Howdy to all Registry users. Invitation to post ......................

[Fergie]

 

...............who you are and what series you are collecting in the Registry.

 

Hi to all, I was just wanting to get to know some of you here since I am new.

I would like to see who is into what ! Lets see...........

 

Are you a Modern Maniac ?

Tradedollarnut ?

Or maybe you just like playing with your very own Type Set ?

Do I see a juggler in the crowd ?

 

O.K., I will start us off.

 

I am Fergie and I collect mostly "minors", that is to say any coin which is not the "major", which is the silver dollar.

My passion is wheat cents.

Other coins are Jeffs,Rosies,Washies, and a scattering of "old" coins.

I do want to make a decent type set and will work on that alot.

Double dies and RPMs are another favorite, and injuns, and Large cents, walkers are cool too. O.K, I guess i'm a juggler.

 

My favorite collector type I would like to have friendly competition with on the Registry/ Forum would be a Die Variety specialist type, in all/any coin series.

World coins and medals are all good too.

 

And you are........................................

[bsshog40]

Below is my jefferson set fergie.

[Fergie]

Hey bsshog40

I checked it out before and when I saw it I thought what the hell, i might as well do one too.

I also thought I might lure you into a set from '38-'64.....with a trade perhaps I have alot of raw early Jeffs. Well, a very good supply anyway.

 

Do you collect the varities much bsshog40 ?

 

 

Yippee a Jefferson fellow !

[bsshog40]

I accidently got into these jeffersons. Don't ask me how. I don't have anything below the SMS65' except a few old hole fillers. I'm more of a Mint proof set and S.E. collector. I pick up odds and ends here and there just because. The only jeffersons I have two of are a 1965 SMS NGC MS67, and a 1967 PCGS MS65 (not a registry nickel).

[EZ_E]

Fergie, for a newbie to the boards, you sure let your presence be known.

 

I personally have no interest in VAM's and minor varieties. They just don't do anything for me. It's all just the same ole chit to me. Maybe that is why I am primarily a type collector. I seek the best example of each series that I can afford at the time. I even think that all of the arrows this and rays that is too extreme for a type set but I am forced to follow this criteria because of their inclusion in both the Dansco 7070 type album and the NGC registry.

 

So, obviously, type coins are my main interest.

 

My secondary interest is the commemorative dollar series. I lack just 10 coins in the whole proof/ms series which are housed in their respective Dansco album. However, post 2000, there is still no new album so I recently ordered an album with blank 38mm slots.

 

I have some medals and SCD's as well but not a whole slew of them.

 

I also have a complete set of Walkers, Franklins, Ikes and Mercs (except for the '16 D).

 

I like the Pandas, too, but don't have too many of them. I'm still waiting for my 25th anniversary set even though it's been over a week since Panda America has charged me for the set.

 

I also like romantic strolls on the beach and sunsets...

[Fergie]

Hi bsshog40,

Do you have any 1968 proof sets in your holdings, or what kind of dates ?

 

I guess the answer to the var's ? is no ?

 

And are you into registering a year proof set ? As in 1968 or whatever ?

[bsshog40]

I have no graded proof sets. I do have from 1960 to present.

[smullen]

Whats up... I too am a registry user...

 

Can I play too... I'm working on a little Jeffy Proof Set too.... (No where near Complete, but I'm plugin away)

 

 

I'm working on a few others too.. A bit at a time... I'll buy a few for on set, then let it sit a bit and buy a few for another... I with I could just finish one!!!!

 

Here are my other sets...

 

 

After I get a few of these finished, I want to start a Set another set of Jefferson with all the MS issues and maybe IKEs and Kennedy Proofs.. That oughta keep me busy for years....

[Fergie]

Holy smokes EZ_E,

yer waaaaaayyyyy outta my league !

 

Welcome aboard all the same !

 

I see your type set rocks !

 

Too bad about the 42 Jeff. Sorry, did I really need to bring that up again ?

 

Lets see my type set is ranked 186th, and yours is ranked.... 36th !!!!!!!

Dang EZ_E, what you been doin the last 20 years !

 

Well I am not gonna try to even "bluff" ya on that one !

But I would like some type advice another day.

 

Check in later, maybe we can find a more suitable foe for you to rumble with.

 

Any takers ?? Jump in !

[Fergie]

Lets welcome smullen to fun NGC style !

He appears to be a serious contender in Jeffersons too !

I thought we had our first match up but I see he's in 1950 - present proofs, and bsshog40 is in 1965 to date Proofs.

 

Whats up... I too am a registry user...

 

Can I play too... I'm working on a little Jeffy Proof Set too....

