and 20 of them are either the finest or tied for the finest ever graded by PCGS.
"This wonderful collection has been assembled over many years. Dale has always attempted to combine the finest technical grade with the choicest eye appeal. Most of these early half dollars have gorgeous, original toning and luster, and are a pleasure to examine," said Donald E. Willis, Jr., President of PCGS, a division of Collectors Universe, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLCT).
Friend's basic set collection of circulation strike early half dollars, 1794 – 1839, has been ranked number one in the PCGS Set Registry the past six years. His set with major varieties has been the best the past four years. Both sets have earned the honor of being the number one all-time finest in their category.
"The basic set is 100 percent complete and has a weighted grade point average of 59.831. The early half dollars set with varieties is nearly 90 percent complete and has a weighted GPA of 59.104," said BJ Searls, PCGS Set Registry Manager.
A total of 101 coins from Friend's award-winning early half dollars collections will be exhibited at the PCGS booth, #138, at the FUN convention. Highlights include:
1794 (Overton 101), PCGS MS61, finest known
1796, 16 stars, PCGS AU50
1802, PCGS AU58
1806, pointed 6, stem, PCGS MS64
1807 large stars 50/20, PCGS MS64
1811 large 8, PCGS MS65
1813, PCGS MS64
1817/3 overdate, PCGS MS64, none higher
1818/7, large 8 overdate, PCGS MS64
1822/1 overdate, PCGS MS64, none higher
1823 PCGS MS66, finest known
1830 small 0, PCGS MS65
1839 reeded edge, PCGS MS65
A retired Dallas lawyer now living in Northern Nevada, Friend said the early half dollars series provided "the most fun of any I have ever attempted. Finding examples from AU to MS67 finest known provides a great treasure hunt, with all of the coins original and full of history. I plan to keep these sets intact for a long time as I cannot imagine parting with any of these beautiful children."
During the 1950s, Friend collected coins from the age of 10 to 14. He resumed collecting in 1992, and describes Kenny Duncan of U.S. Coins in Houston as his numismatic mentor.
1823 half dollar, PCGS MS66 finest known, from the Dale Friend Collection. In addition to coins, Friend and his wife, Stacey, collect Western American oil paintings and bronze sculptures.
Established in 2001, the PCGS Set Registry now hosts over 46,000 sets. In addition to every major U.S. coin series, it offers categories for Australia, Austria, Belgium, Britain, Canada, Costa Rica, China, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Euro, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Russia, South Africa and Switzerland. Collectors compare their collections to other current and all-time great collections. Sets are ranked in the order of grade point average, completion and overall rating.
PCGS will offer on-site authentication and grading services for collectors and dealers submitting coins for certification at the FUN convention including a one-day walkthrough turnaround for $100 on any coin with a maximum value of $100,000. Two additional show specials for on-site authentication and grading in Orlando will be available to all PCGS Authorized Dealers and members of the PCGS Collectors Club: $65 for U.S. and world coins valued up to $3,000 each with a minimum submission of five coins, and $45 for any U.S. gold coin valued up to $3,000 each with a minimum submission of ten coins.
Collectors and dealers also will have a special opportunity to have their PCGS-graded coins digitally imaged with the PCGS TrueView photo service on-site during dealer setup and the first two days the show is open to the public, Wednesday to Friday, December 6 – 8. The TrueView service will be available on a limited first-come, first-served basis at $50 per coin photo.
PCGS Customer Service representatives will be available at the booth to answer questions about products and services, and to accept submissions for all levels of service.
PCGS Link
Dale's Early Half Registry Set Link
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We'll use our hands and hearts and if we must we'll use our heads.
The 1801 is scary though
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I was planning on going to the FUN show but business got in the way.
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Not bad...AWESOME!!
Very nice set.
Lot's of time and effort and some money put into that set. Hope I can get down to FUN to see it.
<< <i>The 1801 is scary though >>
It's funny, that 1801 was the one I looked at a little longer; it doesn't seem to "fit" visually with the rest...
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<< <i>Wow... spectacular coins!!!
<< <i>The 1801 is scary though >>
It's funny, that 1801 was the one I looked at a little longer; it doesn't seem to "fit" visually with the rest... >>
Yeh, but you can't blame Dale for adding it to the set. How many others are out there that nice? Not many.
So Dale, if you read this, I'm not bashing the piece, but I'd like to hear more of your reasoning for adding that example
I'm a naysayer. Appears to be a lot of AT coins that would not get slabbed today
<< <i>I'm a naysayer. Appears to be a lot of AT coins that would not get slabbed today >>
Really? Which ones and what's your reasoning? MJ
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
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Any friend of Dale's is a friend of mind. Holey Moley.....AWESOME. MJ
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
<< <i>I'm a naysayer. Appears to be a lot of AT coins that would not get slabbed today >>
Huh? You're pullin' our collective leg, right?
