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Putting a value on it is kind of tough for a couple of reasons. I'm not try to be evasive, but just trying to answer it as honestly as possible.
There are a few different valuations you could look at: What I paid (which really has almost nothing to do with what I probably could sell it for today); What the set can sell to a dealer for (wholesale); or What it would cost to create today.
Also, I have tracked all my costs but included is all the dupes I have of various dates. So, that number would be a bit inflated. I have to analyze that list and come up with a value of only the coins you see which would take a little time.
Without looking at any figures (as I cannot at the moment), I would say the value is in the $6000+ range.
Edited by Prethen
03/07/2008 11:56 am
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The 1875-CC is actually a VF35/XF40 coin.
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That is a very nice collection. Do you sleep with it at night? I would probably wake up every hour just to make sure it was where I left it.  I really like the 2-3 cent coins. Not just because they are old, but because they are completely differant then anything made today. I think that it would be cool though if the did get rid of the cent and replaced it with a modern 2 cent. (it probably wouldn't hurt the value of your set either.) |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Prethen: Those are very impressive to say the least.
HOWEVER, Littleton Album? I really didn'think anyone would brag about using that companies anything. Still, a fantastic collection.
As to value, forget it. The only time you should worry about that collections value is if your attempting to sell them. As a hobby, any collection has no value, just appreceation, admiration, fun, excitement. None of those have values.
Just an old man's thoughts.
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Very nice set, Prethen. I have my 2, 3, and 20cent collections completed also. Its a great feeling to be able to show them, and get the kudos for all of your hard work, and searching.
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Coinmap...when you say "completed"...do you mean you do have 1884-1885 3CN confirmed business strikes?! If so, I'd love to see hi-res pictures of them. What grade is your 1872 2¢? Any pictures of the collection?
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I wonder how many similar collections exist anywhere. Less than 100, or less than 10?
I don't know how many exist, but I have a set as well. Also missing two coins but in my case it is the 1884 and 1887 nickel 3 cent piecs. I do have a business strike 1885 in AU. But overall I think Prethen's set is in better condition than mine. (I also have a proof 1886 but the only reason is because it happened to be in a rare slab variety that I needed.) Edited by Conder101
03/18/2008 10:55 am
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Yes prethen, I just got them last week, thus completing my collection. I am still working on that whole "getting a camera" thing, but am in the process of taking care of that in the near future. I'm plan on getting it after my procrastinators meeting, that was just moved to next week.
But seriously, I hope to have it sooner than later, then I can shoot you some pix.
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Coinmap, would you mind stating where you got the 1884 and 1885 from? Did you buy them raw or already slabbed? If slabbed...by whom? What grades?
Conder, you have my envy that you actually have the 1885. That 1885 is basically the pinnacle of the collection. Most of the other coins are virtually a breeze to obtain compared to that one. It's not you that should be envious my friend...it is I!
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I got the 1884 from JJ Teaparty, and it was slabbed, and I got the 1885 from Brian Greer, and it was raw.
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Hey Prethen, I didn't post that to get your envy. I am glad to hear when other collectors do well with stuff like this, so I don't feel like I'm the only one doing this kind of stuff. I'm sure that you have plenty of coins that I would be envious of, too.
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I'm new at collecting and have a couple of 3 cents, but I thought there were more silver ones, such as a 1864, 1865, etc. with the star on the obverse and C with stars on the reverse. Am I insane?
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Whether or not you're insane can't be determined yet, but there are 3 cent nickles and 3 cent silvers. Your icon is the 3 cent silver or 'trime'.
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The 1863-1872 business strike Three Cent Silver (3CS) coins are virtually uncollectable accept for a few very well-healed collectors. They are all rare, very difficult to find, and can be pricey. The other problem is that there is very little information about them and how to properly discern them from their Proof counterparts which are easier to obtain. Believe it or not, there appears to be a larger body of information on 3CN in this area than 3CS. I wanted to go after those myself but decided it was just too darn difficult and expensive at this time. I'm guessing that most albums will not include those as they are so rare (mostly melted by the Mint). |
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If the bidding is still open I'll bid $50,000. Oooppps. I don't have that much, sorry. Really nice collection. Should try to make the photos a little lighter though. Or is it photobucket limitations. Did you remove the plastic slides for the photos? OK so now you'll have to start upgrading to all MS grades, right  |
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