Messydesk Prime Number Set (1481-2017)

描述: I can't exactly remember why, but one day I decided that it would be neat to put together a type set of US coins, colonials, and other coins that plausibly circulated in the Americas, where the coins were all dated with prime numbers. I've been assured by a few incredulous dealers that it is an undertaking that has not been done before. Well, at least not intentionally. Anyway, it's turned into a rather interesting set. The original intent was 29 coins from 1723-1951, including the 5 coins that I consider "required" coins for any US collection -- Pillar Dollar, Fugio Cent, Morgan Dollar, $20 Saint, and Buffalo Nickel -- plus a diverse smattering of other types and denominations. There's something for everyone in this set.

I then started expanding the set earlier adding world coins that have prime number dates, starting with a nice 1697 sixpence, and soon thereafter a 1483 Bausche from Jülich-Berg, leaving a lot of dates in between to fill and a few earlier ones, back to 1453 if I didn't want to skip dates having no dated coinage.

I also added some modern US coins. 1997's uncirculated Platinum Eagle is the mint's first attempt at what would become the "Reverse Proof" (I hate that term) finish. Two error coins spice up the moderns. An off-center 1979 SBA dollar, since issuing that type was a mistake, and a 1999 NJ 25c brockage, highlighting the State Quarters while hiding Washington's "Spaghetti Hair."

Currently complete 1559-present. Recent additions include a 1571 Scottish sword dollar (Ryal) and 1523 Batzen from Leuchtenburg, leaving 5 slots to fill and it's complete 1481 to present (unless it takes me until 2027 to get those 5).

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Very Cool Set ! I like the way you think. :-)

日期: 12/16/2022 10:16 下午 张贴人: Andy Hansen

I've watched the progress of your set from the PCGS boards and have to comment that the idea is brilliant and the execution has been fantastic. This is quite cool.

日期: 4/3/2021 4:42 下午 张贴人: tbnumismatics

Haha! Love it!

日期: 8/29/2020 5:09 上午 张贴人: WW

Amazing set!

日期: 5/20/2020 12:06 上午 张贴人: Aspie-Rocco

That's really a novel idea for a set!

日期: 1/4/2020 3:34 上午 张贴人: jmconklin

Very cool idea, I like it.

日期: 12/1/2019 4:48 上午 张贴人: cmoore79

Prime example of an innovative set. Love it!

日期: 11/17/2019 6:58 上午 张贴人: Hemi

I never understood what prime numbers were, but this is a great way to present them. Lots of great coins included...........love the set!!

日期: 11/16/2019 12:47 上午 张贴人: robec1347

Now that is an awesome set. I say keep going.

日期: 11/15/2019 4:08 下午 张贴人: CollectorBonEZ

So interesting! I guess I have your "number"!

日期: 11/15/2019 3:48 下午 张贴人: winesteven

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