 

Ain't gonna be nothin little about a '50- date Proof set !

 

Welcome aboard smullen, I see you have an excellent start there with all 69UCs !

 

All are welcome, lets see some more competitors chime in !

 

[EZ_E]

Holy smokes EZ_E,

yer waaaaaayyyyy outta my league !

 

Welcome aboard all the same !

 

I see your type set rocks !

 

Too bad about the 42 Jeff. Sorry, did I really need to bring that up again ?

 

Lets see my type set is ranked 186th, and yours is ranked.... 36th !!!!!!!

Dang EZ_E, what you been doin the last 20 years !

 

Well I am not gonna try to even "bluff" ya on that one !

But I would like some type advice another day.

 

Check in later, maybe we can find a more suitable foe for you to rumble with.

 

Any takers ?? Jump in !

 

Thanks for the kind words there, Fergie. Actually, this set has been assembled over the past 3-4 years. I'm 41 now and didn't start collecting again until August of 2002 having collected seriously as a kid from 10-13.

 

I'm 36? I was 35 yesterday... But, I have a gorgeous PCGS F15 1805 dime in the mail to me as we speak. This will put me #34 and 200 points behind Rexcat, a cool guy and a collector after my own heart.

 

I need to find something worth 201 points because I've been eating his dust for tooooooooo long. Naw.....I'm not competitive. But, I will not compromise on eye-appeal for my coins. I have compromised some by buying lower grades than I would have prefered but I am gaining an appreciation for them. For instance, check out the 1842 dollar. It was a recent ebay purchase and I was damn lucky to get it so cheap at $351. Sure, that's the listed price but such a wonderful, problem-free example does not come around often!!!

 

Hey... ...that's for stirring up my memory concerning the 1942 silver proof Jefferson. It was in an NGC PR67 holder. I still regret ever breaking the coin out and having NCS conserve it, especially since they totally disregarded my command not to conserve the reverse with the gorgeous sky blue toning over Monticello. I wrote three times not to touch the reverse. They totally dissed me and did what they pleased anyway. How lame can you be? And, to rub the salt in the wounds even more, the coin downgraded 2 points.

 

At the time, I was cracking the coins out for my Dansco album because I do like the presentation of them together like that. Big mistake! Not only have I been burned by 3 downgrades but there is also the risk of spittle, fingerprints, slide marks and toning.

 

Rule #1. Do not crack the coin out of the holder unless there is a darn good reason to do so.

 

Rule #2. Do not buy a coin with buts. This would be a good coin "but" for....

 

Rule #3. Buy from a reputable seller. My favorite is www.markfeldcoins.com

 

Rule #4. Have passion for what you collect!

 

 

And a powerful suggestion: have photos of your coins. The only good a registry set serves w/o photos is to bolster the owner's ego. It certainly does not benefit others much at all. I refuse to even look at an individual's registry set if they don't have photos along with it. I did make an exception in your case, though, Fergie.

[Fergie]

Actually, this set has been assembled over the past 3-4 years.

 

Woowee, nice accomplishment ! Especially since your coins are very PQ and tough to locate as such .

 

For instance, check out the 1842 dollar. It was a recent ebay purchase and I was damn lucky to get it so cheap at $351. Sure, that's the listed price but such a wonderful, problem-free example does not come around often!!!

Like I said EZ_E, same gene pool. That 1842 does not look circulated at all. The surfaces are excellent. Looks more like a coin that sat in one of the old time "Coin Cabinet " collections and got 100 years of the collector opening the drawer "rub" for him to admire it. It's exactly wat I would love to find too.

 

especially since they totally disregarded my command not to conserve the reverse with the gorgeous sky blue toning over Monticello.

Sorry about that, but how about I try and make it up a little anyway.

I have what I call the "the dirty dozen", a group of 12 proof sets

which all exhibit that same gorgeous sky blue on the nickel ! Now, mind you, I am low budget so the date run is 1962, but hey, Blue is Blue Baby ! I was intending on certifying them one day. I got em at the Milwaukee CSNS show.

The Nickels are absolutely, positively, drop dead gorgeous ! When I got them home I could'nt believe it, hands down the single most gorgeous coins I own. Well, they are in the pliofilm, my best judgement is TomB's quote, .05% are true monsters ? Rainbows, and possibly a cameo or two, and most are guaranteed stars I think. Send me a PM, and I'll send them by for you to see em if you like.

 

And hey, my registry ain't much. I don't buy certified coins often., and yes pictures coming soon.

Fergie

 

Edited to add; all my quotes are bckward in this post.

My newbie is showing

[EZ_E]

Sure, princess, I would love to see your pics! Ooops, wrong Fergie.

