Hats Off To The Mint...! ( PHOTOS ADDED )

DenverDave · November 11, 2011 8:06AM

Just got my 25th Ann. Sets today and I must say they Hit it out of the Park with this one...

What a Absolutely Beautiful Set of Coins and Display Box...

Those sending them in unopened for grading are missing a real treat...

Nothing like opening a fresh box of Treasure, Still got a Grin on my face..."-)

How About You...?

TexasNationals · November 11, 2011 8:08AM

Picture?

JupitarCoins · November 11, 2011 8:09AM

I havent received mine yet but I'm still pondering whether I should open it or not.
I'm glad to know that yours are nice looking coins.
Oh what to do!!

UNLVino · November 11, 2011 8:11AM

I concur got mine today too and have put away, town out looked and admired about a dozen times already. Way more impressive in person in mint case. Pictures don't do it justice!

TwoSides2aCoin · November 11, 2011 8:12AM

kiss my reverse proof

Nevermind, I never got one

coasterfan · November 11, 2011 8:13AM

I'll have to get my thrills from watching the POV videos that have been posted on youtube.

OPA · November 11, 2011 8:16AM

<< Just got my 25th Ann. Sets today and I must say they Hit it out of the Park with this one...

What a Absolutely Beautiful Set of Coins and Display Box...

Those sending them in unopened for grading are missing a real treat...

Nothing like opening a fresh box of Treasure, Still got a Grin on my face..."-)

How About You...? >>

We'll get our treat when they come back graded along with the OGP

DenverDave · November 11, 2011 8:38AM

I thought that as well with the 20th Ann Set...

It's not the same once removed from the Set display box...

Then they look just like any other ASE that's out there...

Tex... I will get some photos up...

UNLVino · November 11, 2011 8:43AM

Perhaps one day these will be like the GSA Morgans - once the PCGS designated GSA was the premium coin, now it seems folks want to have the original GSA holder ones, certified or not! In any event, I bought mine to keep and admire - to me the best way to admire and display is in the awesome blue mint box they came in! Yup, lost the ability to get a special slab on three of them, but I will always know they are what they are!

DenverDave · November 11, 2011 10:06AM

Drum Roll.............

GBurger717 · November 11, 2011 10:10AM

man I never knew coins could be so SEXY!!!!!! lol

DenverDave · November 11, 2011 11:36AM

Got an E-Mail from Forum Member (amiller) asking the inside size of the Box for slabs...

Fits 5 Slabs very nice, another Bonus if you chose to grade your set......!

66Tbird · November 11, 2011 11:57AM

Now, after seeing that pic, I like the box. Still wish it was more proof/unc 4pc buff in color and look but I guess it had to stay in series. If its real wood I've got ideas, and a small cnc mill. Items like that make great NIXIE clock bases. But now ii will be a slab holder too.

Hyperion · November 11, 2011 11:59AM

it really is a stunning set, but tell you what, the RP is by far the cleanup hitter in that lineup. there's a reason they put it in the middle slot. without the RP the sets would have minimal appreciation. enough glitz to bring in the casual or novice collector!

Justlooking · November 11, 2011 12:09PM

I prefer DenverDave's set.

I mean the already graded set, just above, of course.

DenverDave · November 11, 2011 12:14PM

LOL...

Just what I had available..."-)

Justacommeman · November 11, 2011 12:24PM

Great pics Dave. Thanks for sharing. MJ

PinkFloyd · November 11, 2011 12:28PM

Round of applause for the great pics. The Mint did botch some things but they managed to make a homerun set, and insanely, it looks like the same box will fit the graded coins from PCGS!

Homerun.

claychaser · November 11, 2011 12:39PM

<< it really is a stunning set, but tell you what, the RP is by far the cleanup hitter in that lineup. there's a reason they put it in the middle slot. without the RP the sets would have minimal appreciation. enough glitz to bring in the casual or novice collector! >>

The RP is a key, but also remember the "S" mint unc in the batting order after the RP. The rest of the coins are common, but it sure makes a nice display with the different types.

The material is also real solid, and I like that its not fake woodgrain. It has a modern, yet classy look.

I also like the way the coin capsules fit into the slots.

cmerlo1 · November 11, 2011 12:48PM

Thanks for opening yours!

1tommy · November 11, 2011 1:30PM

<< Thanks for opening yours! >>

I agree thanks for the pictures, mine are sitting in a box at our host and in 3 ok maybe 4 weeks I will beable to hold mine and its good to see they"ll all fit nicely in the ogh. Enjoy

clackamas · November 11, 2011 1:47PM

Thanks for the pics.

PeaceBD · November 11, 2011 2:16PM

<< Just got my 25th Ann. Sets today and I must say they Hit it out of the Park with this one...

What a Absolutely Beautiful Set of Coins and Display Box...

Those sending them in unopened for grading are missing a real treat...

Nothing like opening a fresh box of Treasure, Still got a Grin on my face..."-)

How About You...? >>

I completely agree with you. I am glad I opened my single set. Remaining will to PCGS on Monday.

RedHerring · November 11, 2011 2:27PM

<< ...it looks like the same box will fit the graded coins from PCGS! >>

Thanks to the OP for the great photos!

And yes, a PCGS graded set will fit nicely in the OGP.

The first seller to get a PCGS 70 set on eBay should do well.

thisnamztaken · November 11, 2011 4:58PM

I must admit that that reverse proof sure looks compelling.

illini420 · November 11, 2011 5:17PM

Justlooking · November 11, 2011 5:19PM

<< I must admit that that reverse proof sure looks compelling. >>

I was thinking the same thing. Freaky looking, but it kind of grows on you. I shoulda bought one!

