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  1. walnutto
    May the real Franklin standup
    I just purchased a complete collection of the 1956 NGC PF68 penny thru half dollar. They are in the older NGC holders. I noticed that the franklin doesn't have marked Type 1 or Type 2. My question is....is there a plain 1956 Franklin that isn't either a Type 1 or 2? and what is the diffence between those types? Thanks!
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    1959 Proof Set

    By walnutto,

    Usually they are disappointing.
    I purchased a 1959 Proof set for $22.00. I did not really have high expectations. Usually they are stained and poor strikes and a few dings.
     
    This time...wow...I was very impressed and excited.
     
    I didn't waste anytime to submit all five with some others I have been holding on until I had enough to make it worth it.
     
     
     
    Here is my prediction:
     
    Penny PF68 (maybe Cameo)
     
    Nickel PF68 (possible PF69)
     
    Dime PF68 (outside chance for Cameo)
     
    Quarter PF68 Cameo
     
    Half PF67+ (there is a small mark on the cheek)
     
     
     
    I'll keep you posted in about a week and a half, fingers crossed!
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  3. walnutto
    1960 TYPE B REV 25C
    I just received a 1960 mint set I purchased on Ebay. I always inspect the coins to evaluate the conditions of the coins to see if any are worthy to send in for grading.
    Something told me to see if there is any Varieties. Sure enough clear as day the "P" quarter has the 1960 TYPE B REV variety. This is my first variety find. The quarter is possibly MS66.
    So now I need some advice what you would do. Should I leave the mint set as is or break the quarter out to grade as a variety? I did pay $36 plus shipping for the set. None of the other coins are worth grading. Both Franklin halves have deep gouges.
    I have found mint errors before but never a variety. I am happy either way. I picture is from NGC website.
    Thanks for all your inputs!

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  4. walnutto
    I got this one for a song!
    Sometimes you just get lucky on Ebay. There was very little action on this 1968 S PF 69* CAMEO Nickel. The seller never even mentioned it was a Star Designated but it clearly was in the picture. So I crossed my fingers and bid on it hoping it was a Star. When it was all over with..I purchased it for a mere $20. I am real surprised though that it doesn't have more registry points. Only 5 exists in that grade with a Star. Does anyone know what the true value might be? Its gotta be worth more than whats listed.

  5. walnutto
    A EBAY steal
    Usually I don't mention on here what I purchased or added to any of my collections. I have been searching for a 1969 S PF69 UC nickel for awhile that was affordable. There was one being auctioned on Ebay I noticed over this weekend. Starting bid at $139.00 with less than 24 hrs left and no bids. I bid $146.00 and hoped for the best. I am one of those that question paying too much for a modern coin. If I can't get a deal, then I just pass on it. Low and behold, No one else bid on that nickel!!
    It has a value of about $350 and over 900 points. I doubt if I will be able to add to this collection for awhile now. I do have four PCGS nickels I would love to replace with NGC but hardly ever see them on Ebay.
    I do really like that nickel collection with the collectors that are in that set as well.
    Happy collecting!
    Keith

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    1971 P nickel

    By walnutto,

    Another Six step nickel
    I have been lucky enough to find a six step 1987 P nickel and came back MS67 from NGC. Now I am lucky again with a 1971 P nickel MS66 six steps from NGC. Only 3 at this grade and only one higher!! I am not always correct with the grade at times but I am getting the hang of full steps.
    Everyone enjoy the MLB playoffs...Go Brewers!
    Keith

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  7. walnutto
    Only 4 exists in the NGC census!!
    Once is a great while you find a coine worth grading while looking for something else. I usually buy 1981 mint sets on Ebay now and again looking for that MS67 SBA. I have been lucky before so I am still hopeful it will happen again.
    This 1981 D Jefferson Nickel Business Strike MS66 NGC 5FS coin has lots of luster and a great strike, hard to find from the 70's and 80's. I usually don't collect business strike nickles but I could not just toss it away either.
    I was able to find three 2011 dollar MS68's too. My second submission arrived at NGC today!
    Happy St Patty's DAY though I am mostly Norwegian and am still waiting for Happy Norwegian Day...
    Happy hunting!

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  8. walnutto
    You just never know when it will happen!
    Here is another example of fishing for one and finding another instead. I bid on two Mint sets on Ebay a few weeks back and really was just interested in the 1981 Mint Set for the SBA's. The other set was a 1987. I went okay.....some more change for the bank later... I was disappointed with the 1981 set and I glanced at the 1987 and you just know when you find a six full step nickel and having it be a MS67 is a miracle. The observe does have a Proof Like appearance as well but the reverse falls short of it.

