My proof 7070 set

I prefer to call it "a discerning eye for detail", and leave OCD for the people who iron and color code their socks.

 

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That's a good term.

 

I can only imagine how much time and effort one has to put into a venture like this (along with money). Your father, grandfather, etc must have imparted a wealth of knowledge, along with some beautiful specimens I might add. It would take me lifetimes to learn what you probably know. And, along with some beautiful coins, this collection carries your family's legacy along with it. Very impressive!

PS-I really can't wait to see the larger denominations BTW.

 

Thanks for the kind words, keeping the family collection going has been a lifetime of fun. As far as knowledge goes, I have a broad knowledge of US coins, but I am far from an expert in any single series or denomination. I still learn something new everyday from reading and the experts on CT. If ever I knew it all, I would find the hobby very boring.

 

Quarter time...

This lovely 1888 has a stunning cameo.



This 1908 displays what Barber coinage should look like. A decent cameo is framed in by light olive toning.



Let the debate begin. This extraordinary 1917 Standing Liberty has had all of the experts scratching their heads for decades. Is it a proof, well maybe, maybe not. There has never been a Standing liberty proof certified by any TPG, and according to John Albanese when I presented him with the coin, there never will be. He was familiar with this coin and had examined it while at PCGS, but since the debate rages about the existence of Standing Liberty proofs, they would not certify it as such. The expert opinion aside, this may be the most beautiful SLQ in existence and is the plate coin for SLQ.org.



While the SLQ may make this Washington quarter seem boring in comparison, finding a cameo this early is not as easy as you would think. Light rootbeer toning surrounds the high gloss mirrors of this old beauty.


Halves next...stay tuned.

 

It's very rare, but I have nothing to say about this set. Speechless.

 

lol you tell em'

 

Kirkuleez, for crying out loud, will you cut it out, I'm getting tired of hitting the Like button!

 

1st class set of proofs, outstanding.
You should show a full pic of the Dansco with the coins in it.

 

The suspense is killing me

 

This question occured to me last night. Do you go for a specific grade range on these? pr65/66 or or 67/68?

 

I'm with you. Can't wait to see the halves.

 

No specific grades, I just look for nice examples of the grade. Most are in the PR-64 to PR-66 range, but moderns are somewhat higher.

 

These would look nice in a virtual 7070, and I know where you can get one

 

What you talking about willis?

 

Cmon Kirk!
We demand half dollar satisfaction.

 

Check out Greg's (Gbroke) site when you get a chance. Use the link underneath his posts.

And Greg, I am working on it, had to go to work for a while on a Sunday. !

 

Alright, settle down, here are the halves.

Maybe I'm cheating a little on this first one, but it is as proof like as they come. This MS-61 PL Capped Bust displays full mirrors and a nice cameo on the obverse only and has a fairly complete strike. The grade is likely reflective of the slight obverse circulation sub but bumped up due to its overwhelming eye appeal. The purest definition of market grading.



This lovely 1882 should have received the deep cameo designation, but I digress. This one has mirrors that are good enough to shave in from five feet away, you need sunglasses to examine this one. One of my personal favorites.



Sorry, no Barber yet, deal with it. It is very high on my wishlist.

Perhaps the most beautiful design ever created, this 1936 Walking Liberty half has a nice cameo and slight shades of indigo. Untouched examples of this first year of modern proof sets are becoming increasing hard to find.



Early Franklin cameo proofs are fairly scarce and highly sought. This 1953 CAM has nearly flawless surfaces save for two tiny carbon spots under the date.



Kennedy has his hair accented for this coin.




Dollars next...

 

Drool!!!!!