GRANDAM · November 11, 2011 7:54PM

Wait until they start to develop those BEAUTIFUL Milk Spots

,,,,,,,, and we all know alot of them will

Just sayin' GrandAm

P.S. I think this has alot to do with the .999 fine alloy as I have many .900 fine Modern Commemoratives and NONE of them develop Milk Spots.

I use to have (2) raw sets of Silver Eagles that I was putting together for my sons. Every year when I got the new coins I would get the albulm out to add the new coins and find another 2 or 3 coins with Milk Spots that were not there the previous year. After a few years I said the heck with it a sold the sets. I even had each Eagle in a KoinTain tight fit capasule and still got Milk Spots. Too bad they are such beautifully designed coins but the risk of spots is too great to suit me.

morgansforever · November 11, 2011 7:56PM

Thanks for sharing Dave.

Crocidile65 · November 11, 2011 9:57PM

<< Wait until they start to develop those BEAUTIFUL Milk Spots

,,,,,,,, and we all know alot of them will

Just sayin' GrandAm

P.S. I think this has alot to do with the .999 fine alloy as I have many .900 fine Modern Commemoratives and NONE of them develop Milk Spots.

I use to have (2) raw sets of Silver Eagles that I was putting together for my sons. Every year when I got the new coins I would get the albulm out to add the new coins and find another 2 or 3 coins with Milk Spots that were not there the previous year. After a few years I said the heck with it a sold the sets. I even had each Eagle in a KoinTain tight fit capasule and still got Milk Spots. Too bad they are such beautifully designed coins but the risk of spots is too great to suit me.

>>

My W and none already have

astrorat · November 11, 2011 10:26PM

Nice presentation by the US Mint. It almost makes me wish I would have bought a set.

It's nice to see somebody actually enjoying the coins rather that the potential of making a profit. One could say that it's ... now, what's that word ... oh yeah, numismatic.

agentjim007 · November 11, 2011 11:11PM

Such a shame, all those beautiful sets in their original displays destroyed for the sake of higher profits. Kinda like legal coin doctoring.

DenverDave · November 12, 2011 12:36AM

No Problem My Friends, It Was My Pleasure..."-)

pitboss · November 12, 2011 12:45AM

<< Wait until they start to develop those BEAUTIFUL Milk Spots

,,,,,,,, and we all know alot of them will

Just sayin' GrandAm

P.S. I think this has alot to do with the .999 fine alloy as I have many .900 fine Modern Commemoratives and NONE of them develop Milk Spots.

I use to have (2) raw sets of Silver Eagles that I was putting together for my sons. Every year when I got the new coins I would get the albulm out to add the new coins and find another 2 or 3 coins with Milk Spots that were not there the previous year. After a few years I said the heck with it a sold the sets. I even had each Eagle in a KoinTain tight fit capasule and still got Milk Spots. Too bad they are such beautifully designed coins but the risk of spots is too great to suit me.

>>

Do you live in a high humidity area. I have hundreds of silver eagles and have had no milk spots at all.

I live in New Mexico which has very low humidity,

ricko · November 12, 2011 12:47AM

Beautiful coins.... really a nice set. Almost regret not going for one. Cheers, RickO

bumanchu · November 12, 2011 2:07AM

I too like the fact that the wooden box will accomodate the entire set slabbed!

DenverDave · November 12, 2011 6:04AM

<< 

<< Wait until they start to develop those BEAUTIFUL Milk Spots

,,,,,,,, and we all know alot of them will

Just sayin' GrandAm

P.S. I think this has alot to do with the .999 fine alloy as I have many .900 fine Modern Commemoratives and NONE of them develop Milk Spots.

I use to have (2) raw sets of Silver Eagles that I was putting together for my sons. Every year when I got the new coins I would get the albulm out to add the new coins and find another 2 or 3 coins with Milk Spots that were not there the previous year. After a few years I said the heck with it a sold the sets. I even had each Eagle in a KoinTain tight fit capasule and still got Milk Spots. Too bad they are such beautifully designed coins but the risk of spots is too great to suit me.

>>

Do you live in a high humidity area. I have hundreds of silver eagles and have had no milk spots at all.

I live in New Mexico which has very low humidity, >>

Same here in Colorado, never had a coin spot but most of mine are raw as well...

The Mint says it's form the annealing process where water was left on the surface to dry...

Maybe they figured out how to dry them by now..."-)

DorkGirl · November 12, 2011 6:14AM

Great pics! Thanks for sharing.

Baley · November 12, 2011 8:16AM

thank you for the pictures, this thread is the closest I will ever get to one of these sets

GRANDAM · November 12, 2011 8:38AM

<< 

<< Wait until they start to develop those BEAUTIFUL Milk Spots

,,,,,,,, and we all know alot of them will

Just sayin' GrandAm

P.S. I think this has alot to do with the .999 fine alloy as I have many .900 fine Modern Commemoratives and NONE of them develop Milk Spots.

I use to have (2) raw sets of Silver Eagles that I was putting together for my sons. Every year when I got the new coins I would get the albulm out to add the new coins and find another 2 or 3 coins with Milk Spots that were not there the previous year. After a few years I said the heck with it a sold the sets. I even had each Eagle in a KoinTain tight fit capasule and still got Milk Spots. Too bad they are such beautifully designed coins but the risk of spots is too great to suit me.

>>

Do you live in a high humidity area. I have hundreds of silver eagles and have had no milk spots at all.

I live in New Mexico which has very low humidity, >>

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