Complete Charlotte Gold Collection in Capital Plastic-style Holder...

[ianrussell]

Proving that cool coins are still hidden out there, check out this complete Charlotte set that was purchased in the 1970s by the current owner. It's been in a bank vault ever since.

 

(I had posted this at the other forum, but wanted to share it here as well).

 

- Ian

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[RWB]

Nice collection. Too bad it will be broken up, stuck in individual "graded" holders and sold off for high dollar. Yet, that gives many an opportunity to enjoy at least a small part of the set. I wonder what the 1849-C dollar looks like.

[bradyc]

what a treasure that is, thanks for sharing !

[MJ]

That is bad to the bone. it is a shame it will get broken up. MJ

[johnny9434]

that sure is a nice looking set. nothing wrong there in the least bit

[MarkFeld]

Nice collection. Too bad it will be broken up, stuck in individual "graded" holders and sold off for high dollar. Yet, that gives many an opportunity to enjoy at least a small part of the set. I wonder what the 1849-C dollar looks like.

 

Why is it too bad? No matter how dedicated a collector might be, when it comes time to sell, it makes sense to do so in a way that will bring the highest price.

 

And, as you noted, breaking a set up, allows other collectors an opportunity to make acquisitions for their collections.

[RWB]

Why is it too bad?

 

Because there are forms of appreciation and value that transcend dollars.

 

[MarkFeld]

Why is it too bad?

 

Because there are forms of appreciation and value that transcend dollars.

 

I agree with that. But what are the practical choices in that regard, other than the highly unlikely event of finding a buyer for the set, intact?

[nk1nk]

Why is it too bad?

 

Because there are forms of appreciation and value that transcend dollars.

 

So your saying individual slabs are not a form of "appreciation and value"? They are sitting in plastic either way. Not to mention the set has been sitting in a bank vault since 1970, it really hasn't had much appreciation.

Sometimes I wonder if dinosaurs are really extinct.

I think they should be taken out of that capitol holder and carried around in someones pocket or change purse.

 

Nick

[toyman-migration]

amazing collection

[RWB]

"Practical choices" depend on the owner's concepts.

 

nk1nk - the comments about appreciation and value did not have $$ attached to them. Try re-reading from a non-monetary perspective.

 

[coinsandmedals]

Wow, what a phenomenal collection! That must have taken a good amount of time and dedication to put together; it’s nice to see that collections like this still exist uncertified.

[jom]

I agree with RWB...but even with the $$ attached it is too bad that these coins will end up in TPG holders instead of in that Cap plastic. I just think that is so cool to look at....but over time you'll see that less and less. And, yes, it's too bad.

 

jom

[messydesk]

If this set is seen as an Important Collection, as opposed to, say, a complete set of slider war nickels in a 40+ year old Capital Plastics holder, it deserves to be documented as such for posterity if it's not going to be sold intact. The combination of pedigrees on TPG plastic, set registries, and good photos can ensure this set lives on after it has been dispersed. There is currently only one complete set ATS for Charlotte Gold Basic Set, Circulation Strikes. This, if registered, would be the second. Maybe it would rank #1, maybe not, but the pedigree would follow the coins, and pictures in the registry would make it possible to track them through future collections.

 

Keeping it in the Capital holder for sale would be doing a disservice to the consignor, despite the incredible coolness factor it has as such.

[ianrussell]

I'm going to try and display the set in the original display holder at Baltimore in a couple of weeks - still working out the logistics of this.

 

- Ian

[RWB]

Good marketing could greatly increase the ROI for the owner. The very best photos can only be made before the coins are slabbed. Likewise, a Charlotte gold expert might discover things hidden by future plastic.

[physics-fan3.14]

That is a fantastic set. I would love to see that in person. Maybe you could display it at FUN? I'm assuming you'll have a table there.

[mkman123]

Someone here should try and acquire the set as is and keep it like this for their entire lifetime. If I had the money, I would.

[Hard Times]

It is a high 5 and probably a 6 figure price tag to keep it intact.......

 

Best, HT

[e1cnr]

I am interested in what grades you get - I am assuming you submitted them all.

 

I will be really curious if any come back questionable authenticity.

The owner had to hold quite a few years if this was purchased in the late 70's during the gold run-up.

 

 

I really like some of the custom Capital Plastics holders I have seen, such as this one.

[$ilverHawk]

It would be a great pleasure to see the entire set. Obviously, no way to tell the conditions of the individual coins in the photograph,still what an incredible set. I'd just love to see the set as presented.

 

Keep us informed as to whether you are able to present this set in Baltimore.

 

Carl

[mkman123]

Calling Billjones, Boiler, and others with disposable income!!

[shirohniichan]

That is uber kuhl.

 

I wonder how long it took to assemble.

[Houston Investor]

What an impressive collection and thanks for showing. Seeing them all in one place is amazing.

[JIM F.]

That is pretty neat. My concern would be authenticity.

 

Would be really cool if a TPG would have a holder like this with their grades on each coin.