Bears collection on line FOUR NEW HERITAGE COINS ADDED******* .

Bear · June 1, 2011 7:57AM

You will find a link further down on this thread

UPDATED COLLECTION 7/15/2011

jhdfla · June 1, 2011 8:08AM

<< If you know where. >>

Ok, I've waited 5 minutes, where's the quarter?

Nice stuff bear, the '50-O half and '16 WLH are really super!

coinsarefun · June 1, 2011 8:52AM

bear's Estate Collection can be seen here

llafoe · June 1, 2011 8:55AM

<< bear's Estate Collection can be seen here >>

It's like a virtual museum!

coindudeonebay · June 1, 2011 8:59AM

Some incredible coins there Bear.

Bear · June 1, 2011 9:04AM

One could say that the fuzzy bear has been busy. But,

a good kind of busy.I am really interested in the Forums

opinion of the coins.

LogPotato · June 1, 2011 9:06AM

I really like your '91 Seated Half. Great looking piece.

Bear · June 1, 2011 9:11AM

I can't wait to cross it to PCGS. I do believe it will cross with a possible plus grade.

I just do not know what I will do with the Wash/Carver. PCGS will cross it with a Plus

I guess, but I like the NGC + and *. However, after some agonizing introspection, I

will probably send it in to PCGS.

I sure wish that PCGS would begin giving Semi PL, PL and Cameo designation to type

coins other then Morgan Dollars. I believe that it would be a big step forward for the

hobby as well as the company. I also think that PCGS should give out the designation

of a diamond on WOW coins. Then they can be called PCGS DIAMONDS. I think that it

has a nice ring to it.

CoinJunkie · June 1, 2011 9:38AM

Some gorgeous coinage there!

Bear · June 1, 2011 9:45AM

The 1850-O Liberty Seated Half in PCGS MS-64+ is an interesting coin.

It has all of the characteristics of a true gem. The MS-65 costs close to 15,000

but this wonderful 64+ cost a third of that. The toning is also quite beautiful.

When I saw this coin on the Coin Rarities on Line, I knew right away that this coin

would fit in with all of the higher graded coins. This is a truly rare coin in rather

high grade. It is probably the most perfect example of the new Plus grade for a

MS-64 coin.

canadanz · June 1, 2011 9:47AM

Those are all some beautiful coins! Congrats!

JBN · June 1, 2011 9:51AM

Very beautiful. Very.

LotsoLuck · June 1, 2011 9:53AM

Excellent Bear

lkeigwin · June 1, 2011 10:01AM

Wow...superb coins! I'm impressed. I especially love the CBH. Gorgeous, Bear. Thanks for sharing these.
Lance.

RB1026 · June 1, 2011 10:07AM

Well, Mr. Bear that is a truly fine selection of hand picked, gorgeous examples you have there! I admire your stated plan and your commitment to work it in order to reach your goal. I would say that you are very well on your way. Every example looks to be choice for its assigned grade and has superb eye appeal. Nice cross section of color, originality, and flash in that grouping. Very, very nice coins sir.

joebb21 · June 1, 2011 10:10AM

Bear- any reason some of the coins are not green boogered?

holeinone1972 · June 1, 2011 10:18AM

Typo

1937 Bust Half PCGS MS65 CAC

I betcha an 1837 is worth way more!

devious · June 1, 2011 10:24AM

Commems are a growing interest in my household and that pan-pac is excellent. Thanks for the chance.

Really though, them are some nice coins!

Bear · June 1, 2011 10:30AM

All the non stickered coins will be sent in, but I believe that a number of coins

are possible upgrades and they shall be sent in first to PCGS, As for the 1837,

that was purchased from Laura and she strongly recommended me to purchase it.

It will be the key stone of my collection. It is in the lower part of the 5 digit region.

I would say that I have expanded my original concept for the collection. I now believe

that it will total in excess of 25 coins before I am finished. As for non CAC coins, they first

have to meet all of my strict criteria. If they pass the cut, I buy them, CAC or not. After wards,

I send them in and so far, all have been awarded a sticker that were purchased nonstickerd.

So far though, they are all green no golds.

I plan to expand my gold coin selections, as well as the commemorative, but they must

be WOW coins. Also I am still looking for an arrows and Rays quarter and or Half that

wont break the bank.I have always admired that particular design.

mkman123 · June 1, 2011 10:33AM

nice coins but why not leave the coins in the same holder its in? People will buy the coin and not the holder when the wash carv and the 1891 come up for sale in the future when your kids sell it.

Bear · June 1, 2011 10:37AM

That is the cause for the painful introspection. As a Kool Aid drinker,

I feel that it is disloyal to my hosts. But you do make a very cogent

point and I will give it strong consideration as to the Wash/Carver.

Gosh I love that coin almost as much as I love Mrs Bear.

I wanted to share these coins with all of you, because I wanted you to

know exactly what my tastes were and what my criteria for selection was.

Walkerguy21D · June 1, 2011 10:40AM

Wow - spectacular pieces!

CommemDude · June 1, 2011 10:48AM

I am going to agree with mkman123...leave the WC in the NGC holder, it's not likely to become a pcgs 67 and you might lose the +
The coin is gorgeous , whatever holder it is in.

yellowkid · June 1, 2011 10:54AM

Some great things there Bear, and by the way, I've never said this but I've always considered you "family"

Goldbully · June 1, 2011 11:03AM

<< bear's Estate Collection can be seen here >>

Great coins, Bear!!!!!

