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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Tom B, post: 2023651, member: 11854&quot;]There is tremendous quality of strike variation within this series, but one thing to keep in mind is that a coin that is struck well for the issue <i>might not</i> have a full strike when it comes to details.&nbsp; That is, some coins just don&#039;t generally come with details in certain areas.&nbsp; This is most easily seen when looking at Ms. Liberty&#039;s hand and thumb going across her gown.</p><p><br /></p><p>The S-mint pieces will be by far the most expensive for the short set and they may look mushy when compared to hammered P-or D-mint coins.&nbsp; The luster on these can be fantastic or can be creamy and satiny so you need not settle for an overdipped piece that is otherwise lifeless.&nbsp; An arc of color along the rim is not all that uncommon and can bring the set to life without paying full boat for what some might call &quot;monster&quot; or &quot;rainbow&quot; toning.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is a great series and can be a wonderful short set, <i>but</i> (and there is so often a &quot;but&quot; when I write) the short set is fairly generic and upon resale it will likely be viewed as &quot;wow, that&#039;s cool, <i>but</i>...it&#039;s generic&quot;.&nbsp; At this time, and for quite a while now, PCGS coins are more liquid and typically fetch more upon resale.&nbsp; Nonetheless, there are some outstanding pieces in NGC holders and many, many really nice coins that are raw.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you love the series then you should go for it and it will be a great learning tool.&nbsp; If you really want a challenge you should attempt the early part of the set (1916-1923) in problem-free circulated grades where you will find these are a different animal in everything except name.&nbsp; They are one whale of a challenge for early pieces in circulated condition with meat and good eye appeal and when sold these are <i>not</i> considered generic.</p><p><br /></p><p>Good luck.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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