 

Great comment that the 1842 $ is really uncirculated with lots and lots of drawer friction.

 

And, I think that is a first: a poster quoting themselves.

 

So, I have x-ray call tonight and am being constantly called in. What's your excuse for being up so late?

[jgrinz]

that's for stirring up my memory concerning the 1942 silver proof Jefferson. It was in an NGC PR67 holder. I still regret ever breaking the coin out and having NCS conserve it, especially since they totally disregarded my command not to conserve the reverse with the gorgeous sky blue toning over Monticello. I wrote three times not to touch the reverse. They totally dissed me and did what they pleased anyway. How lame can you be? And, to rub the salt in the wounds even more, the coin downgraded 2 points.

 

Yikes the first I heard of this travesty Vic ... What were trying to conserve on the coin that you felt a 'need' to crack and send in.

 

I dont think they can conserve one side and not the other - they should said sorry all or nada at which I am sure you would have said nada ... You know what they say about the sight in the rear view

 

m

[CoinCurious]

I want to complete my Modern Silver Dollar Commemorative collection and my Sacagawea set. I think the Modern silver dollar commemorative collection is a great set to start for new collectors. As I started this collection I have purchased books such as ANA Grading Standards, Coin Grading and Counterfeit Detection, The Red Book and many more so that I could learn more about coins before I started purchasing other coins. I plan to start a Peace Dollar collection as soon as the right one crosses my path (I have a few but nothing worthy of plastic). I have learned a great deal from my Modern Collection and only waisted a small amount of money at the very beginning. I have a long ways to go, I will recieve 3 70s and 1 69 to add to my registry set this week, im excited. Im gonna have to start adding pictures soon but I think i may have to upgrade my Sony 4.1 Mega Pixel camera first and buy some lights.

 

 

 

[EZ_E]

Yikes the first I heard of this travesty Vic ... What were trying to conserve on the coin that you felt a 'need' to crack and send in.

 

Because I was not a very smart man...in the words of Forrest Gump.

 

I was placing my coins in the Dansco 7070 at the time. The obverse toning was only so so and I thought that it would be improved with conservation.

 

Yep, the school of hard knocks is often the best teacher.

[jgrinz]

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[EZ_E]

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Thank you sir! May I have another!

[Fergie]

I want to complete my Modern Silver Dollar Commemorative collection and my Sacagawea set. I think the Modern silver dollar commemorative collection is a great set to start for new collectors. As I started this collection I have purchased books such as ANA Grading Standards, Coin Grading and Counterfeit Detection, The Red Book and many more so that I could learn more about coins before I started purchasing other coins. I plan to start a Peace Dollar collection as soon as the right one crosses my path (I have a few but nothing worthy of plastic). I have learned a great deal from my Modern Collection and only waisted a small amount of money at the very beginning. I have a long ways to go, I will recieve 3 70s and 1 69 to add to my registry set this week, im excited.

 

Hi CoinCurious,

Your introduction was so informative I thought it bears repeating here.

Everybody should be sure to read it.

 

It is indeed exciting to have your own Registry Set !

Anyone who does not, jump in, the waters fine !

 

I see CoinCurious needs only the 2001S Sac to complete a 69 UC set, way to go !

Too bad the turncoat has em all in PCGS holders.

 

Your Modern Commemorative set looks like a very fun set too.

I see you Started the Classic Commem Set with an 1893 Columbian in AG3 !

My kinda folk there CoinCurious.

 

Frankies ! I might go for one of those.

 

O.K., Lets see more Registry Fellows, and Ladies too !

 

Fergie.

[smullen]

Lets welcome smullen to fun NGC style !

He appears to be a serious contender in Jeffersons too !

I thought we had our first match up but I see he's in 1950 - present proofs, and bsshog40 is in 1965 to date Proofs.

 

Whats up... I too am a registry user...

 

Can I play too... I'm working on a little Jeffy Proof Set too....

 

Ain't gonna be nothin little about a '50- date Proof set !

 

Welcome aboard smullen, I see you have an excellent start there with all 69UCs !

 

All are welcome, lets see some more competitors chime in !

 

 

 

Thanks for the Welcome all... This is fun stuff....

 

To my S.A.E. Mint State Set I just added

 

1993 MS69

1994 MS69

1995 MS69

 

Only 3-4 more in that set to complete it and start on the Proof Set...

 

Also on my Jeffersons and other sets I've just aquired a few more coins (not added/received yet) so they are not in.. Hopefully, By Wednesday.

