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United States
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The title says it all. For me, it's my "Proof Type Set" that I've been working on for years and I'm finally down to the last coin I need to fill the [virtual] hole. Unfortunately, that last coin is a proof 20 cent piece and finding one that appeals to me visually is probably going to cost upwards of $4000-$5000 (which will make it the most expensive coin in my collection by far). Not all of my classic proof coins are high grade, but I really want to go all out with the final coin in the set. I was hoping to maybe use all of next year's coin budget to pick one up, but my wife just recently found out she is being laid off and a lot will depend on whether she is able to find a new job. So... what about you? Anybody have an entire Lincoln Cent album filled except for the elusive 1909S VDB? Or a set of Mercury dimes missing that 1916D? Does it keep you up at night knowing that it may be years (if ever) before you can finally get that one last Liberty Seated dollar you need to finish your 7070 album? |
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 United States
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I wish I had that problem.  I need three each for the 7070, IHC, LHC, and Mercury sets. I also need four Buffaloes. Smart money says the Buffalo and Mercury sets have the best shot at getting "down to one" first. |
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United States
509 Posts |
I'm down to the 16-d merc. If/when I cross that barrier It'll likely remain slabbed, so I'll still have that problem.
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United States
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No way, I am going to crack that baby and put her with her friends. Of course, mine will likely be AG at best.  |
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 Canada
2360 Posts |
1948 Canada Silver Dollar
Only 18,780 minted that year.
I have 1935-1967.
There are a few varieties that I could still pick up,
but that 1948 will go over $1,500. So I have been looking
at what NCLT and bullion I could get rid of to help in the
purchase.
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United States
3540 Posts |
Actually, no, well, kind of. Assembly an UNC set of 1909-1958 Lincoln set. So, technically, yes, I AM missing the 14 D in UNC. Just upgraded the 11 S this past week. Washington quarters - yes, but not the key dates, but "semi" key dates. |
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United States
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Oh, just the small matter of the 14-D in UNC. Just a leeetle espensive...
I technically only need an S-VDB to complete my Lincoln set although like acloco, I am also really working on an Uncirculated set - so I really need a 15-S, an 09-S VDB and a 14-D (my current 15-S and 14-D are circulated). I will probably buy them in that order and it's gonna take awhile with my budget.
Interestingly enough, the 11-S is #1 on the upgrade list but I am trying to stick to the plan.
Edited by KenKat
08/09/2016 7:18 pm
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United States
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I just bought the last two coins to get to only needing the 1916D merc for my circ set
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United States
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United States
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I am getting rid of a lot of my sets because I don't care about them. They are just BV to me, and they will remain that way, and I will casually fill holes as I get coins for BV or otherwise junk prices. So, yes, I have a lot of holes. And I am proud of it! Traditional set collecting (date and MM) just does not offer enough variety or beauty for my taste, hence my username. With that said, I am collecting a type set of Ancient Chinese spade coins. I have several holes left in that set, and they cost $$$. They show up ONLY once or twice a year in major auctions, if that. And they cost the same as a 1877 Indian cent, of which there are 250 on ebay right now. Here is one I am bidding on one in a Stack's auction:  The point is, if I want to spend $$$ on a coin, I want it to be truly rare, not these pseudo-rarities that the key dates are. http://esty.ancients.info/numis/rarity.htmlEdited by TypeCoin971793
08/09/2016 8:08 pm
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Canada
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i am missing the 1948 Canada silver dollar for me to complete my set of dollars, then I may work on some of the varieties, as there is a lot of them..
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
11951 Posts |
I am with the need one Mercury dime camp, 1916 D. All my president albums are complete. Lincoln, Jefferson, Roosevelt, Washington, Kennedy and ike. Franklin and Sac are complete. Dansco 7070 It is those classic that are tougher. Barber dimes, quarters and halves about half done each. FE and Indian head need 3 Indian head nickel need 8 Liberty head nickels need three 1885, 1886 and 1912 S Morgan's dollars, first album complete, second album need 4 Large cents and Standing Liberty ... I don't even want to count the holes. When I grow up I really want to work on filling some of those holes. |
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United States
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I am slowly putting a Gold Indian Head Quarter Eagle set together in AU-MS condition graded by NGC. I still have a few to go but that stinkin 11-D is going to be a thorn in my side for a while.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1695 Posts |
I'm missing 1950-D and the 1938-S for my from circulation Jefferson set.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1316 Posts |
I need a coin dated to 1282 to complete a run of centuries for the '82s back through 1182.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I need an S-1 (Ameri.) to finish my chain cents, An S-96 to finish my 1796 cents, an S-217 to finish my 1801 cents, and S-264 to finish my 1803 cents. I need an 1884 to finish my nickel Three Cent pieces. And an 1846, 65, and 67 to finish my Seated half dimes. Then for the common/easy ones a 16-D and 21 dime, and a 32 D and S quarter. Oh and a Hampshire D&H 63 to finish off my Hampshire Conder tokens, and I think a Wiltshire 5 to finish my Wiltshire Conder tokens. Edited by Conder101
08/10/2016 12:22 am
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