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Thank you for sharing.

8 hours ago, kbbpll said:

My core collection is defined as everything I got from my grandfather in 1972. The core of cores is the Canadian George VI silver. I've filled in a lot of George VI holes since, and branched out into other things, but grandpa's coins will always be the core.

It is really nice to hear that you kept your grandfathers collection and are building on it. The first words out of Many people's mouth that inherit a collection is how much is it worth and where can I sell it. So I applaud you for keeping a bit of your grandfather. 

Interesting - GSM is located in central Florida - did not provide a city. Highland mint located in Melbourne Florida specializes is sport related silver rounds. 

How do you define and differentiate what you consider your core collection from everything else you collect (coin related)? Does your core collection have sub-sets? If so, how many? Do you have a core U.S. collection and a World (or multiple country) collection? Will you ever be able to complete your core collection/s? 

8 hours ago, Conder101 said:

Why would you have NGC certify a generic silver round?

I was wondering the same thing, but didn't want to ask. 

Lisa's explanation works for me. The coin was minted in Melbourne Florida, I believe, but it sure does look like a Mexican copy. 

Show us a photo or two. 

I stopped in my local county seat today to purchase a personal property (vehicle) county sticker. They told me how much it cost and then said" will that be check or cash". I was a bit dumbfounded as I put away my credit card. With everything going digital these days - it's nice to conduct business in cash.

Can't wait to read it - thanks

10 hours ago, DWLange said:

CaptHenway is working on a very interesting and important article. I'll let him decide whether and when to reveal the topic.

Can't wait - could use something interesting to read. Welcome back!

Nice pick-up.  I know what you mean about being close to completing a set and the drive it takes to do it. I also know the feeling that other sets that are in progress will be at a more relaxed pace. You have a very nice collection and I also like the holder. Congrats.

Wouldn't that be a Key Hole Filler 

1 hour ago, numisport said:

If one has a certified collection do we count a missing variety (slab) as a hole ? And no I'm not buying filler coins that just tie up funds that could be used to acquire legitimate coins.

I guess it would depend on whether it is a major or minor variety and how inclusive you want to make the collection. I would consider it a hole if it is part of the collection (registry set). 

In one of my collection a single date/mint has approximately 20 known varieties. Also - how do you handle die numbers that are stamped on a coin? I don't believe they are varieties, but would you collect all of them for a particular coin? Would they be holes? It depends again on how inclusive you want to be.

I would never slab a medal or token. Unless it was worth mega bucks. I do slab raw coins on occasion if they fit into one of my graded sets. I much rather have them all in albums, but I also like the registry and all that it offers. 

Do you belong to a coin club? If so, does the club provide its members with club coins/medals? Would you like them to commemorate the club?  

The Chicago Coin Club is celebrating its 100 year anniversary with a medal. They have produced others, but this year is special. I am not a member, but really liked the design and wanted to support the club on their outstanding accomplishment. They produced 200 bronze medals with 50 of them enhanced with gold and silver, 28 (I believe) silver medals and three gold medals. They are all numbered. Chicagoans will recognize the two landmarks (obverse and reverse) immediately. 

If if your club has a coin - please show it.

Post a World Crown that you either really like or have a connection to and why. The below is of the world's longest continuous running Horse Drawn Tram. It is located in Douglas - Isle of Man. My great great great grandfather built and owned this tram in the beginning, it still survives.

On September 4, 2019 at 10:46 PM, LINCOLNMAN said:

Your example fits my definition perfectly. 

Ditto - I have quite a few hole fillers - I would include details coins as fillers even though they meet the rough grade for the set.

Welcome - this is a good bunch. Enjoy!

6 hours ago, 7.jaguars said:

I wonder how much it would theoretically cost to slab a 100K coin? IMO, this was probably complementary to get the "series" started off.

The cost would be $1,300.

Not sure if I'd want to slab mine. Odds are its a 70.  

If they are hard to find or the price is right - I will. An example is something that will be upgraded later, but purchased at its melt price or close to it. 

3 hours ago, Coinbuf said:

Not a fan, with gradeflation out of control todays finest known is tomorrows bargain bin item (slight exaggeration but not all that far off).  And if that picture is the final product its quite ugly, the milky center ring draws my eye right to it and away from the coin.  Looks like they dug around in a stash of old unused parts and threw this together ick, the idea has merit but the execution is a train wreck.  As the Kool-Aid flows at a raging pace ats I'm sure that there will be plenty of plastic buyers that will rush in their old slabs to have this new look, happily I wont be one of those.

I like NGC slabs much better and stay away from such promotions.

16 hours ago, MarkFeld said:

I don’t think it’s nearly as complicated as you’re making it out to be.

The Rarities holder: “The Rarities Holder is an optional holder for coins submitted at the rarities service level, which is the highest tier. Any coin submitted for top-tier grading or reholder will have the option of being encapsulated in this holder..”

Regarding the “Finest Known” on the grading label for the PR66 1913 Liberty Nickel - I would hope and expect that such a title will be reserved for the extremely rare instances in which the possible existence/appearance of an equal or finer example is close to zero. Think 1913 Liberty nickels,1804 dollars,1894-S Barber dimes, etc.

 

 

You are probably right Mark - about being overly concerned about the rarities label. I just do not want anyone to see something label like that and the coin not be rare. I like the idea - especially for heirs that inherit collections and do not have the knowledge or interest in them. The finest known is also a neat idea, but would have to stand the test of time.

this all kind of reminds me of the Chicago White Soxs, when the owner hired a midget to reduce the strike zone. A gimmick in other words. Interesting, as it may be.

I saw a discussion where PCGS will be announcing, today, their new rarities label. I also saw a photo on their finest known label (below).  Both of these would be a bit hard to police and I wonder if there will be guidance on what is and what is not.

for rarities - there are so many variables. What is rare and what is scarce or common. Conditional rarities or a rarity based upon a variety while the year/mint may be very common. Rarity based upon estimate of survival. I can see potential abuses. Neat idea.

for finest known - that's also a tough one unless you are talking about something similar to the photo below.

thoughts?

16 hours ago, Conder101 said:

It is, if there are significantly more than a thousand people who want one.

Hard to say - they sold out quickly at a few shops. Good reviews at the world money fair. The Isle of Man does not have a large following, however. Maximum mintage is 999. Not sure if they will actually hit that number, I kind of doubt it.

That is a reasonable price. It looks really good in hand.