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I had never heard of a 144 set. The abbreviation "144 set" refers to a complete set of every classic USA silver commemorative issued from 1892 through 1954. During that timespan of the series, there were 144 total coins minted if you include every date, mm and variety. The OP (Not Mint to Be) is a collector of circulated coins from that series ... and at this time is the only person in the world who has collected a complete certified 50-coin type set (1 of each type). He is also pursuing the entire 144-coin set in certified circulated grade ... an imposing and challenging goal to say the least. David |
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Thanks for the info. I did a little research after I saw 144. I didn't realize there were that many out there. I will be looking for a few when I start my 7070 set. Nice to see they are not too expensive in MS64 or so.
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Worn Out is also working on the 144 circ set.
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Two more additions. AU58 1937 & 1937-S Arkansas. Only 57 to go.
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Only 57 to go.  Edited by The Silver Searcher
11/10/2014 8:42 pm
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I keep looking for you. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Two more additions. AU58 1937 & 1937-S Arkansas. Only 57 to go. Congrats! Glad to see you continue to make progress. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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I also did not know of a 144 set. Very interesting. Congrats on the continued progress. Looking forward to seeing pictures.
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The Magic number for this set will soon be "55". I will shortly add a 1936-P Cincinnti in VF20 and a 1937 Boone in VG08.
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A truly amazing quest! Thanks for sharing the journey.
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This is great stuff! Can't wait to see some pics of this.... [hint, hint]
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The VF20 Cincinnati is a truly rare coin ... congratulations indeed on the honest PCGS grade!
David
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In addition to the VG08 Boone and 36-P VF20 Cincinnati I've also added an AU55 36-S Cincinnati. I had somehow forgotten to put my FR02 Lincoln in the 144 set so my magic number is now "53". That's still a lot to find but as long as I can find a few each year I'll be fine with that.
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Outstanding ... hopeful that your good collecting fortune continues into 2015 and brings you a few (dozen) more examples. This is a very difficult collecting journey have chosen. Kudos to you efforts. David |
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