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Valued Member
United States
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I loved my grandmother, I really did. She was an amazing woman who almost made it to 100 years. She lived through the Depression, two world wars and disco.
Through it all, she collected coins.
Commems. Morgans. Franklins. Ikes. Kennedys. Liberty Halves.
And sets.
Proof sets. Mint sets. Prestige sets. Silver Proof sets. Special Mint sets. If the U.S. Mint sold something as a "set," she bought it. And usually more than one. Like 21 (that's twenty-one) Proof Sets every year from 1957 through 1964. And 13 Mint Sets in 1964 also. Basically, there's at least one (and usually many more) Proof Set from every year since 1950, and the same amount of Mint Sets going back to 1956.
Every single one of them is still in the original U.S. Mint packaging, most never having seen the light of day.
I plan on keeping one of each intact, simply to keep the spirit of her collection alive. As I go through each year and every set, is there anything in particular I should look for? I know there's always the possibility of finding the "No-S" Proof set, which I'll be on the lookout for, as well as the "accented hair" Kennedy and things like that. Anything else?
As you can tell, this is all a bit overwhelming.
Thanks in advance for any help you folks can offer.
Cheers!
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Moderator
 United States
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Wow! I only get one proof set a year. They are cracked and put into Dansco albums.  Overwhelming I am sure! Take your time and enjoy the process. |
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Valued Member
 United States
102 Posts |
Ah, so you're one of the "crackers" I've read so much about. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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is there anything in particular I should look for? 1964 and earlier Proof coins with Cameo or DCAM, Type B Washington Quarters(separation in E and S of STATES on rev in addition to a couple other PUPs)in the Mint Sets, http://reviews.ebay.com/1956-Proof-...000006277091Type 1 and 2 Franklin halves[/url], 1970-S Lincoln Small Date in Mint Set, and 1979-S and 1981-S Type 1 and 2 mintmarks for Proof Sets. There are numerous other doubled dies and RPMs to look for as well but I just wanted to mention the easiest varieties to find. Edited by biokemist6
06/30/2010 12:07 pm
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Valued Member
United States
102 Posts |
Perfect! Thanks, bio. I'll add those items to the list of things to look for.
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Moderator
United States
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Yes. Yes I am. It began rather innocently. I had been buying annual proof sets since 1980, even back-purchasing many of the 1968~1979 sets. I only had the 7xxx Dansco series (no proofs) for my Lincoln Cents, Jefferson nickels, and Roosevelt dimes; while the Eisenhower dollars, Kennedy half dollars, and Washington quarters were the 8xxx Dansco series (with proofs). Once I was down to the proof holes in the 8xxx albums, I had to make a decision about where to get the proofs. It was a local coin dealer that convinced me to crack them. So I did just that! But then I had all of those proof cents, nickels, and dimes. I decided it was easiest to just add blank pages for the proofs. It actually looks good that way. In the end, I am glad I did it and I never looked back.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Good luck with your hunting, and GO SLOW! Read voraciously and understand what you are doing before liquidating, or even cracking out any coins. I recently inherited my Dad's stamps, and like you, I know nothing about the subject inherited. Initially I made some mistakes with the stamps, but I am having fun and learning a great deal. I do wish it was coins though. I envy you a bit! Again, good luck! |
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Valued Member
United States
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You only envy him a bit?
I think this would be so much more fun and interesting than just inheriting the equivalent cash value. I suppose that's only because I'm interested in coins but I'm very envious, especially of the commemoratives.
Obviously I wouldn't trade a loved one for a coin collection but I'd find a lot of pleasure in learning about and continuing their passion.
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Posted 06/30/2010 11:50 am
