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[J P M]

I also got some new Jefferson's for the set. I like it when I can find a 60s coin in MS66 most are poor strikes or bag marked to death. The 80 D is not a 66 but a good find in 65FS   

[The Neophyte Numismatist]

Awesome work, man.  You have been dedicated to this set - It's a monster and I respect that!

[J P M]

On 10/14/2022 at 6:09 PM, The Neophyte Numismatist said:

Awesome work, man.  You have been dedicated to this set - It's a monster and I respect that!

Thanks Neo, I try .... You have got some really nice coins yourself 

[Hoghead515]

Your sure finding some beauties and have came a long way on that set. Congrats old friend. Those are some lovely additions. 

[EagleRJO]

You have some nice nickels JP. You have posted quite a few slabbed ones since I have been here, so I assume you are assembling a comprehensive registry set. Care to share the link to that so I can take a peek.

[J P M]

On 10/14/2022 at 9:59 PM, EagleRJO said:

You have some nice nickels JP. You have posted quite a few slabbed ones since I have been here, so I assume you are assembling a comprehensive registry set. Care to share the link to that so I can take a peek.

Sure , I originally started out collecting the War Nickels but soon found that I may want to continue with the full set in MS 64 they were very reasonable in price for someone who is on a budget. Then after a while I thought I may want to go for 65FS coins for a few cents more  64s were not that great looking.. Then I found that 66 was my best all around coin to look for. MS66 are nice looking and quite a lot of them in FS and if I am careful and shop around I can get them for a good price. There  are some years you can't find 66FS coins without spending a arm and a leg for. With those I just get the best I can find and hope there will be a deal down the road. I work on the full set mostly because it is only 206 coins but sometimes I find proofs for $2 and $3, I just cant pass them up, Here is the one with proofs set I am working on it is a monster 297 coin set I may never finish but it is fun.   https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/374476/

[EagleRJO]

Sweet! There are a bunch of nice nickels, and that really is a massive registry set with almost 300 coin slots. Looks like you are about halfway there from skimming through the pages.

Also, looks like @Lem E is a little ahead on that set. 😜 

Edited October 15, 2022 by EagleRJO

[J P M]

On 10/15/2022 at 2:14 PM, EagleRJO said:

There are a bunch of nice nickels, and that really is a massive registry set with almost 300 coin slots. Looks like you are about half way there from skimming trough the pages.

Also, looks like Lem E is a little ahead on that set. 😜 

Thanks, It is a nice set I have found some hard to find coins. I still have a lot more to go. Lem's set is a quite bit nicer his coins are 67 and up I think he is in the top 10.

[Lem E]

On 10/15/2022 at 1:14 PM, EagleRJO said:

Sweet! There are a bunch of nice nickels, and that really is a massive registry set with almost 300 coin slots. Looks like you are about halfway there from skimming through the pages.

Also, looks like @Lem E is a little ahead on that set. 😜 

JP has found one of, if not THE hardest coin to find in the 39S rev of 40. I’m jealous for sure.

[“”]

I like the Jeffersons in MS66. As JP said, take the FS when you find them with a good price. I just finished the 1938-1964 set except for the 40 reverses. A long and fun set and I look forward to the remainder!

JP - you have an awesome set!

Edited October 16, 2022 by Simple Collector

[EagleRJO]

On 10/15/2022 at 10:30 PM, Lem E said:

JP has found one of, if not THE hardest coin to find in the 39S rev of 40. I’m jealous for sure.

That prolly is one of JP's "happy coins". 😉

[Lem E]

On 10/16/2022 at 10:42 AM, EagleRJO said:

That prolly is one of JP's "happy coins". 😉

I would be happy with it no doubt.

[Liam ll]

Those are nice JPM. Are you focusing just on the graded nickels and proofs? I have 3 and a half tubes of raw nickels I haven't looked through if you're interested in any of them let me know the dates to look for.  There's only one graded one, 1938 D MS 65 NGC gold toned. 

[J P M]

On 10/16/2022 at 10:24 PM, Liam ll said:

Those are nice JPM. Are you focusing just on the graded nickels and proofs? I have 3 and a half tubes of raw nickels I haven't looked through if you're interested in any of them let me know the dates to look for.  There's only one graded one, 1938 D MS 65 NGC gold toned. 

Thanks for the offer Liam. I do have some nice raw coins but nowadays I look for graded coins when building a set. That way it will be easier for my clan of 4 girls ,10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren  to get rid of the stuff they don't want to keep.

[Liam ll]

That's understandable. 

[Mr.Bill347]

On 10/15/2022 at 10:30 PM, Lem E said:

JP has found one of, if not THE hardest coin to find in the 39S rev of 40. I’m jealous for sure.

LemE saw this on Ebay

[EagleRJO]

That one doesn't have the "FS" modifier which I think JP and@Lem Eare referring to, and I think Lem may be looking for a higher grade, but you never know.

[Lem E]

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. 

[Lem E]

On 10/17/2022 at 2:50 PM, EagleRJO said:

That one doesn't have the "FS" modifier which I think JP and@Lem Eare referring to, and I think Lem may be looking for a higher grade, but you never know.

For that coin I don’t think I can be too picky. Full steps are not a deal breaker for this one. It is just one of those hard to find coins for me. I think the hunt is the best part of collecting and filling that slot will be very gratifying when the right one comes along.

[EagleRJO]

On 10/17/2022 at 4:22 PM, Lem E said:

I think the hunt is the best part of collecting and filling that slot will be very gratifying when the right one comes along.

I agree the hunt is a good part of the enjoyment of collecting. I am down to plugging holes with about a dozen missing coins for a complete set I am working on, and it is very satisfying when you finally find one you are searching for at a reasonable price and are able to get it. From what JP has posted I am guessing he found that 1939-S Rev of 40 5C for a good price. Good luck with your hunt for that elusive one!

[J P M]

On 10/17/2022 at 5:18 PM, EagleRJO said:

I agree the hunt is a good part of the enjoyment of collecting. I am down to plugging holes with about a dozen missing coins for a complete set I am working on, and it is very satisfying when you finally find one you are searching for at a reasonable price and are able to get it. From what JP has posted I am guessing he found that 1939-S Rev of 40 5C for a good price. Good luck with your hunt for that elusive one!

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.

 

Edited October 17, 2022 by J P M

[Lem E]

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. 

[Mr.Bill347]

Hey JP, do you have this one?

[J P M]

On 10/19/2022 at 5:27 PM, Mr.Bill347 said:

Hey JP, do you have this one?

Yes Bill I do. Thanks for thinking of me.