Hey guys, I'm new to this forum although I've been stalking it for quite some time. I've been a PM stacker for several years but my interest is definitely shifted to numismatics. I have a heart beat for "errors" and halves. I'm soooo "green" to this that I'm scared. I dont want to make stupid costly mistakes. But, do you agree that halves is a good place to start for a "newbie" like me?
Well I am not the best at it but over the years I have put together about four sets. My first set was raw coins in 2x2's mostly from mint sets and proof sets. Later got into certified coins and had two different sets in the top five at different times in my life. Recent collecting has been Mercury dime's and Type coins for the Everyman Registry.
BTW Welcome to the forum.
What has slowly but surely been steering towards numismatics is buying the pcgs or Ngc grade bullion coins, i.e., Australian wedge tailed eagle and silver eagles. I watched some youtubers on halves, and seems to be deep enough for a learned collector yet easy enough for someone like me.
@shinywhite said:
Hey guys, I'm new to this forum although I've been stalking it for quite some time. I've been a PM stacker for several years but my interest is definitely shifted to numismatics. I have a heart beat for "errors" and halves. I'm soooo "green" to this that I'm scared. I dont want to make stupid costly mistakes. But, do you agree that halves is a good place to start for a "newbie" like me?
Welcome! I'd say that halves would be a decent starting point. Specifically Franklins, it's a short set and none of them are terribly expensive even in pretty high grades. There is consideration to strike when grading with the FBL designation, fair amount of varieties, and a nice big-ish silver coin. The early proofs are a little pricey but that won't matter if you just want to put together a circulation strike set.
@shinywhite said:
Hey guys, I'm new to this forum although I've been stalking it for quite some time. I've been a PM stacker for several years but my interest is definitely shifted to numismatics. I have a heart beat for "errors" and halves. I'm soooo "green" to this that I'm scared. I dont want to make stupid costly mistakes. But, do you agree that halves is a good place to start for a "newbie" like me?
Welcome! I'd say that halves would be a decent starting point. Specifically Franklins, it's a short set and none of them are terribly expensive even in pretty high grades. There is consideration to strike when grading with the FBL designation, fair amount of varieties, and a nice big-ish silver coin. The early proofs are a little pricey but that won't matter if you just want to put together a circulation strike set.
Yes, I'm on par with what you have stated. Like I say, I'm just getting my toes wet in this particular field(s). I have a pile of junk silver with an abundance of mixed halves and domes I'm sorting through to see what I have. I'm sure I dont have anything worth stabbing as of yet, but I'm on the hunt!
I think the toning looks good but I always figured it would depreciate the grade of a coin. I know some people who try to tone a coin with different "techniques". I like the natural toning tho....sometimes it's a bit too much. Thank you all for the replies. I'm just a baby to all of this. I actually got overwhelmed when I seen how big of a "world" numismatics is. It blows my mind the depth of it.
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All photos taken by me with natural light, my Google Pixel 2 XL camera phone. None are graded. Rollover images for larger size. I hope you enjoy!
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Hey guys, I'm new to this forum although I've been stalking it for quite some time. I've been a PM stacker for several years but my interest is definitely shifted to numismatics. I have a heart beat for "errors" and halves. I'm soooo "green" to this that I'm scared. I dont want to make stupid costly mistakes. But, do you agree that halves is a good place to start for a "newbie" like me?
Well I am not the best at it but over the years I have put together about four sets. My first set was raw coins in 2x2's mostly from mint sets and proof sets. Later got into certified coins and had two different sets in the top five at different times in my life. Recent collecting has been Mercury dime's and Type coins for the Everyman Registry.
BTW Welcome to the forum.
What has slowly but surely been steering towards numismatics is buying the pcgs or Ngc grade bullion coins, i.e., Australian wedge tailed eagle and silver eagles. I watched some youtubers on halves, and seems to be deep enough for a learned collector yet easy enough for someone like me.
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Welcome! I'd say that halves would be a decent starting point. Specifically Franklins, it's a short set and none of them are terribly expensive even in pretty high grades. There is consideration to strike when grading with the FBL designation, fair amount of varieties, and a nice big-ish silver coin. The early proofs are a little pricey but that won't matter if you just want to put together a circulation strike set.
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According to @ricko, this one of mine has a little too much tarnish.
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Yes, I'm on par with what you have stated. Like I say, I'm just getting my toes wet in this particular field(s). I have a pile of junk silver with an abundance of mixed halves and domes I'm sorting through to see what I have. I'm sure I dont have anything worth stabbing as of yet, but I'm on the hunt!
@1630Boston ....Well...just a smidgen at the back of the hair....
Nice Kennedy... Cheers, RickO
Hey guys, 1 more question and I swear I'll leave you alone...lol (doubtful
Does natural toning effect the value of a coin? For the better and or worse??
If it is eye appealing natural toning it will increase the value. Learning what that is is the tricky part.
Acquired this Proof JFK from a forum member about a month ago. One of the nicest I have seen.
I think the toning looks good but I always figured it would depreciate the grade of a coin. I know some people who try to tone a coin with different "techniques". I like the natural toning tho....sometimes it's a bit too much. Thank you all for the replies. I'm just a baby to all of this. I actually got overwhelmed when I seen how big of a "world" numismatics is. It blows my mind the depth of it.
Proof Buffalo Registry Set
Capped Bust Quarters Registry Set
Proof Walking Liberty Halves Registry Set
https://images.pcgs.com/TrueView/85124309_max.jpg
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a circulated proof that I found this week roll searching.
there is a bicentennial with some very light blue toning behind it, but I can't capture it right.
The Varieties
https://imdb.com/name/nm1835107/
All photos taken by me with natural light, my Google Pixel 2 XL camera phone. None are graded. Rollover images for larger size. I hope you enjoy!
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Is that second coin down a DDO? looks like it.
https://imdb.com/name/nm1835107/
U.S. Type Set
@Bodin no. After your comment I got the USB scope on it. Doesn't appear to be. Thank you though for the comment.
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This was my 1964 for the three years (2014–2016) when I had the #1 Circulation Strikes Registry Set (now retired)
https://pcgs.com/SetRegistry/half-dollars/kennedy-half-dollars-specialty-sets/kennedy-half-dollars-complete-variety-set-circulation-strikes-1964-present/alltimeset/52604
Kind regards,
George