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Don't let all these coin experts fool you. The truth of those V's instead of a U is what those Mint workers do at lunch. You may have heard stories of the many error coins that are also just accidents. This too is one of those stories started by Mint workers to hide thier drinking problems.
Don't believe me. Drink a few Martinis and those V's and U's will all look the same. :smile:thumb:

 

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I think Peace Dollars are a great set to work on. They are a beautiful coin and are a nice set. There are a couple harder coins to get (probably 3 "key" coins: 1921, 1928, and 1934-S) with the 1928 being the most expensive. I agree with the others that you should buy the best grades you can afford...and have a good time with the collection. Remember, it's all about the hunt.

One thing to remember about this set is the 1921 is different. It was struck in high relief and the design didn't work that well. So, the 1921 Peace Dollars typically have weak strikes. So, when you get around to that coin...be sure to examine the strike.

While the set is small, there are a couple coins that are a little more on the expensive side...especially when you have a budget. I couldn't put one together before the end of the summer because of cost...I don't know if the OP could or not. A 1928 is several hundred dollars in low grade alone.

 

They look sweeter in slabs.




My advice with this series is don't hurry. Most dates are readily available and you can afford to be choosy about what you buy. I think you really should decide whether you are going to buy raw of slabbed first though. You know what I vote for.

 

Those are the most corroded Peace Dollars I'd ever seen. Did you splash a bunch of Hydrogen Sulfide on those things

Ruben

 

Caught red handed. I went a little overboard on my 1925 and had to dip it back to blast white. Not very interesting but provides good contrast to the rest of the set. I am stuck, haven't been able to find a corroded Peace that I like in a while.

 

I can send you some of my body bag ones, maybe you can hide the scratches.

Ruben

 

What do you think caused the 1922 to come out the way it did? (Thats a serious question)

 

PM me your name and address and I'll send you an album for Peace Dollars.

 

I think it is possible that the coin resided in a folder type album for years and got very lucky to come out looking like that. Either that or it is AT.

 

Wow, I have never seen a Peace Dollar tone like that 1922 has...NT or AT. I would love to see a bigger picture of that one.

 

Ask and you shall receive. BTW, this coin is impossible to image. I have tried over and over and over again. This photo is courtesy of Island Coins (seller). I usually can out do their photos on attempt number one. I might have to send this coin to Brandon Kelley so he can do his magic.

 

Thanks Lehigh. I must admit that I have never seen a Peace Dollar tone like that before...and I would guess that its AT because of that. But, as can be seen by the titles of your photos...it must be market acceptable since it's in an NGC slab.

But, I must admit that its not the coolest toned Peace Dollar I have seen. I remember when this one was being talked about here and I saved the photo. I remember that you were talking about bidding on it...but I don't know if you ended up with it. But, I just love how this one looks:

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I remember that coin very well and I did not bid on it. I also remember someone said it looked like it had crap smeared on it. Here is the best part about that coin, it sold for a very reasonable price.

http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1126&Lot_No=10229

 

I remember it did. I thought very seriously about bidding on it and I really wish I had. Unfortunately, its a better date and still was a little too expensive for me. If it ever comes up again I'll go after it, I would love to have that coin.

 

I'm well aware but a little hard work and some extra lawn mowing this summer never hurt anyone. That's how I put my peace dollar set together. I had to work my a$$ off but I got it done.

Without goals in life, ...we just pass the time.

 

It's true he might be able to get a set done with the a few extra lawns by the end of the summer...but would that be a nice set? I guess one must decide what the set they want looks like. If he wanted to just pick up the first circulated example of each coin he found...then its probably doable. I would hope he would take his time and hand pick out each coin for the set. It might then take a few years to complete (maybe even more) but when done...it would be a set what each coin would be something to be proud of. Even if the coins are only fair, I would still hunt for examples I really liked.