Saying goodbye to family...1937 MS birth year set

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by xtrmbrdr, Jul 3, 2009.

  1. xtrmbrdr

    xtrmbrdr Senior Member

    Saying good bye to a few of my favorite coins. They got sent out for my father-in-law's birthday. Only the Buffalo is just very slightly toned. Surprisingly, the Washington quarter was the hardest to obtain in something that didn't have a matte type luster.

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  3. xtrmbrdr

    xtrmbrdr Senior Member

    Plus the birth state quarter in proof
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    and the box
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  4. Half Dollar*

    Half Dollar* Numismaniac

    Those are some nice looking coins! :thumb: The buffalo is my favorite. I like how you included the state quarter, that's a cool idea.
     
  5. coinman0456

    coinman0456 Coin Collector

    did you know, i'm your long lost father????? and it's my birthday too!!!!
     
  6. chip

    chip Novice collector

    Your father in law should be very happy, beautiful coins! To me it is harder to get a present for a seasoned citizen, because usually through time they have acquired so many things, Good idea birth year coins!
     
  7. xtrmbrdr

    xtrmbrdr Senior Member

    I got tired of getting him a tie and shirt, so this was my alternate gift. It thurts tho, these are some of the best coins I've bought. I need to appply this to the coins I buy for myself.
     
  8. Tater

    Tater Coin Collector

    classy gift.
     
  9. BadThad

    BadThad Calibrated for Lincolns

    Very nice gift! I hope he appreciates it.
     
  10. schatzy

    schatzy ~Roosie Fanatic~

    [​IMG] Awesome Gift!!
     
  11. jello

    jello Not Expert★NormL®

    1st class all the way!!

    Nice choices for a gift!:thumb:
     
  12. krispy

    krispy krispy


    Indeed! A good rule of thumb for your own collection/buying fortunately realised by this SUPER awesome act of giving!
     
  13. tmoneyeagles

    tmoneyeagles Indian Buffalo Gatherer

    I hope your father in law appreciates it.
    I know most people wouldn't, and those people are people who don't know much about coins, or just don't care.
    If I gave a coin related gift to my mom, I don't think she would like it very much, and make that really any member of my family, except for my grandparents, I guess it would kind of be weird though, getting a gift of something you are not a part of, like coin collecting.
    But all the best to you, and I hope he loves it.
     
  14. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    Very nice gift. Very nice indeed.
     
  15. the_man12

    the_man12 Amateur Photographer

    That was extremely generous of you! I like the lincoln the most.
     
  16. CamaroDMD

    CamaroDMD [Insert Clever Title]

    That's a great gift of beautiful coins. I'm sure he will love them!
     
  17. xtrmbrdr

    xtrmbrdr Senior Member

    Thanks everyone I think I did a pretty good job at picking out coins that looked "new".

    I talked to my wife extensively before assembling this set, and she is sure he will love it. She told me he had quite a few coins from his birth year but they were stolen a long time ago. Plus, I'm sure he is sick of the typical shirt and tie, and he's not much with tech gifts, although probably better than most 72 year old people.
     
  18. PaperDog13

    PaperDog13 Member

    oooo the nickel is just beautiful
    the others too but the nickel is my favorite

    PD13
     
  19. xtrmbrdr

    xtrmbrdr Senior Member

    I'm not sure why the pictures for the nickel is so far out of focus, the pictures do not do the coin justice, it and the 50c are my favs.
     
  20. tmoneyeagles

    tmoneyeagles Indian Buffalo Gatherer

    Sweet! Try to take a picture of his face, when he sees it! :D
     
  21. huntsman53

    huntsman53 Supporter**

    Nice coins for a Birthday gift! I wish that someone would give me something that nice! All I ever get is loads of crap and grief from everyone.


    Frank
     
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