Art

I like them all.

A silver keeper for sure.

I think a lot of that is driven by the set registry process. Some folks get fairly competitive about having a top ranked set. Only way to do that is go for perfection. Sets of PR69DCAM modern coins are fairly common. For example, this set is 100% complete and 100% PR69DCAM. It's not a hard set to complete, just purchase the new coins every year. Not a biggie. Easy to find and fairly reasonable in price. But the set is ranked 136th. at NGC. On PCGS there are 47 sets with perfect scores. I don't know how many on NGC. Just checked NGC there are 78 perfect sets on that site

Here's a 2011 MS69 Early Release - I think it's from a Mint Set ~$500. MS69 Roosevelt

This is from an ebay seller. I think he is probably correct, although I've never really researched it. MS70 Roosevelt Dime

Very very rare. Before the switch to satin finish in the Mint Sets they were the source of many higher grade circulation strikes. BUT some collectors hold that satin is a distinctly different coin, just as proof vs. circulation. I haven't checked the pop reports but I doubt there are any recent circulation Roosevelts in MS70 condition. In fact I doubt there are many in MS69.

There's a fellow here in town who buys a large number of proof and mint sets each year and submits them, unopened, to NGC for certification. According to him, he makes a nice profit by doing this just because he hits on the PF70 and high mint state coins. Not sure if this is "book" profit or if he's actually selling them and making money. It costs quite a bit to sell a large number of slabbed coins and lots do ok but from what I've seen the lot prices produce fairly low dollars per coin, especially for PR69DCAM common type stuff.

Same as the dimes. Most modern years of PF69DCAMs cost less than just having the coin certified. I believe I paid about $11 dollars for that one.

Thats proof coins. MS coins in 69 or 70 can be much much higher priced, especially those not from mint sets and all 70s.

Common or current year - non silver PF69DCAM runs around 11-13 dollars. A few as high as 18 dollars. Same coin but PF70DCAM will run around $100-140 dollars. Silver figure about 25% more.

Added this to omnicoin this morning.

Nice notes. I favor the Italian note myself.

Yes. If you're willing to go with PR69DCAM you can get the slabbed coin for less than the slabbing fee alone would be. Of course, if you submit your own and get a PR70DCAM that's a totally different story.

I just added this to Omnicoin......

Hey! Watch that Artie Farty stuff! Did you go to the same High School with me?

All good but which is your entry?

Perhaps it will generate interest for some of the folks who haven't been around in a while.

Only 792 posts to go. Now that won't take too long -- or will it.

I'm going to freeze my id - Art when it reaches 56789 posts. That's not too far away and certainly will not be repeated, by me, too quickly. So here's the contest. Suggest new screen names for me. The name that I choose and use will garner a prize for the suggestor. First person to suggest the name gets the prize. All decisions are mine. I haven't decided what the prize will be yet, but it will be something neat and fun -- not a big money thing. Art2 is already taken. Thanks and have fun. Suggestions open: 16Nov2011 at 6:04PM. This contest closes on 23Nov2011 at 6:03PM.

Very nice notes.

I'm thinking the lighting will be quite a challenge. Have fun with it. Sounds like a nice show and some nice purchases.

Beautiful. I think I need at least one of these for my type set.

Very nice Singapore notes. What denominations are needed to complete the set?

WOW! What a great find.

Nice medals. It appears that the quest to complete the medals set can be a long and adventure filled one. Enjoy. I certainly enjoy seeing the photos of these beautiful items.