2009 Lincoln holes to fill

If this were true, then there would be no Dansco albums with proof holes, since those only come from sets. Of course, that's one reason why they make albums with and without proof-only issues. So for at least the 8100 album (the complete one with proofs), I'd think they should have holes for both the copper and zinc P&D issues.

I was actually hesitant about breaking sets open when I got back into collecting a few months back, but I decided it would be the best way for me to complete my Danscos of uncirculated and proof moderns, so I went ahead and did it. I now have nearly complete Danscos from 1965 forward (all BU/proof) for Lincolns, Jeffersons, Roosevelts, Washingtons, Kennedys, Ikes, SBAs, Sacs, and Presidentials. I just have a few odd coins to get still, like a few more 1982/83 coins (not in mint sets) and the 1981 SBA type 2 proof, and you better believe I'll be cracking that open to put in my album, whether I find it raw, in a proof set, or slabbed.

 

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I've considered this as well. For now, since I've only been at it for a few months anyway, I went ahead and just put the satin coins from the mint sets in my albums. I do think it would be nice if they would have holes for both the business strikes and satins, kind of like they did for the regular and SMS Kennedy halfs from 65-67 (yet strangely didn't do for any other denomination those years). But anyway, I prefer to keep my coins in the albums, so I'm just doing one per hole for now. If I have to find nice business strikes later on for 2005+, then so be it.

 

That's odd, because I asked someone else and they said that the Pres Mint set had satin finish coins. Let's ask if anyone else in this forum has one of those sets because if they are standard circulation strikes, I want to collect the sets.

 

Yes, it is odd. But, I'm tellin' ya . . . I purchased some, and broke them open (it's what I used to fill my "Pres series holes". They're just regular business strikes (and, mediocre ones at that!).

I'll note also that the US Mint's description of the item (http://catalog.usmint.gov/webapp/wc...10001&storeId=10001&productId=14781&langId=-1) doesn't mention the word "satin" either.

Very odd. They were satin in previous years, weren't they?

 

Aren't the satin finish coins only in the Mint sets, not the special collectors sets? I don't know so this is more a question than a statement.

I alway wait until the unc mint sets come out and buy two of them. One is for me to open and use for my books. I have never been disappointed when doing this. The coins are always very nice.

 

ok... now I guess I have to buy one and check it out for myself. Thank for all of the help! I knew that at lest 1 person here would have one!

 

Mike, if you are going to throw away $15, just send me the money. Atleast I won't charge you shipping. Just wait for the mint set to come out and then you are guarenteed that you will get satin prez dollars.

 

Are you talking about a different set than I am? I was referring to http://catalog.usmint.gov/webapp/wc...10001&storeId=10001&productId=14781&langId=-1 which is an Unc Pres set, that's already out, but not satin.

 

This is exactly what I am talking about. I bought the first year, but quickly sold it...probably for a loss. If this is your thing then buy it, but I rather have the satin uncs.

 

Right . . . but then you wrote

And I was wondering what you meant by that

 

The question that was being asked was whether or not the prez dollars in the 8 coin set were satin unc or business strike. With the US mint set, you will be guarenteed satin coins. So if there is uncertainty, why not wait until the mint set comes out instead of wasting money on a set that may or may not have satin dollars. By the looks of things, the dollars that are in the 8 coin sets are most likely business strike issues just like the ones used in the FDCs from the mint. Thats all.

 

OK . . . _which_ US mint set has satin dollars? The 8-coin sets do not. But, then, which set does? (ahh . . . the problem of email communication :rolling

 

LOL! The only US mint set that I am aware of, the one that the mint puts out every year. Do you know of any others. Its been a long day in the sun and I am kinda spent. Maybe I am overlooking something.

 

jaceravone, I want a set that has regular circulation strike NOT satin finish coins. That's why I asked about the set (which by the way is exactly the set that sholom posted.) because I want a mint issue set with unc finish coins.

Hence the regular Mint Set won't help me. You mentioned having a set. So I ask again, which finish does it have? Or do you have a Mint Set thinking that was what I had inquired about?

 

OK, I am totally confused now. I don't have The 2009 satin prez have not been released yet and I guess if you are looking for the business strike issues, then this is the set to buy. I did have a 2007 8 coin prez set, but I got rid of it. I don't collect business strike prez dollars. I am slowly putting together a graded business strike set of sacs and it is definitely harder to find higher grades than it is with the satin sacs.

I guess, I thought it needed clarifying what was satin finish and what wasn't. Sorry for the confussion. I better go to bed now.

 

so do you want to sell me the 2008 set?

 

OK, now I am really, really confused! LOL! I said that I had the 2007 Eight coin set, but got rid of it. Not the 2008 set.

Wasn't this thread about Lincoln cents anyway?

 

And if you think the Sac's are tough, consider that the mint did sell rolls and bags of the quarters, halves, and dollars so there will be a supply of MS material to search through in the future. But there are no post 2004 rolls or bags of cents, nickels, or dimes for the future quality business strikes to come from other than the very small number that get saved by accident. A situation similar to the 1982 and 83 coins.

 

That 8-coin set is what I was referring to as a Mint Set, and I guess that's where our confusion is.

So, let's start over: the product that the Mint is calling "XE3" (2009 Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set) is not satin finish.

Now, if there is some other set that has satin finish -- does anyone have a URL or product code for it?

 

You have a set? Because I trying to confirm this fact before I spend money on another set with a satin finish.

And yes, Jaceravone, it is about Lincoln cents and I didn't mean to hi-jack your thread. These coins got mentioned and I was hoping I could get an answer where I haven't been able to in a thread dedicated to my question. At times, I wonder if people even read my threads. I apologise.

You both have owned these sets and I am STILL confused about your answers.