Lem E

On 10/27/2022 at 10:51 AM, numisport said:

These coins are very attractive high end coins to say the least. However they are not rare and maybe not even scarce. With that said where is the half dollar and cent ?

I did a little digging when I acquired these pieces. I was also curious to see if I could find the companion coins to this set. I found that this particular collector had a custom set on Collectors Society which contained 2 1970 proof sets. (10 coins) Unfortunately there were no pictures and the last activity on the set was back in 2014. I happened to run across one of the Kennedy half dollars that sold at GC. I’m not sure if it came from the same set that my new coins are from or the other set. I would like to see what the other coins look like myself. Here is a link to the Kennedy.

https://www.greatcollections.com/Coin/1208842/1970-S-Kennedy-Half-Dollar-NGC-Proof-68-Pendergraft-Collection-Toned

On 10/24/2022 at 5:59 AM, Hoghead515 said:

I do to. I always enjoy seeing the coins you post. You got one of the sweetest collections Ive seen. 

Thanks brother.

On 10/23/2022 at 8:59 PM, Hoghead515 said:

I didn’t realize you had so many Buffs. 

Thanks everyone. I appreciate it. The more I look at them the more I like them.

Wishing the best for Mr. Lange and his family. 

On 10/22/2022 at 9:43 PM, The Neophyte Numismatist said:

very beautiful coins!

Thanks Neo. Of course, the nickel was the first one to catch my eye, but the quarter is definitely the standout of the group. 

On 10/22/2022 at 8:31 PM, Quintus Arrius said:

@Lem E:

I've come back three times to re-examine the bicentennial quarter... is it just me or, under close examination encapsulation, notwithstanding, do the legends and mottoes appear to  v-i-b-r-a-t-e ?

Probably from the drumroll. 

On 10/22/2022 at 8:24 PM, Quintus Arrius said:

@Lem E:

Nice acquisitions, all.  I want you to level with me, since I've never had an MS-69, anything, were you at all curious to find out exactly what the culprit was that resulted in the one-point deficit on the quarter?

Thanks QA. There are 2 very light marks in the fields and one on the neck on the obverse of the quarter. 

Another nice set of pick ups JP. Quite a score on that 51D. Congrats buddy.

On 10/18/2022 at 8:43 PM, Sandon said:

   I purchased this uncertified key date 1885 Liberty nickel at a Bowers & Merena auction in 1999, where it was graded XF40.  It has been housed in a Whitman bookshelf Liberty nickel album stored in a safe deposit box since that time, and I only recently had a chance to photograph it.

 

Very nice pieces. Thanks for posting them. What prompted you to dig them out after all of these years?

Pretty worn out for sure.

https://coinweek.com/education/coin-grading/pcgs-grades-new-1800-draped-bust-half-dime-variety/

On 10/17/2022 at 6:01 PM, J P M said:

Yes the 1939S 64FS  was one of those right price at the right time I think it was around $50. Sometimes you find a sleeper just waiting to go home with you.

 

Under 1/3 of book. I don’t know how he does it. 

Congrats on the accomplishment Bill. I don’t really see why you would have to do anything with your set. If it were me, I would just keep them as is and intact. Maybe if the coins were being compromised in the original packaging then something may have to be done. ( I am referring to the collection itself. The storage situation may be something to think about.) I would say you are prime for a new project goal. What’s next? 

On 10/17/2022 at 2:41 PM, Mr.Bill347 said:

LemE saw this on Ebay

Thanks Bill for keeping an eye out for me. I do appreciate it. Unfortunately, this is a Denver coin. I’m looking for a San Fran mint. I am afraid if I do find one it may be out of my budget. I did see one in a PCGS holder in a MS-67 FS on Angel Dees website, but the price tag was a bit out of reach for me at $7500. We will see if that slot ever gets filled.