Pinnacle Rarities Purchases Top Commemorative Registry Set

We are excited to announce the purchase of the WPE Collection of Classic Commemorative Coins. This collection is a complete set graded by PCGS featuring examples of each of the 144 issues produced by the U.S. Mint from 1892 to 1954.

WPE (the collector wishes to remain anonymous) began collecting in the 1950's as a teenager. While working in a local coin shop, the classic commemorative series caught his eye. With family obligations and work keeping him away from collecting for periods, WPE continued to work at upgrades when able to attend coin shows. Over the last ten years he really got serious. He finally completed the set in 2006 with the acquisition of a gorgeous MS67 Lafayette (purchased from Pinnacle Rarities). He considers this the capper, and after he obtained this example the chase was over. David Hall, President of Collectors Universe and founder of PCGS commented "This is a massive set and a grand undertaking in which WPE has succeeded admirably."

The set has won the "Best of the Registry" award four years running. Before being retired on July 1st, it ranked number one on the PCGS Registry for 144 piece commem sets as well as third on their all-time finest list. The 50 coins that comprise the "type set" rank as fifth all-time and, before retirement, ranked third in current collections. A PCGS expert stated "There are some remarkably beautiful coins in this set." We wholeheartedly agree.

Highlights include:
The single finest graded Albany PCGS MS68
One of only two MS68 Spanish Trails
One of only four PCGS MS67 Lafayette Dollars
One of only five PCGS MS68 Californias
One of only three PCGS MS68 Elgin

Over the next few days, we will be contacting want list clients exclusively, and available items will appear on our inventory page next week. We want to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. WPE on his amazing accomplishment and to thank him for the opportunity to handle such an incredible assemblage of coins.