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As you can see, the gold section has been greatly increased. Still on my want list is
the very difficult $20 Liberty head in PCGS MS 64+ or in MS-65. Most samples looked
at are too badly marked up, especially on the face, to consider. I have found that even in the
higher grades, where the small marks are located is very important. You have one on the cheek
or a cut on the nose and it is, to me, most distracting.
In the silver coins, I am still looking for a nice 1953 A/R Quarter and or Half. Very difficult to find with
good luster, good color and overal nice appearance. Oh sure, there are a few very high graded ones
out there , but I am not quite ready to go to the moon paying for them. At least, not yet. When you
see non toned silver coins, it is because I have determined, that they have most if not all of their original
skin and I find that lends an appealing look to the coin, rather then the bright , shiny dipped look. The
skin makes for a more mellow luster and does not overwhelm the design with the glare of shiny luster.
As for the commems, I have added two and now have a total of four. As you may notice, I have a strong
predilection for warm color toning.Golds, pinks, light tan. Non toned commems, even in high grades of
, always seem to lack personality and character. After a while I find that the snow white commems,
all start to look alike to me ,. For those who collect commems, please do not worry that I am going to be
competing with you at the next Heritage Auction. I am only looking for 2 more commems and then that portion
of the collection will be concluded.
Now, not everyone will agree with me on what I like or what I am collecting. But this has been constructed as my
own personal journey and I wished to share my impressions, thoughts and collecting habits with you all. It is not
often that so many can share in the building of a collection and I wanted you to know how I evaluated each coin and
why I selected certain coins and toning. If this journey with me has been enjoyable or entertaining or helpful in some
small way, then I will be very pleased and the effort will have been well rewarded. There will probably be several of
these updates from time to times, as the collections grows, develops and even changes.You will have noticed that a number
of coins have been deleted as being too snow white and bland, while others took a good picture but in hand appeared to dark.
A collection that is not subject to constant pruning and upgrading, is a static collection and is really not much fun to play with.
the very difficult $20 Liberty head in PCGS MS 64+ or in MS-65. Most samples looked
at are too badly marked up, especially on the face, to consider. I have found that even in the
higher grades, where the small marks are located is very important. You have one on the cheek
or a cut on the nose and it is, to me, most distracting.
In the silver coins, I am still looking for a nice 1953 A/R Quarter and or Half. Very difficult to find with
good luster, good color and overal nice appearance. Oh sure, there are a few very high graded ones
out there , but I am not quite ready to go to the moon paying for them. At least, not yet. When you
see non toned silver coins, it is because I have determined, that they have most if not all of their original
skin and I find that lends an appealing look to the coin, rather then the bright , shiny dipped look. The
skin makes for a more mellow luster and does not overwhelm the design with the glare of shiny luster.
As for the commems, I have added two and now have a total of four. As you may notice, I have a strong
predilection for warm color toning.Golds, pinks, light tan. Non toned commems, even in high grades of
, always seem to lack personality and character. After a while I find that the snow white commems,
all start to look alike to me ,. For those who collect commems, please do not worry that I am going to be
competing with you at the next Heritage Auction. I am only looking for 2 more commems and then that portion
of the collection will be concluded.
Now, not everyone will agree with me on what I like or what I am collecting. But this has been constructed as my
own personal journey and I wished to share my impressions, thoughts and collecting habits with you all. It is not
often that so many can share in the building of a collection and I wanted you to know how I evaluated each coin and
why I selected certain coins and toning. If this journey with me has been enjoyable or entertaining or helpful in some
small way, then I will be very pleased and the effort will have been well rewarded. There will probably be several of
these updates from time to times, as the collections grows, develops and even changes.You will have noticed that a number
of coins have been deleted as being too snow white and bland, while others took a good picture but in hand appeared to dark.
A collection that is not subject to constant pruning and upgrading, is a static collection and is really not much fun to play with.
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Camelot
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- More comments on each coin. I like looking at them but I think the collection would be so much better if your exact thoughts as to "why this coin?" were present on each.
- I would like a shout out to the dealer or location of where you acquired each coin as that would aid me in finding something of similar appeal.
- Lastly, does the collection have a signature coin? Perhaps the blue seated proof, I suppose. But I just want to make sure *you think it has a signature coin*. If not, perhaps that is the elusive double eagle you are looking for.
<< <i>As you can see, the gold section has been greatly increased. Still on my want list is the very difficult $20 Liberty head in PCGS MS 64+ or in MS-65. >>
Just don't buy the 1904 one. Make sure it is double approved.
in the Bear Collection as well as who I bought the coin from. It seems like a good
idea so I am working on it and it should start to roll in a few days.
Camelot
<< <i>Several people asked me, If I could write a series as to why I selected each coin
in the Bear Collection as well as who I bought the coin from. It seems like a good
idea so I am working on it and it should start to roll in a few days. >>
You would have a lot of writing to do bear
Get started, itemize each coin and what you want said and I will plug it in there
BUT.......it may take me some time to do it all
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC FOR SALE
Not really looking for much these days but if I were, it might be a toner.
<< <i>I have mentioned a Draped Bust Coin with Heraldic Eagle a few times but you keep ignoring me so I guess that does not interest you much...I really like them. >>
To acquire one that wouldn't look out of place in that collection is probably way out of his budget, I'd guess.
keeping with the criteria of the set. Also, cost is an important
consideration. I am attempting to keep a balance, in the overall
appearance of coins in the collection, and If I could not afford to
buy the earlier coin in an appropriate high grade, it would indeed
look out of place in the more modern series.
Camelot
<< <i>It is not that I do not like such coins, it is just that it would not be in
keeping with the criteria of the set. Also, cost is an important
consideration. I am attempting to keep a balance, in the overall
appearance of coins in the collection, and If I could not afford to
buy the earlier coin in an appropriate high grade, it would indeed
look out of place in the more modern series. >>
Ahhhh, good point. But if you had not purchased so many high end MODERN Walkers you might have been able to pull it off? Just poking the Fuzzy Bear with a stick here.
Your collection is awesome.
Not really looking for much these days but if I were, it might be a toner.
Not really looking for much these days but if I were, it might be a toner.
That should tie up most of the cash set aside for this project for the time being.
If I did get another commem, I would lean towards the Lafayette Dollar rather
then the quarter. I like Biiiiiggggggggg!
did not have a single CC coin in it, other then the two Morgan Dollars.. How
could I be so absent minded.
Camelot
how are you "disposing" of coins you are culling from the set ?
Selling them at a loss "wholesale" ?
Selling back to the selling dealer @ a small loss ?
Selling them via future Auctions ?
how the heck are you making them "go away " ?
<< <i>I am curious ; since your sharing the rebuilding of your collection ,
how are you "disposing" of coins you are culling from the set ?
Selling them at a loss "wholesale" ?
Selling back to the selling dealer @ a small loss ?
Selling them via future Auctions ?
how the heck are you making them "go away " ? >>
Bear has only "culled out" some "lower end" Walkers so the loss is pretty negligible regardless at this point.
some I just waved my magic wand and they disappeared. There were not that many coins really.
Perhaps 5 or 6 coins in all, so far.
Camelot
<< <i>I'd put some fresh buns in that oven-- an Unc Julia Tyler First Spouse coin (Mintage 2,861), a 2008 Judicial $100 platinum coin (mintage 2876) and an instant classic like the 2009 UHR coin or 1995 W proof silver eagle. >>