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Pillar of the Community
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United States
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The only "set" I've ever completed is the Dansco 7070 U.S. Type Set, and I've done that twice, and am now working (slowly) on the third one, each time including the gold page. The only other sets I want to complete are the U.S. Half Cents (date set) and U.S. Large Cents (date set). Progress on those are even slower than on the 7070.  |
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Valued Member
United States
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I've only completed a Franklin Halve set. Working on: Lincoln cents Jefferson nickelsWalkers 7070 - my favorite |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1984 Posts |
It's nice to see how much everyone has accomplished with their collecting. I recently stopped trying hard to complete "official" sets in order to concentrate on collecting coins. It was hard to break apart and sell some of my completed 7070 (including gold), but it really made me refocus my goals.
My favorite work in progress is my British rulers set. I have currently assembled a coin of every British Monarch from Charles II-date (including non-portraits and fantasies of Edward VIII) and am picking others up as I go (Edwards I-II-III, Henrys IV & VIII, Liz I). Hadrian will receive special mention for his visit to England/Britannia as ruler and I did just pick up a nice late model denarius (RIC II 256) for the purpose.
Other than that I am just picking up nice coins at good prices when I can afford them.
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Valued Member
United States
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No my Flying Eagles begin with the 1857; I wish I had an 1856 (pattern coin or not). My keys, and yes I have the 1916 SLQ in PCGS VF 20, are all in slabs with "clones" filling those $%&%%# holes.
Regards,
afernbaugh
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Pillar of the Community
United States
580 Posts |
I've completed nothing...wow, I've got some work to do!
For those of you that completed the circulated Franklin sets, where did you get your coins from?
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Moderator
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For those of you that completed the circulated Franklin sets, where did you get your coins from? Some came from roll searching fifteen years ago. The rest from a local dealer; most were "paid" for by trading in silver half dollars from roll searching. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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The circulated Franklin set was pulled from circulation in the late 60's by my mother and aunt. I purchased the uncirculated and proof set from coin store, auctions and ebay. |
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New Member
United States
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Ive completed the Jefferson nickels 1962-1995 State Quarterssets I'm working on nickels 1938-61 pennies 1909-40 1941-75 almost done canadian pennies 1929-2008 canadian nickles all from coin roll hunting |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
580 Posts |
And how does everyone have their collections stored? Dansco, for the most part?
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United States
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Dansco!  But I will add that no one way is the correct way.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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i bought a full BU set of franklins for $300 about ten years ago
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Well, I havent completed anything either. I am taking my time and buying the right coin the first time and trying to eliminate having to upgrade in the future. As you can see, its going to take a long time, but i'll be happier!
I currently store all my coins in airtites. Selling my Danscos off. Danscos are great, but wanted the flexibilty with my collection and more secureness with airtites.
Wait, did I just say eliminate updgrading in the future, pfftt, like that will happen :D :D
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Some of those collections are quite impressive.
I do have a complete set of Mercuries, with an 1916-D that needs to be authenticated.
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