Sunday Shopping Spree

Particularly like the Two Cent and IHC. Can we see reverses?

The sixth coin, can you post more about it.
Not sure ..but looks a little funny.
What is the date and denomination?

I really like the Indian cent and the proof seated coin

Did someone say the 1854 quarter might be a proof coin (one of 10-15 known)? It occured to me that it's possible, although it was advertised as just a high end AU with golden-brown toning. Still, it was the most expensive coin of the lot. I am not sure how to definitively distinguish between a proof and a business strike. Here's the reverse:



Many noted that the 1836 Quarter looks odd. I am not sure if it is a weak strike, actual wear, or some kind of problem. It was advertised as a VF with contact marks. These coins are difficult to find completely problem free.




The Indian Head cent also set me back about $250. It was advertised as an AU but I don't see why it isn't an MS coin.



The Matron Head Cent was advertised as an XF. The white spots are supposed to be contained to the holder. There was no mention of environmental damage.



I will be able to return any of these coins within 14 days, assuming that I don't take them out of their plastic wraps and put them in my 7070. Thank you for your input/knowledge.

Feedback doesn't mean much......GSC on ebay has like 30k feedback but most collector won't buy from them.

Its possible, but I HIGHLY doubt it. If it was someone would have spotted it and bidding would and have taken off. You could send it in to find out, but id be suspicious of that coin personally because it does look like it could be an extremely rare coin

I love the 1818 Large Cent. That 1836 quarter does look really strange to me. I have only ever owned 1 of them and that is the one I bought for the 7070 album so I am probably not the best one to comment on it but something does look odd to me. There really isn't any coin in that lot that I do not like (especially if an expert says the Capped Bust quarter is alright) and I think they will all look nice in anyone's 7070 album

Thanks, I will complete it; in the home stretch now :) With 76 coins necessary for a complete set, There are only 5-6 coins that are not truly represented in the set, and most of them are not particularly hard to find nor costly in VF+. Then, about 10 coins have to be upgraded to make the set uniform in quality.

The final coins are: A Liberty Seated half dime (with legend), Shield nickel (With Rays), 20 cent piece (expensive), Liberty Half No Motto, Liberty Half Motto. The 6th coin would be a Liberty Seated quarter No Motto from 1838-65. I have 2 quarters from 1854 with Arrows so technically I could use both of those coins, but I should get one without arrows for the sake of completion. I expect that altogether to cost around $800 since I am looking for higher quality coins with eye appeal but am taking my time and will update you :)

It is a great thing of beauty and one could spend hours or days going through these coins with a book/loupe/internet resources learning about each series in some detail. I also plan to resell the set at some point, but I am unsure where I would be able to get top dollar. ebay seems like a reasonable bet, but they take a big cut of the sale.