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Once again, let me apologize for the not-so-great photos. Some are better than others. Obviously I'm not using a rig where the pictures are taken at the identical distance. Hence, the Shield nickel appears smaller than the Three Cent Nickel. This set took quite awhile to assemble and finally photograph. I'd appreciate any comments you might have. Quite a bit of sweat went into this collection. The much larger montage can be seen here: http://www.komarinc.com/coins/Proof...%20Large.jpg |
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What a fantastic set. You should send these to Superdave for photo documentation!!!! Although I'm not sure you'd get them back...   |
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Foto Duckumintation? Sure I know how to do that. Send em my way instead.  Excellent set. Makes me wanna upgrade my 7070 even more now dang it. |
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Even I find them really nice looking coins and I don't collect man UWS coins: I am especially fascinated by 3-cent coins; beautiful, unusual pieces which I expect are worth an arm and a leg!
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06/16/2007 8:14 pm
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Average book price for a 3 cent Nickel in MS is around $250
Average book price for a 3 cent Silver is MS is around $600
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GO...keep in mind these are Proofs...not MS. The pricing is completely different. Proofs don't have quite the following as the business strikes which I think is weird, especially for 19th century stuff. Generally, that means for a given mintage, the prices are pretty low because demand isn't there.
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NumisMattyUk - 3-cent nickel proofs are rather inexpensive compared to just about all other early U.S. Proofs. You can pick up halfway decent (or better) ones starting at about $300 or so. The typical Proof 65, after 1878, will run you close to $600, but for a Proof type set you can't beat it. Proof 3-cent silvers are a different story with Proof 64's typically running $750++.
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For those that might be curious, the grades are as follows:
1-Cent = NGC PF65RB
2-Cent = NGC PF64RB
3CS = NGC PF64 (this coin is stellar in hand, a true "monster")
3CN = NGC PF64 (great mirrors for a coin that doesn't always have nice mirrors, with some light cameo)
1/2 Dime = NGC PF64Cameo
5-Cent = PCGS PF64Cameo
Dime = NGC PF64Cameo
Quarter = NGC PF64Cameo (a true gem, has small planchet defect at 11 o'clock on obverse)
Half = ANACS PF64 (color is beautiful)
Dollar = PCGS PF62Cameo (this coin is nicer than most 63's and 64's I've seen)
Several of these coins are upgrade candidates one day and are definitely not maxed out in their holders. I'm not big on cracking out just to get a higher grade, though. These coins are gorgeous in hand.
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06/16/2007 11:55 pm
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Very beautiful set. Quite an accomplishment.
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That's it, I'm hooked. I'm going to start looking for a nice proof coin from the 19th century. Probably a 3CN, they're one of my favorites & are somewhat affordable.
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WOW very nice collection hang onto them. I am sure you have went through allot getting them all and are now very proud of your group of coins. A-OK
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10/10, fantastic set. I'm very envious of your coins.
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Just terrific. Congratulations on putting together so many beautiful coins! Does the year 1870 have special significance for you? You know, there are 6 different denominations of gold proofs that would round out this set very nicely....  |
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Thanks for the compliments guys! And thanks for not kicking my butt all over the place about the photos!
Jaobler: No special significance for the the year of 1870. What happened is that I started acquiring a number of early Proofs and a several happened to be from 1870. Then I realized that I had an interesting mission to accomplish. I have no real desire to collect coins dated after 1889 and the Proofs seem quite plentiful in the 1880's. I wanted something that would be a bit of a challenge with a relatively low mintage (1,000 set minted). I also wanted to do something that would be as early as practically possible for me to go after.
The gold Proofs are off-limits unless someone wishes to bequeath me about a quarter million dollars!
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It took me about 4 years to assemble it. I don't plan on purchasing any upgrades.
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Posted 06/16/2007 6:49 pm
