Closing in on 100% set completion

Hi Everyone. I bought this NGC MS67RD 1963D Lincoln Memorial with a current NGC population of 3. This example was just recently added to the registry. I had tried unsuccessfully to purchase one of the other examples awhile back so I am glad this one came along. It is only the 4th coin in my entire 1959-Date Lincoln circulation issues registry set that I paid over the listed value and boy did I have to pay for this one. This coin had listed at TeleTrade with a very high reserve and was offered 3 times with no takers. It eventually showed up at Heritage Auctions with the same very high reserve but this time I felt that there might be some bidders so I placed a decent bid above the reserve and was successful. The 2 major auction houses I mentioned had the reserve set at just under 3 times what the coin list for. Yes, you read that right. I do not have any buyers remorse because it is an outstanding example. On another note I should have my 1959-Date Lincoln circulation issue registry set complete by the middle of next month. The 2 coins I need I have made arrangements to buy and a couple of upgrades. I have to thank VUMC409 for helping me with those coins. Thanks Michael as I could not have done it without your help. I must also thank Bob with Robecs Images for his outstanding photo work that he has been doing on my collection. Hopefully the set will be complete with photos by the cutoff time for this years registry awards. It has been 6 years in the making and there are still a few more upgrades possible that I will keep my eye open for. I have not decided what my next pursuit will be but of course I will keep you posted. I hope you enjoy my latest addition and as always, thanks for looking and Happy Collecting

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