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erwindoc

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    Pair of Eisenhower Varieties For Sale on Great Collections

    in Coin Marketplace

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    Hey fellow collectors.  I cherry picked my own album for these two and sent them to NGC.  I am not going to try and complete the variety set so I put them up for auction at Great Collections.  The first is the Friendly Eagle variety of 1971D.  The second is the 1973 Proof DDO.  It is graded PR68 Cameo and is a pretty tough grade.  Check them out and fill your collections!

     

    Friendly Eagle 1971D NGC

    1973 S Eisenhower DDO FS-101 Proof 68 Cameo

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    End of the National Parks Quarters is soon, what's next???

    in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    Posted · Edited by erwindoc

    Anyone got a definite answer?  I have quite a collection of Washington quarters, but the modern ones have been really tough to keep up with and Im losing steam making the effort to fill the albums!  Personally, Id like to see the thing change to the Laura Fraser version or even get redone completely!  Looking at Google says that it might still be up in the air. 

     

     

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    Do you or Are you...

    in US, World, and Ancient Coins

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    On 9/8/2020 at 1:14 AM, Walkerfan said:

    I like the NGC registry the best, as it allows me to complete my set, because I buy the coin and not the plastic.  I joined the PCGS registry just for the heck of it, although I know I will never complete it.  I used to be a member of the ANA but I am not currently.  I will probably re-join sometime down the road.  I used to be active in a club but I did it more to socialize than to buy and sell.  I am primarily a collector but I do a lot of vest-pocket dealing at shows and what not.  

    ANA membership was free a few months ago, not sure if it still is though.  

    Do we need more strike designations?

    in US, World, and Ancient Coins

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    8 minutes ago, Coinbuf said:

    I think we have too many already and need to eliminate most.  The problem is that most of those designations have little to do with how strong the strike is imo and were created to sell more coins.

    While I would agree with you to some degree, there are series where the designation could have something to do with it.  Take the Walking Liberty series.  They are notorious for being weakly struck at the thumb and skirt.  The Liberty nickels are know for having several weak stars at the rim.  There are probably more examples that are escaping me at the moment.  The FBL and FS are the ones I like the least as it has such a small portion of the design and on the reverse.  Id like Full Shield Rivets over Full Head on my SLQs, but that one is probably not going to change at all. 

    Do we need more strike designations?

    in US, World, and Ancient Coins

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    Already have FS, FB/FT, FH, and FBL for Jefferson nickels, Roosevelt and Mercury dimes, SLQ and Franklin halves.  This covers lots of popular series in the 20th century, but leaves off lots of others.  Is it time to get more added for other series?  Personally, I would like something added for coins in the Barber series and Liberty nickels and think that stars around the rim would be a good one to add.  Maybe even Walking liberty halves with a thumb or skirt lines.  Thoughts?

    NGC Star vs. NGC Plus

    in US, World, and Ancient Coins

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    Been thinking about this question for some time and I will start by saying that I have been a fan of the NGC star designation for years(check my sets if you don't believe me!).  Unfortunately, I think that the plus grading system has hurt the value of the star.  Points are the same in the registry for a star coin, which is designated for exceptional eye appeal.  The plus is upper ends of the respective grade.  What are your thoughts???  Which would you rather have a "+" or a "*"?  Riding the fence with this dime that has both the plus and star designation...

     

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    For Sale: 1917 Type 1 SLQ Amazing Toning NGC MS62!!!

    in Coin Marketplace

    Posted · Edited by erwindoc
    pending sale

    Attractive toning is a rarity in the Standing Liberty Quarter series.  This one was lucky enough to have just the right conditions and surface preservation!  On its way back fresh from grading, this quarter has superb toning and is well struck and has been graded by NGC as MS62.  Although missing the FH designation, but the colors more than make up for it!  Asking price is $325 delivered.  Would also consider trades, just ask!

    SALE PENDING

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    Roger Burdette's Saint Gaudens Double Eagles Book

    in US, World, and Ancient Coins

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    23 hours ago, GoldFinger1969 said:

    I hadn't, in fact, I wasn't aware of his books, thanks for letting me know about it.  I see his books are mostly about the earlier Type DE's and Indian Heads from the late-1800's through 1907.

    Does he go through them year-by-year, Erwindoc ?  Are there non-yearly commentary or review sections ?

    I don't have any Liberty DE's but hope to at some point.  

    He does do a date-by-date analysis along with a one page commentary about each issue.  Lots of tables too, which are not too out of date yet.  I also like the different strategies to collect in the series, rather than just doing the whole thing.