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 Also arrived today. 2008 Silver Libertad BU (3 coins) My American Silver Eagle collection http://goccf.com/t/448125My random silver coin collection http://goccf.com/t/449270My MS-70 silver coin collection https://goccf.com/t/490829My dragon silver coin collection https://goccf.com/t/490859My silver Libertad collection https://goccf.com/t/491087 |
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Congrats! Beautiful Ikes! (and Libertad)!
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05/26/2023 7:25 pm
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Great looking additions today.
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@dsking and @Dearborn.
I appreciate your comments. Most of these deliveries were not scheduled until 5/31 and 6/1 but they showed up today.
My American Silver Eagle collection http://goccf.com/t/448125My random silver coin collection http://goccf.com/t/449270My MS-70 silver coin collection https://goccf.com/t/490829My dragon silver coin collection https://goccf.com/t/490859My silver Libertad collection https://goccf.com/t/491087 |
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hokiefan_82 A really nice upgrade, and a big one too! That is no cheap coin, especially in MS65 and one with pleasing toning such as yours has.
"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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Thanks very much, westcoin! And you're correct, this is now my most expensive silver classic commemorative in my complete set. However, after seeing it in hand I have zero regrets with the purchase, and I got it at auction for about 10% over Greysheet bid so I think I did very well on the price.
My goal in my commemorative upgrading project is to have all the coins in my set at a minimum grade of NGC/PCGS MS65. I'm getting there, as I only have 10 commemoratives remaining (plus the thin Norse-American Medal) in grades lower than 65. Two of those, however, will be tougher than the Grant Star - the Hawaiian half and the Lafayette dollar. Since I've already sort of busted my 2023 budget, neither of those upgrades will likely be done this year, but I do hope to get those in 2024. We'll see...
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05/27/2023 01:45 am
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The only complaint I have about the US proof sets is the cases, in that you can't store each coin individually very easily, if you want. @mestephil, while I do buy the proof sets from the mint, my actual type set is all PCGS/NGC certified. Certified examples of many modern proof types can be found in PR69 (and sometimes PR70) for well under $30. I've got several for which I paid less than $10. Or, if you prefer raw, you can alway crack them out of the mint-issued cases. That's something I used to do regularly before I started my certified type set. Member of SPMC, FCCB, ANA and ANS. My U.S. Classic Commemorative Complete Set: https://www.NGCcoin.com/registry/co...sets/278741/Edited by hokiefan_82
05/27/2023 12:31 am
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while I do buy the proof sets from the mint, my actual type set is all PCGS/NGC certified. Certified examples of many modern proof types can be found in PR69 (and sometimes PR70) for well under $30. I've got several for which I paid less than $10. Or, if you prefer raw, you can alway crack them out of the mint-issued cases. That's a good suggestion as it also allows me to focus better on what I am looking for. As for cracking the mint cases, I have thought of it but have not built up the nerve yet, but a good suggestion. Maybe practice on a duplicate proof set of lower value? Thanks! |
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The only complaint I have about the US proof sets is the cases, in that you can't store each coin individually very easily, if you want. For Mint and silver mint sets, I buy 2 of each. I keep one set intact, and the other I crack out for display in my albums. |
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This one came yesterday, my first slave token. A Middlesex DH-1037 halfpenny slightly porous and worn, by William Lutwyche. Obv: "Am I not a Man and a Brother" Slave kneeling in chains. Rev: "May Slavery & Oppression Cease throughout the World" Hands clasped in friendship and unity. Powerful words and meaning.  "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440Edited by westcoin
05/27/2023 3:01 pm
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last sundays fleemarket find, Jersey 26 of a shilling 1841  |
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Nice additions, ilsesee and westcoin. Quote:
Powerful words and meaning. Indeed... |
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