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  9. walnutto
    This even surprised me.
    Earlier I posted I upgraded my Nickel Proof collection and thought I would never be able to purchase any PF70 UC nickels under the year of 1990. One seller kept having a weekly auction of the 1989 nickel. They were going between $85 and $125.00, I placed a bid on one for this past Sunday for a max of $85.00 and no one bid on it after me so I purchased it for only $76.00!!

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  10. walnutto
    Quite the Error Find!
    Going through another box of circulated half dollars and finding another 13 - 40% Silver Kennedy Halves, I just happened to glance at one of the roll ends that caught my eye for the date. I find this amazing that this Struck Thru Error which is quite the error made it to circulated rolls. Course if it had not been at the end of the roll face up, I, too, would have not found it either. Makes you wonder what else is sitting in a box waiting in some vault to be discovered. Now the date could be 1985 too but I am pretty certain it is 1995. The reverse also is Struck Thru but is not quite as extentive.
    What a larger view? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=140324094033

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    1999 P SBA MS 67 W

    By walnutto,

    What does the "W" mean?
    I was going through some of my graded SBA coins. I came across this 1999 P SBA MS67 W. What does the "W" mean?
    I checked the number 119661-066 and it doesn't show anything other the norm. If you know what the "W" means and if this is rare, please let me know!
    Thanks

  13. walnutto
    anyone interested in trading their "P" FDI MS67 for a "D" FDI MS67?
    I just got notice from NGC of one of my two FDI submissions that I got three 2007 Thomas Jefferson D NGC MS67 FDI...WOW! not bad since I only submitted eight of the "D"s. I didn't get any 67's from the "P" mint though.
    I have one of these 2007 D Thomas Jefferson NGC MS67 FDI on Ebay Item # 140152225527.
    Is Anyone interested in trading their "P" FDI MS67 for one of my "D" FDI MS67?
    The quality really improved at least on the box of Denver mint I received. I would willing to bet there will be at least one MS68 found this time....any wagers??...
    Let me know if anyone wants to trade....
    Thanks!
    Keith
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    2009 Registry Awards

    By walnutto,

    Once again...Changes need to happen here!!
    Here we are a month before the close of all the registries to be honored as the best in all categories. Most take it serious and take pride in their sets and being honored as having the best set. However, when PCGS coins are allowed in a NGC Collectors Society and are NOT allowed to have NGC coins on the PCGS site, things need to CHANGE! NGC has never inspected any PCGS coin that reside in any registry set yet they are accepted as equals without question. I have seen PCGS coins that are no way the grade they were given by PCGS. I really believe PCGS does not grade the modern coins the same way as the older coins. Every one keeps stating that their are far less coins graded by PCGS and their standards are much stricter.....that is pure bunk!
    Why is Ebay flooded with Presidential dollars going for a lot less then the NGC counterparts.
    Changes need to take place and soon! To have a registry take top prize and the owner only has PCGS making no effort at all respecting they are in a NGC Society is WRONG! Until NGC coins are allowed straight up on the PCGS set...I propose there should be separate groups....NGC only coins and NGC and PCGS. Then the dedicated NGC owners will get their just rewards or all modern PCGS coins have less points unless NGC can inspect them to be sure they are indeed graded corrected. I am getting rid of my Satin Presidential set because most are not the grade they are given and would be embarassed with some like deceiving the new owner. Most modern PCGS never cross over either..that should count for something as well.
    I, myself, take great pride with the NGC coins I have in my registry. Everyone says..."Buy the coin not the holder"...yes that would be true if the coin was really the grade it should be!
    Congrats to all the winners next month....Take heed all PCGS modern coin collectors....Some of us diehard NGC collectors are not happy with it....sounds like sour grapes? Not really....if you take part in any Society...the awards should only go to the ones that honor and respect the very Society that allows them to take part.
    Changes need to happen here ASAP!
    Happy NGC collecting!
  16. walnutto
    WOW...The Denver mint is still only .7 Mil??
    US Mint just updated their coin mintage thus far for 2009. It is very hard to believe there is still only .7 million of the 2009 SAC "D"'s.
    2009 Circulating Coin Production (in millions)
    January 2009 through March 2009
     
    Denver
    N.A. $1 Pres $1
    0.70 M 92.40 M
    Philadelphia
    7.28 M 58.94 M
     
