My First Finished Dansco (1959-2009)

Since I started collecting early last year, I've been putting together this set. They are all uncirculated. Today, I finally picked up the last coin - an uncirculated 1970 S Small Date.

I have to say, it was a heck of a lot of fun. So much so, that I'm a little sad that I actually finished. I really enjoyed hunting around for the coins to complete this set. A few here, a few there, finding good deals on ebay. Annoyed the heck out of my coin dealer.

I made a few mistakes here and there, probably paid a bit too much on some, but it was a fantastic learning experience. Given that most of these coins are easily obtainable, my mistakes didn't cost me much so it was a good way to get into coin collecting again.

For me, it really was the journey and not the destination. I would have done some things a little differently, but overall I'm pleased with the collection I put together.

Finishing this set has made me appreciate the road ahead (1909-1958) so much more. I'm really going to savor each hunt for the right coin.

I guess that would be my advice to collectors whom are where I was a year ago:

Enjoy the ride. The end is fun, but the ride is where it's at...