I love my
Jefferson nickel set, and I had a blast putting
it together. I put together the set including "proof only"
coins. However we all know that this set is not comprehensive.
I have an idea that will cost me a little extra dough to
implement, but it will make the task of completing my Jeff
set much, much longer to do, thereby increasing the thrill
of the chase.
I want to buy a 1.25" Dansco binder, which can hold several
more pages than the 'off the shelf' Jefferson Dansco... then
fill that larger binder with dateless nickel pages.
Now I can build a truely comprehensive
Jefferson nickelcollection.
I want to start it with a blank planchet error. (The ONLY
error I want in the book.) I want the collection comprehensive
as in dates, mint marks, finishes, and major varieties,
but without getting into errors or meticulous varieties.
In the end, I would have EVERY proof in the series, not
just the S mint proofs. I would have the brilliant proofs
along with the matte proofs, etc... I have done some figuring,
and this could be done within 8 or 9 pages, which the 1.25"
binders can handle.
Oh, and I would also have the SMS as well as business strikes
for the 65-67 years, and would have the business strikes,
as well as the mint set finish coins in the years 2005-2010.
Lots and lots of Jeffersons to keep me busy for years to come!
