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Pillar of the Community
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In order to keep my mind diverted, I purchased a Dansco Wheat cent 1909-1958 album (#7103). I gathered my numerous rolls of old wheaties, some collected as a kid from change, some purchased at flea markets etc, and begin filling holes. Lots of duplicates, but when I finally got finished getting the best examples in the album, half blind from trying to read those teensy mint marks, here is what I have. I was surprised to find a 1938-S in what looks like mint state red condition, bright with luster. I believe it would slab at a 66. Where did that come from? All the other dates are filled in grades ranging from G4 to MS65, except for the 1909-S, 1909-S VDB, 1914-D, 1922 Plain, and the 1931-S. I didn't expect to find any of the keys and I was right. I am in the process of buying the 1931-S, and the 1909-S. That will leave only three keys, which the cost of acquiring is beyond my means, and would land me in divorce court if I bought them. Like my Buffalo nickel set, I guess I will just have to look at two or three empty holes for a while. Disappointing to get so close to completing a set and than hit the stoppers. Any suggestions on what to do with all the old Lincoln duplicates? I think the recent interest in the Lincoln series is well justified. This little copper has been with us longer than any other US design that I can think of. Still finding ways to have some fun in Oklahoma! |
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Pillar of the Community
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You can certainly put up for sale on this forum or wait until 2009 and sell them. I think duplication is what everyone of us collector have to face.
I am glad to hear your accomplishment on the Lincoln Album. I am planning to do the same. If everything in EF or AU then you are looking at 3K to 5K (using July greysheet pricing).
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Excellent....great story!  Congrats on the Lincoln collection. Ask for the keys as Christmas presents. Being this close, you really need to finish the set. Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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Rest in Peace
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Sell your Duplicates and apply the proceeds towards the purchase of the keys. If possible you should try and chase down the 09S-VDB and the 14-D first. The cost of these coins climb much faster than the 09-S or 31-S. Great story and it must have been a blast to work on. I think you did great filling all the holes that you did. Good luck completing the "chase"!Mike  |
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United States
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Yeah sell the dupes, and save save save for the keys. That is a fun way to put together a collection, jutt out of stuff you might have or can buy cheap enough. I am doing the State Quarters out of cirulation. No expense at all. In the mean time don't look at those blank holes, put some in reverse up, looks better anyway. Tony |
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Look at the positive side: the longer you wait, the more rewarding it will be when you complete it. Good luck!
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Pillar of the Community
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My duplicates are listed in the Items For Sale Forum. Thanks.
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You can always do what I did, fill the 1922 plain hole with a blank planchette. Hey it's "PLAIN" isn't it?  |
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Bmanofnbc: Good idea! And welcome to the community!  Edited by Amazon99
11/23/2007 3:24 pm
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