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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Edited by paleoguy45
10/05/2013 11:46 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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What a great collection PG! How do you store them, is there a Dansco or Whittman for the set? I only have one worn example yours are great and the punch just gives caricature to the coin.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I keep them in a Dansco (which has a dang page for the Three Cent Nickels also).... It's a Communist plot!!! |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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paleoguy - congratulations  That's a beautiful set of Two Cents.  I attempted to get one of each year but had to give up on the 1872. Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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 Beautiful set!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Very nice coins, thanks for sharing.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Great looking set, paleoguy45... We, have most of these 2 centers too... just missing the 1864 small motto and, the 1872, probably won't get those for a while.  Was your 1872 expensive, if you don't mind saying? |
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 United States
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Very nice! Congratulations ;-)
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Bedrock of the Community
United Kingdom
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Awesome collection, paleoguy! Thanks for posting them!
As a matter of interest, has the 2-cent coin been demonetised or is it still legal tender?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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@Shaft.. It was a bit pricey due to the rarity.. I can't remember exactly what I paid for it, but I'm thinking it ran neck and neck with the 1864 Small Motto. PG
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Well done.
Like you I like the design AND the fact that it's a small set.
I completed mine a couple years back.
And like you I didn't do the proofs.
As usual mine are all slabbed because I like NGC Registry Sets.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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@ PG, Yeah.. I would imagine, that both those coins would be quite expensive... great set you have!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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A worthy effort here, putting this set together, Paleoguy! That 1872 is a very respectable key coin; one that relatively few collectors ever own.
Many years ago, I happened to acquire a Capital Plastics holder, red in color, that I decided to fill. There were no holes for the Fancy 5 or the 1873. Your set reminds me of that effort. I then decided to match the grade and fill it, settling for VG-Fine. Your key coins, Paleoguy, appear to be in better condition than most others. Have you considered the possibility of matching their condition? IMHO, a well-matched set makes for a great exhibit at shows and club meetings ...
I've long been seeking a counterstamped, 1864 small motto that would complete my set. It took me many years to find a counterstamped 1872, and I wonder if I'll live long enough to ever acquire that last, missing variety!?
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United States
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thanks for sharing such a awesome achievement... I recently purchased my first 2 cent piece and while researching them I've fallen in love with the odd denominations of coins 2,3 and 20 cent pieces... I'm going to get some albums so I can start buying more.... happy huntings and thanks again for the share.... PEACE ....
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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One of the posters asked about storage. Since this is a relatively small set to assemble, I've found that antique silverware chests can be modified to store such mini-collections. Also, these can be refinished and contribute to an impressive display. I like the chests that have a lift-out tray, allowing me to store pertinent literature and related items beneath the coins/tokens/medals. Also, I've found that numismatic items that have been housed in wooden boxes have remained unimpaired over the years, even when the box has rested in a basement safe up north. IMHO, that Two Cent collection of yours, Paleoguy, is well worthy of a fine means of display! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Congratulations! It's one very nice set! |
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