 

To my Jefferson Set, I'm adding

1966 SMS MS66 (highest I could find and afford for now)

1979-S Type 2 PR-69DCAM (that'll fill both type 1 and 2 for that year)

1981-S Type 1 PR-69DCAM

1981-S Type 2 PR-69DCAM (that'll fill both type 1 and 2 for that year)

2000-S PR-69DCAM

2001-S PR-69DCAM

 

To my Sacagawea Set

2000-S PR-69DCAM

 

To my SBA

 

1979-S PR-69DCAM Type 1

1999-S PR-69DCAM Type 1

 

Thats all for now....

 

Hopefully, there will be a show or something around here soon and I can add one or two more...

[smullen]

How do you all know what points something is worth???

 

I kinda know what makes a coin worth more points or atleast I think I do...

 

I say, mostly Grade and rariety...

 

But is there a list??? of Coins/Grade=Points or something???

[smullen]

How do you all know what points something is worth???

 

I kinda know what makes a coin worth more points or atleast I think I do...

 

I say, mostly Grade and rariety...

 

But is there a list??? of Coins/Grade=Points or something???

 

N/M.... I had asked this question before and forgot to refreash my browser... I thought their were no replies... I did and saw 3... Thanks again...

[Beijim]

I too must admit to enjoying the Anthony $1 series, both proof and mint state. I'm not certain what appeals, but perhaps it's the odd 11-sided inset and reduced Eisenhower $1 lunar landing reverse. It certainly isn't the portrait, which makes its (unfortunate) subject appear far more homely and severe than she was in life! I find toned examples in either finish quite attractive.

 

I also think the manageability of such a relatively small set (whether proof or mint state) combined with the challenge of some serious keys (1979-P Wide Rim, 1981-S, proof 1979-S Type 2, proof 1981-S Type 2) provides a very nice microcosm in which to contemplate embarking on any larger series.

 

Continued good fortune in assembling your set,

Beijim

[smullen]

I too must admit to enjoying the Anthony $1 series, both proof and mint state. I'm not certain what appeals, but perhaps it's the odd 11-sided inset and reduced Eisenhower $1 lunar landing reverse. It certainly isn't the portrait, which makes its (unfortunate) subject appear far more homely and severe than she was in life! I find toned examples in either finish quite attractive.

 

I also think the manageability of such a relatively small set (whether proof or mint state) combined with the challenge of some serious keys (1979-P Wide Rim, 1981-S, proof 1979-S Type 2, proof 1981-S Type 2) provides a very nice microcosm in which to contemplate embarking on any larger series.

 

Continued good fortune in assembling your set,

Beijim

 

I agrre on all points you mentioned....

 

And Those Type 2s are a killer!!!

[jgrinz]

And Those Type 2s are a killer!!!

 

Luckily I got a 79 Type 2 a while back in NGC 70 - I can not find myself plunking the $ for a 70 version of the 81 though ... not at those prices ... I have a nice PCGS example in 69 that looks nice.

Near Date Far Date - How tough are these to find

 

[jgrinz]

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Thank you sir! May I have another!

 

Why sooytinnly

[cpm9ball]

I'm 41 now.............................having collected seriously as a kid from 10-13....................I'm 36? I was 35 yesterday...

 

Victor, you must be older than you think because you can't remember if you're 41, 36 or 35!

 

By the way, you must have been a real nerd when you were a kid. I don't know anyone who was serious between the ages, 10-13.

 

However, you do have one thing going for you...............and it isn't your good looks.................as long as you aren't collecting Morgans for a registry set, we can remain friends and I have more to choose from..................but I don't have a registry set.

 

Does this mean that you can no longer "rub elbows" with the hoi polloi?

 

C H R I S

[Beijim]

Near Date Far Date - How tough are these to find

Far date (narrow rim) is relatively easy to find in high grade (MS 67) and not inordinately expensive. Expect to pay maybe $100 or less.

 

Near date (wide rim) is tougher and expensive. At NGC the current MS 67 population is 33/0, versus 87/4, so it's roughly three times scarcer at high grade. Expect to pay $500 or more.

 

Both are easy to find in MS 66 or 65, but always expect a premium for the wide variety as compared to its narrow rim counterpart.

 

BTW, the reason I use the terms narrow and wide rim is that the rim thickness changed while the date position on the coin's obverse remained constant. I appreciate, however, that it's easier to diagnose the coin's variety by judging the date's distance to the rim than to estimate the rim's thickness directly.

 

A final interesting note is that the Mint widened the rim to, in their judgment, make the coin look better (they use the fancy term aesthetics). They introduced the wide rim only at Philadelphia in 1979, then used it for all production at all three Mints in 1980 and 1981. The 1999 coins used new master dies, so the term doesn't apply.

 

Beijim