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GR58 - your mention of the $20.00 gold pieces reminded me that those are the only two coins missing in my type set (Dansco 7070).
As for collecting the rare and scarce dates first, I, too, have heard that many times, but it just doesn't seem to work for me - in both my completed sets, the 1894 was the second to last, and the 1893 S was the last coin, and the 1893 S is the only one I'm missing to complete the third set, so I guess I do everything just backwards from what is suggested; however, the way I do it works for me, and, by doing it my own way, it's remained a fun hobby over the years.
I guess my reasoning behind that little bit of information is: rather than listening to someone else, find the way that works best for you, and it will remain enjoyable throughout your collecting career.
I'm happy to hear that you're giving some serious thought to beginning your own set of Morgans.
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Ralph,
Thanks again ..
I think I understand, how sometimes it is not that easy doing the harder coins first. Many times it is easier to just purchase what ever coins you need .. as they come along .. as long as they are a good deal.
For my 7070 gold page I did purchase the $20.00 coins first, but then dropped back to getting them as they came into my local coin shop .. or their dealer network.
For that gold page, the $10.00 Indian was my second to the last coin. The last was the type I gold dollar.
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GR58 - you mentioned having a dollar date set - I, too, have a thing for those dollar coins. In fact, my business strike dollar set (date and mint mark) are continuous from 1878 through 2013, and I also have the two Seated dollars, and the Trade dollar that is part of the type set. I, also, started collecting the proof dollars beginning with the Ike dollars (1971) through the current dollars (2013)...Ike, SBA, Sac, ASE, and Pres. And, of courser, I have them all housed in Dansco Albums. Makes for a nice set of dollars. |
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I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all who read my post, and to all of you that responded. Thank you.
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08/14/2013 11:25 pm
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Ralph. Outstanding set of Morgan dollars. I have almost completed a Morgan Date Set Album. I started working on it back in December 2011 when I got my first Morgan dollar for Christmas by my Father in Law. I had no Idea what the coin was until I looked it up on google, then diverted over to ebay to see exactly what he had given me and from then on I was blow away. For a Coin that says "One Dollar" and the value at that time was around $35.00, I was instantly hooked. I still need an 1893, 1894, & 1895 and my Date set will be done. I usually pick mine up at a Gold and Silver shop here in South Carolina and I always tell them that I just want a date to fill the hole in the Dansco Album. Now that I am almost done with this book, I look at your collection and I am just blow away. Your collection really is quiet inspiring. I can't help but think how much money you have tied up in that collection. Not to mention you said you have 3 sets. Thank you for showing the sets off, and if anything you have helped me appreciate my date set that much more. Thanks for the story as well. Josh |
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Josh - Thank you. I think it's fantastic that you have nearly completed your Morgan Date Set, and, after you have it completed, you may decide to take it one step further, and expand it to a date/mint mark set. Most of the common dates are affordable, even today, and, if you truly have a fondness for the Morgan dollar, it won't be all that difficult to move right along with it. Bear in mind, it won't be an overnight thing - for me, its taken the better part of nine years to get this far, but have patience, and it will happen. As I mentioned earlier, my first completed set was pretty low grade, but it was complete, and I just began upgrading later on until it became what you see here. As I upgraded that first set, it generated duplicates that eventually became a second set, and, as I've continued to upgrade, a third set came into existence - still working on upgrading that first set, so.....who knows how far I'll go with it all, but, for me, the Morgan dollar is a captivating piece of our history, as well as a thing of beauty so I'll, no doubt, stick with the series for the duration of my collecting career. Once again, I would commend you on your progress with your date set, and hope you have many rewarding years in your search for those amazing Morgan dollars. |
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You're missing an 1895 ;) Awesome set none the less :)
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SirDizzy - this is a set of business strike Morgans. The 1895 was a proof only issue. It would look out of place in an all business strike set. And, too, there were so few struck that the prices asked for one is beyond my meager budget. Thanks for responding.
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I know I was just kidding with you, that coin is near impossible to own in any grade and the reason I would probably never do a Morgan set because you can't complete it.
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Okay - I guess I just assumed you didn't know. I agree with you about it being near impossible to own. Never have figured out Dansco's reasoning behind the slot for one in their album because the average, common, everyday collector (such as myself) will never be able to place an 1895 Morgan in it.....not a real one anyway.
Still, the Morgan (business strike) set is a "big fun" set to work on, and completion of it has it's own rewards. I definitely recommend it to anyone who loves this hobby we all share.
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I love Morgan dollars, I carry one with me every day, I am 52 years old and I'm like a big kid every time I get one. Did Billy the Kid or Wyatt Earp, or Doc Holiday play poker with this coin. I went to Tombstone last year and I was really surprised that they didn't sell any Morgan dollars there. I should go open up a shop in Tombstone. "LOVE THE HUNT!"
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Great collection like those CC's Glade you're feeling better!  |
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Arby - I hear ya! I didn't start collecting Morgans till I was in my mid fifties, but, once I got started, there was no looking back. Like you, my imagination comes into play from time to time.....wondering who might have held this circulated Morgan in their hands. I think of the Morgan dollar as a symbol of the western frontier.....as much as boots and saddles, trains, pioneers, etc. |
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For those that might be interested, I began a thread today on my second set of Morgans (duplicates from the first set).....posted the same type of scans in the thread. If you'd care to, check 'em out.
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