That '39 is amazing...
Just curious, why did you decide to display them at the upcoming FUN show?
And, thank you Goldbully for posting Dale's beauties for everyone here to enjoy.
PCGS requested the showing of the collection at FUN, at their expense. And a lot of work went into the arrangement, with BJ leading the way. In addition, while the coins are at PCGS offices, Phil imaged all the coins, and they are now in the Coin Facts section, under the individual dates/varieties.
The one comment about the 1801(cartoon like colors) is appropriate, as I also thought it had too much color as compared to the coin in hand. But when the pics are taken out of the slab, colors become more magnified, and may be somewhat different than the in slab coin. I promise that most would really like this coin, and will be happy to talk about the varying images that can be produced, depending on the lighting.
I plan to be available for most of the days the set is at the PCGS table, and we can pull individual examples for in close viewing.
Thanks for all the kind words, and if there are more questions, I'll answer the ones I can
<< <i>Thanks Goldbully. I really appreciate your computer skills to get the images up.
PCGS requested the showing of the collection at FUN, at their expense. And a lot of work went into the arrangement, with BJ leading the way. In addition, while the coins are at PCGS offices, Phil imaged all the coins, and they are now in the Coin Facts section, under the individual dates/varieties.
The one comment about the 1801(cartoon like colors) is appropriate, as I also thought it had too much color as compared to the coin in hand. But when the pics are taken out of the slab, colors become more magnified, and may be somewhat different than the in slab coin. I promise that most would really like this coin, and will be happy to talk about the varying images that can be produced, depending on the lighting.
I plan to be available for most of the days the set is at the PCGS table, and we can pull individual examples for in close viewing.
Thanks for all the kind words, and if there are more questions, I'll answer the ones I can >>
Honestly going off of pictures alone their are a few of the coins that look to me to be qestionably toned even if everyone else here seems comfortable with their overal look. Since I will be at the FUN show and will have a chance to see them in person I will with hold off any final judgement on the coins until I can see how the color and luster appears on the surfaces. At that point if I am still not convinced then hopefully I will run into and we can have a conversation about the ones that are giving me trouble
Really in the end....all that matters is you like the coins and it's not like we are talking circulated merc or something......I have no coins left in my set that is equal to anyone of yours so I have the utmost respect for anyone who can put together a monster set like this and I think everyone who is fortunate enough to see this set in person will be truly grateful.
As far as "naysayers" go, I find the effulgence of negativity on these boards, even if occasional, to be very disconcerting and unproducitve.
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<< <i>As far as "naysayers" go, I find the effulgence of negativity on these boards, even if occasional, to be very disconcerting and unproducitve. >>
Well, nobody likes a party pooper!
Any time someone speaks the truth, negatively or positively, it's always an honest, productive, comment.
Looks like most everyone is enamored with your stunning collection, Dale.
I hope you have a great time at FUN.
You will be in demand!!!!
A comment on photographs: As Dale mentioned there can be a substaintial difference in a photograph taken through the plastic vs. one taken of the raw coin. It's not just the camera settings but lighting is equally important in fully capturing the surfaces of the coin. It's only logical that both are affected by the presence of the plastic. Phil is a perfectionist and takes several photos of each coin before deciding which is most accurate. He already is in the unique position of being able to photograph coins out of their holders, which is why IMHO nothing compares to TrueView images.
Anyway, the color, the luster and vibracy of each coin was really enjoyable to examine unincumbered by the plastic holder. Plus, for those half collectors that know, there are some really tough varieties in Dale's set (1814 E/A in MS64 !!). I had the difficult job of picking out the coins that PCGS is including in our brochures and ads.
I am sure everyone will enjoy viewing this collection (all the coins together is very impressive) and having a spirited conversation with Dale, whose passion for collecting and devotion to pursuing only the best is just as important as the coins he has collected.
If I'm not being intrusive, can you share any pedigree info on either of your 1806 knob 6 small stars? Any chance one of them is ex-Buddy Ebsen? I look forward to meeting you at FUN.
Lots of history on the 1806 O-107, so I sent a PM
Too bad I cannot manage to travel so far to FUN. The Dale Friend collection would be wonderful to view.
<< <i>I'm a naysayer. Appears to be a lot of AT coins that would not get slabbed today >>
That is what I was thinking, although I love em all.
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<< <i>Thanks for the Thanksgiving giveaway! I'll take the 1811 please... >>
They're all amazing, but the 1811 is my favorite.
<< <i>Great set and I can't wait to see it
The 1801 is scary though
I've got a scary color match in my collection too.
The colors of my 1835 CBH are eerily similar to Dale's 1801 DBH.
One major difference, other than the deep wild toning??? Oh say $44,500.00 in Dale's favor!!