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FINALLY completed my Lincoln set at the Houston Money show with this 09-SVDB! (and my 11-D also)! -
joefro
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Had a great time at the Houston Money Show yesterday. Met a few forum members for the first time so that was pleasant! I started collecting my Lincolns in 2004 when I was still in college, and like many Lincoln cellectors, had only the 09-SVDB left for the longest time. I've had all of the others since about 2007 but have never had the extra money to finish the set until now. I don't have many numismatist friends so most people can't see past the fact that I just spend "that much money on a penny."
Anyways, I just got home from work and took these pics while there was still some sunlight. Just natural light here on a white paper. The scratches on the plastic show up horribly in my photos, but it's about the best I could get with point-and-shoot. Let's see if you can look past all of that and still figure out what grade these cents are. Only clue is they are in PCGS holders.
Yay for completing the set!!!
And before you jump all over me about the flaws in the 11-D, look at the one it replaced in my set (it HAD to go!):
Anyways, I just got home from work and took these pics while there was still some sunlight. Just natural light here on a white paper. The scratches on the plastic show up horribly in my photos, but it's about the best I could get with point-and-shoot. Let's see if you can look past all of that and still figure out what grade these cents are. Only clue is they are in PCGS holders.
Yay for completing the set!!!
And before you jump all over me about the flaws in the 11-D, look at the one it replaced in my set (it HAD to go!):
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AU 50
(in that order)
Congratulations on completing the set... Ahhh, now what? Upgrades or a different set?
If you don't mind, tell us a little about your set (Or is it registered so you can give us a link). Did you have a minimum grade/color etc? Are they all in PCGS or is some raw or in other TPG slabs?
Thanks for sharing, this is a milestone that I never completed...
Ray
W.C. Fields
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
Mr. Paseo, the set is pretty disjointed right now... but it's all there.
When I first got started I pretty much had anything ranging from the 11D I just replaced (although that was by far the worst). Most are VG-XF going up until the late 30s, and all raw. I have been going back and upgrading to PCGS coins for uniformity in presentation/storage. I have most of the 30s-50s in MS66 and I'm getting the earlier ones here and there in varying grades. I typically have a price limit in my head for certain coins and buy the highest grade I can at that limit. Have the 09 VDB in 64RD, 09-S in VF20, 14-D in VG10 and 31-S in AU50. Not the highest grade set but plenty of room for upgrades.
I also have a Lincoln Memorial Proof set that is almost entirely 69DCAM except for a few of the tough ones. Had started registries for the business strikes and the proofs but haven't updated anything since 2007 or so.
Edited for my bad spelling
Wait! Yes I did complete a set but my ex stole it (I almost forgot about it and I wish I did forget about it)
It's a good feeling, ain't it?
does not, and the rush when it falls into place.
and that feeling is not faked, you must live it
Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill
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Tom
I would guess AU58 and AU55. Nice additions.
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase/2819
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Now celebrate by getting yourself some PlastX and polish that slab!
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<< <i>I don't have many numismatist friends so most people can't see past the fact that I just spend "that much money on a penny." >>
Man, can I relate to that joefro.
Congrats on finishing your set.
I'm WAY behind you.
As a matter of fact I have only 61 of 140 wheat cents so far.
Five years into it and I figure another six or seven should get it to completion.
BTW, you're '09 S VDB looks AU55 to me.
I'd be proud to have that one.
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<< <i>I just vomited a little in my mouth. >>
We call that a "VIMMAL" (vomited in my mouth a little).
Oh, and 55, 45.
60 years into this hobby and I'm still working on my Lincoln set!
What's next ?
to have nice luster and good color. I will guess MS 63 RB.
As for the 11-D, it is in a PCGS AU50 holder and was purchased from the JJ Teaparty Booth. Thanks for playing!
Happy Sunday everyone!
David
<< <i>Looking at that 11 that you replaced... I just vomited a little in my mouth.
Ray >>
Says the guy with a Lincoln that has a major wound in it for an avatar!!
WS