    Pres. $1 - Presidential $1 Coin
    N.A. $1 - Native American $1 Coin
  17. walnutto
    Could this be the key date/President for the series???
    With the NGC census updated today, I am quite surprised with the low population that was graded for this president. Has some dealers stopped grading the presidents already? Has the collector walked away from the series this soon? I believe it is just a lull before Lincoln dollar is released then watch everyone's brother hop on board if they never collect another president.
    I will make my prediction now and say that the Buchanan dollar will be the key to this series!
    I hope everyone has a great Labor Day!!
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  18. walnutto
    WOW....one MS68!!
    After 2 boxes of Buchanan "D" dollars, I was only able to submit eight "D"s. I felt I had one MS67. Out of 12 rolls of "P" dollars, I submitted eight of these as well. I felt I had a good chance of three MS67.
    I was right on both counts.
    one Buchanan D MS67 FDI
    three Buchanan P MS67 FDI
    but...wait for it....I found my first "P" MS68 FDI.....YES!
    I want to thank Josh for his help with the "P" rolls.
    Good luck to everyone that collects the Presidents.
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  19. walnutto
    Another Partial Missing Edge Lettering Dollar
    I have been fortunate to find three partial missing edge lettering dollar errors since the Presidential dollar series began. I never did find any total blank edge like the Washingtons though. I don't collect error coins per se but I am rather curious about the collectors that do. Is it really that valuable to have a modern day error coin like the missing edge?
    Not that I am not complaining though since they do tend to bring in a few bucks to use for other coins I really want to keep.
    I did order ten of each of the Disabled Veterans Commemoratives in the first few minutes they went on sale at the US Mint. I sent in only 2 of the Proofs and 4 of the Uncirculated to NGC that same day I received them. I am a Veteran and thought it was for a very good cause and once you see this coin up close, you will love it too! They are still in "Scheduled for Grading"....and there are some Dealers already have them on hand to sell.....still ain't right if you ask me!
    Anyways....For those that are Irish...Happy St Patricks Day and for those that are not....be supportive and least offer them a ride home...

  20. walnutto
    I have been blessed with the best FDI submission...ever!
    Most FDI submissions I end up rather disappointed with the results or didn't even bother sending any dollars in for FDI because of the condition that the Presidents have been in lately.
    I just got my results back for the Pierce dollars...and my eyes got wide and my jaw dropped.
    4 - P MS67 FDI
    3 - D MS67 FDI
    6 - P MS66 FDI
    7 - D MS66 FDI
    1 - D MS65 FDI
    I do need to thank a dealer that assist me at times getting some rolls. We try swapping but at times it doesn't always work out as planned. It is very nice to find someone that is genuine, sincere and helpful. Thank you Josh!...I owe you!!
    I am not a dealer per se, I really only submit coins to grade just for me and my registry. I love this society but there are few that really are in here just to stroke their ego and fill their vaults with investments (graded coins) and never appreciate what they really are. Us, average collectors need to always keep it real and never forget why we collect coins!
    Thanks for listening!

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  21. walnutto
    I found a place still taking orders online for $99
    After watching the activity on Ebay on the 2010 Silver Eagles and others reporting the poor quality and the USMint limiting production... its hard to get a good feeling just what the real situation could be.
    I broke down and ordered one from the very company that advertises on our webpage here. http://www.moderncoinmart.com
    Their site said they sold out right away but are expecting more for delivery later this week.
    For those of you that don't send Silver Eagles in for grading...(like me) it might pay you to least check it out and perhaps save a few bucks if they do go a lot higher.
    Happy Ground Hogs Day.....and no..I won't be repeating this entry over and over....
  22. walnutto
    What would you call this error?
    I just received two $250 boxes of SAC 2010 dollars. I have only gone through a few rolls and already found 6 of these error coins on the reverse. May not be worth much but sure is fun when you find something new!

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  23. walnutto
    There is an error on the reverse but what kind is it?
    I had a couple fo these with errors graded and both came back as MS67 from NGC. I did not indicate they were error coins though. Now I know the grade, I need some advice from all you experts. Is this a gradeable error by NGC and what type is it?

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  24. walnutto
    Mutiple errors
    Lately the US Mint has created some very interesting errors with their Sacagawea Business Strike Dollars.
    This one has a missing eye, parts of the mouth and face are missing. A Hugh Die Break too. I don't collect error coins but I know other collectos love them.
    Amazing when you are looking at how the strike is on the coin and then your eye catches that she is missing hers!

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  25. walnutto
    Check out Ebay
    If you were like me and collect Silver Eagles and avoided buying the 2011 (w) Silver Eagle because it was not originally part of the Silver Eagle registry slots until real recent, check out Ebay. Though they are PCGS bullion, I doubt if you will find any that are still affordable with NGC.
    BTW... I don't sell Silver Eagles...just buy the ones I need to fill my slots is all
    Good luck!

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