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The E-Sylum: Volume 23, Number 44, November 1, 2020, Article 28

BILL FIVAZ'S WORLD'S WORST TYPE SET

Everyone wants to collect the best this or the best that. But collecting the WORST can be an affordable yet still difficult challenge. Stack's Bowers Galleries published this announcement of their upcoming sale of Bill Fivaz's "World's Worst Type Set". -Editor

– Bill Fivaz's World's Worst Type Set –

In an endeavor that spanned more than 25 years, noted numismatist and researcher Bill Fivaz put considerable efforts into obtaining and downgrading coins for his self-named “World's Worst Type Set.” As those who know Bill fondly recall, he would show off these heavily worn and sometimes nearly unidentifiable coins at his local coin club and various shows. In recent years, PCGS has recognized this special area of collecting and has created “Low-Ball” Registry Sets, where the lowest grade (Poor-1) is the “best” obtainable specimen.

The true rarity of these exceedingly low-grade, yet problem-free coins is not yet fully recognized by today's collectors. However, recent landmark sales such as The D. Brent Pogue Collection Part VII, which saw prices realized into the thousands of dollars for Poor-1 certified “common” coins, have brought considerable attention to this fascinating and under-appreciated area of collecting. Bill's set comprises 99 pieces across a wide range of types and time periods, almost exclusively certified as Poor-1 or Fair-2. Stack's Bowers Galleries is honored to present this collection to lead their November Collectors Choice Online auction on November 4th, 2020.

Here are a few selections. -Editor

Lot 92001: 1837 Feuchtwanger Cent Poor-1

Poor 1837 Feuchtwanger Cent obverse Poor 1837 Feuchtwanger Cent reverse

Lot 92022: 1825 Capped Bust Dime. Poor-1

Poor 1825 Capped Bust Dime obverse Poor 1825 Capped Bust Dime reverse

Lot 92032: 1875-S Twenty-Cent Piece. Poor-1

Poor 1875-S Twenty-Cent Piece obverse Poor 1875-S Twenty-Cent Piece reverse

Lot 92033: 1805 Draped Bust Quarter. Fair-2

Fair 1805 Draped Bust Quarter obverse Fair 1805 Draped Bust Quarter reverse

Lot 92044: 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. Fair-2

Fair 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar obverse Fair 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar reverse

Lot 92086: 1855 Liberty Head Eagle. Fair-2

Fair 1855 Liberty Head Eagle obverse Fair 1855 Liberty Head Eagle reverse

To view the lots or bid, see:
https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/auctions/3-OXEHM/the-november-2020-collectors-choice-online-auction-us-coins-featuring-bill-fivazs-worlds-worst-type-set-lots-92001-92453

Stacks-Bowers E-Sylum ad 2020-10-18 2020-11 auction



Wayne Homren, Editor

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