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Thank you for sharing. I'm sorry for your loss.
(BTW: The 1799 Dollar is incredible!! I'm VERY jealous!!)
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Thanks, Moe. I was hoping somebody on this thread would appreciate the 1799 dollar as much (if not more than) the flashy Morgan.
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Sorry for your loss. You do know about our stamp forum right? After seeing those coins you made me drool a little on my keyboard  You may want to print out your post and keep it with those great coins. John1  |
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I know I'm repeating what everyone else had said, but I'll say it anyway- I'm so sorry about your father, but I think these beautiful coins are a great way to honor someone who would have appreciated them so much. My grandfather passed away at the age of 70 3 years and 9 days ago. He was born during the war (1942) and grew up with his single mother in a poor part of Seattle. He never had a lot of money, but always spent a lot of time with me for the first dozen years of my life. Every Christmas he bought me a canvas bag full of LWC's to search through, and also gave me anything he found in change, which included an 1886 Seated dime (found in the 70's or 80's), a 1936 buff and a 1943-P 3/2 War Nickel. Looking back, I suspect he may have bought the overdate for me- that's the kind of thing he would have done. Now I think of him whenever I look at circulated War Nickels. Sorry to draw the topic away from your father, barryg. Again, I'm very sorry for your loss. Both the coins are beautiful- of course the proof Morgan has outstanding eye appeal, but the draped bust is very impressive in its own way. |
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Incredible tribute to your Father Barry.
Beautiful coins and without a doubt, a fitting tribute to a wonderful man I'm sure.
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Im sorry for your loss...
Stunning coins, though. I'm sure your father would have loved them!
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Outstandingly beautiful dollars, especially that 1799.  Very sorry to hear of your loss. I am going through the same thing, my dad passed away in May from an unexpected heart attack while in the hospital for an "infection." I'm an only child & Mom passed away before Dad so it's just been me to handle the estate. I didn't buy anything quite that nice, although I bought quite a few coins, but I did put together this set to honor my father who was born in 1948. 1948 Mint Set - Dates & Mint Marks, PCGS #6 Finest Registry http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/pub...spx?s=135370Thank you for sharing your story with us, and hang in there. You've managed to buy two of my dream coins, and that's a real  in and of itself. -- AB Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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That's a beautiful set, paralyse, and a wonderful tribute to your dad!
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Sorry for your loss, I think it is a wonderful idea to have something as a reminder of your Dad. Thanks for sharing a great story and tribute!
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I didn't buy anything quite that nice, although I bought quite a few coins, but I did put together this set to honor my father who was born in 1948.
1948 Mint Set - Dates & Mint Marks, PCGS #6 Finest Registry A lovely set for your father's memory.  |
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I want to do 1949 for my mom but it's going to cost a lot more money, 1949 is a key date for both Roosies and Franklins. Thank you for the kind words,
Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Very nice coins! My dad passed away a little over a year ago. As executor, I liquidated his modern proofs and put the money in mom's savings.
I didn't buy any coins in his memory, but I did buy a car. I had to dispose of his horde of clunkers and buying a new car helped me get rid of the memory of rebuilt engines, bald tires, bad brakes, oil leaks, midnight breakdowns, etc.
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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Beautiful story thanks for sharing!  My condolences to you and your family. |
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I'm sorry for your loss, Paralyse. That's a very impressive set, though.
I see what you mean about the 1949 set- a D mint Franklin could set you back many hundreds of dollars in a high grade.
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I was hoping somebody on this thread would appreciate the 1799 dollar as much (if not more than) the flashy Morgan. For a PF63 that is a stunning looking Morgan. My condolences to you and your family. |
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