Edited to add: Nice job Stef!!!

coinsarefun · June 1, 2011 11:04AM

<< That is the cause for the painful introspection. As a Kool Aid drinker,

I feel that it is disloyal to my hosts. But you do make a very cogent

point and I will give it strong consideration as to the Wash/Carver.

Gosh I love that coin almost as much as I love Mrs Bear.

I wanted to share these coins with all of you, because I wanted you to

know exactly what my tastes were and what my criteria for selection was. >>

I agree to leave the Washington Carver in its existing holder.
I don't think I have ever seen a plus and star on the same slab....and that is rather unique
and.......I think toned like that in the NGC white slab shows the color off better.

I am first in line to go with PCGS, every coin I purchased, rare or otherwise has been PCGS approved

but I would make one exception

....In my humble opinion

chumley · June 1, 2011 11:04AM

talk about creme de la creme........

CCC2010 · June 1, 2011 11:09AM

chieftain1 · June 1, 2011 11:12AM

Bear.........you have remarkable taste and a keen eye. Thank you for the preview. Now I should clean the drool off my keyboard.

mkman123 · June 1, 2011 11:12AM

Bear thanks for your fast reply. I like this forum as well and like PCGS but I like NGC as well. I think both companies are great and would get coins from both companies. When I get coins from both companies I never give it a thought as to submit it to another company for a crossover.......thats because if I buy a coin, I buy the coin not the holder

That wash carver is amazing, leave it be

AuroraBorealis · June 1, 2011 11:18AM

Bear that is an awesome collection! And congrats as well for that amazing Washington Carver...Beautiful high end coin!
Also coinsarefun that is a very nice presentation!

AB

SeattleSlammer · June 1, 2011 11:18AM

Wowsa, terrific group of coins! Wanna adopt me?

kaz · June 1, 2011 11:25AM

I really enjoyed looking at the images and reading the descriptions. The W-C is a knock-my-socks off example. It appears you are well on your way to assembling a superb set-- thanks for sharing.

Coppercolor · June 1, 2011 11:25AM

Bear a collection like that could cause a guy to stray off his collecting path.

Please tell me you are considering adding at least one copper piece. Copper is so rich and deep and it's nearly required in the makeup of great type sets. So sayeth the shephard

J

keyman64 · June 1, 2011 11:29AM

Very nice Bear!

Just a couple of critical observations...none of which are critical to the coins though.

The smallest coin is a quarter...no dimes or nickels yet? Any plans for a dime or maybe a Buffalo Nickel? I can understand staying away from copper, that scares me...you never know what one of those things will do in 20 years, I would hate to see a RED turn into a RB or a RB turn into a Brown etc...I have seen plenty of holdered RED coins that look RB without question along with RB that should just be called Brown, to me anyway.

The walker does not allow you to click on it to view it larger...some type of website permissions issue?

That web page does not work on the iPhone...I reallly wanted to look at them earlier when I was out at dinner. Everything on the webpage was all jumbled.

I was happy to get home and view the set! AWESOME!

keyman64 · June 1, 2011 11:43AM

Oh, forgot to add, the photographs are wonderful!

YogiBerraFan · June 1, 2011 11:46AM

Beautiful quality coins

speety · June 1, 2011 11:54AM

Bear,

That reeded edge half is spectacular!

DNADave · June 1, 2011 12:03PM

I didn't know that Bear is a Whale !

Bear · June 1, 2011 12:07PM

In answer to some of the questions here goes:

1. I will follow the consensus of the Forum and keep the Wash/carver in its NGC Holder.
The Plus and the star plus the coin is just too difficult to destroy.

2.As to copper, nickels and dimes, I could never cotton up to anything smaller then a quarter.
I do not know why, it is just the way I am. "Not that there is anything wrong with collecting them".

3. I have some big coins coming up in the Heritage Sale so stay tuned.

4. I will start a new thread with my criteria for the collection when I get a chance.

melvin289 · June 1, 2011 12:21PM

Bear you have put together some outstanding coins. Anyone that knows anything about me would know that I am drawn to the Carver/Washington and it flat knocked my scoks off. As a matter of fact I have only found my left sock, my right one is still lost. That C/W is absolutely amazing. I am a big fan of PCGS coins also but I think I would leave the C/W as is. Thanks for sharing and more pictures of future purchases. I will be waiting on pins and needles.

Ron

Kove · June 1, 2011 12:44PM

<< 
I plan to expand my gold coin selections, as well as the commemorative, but they must

be WOW coins. Also I am still looking for an arrows and Rays quarter and or Half that

wont break the bank.I have always admired that particular design.

>>

Does this mean you're doing a gold commemorative? I think a PanPac $2.50 is a classic beauty worthy of a collection like this. Also, the biggest monster Oregon you can find. Your PanPac half is a beauty, and is one of those commemorative designs that is always in demand.

The combination of timeless designs and excellent quality you've chosen will do very well.

Goldbully · June 1, 2011 12:50PM

<< Bear,

That reeded edge half is spectacular! >>

coinsarefun · June 1, 2011 12:50PM

These always make a collection shine

illini420 · June 1, 2011 12:56PM

Amazing coins so far, Bear!!! For some reason I really like that Pan-Pac Half!

Bear · June 1, 2011 12:59PM

I do not anticipate including gold commems as they have really not performed all that well over

the years. I much prefer actual monetary denominations of gold coins.