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Half Dollar Type Set is Half way done

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BKW

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So I’ve been working on an 8 piece “major design” half dollar type set for a couple of years. I’ve been fine tuning it and am now half way through the set. I’m very happy with how it’s turning out.

 

Coin One: Flowing Hair

 

I just picked this piece up at the Heritage auction and was actually shocked I got it for such a good price. It’s in a VF25 PCGS holder. It’s totally original with good surfaces. And the dark fields and light devices give it nice eye appeal.

 

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Coin Two: Draped Bust

 

No coin yet. I plan on purchasing something to compliment the FH; probably in the XF range.

 

 

Coin Three: Capped Bust

 

No coin yet. Looking for something PL or semi-PL to go with the Seated Lib below; in the AU58-MS62 range.

 

 

Coin Four: Seated Liberty

 

I really like this coin. Fully proof-like on both obverse and reverse. No heavy die polish lines or major distractions sometimes associated with PL coins. When I posted this on the “guess the grade” board most folks guessed 64 or 65. It’s actually PCGS/CAC MS63.

 

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Coin Five: Barber

 

No coin. Well, actually that’s not true. I have a Barber; but it no longer fits with the set the way I’d like so I’ve “downgraded” it. lol Now I’m looking for a lustrous, white example with nice rim toning in MS63-64.

 

 

Coin Six: Walking Liberty

 

PCGS/CAC MS66+. This coin has great luster and is just a tick away from 67. The toning is a nice match with the Franklin, especially its reverse.

 

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Coin Seven: Franklin

 

I snapped this coin up without a second thought even though I was originally looking for an FBL example. The colors are bold and vibrant and it has full cartwheel luster. NGC MS65 STAR.

 

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Coin Eight: Kennedy

 

No coin. I was recently the under-bidder in one of Shane’s auctions on a piece that would have fit well with the set. It had purple-blush toning that would have complimented the Frankie nicely. Looking to fill this hole with a 1964-1970 in MS66-67 (preferably non-SMS).

 

Thanks everyone for reading and looking.

 

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Nice coins! I encourage you to include a Reeded Edge half (1837-1839) as well, if only because I really like them and they have a nice history. The Liberty portrait is also significantly different enough from the Bust half that you won't need to then collect every sub-variety to make the set seem complete. Not only that, but they can be found with nice color, to match the rest of your coins.

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Coin Three: Capped Bust

 

No coin yet. Looking for something PL or semi-PL to go with the Seated Lib below; in the AU58-MS62 range.

 

 

Good luck. They are out there, but you have to be patient, vigilant, and ready to pay a strong price for them when they appear. There was an AU-55* PL 1836 CBH in the recent Heritage auction. Normally a $500 - $600 coin, it went for $1645.

 

The rest of your set looks really nice, especially that Flowing Hair!

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Very attractive coins. :applause: Best of luck on finding the other ones you want in the condition you want at a reasonable price.

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Thanks for the suggestions and kind words everyone. I may expand the set eventually but want to focus on these 8 coins first. As for the PL Capped Bust, I'm hoping to find one that just misses the designation so I can get it at a more reasonable price ;)

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Thanks for the suggestions and kind words everyone. I may expand the set eventually but want to focus on these 8 coins first. As for the PL Capped Bust, I'm hoping to find one that just misses the designation so I can get it at a more reasonable price ;)

 

If I see one, and I remember, I'll let you know. They are not easy to find.

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Thanks for the suggestions and kind words everyone. I may expand the set eventually but want to focus on these 8 coins first. As for the PL Capped Bust, I'm hoping to find one that just misses the designation so I can get it at a more reasonable price ;)

 

If I see one, and I remember, I'll let you know. They are not easy to find.

 

Thanks!!

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At VF25 the 1795 FH half doesn't fit the set! ;):insane::devil:

 

:roflmao: I did recently see an AU58 that would fit in better. If you want to loan me the $50,000 at 0% interest I'd be happy to add it to my set :grin:

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:roflmao: I did recently see an AU58 that would fit in better. If you want to loan me the $50,000 at 0% interest I'd be happy to add it to my set :grin:

 

Here's a more affordable solution...

 

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Step 1.) Print Pics

Step 2.) Cut Out

Step 3.) Glue On Slab

 

:headbang:(:

 

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