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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Some prefer building sets for themselves. I think that may be due to the thrill of the hunt. I have never heard of TPG's grading whole sets. A fabulous set, and beyond what most of us may be able to achieve, in this high average condition, where encapsulation of every coin seems to be obviously the right way to go. Encapsulation (hard acrylic plastic) in this case perfectly OK for nicely toned coins. A demonstration of dedication.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That is a cool album. I don't think separation of the set should be a large concern. With the few coins you show us they do seem to be above average mint state coins and you may have some possible gems. The years from 1937-1960's don't really have any key dates so condition is your best chance at higher value coins, however, finding coins that individually are worth over $100 would be very rare. Thus, grading costs would be prohibitive on an entire set. You might have a few high grade examples that would be worth grading and I would take the set to a local coin shop and get opinions if you are having a difficult time picking out the best coins to see if there is value to attempt grading. Or show us a few with great pictures individually and we can help!
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Rest in Peace
United States
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 To CCF , Have to admit I've never seen or heard of that set either . Could have some extra value besides the coins . |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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due to the depth of the case I'm betting that there was at least one other book going from 1909-1936 to complete the set that was probably intended to sit vertically on a shelf. I think its cool.
as captainkurt stated not any rarities in these years however there may be a few higher grade ones that could command a nice premium if any of them would make 66 or more and pull an RD color. I would look through them and pick out a few that have a shot at 66RD and post them here. one coin per thread and the group can help assess those ones. if there is one there may be a few more sleepers hiding in there.
from the ones you posted here they appear to be in the 64-65 range. if these are the best of the lot then your probably dont have any higher end pieces in there
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Moderator
 United States
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That album is really cool! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That is a very neat album.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Crazy album, I've never seen one before. The value here may be more in the album itself versus the coins. They are all common date and generally only valuable at 66 and higher. I'm seeing MS-62/64 range coins.
Also, if that's hard plastic, it's not affecting the coins but the storage of the album probably is. These are probably not completely air tight capsules.
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03/29/2022 1:14 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Yep I agree very cool album.
Oh and nice coins too.
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Valued Member
United States
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New Member
 United States
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Here is a link to the only info that I have ever found pertaining to this set. I will post a few choice coins later to see if they are worthy of individual grades. I am leaning towards it being of greater value because of it being potentially connected to Mr David Bowers. https://www.coinbooks.org/v21/esylu...1n47a11.html |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The album seems to be connected to bowers but I would assume the coins are not.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Interesting set for sure, drop me a pm if you decide to part with it, I'd love to have a shot at it.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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David Bowers and Co. not only design those catalogs, they also collect and put collection in place. In fact the main was David Lang (if I remember well). The material use for those pages, I never test in lab, but I see some collections after more then 30 years and are correct.
Have this is impressive if was acquired at an reasonable price.
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United States
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KYCopperCoins, Admiral does not have enough post to B/S/T yet. John1  |
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