@Crypto said:
3c nickels, just the ambiguity of the later Proofs/Business strikes is off putting and that might be the most interesting thing about them. I can't get behind trickles
@ColonelJessup said:
I have decided to avoid "golden-toned Peace dollars". Recent posts here have created a maelstrom of attention and I anticipate further price increases. I suspect (a la pump and dump) a big promotion is going on.
I just can't stand those golden-toned peace dollars. I had one in MS65 that I suppose I could have sold, but I just couldn't wait to get rid of it, so I threw it in the garbage.
The Innovation dollars do even less for me than the Presidential dollars, and that's saying a lot. I don't care for the Sacagaweas once they move the date off the obverse, either.
It would help me out greatly if you 3C Nickel haters would change your minds, and keep an eye on GC soon. I'm about to divest myself of a 90% complete set.
(Figured there was no way I would buy either 1884 or 1885, so why hold onto them any longer?)....
@BillyKingsley said:
Not a special series but anything toned, yuck. It's damage, the equivalent of rust. Actually is rust on 1943 cent.
Are you one of ricko's minions?
No, but thanks for the laugh! Great minds must think alike and all that.
I grew up with rusty cars that parts would fall off of sitting overnight in my driveway. I don't want anything to do with that in any of of my hobbies.
I have never owned a slabbed example of the Peace dollar. My eye always goes to the detail of a coin, and the lady is always poorly struck compared to other series.
@messydesk said:
The Innovation dollars do even less for me than the Presidential dollars, and that's saying a lot. I don't care for the Sacagaweas once they move the date off the obverse, either.
@WCC said:
I don't collect US anymore; have not bought even one in about 15 years.
I don't intend to buy any but if I did, the list I wouldn't buy is a lot longer than the one I would.
Are you a communist?
Nope, budget limitations. I collected US coinage as a YN in the 70's.
I don't use my savings to buy coins, only out of current income. (Made a few - very few - exceptions but that's all.) Essentially a utilitarian, within my preferences.
I don't make impulse purchases and see no point in buying coins I like less than those I buy now. So, since I doubt I will ever even be able to buy everything I want in my current interest, no money for anything else.
@DisneyFan said:
I'm struck by the unpopularity of the Barber series. Given these statistics, which would you find more challenging and rewarding to collect, unpopular Barber Dimes or very popular Mercury Dimes? A date and mintmark Barber dimes set in PCGS MS65 with a total population 2596 coins for a cost of $165,300 or a date and mintmark Mercury dimes set in PCGS MS65FB with a total population of 52,166 coins for a cost of $227,942?
Neither, as I consider the Mercury dime too common and the Barber dime unattractive to spend anywhere near that money even if I had the budget for it.
The Barber dime is a lot more difficult to complete, but difficult is relative. In MS-65 with or without the FB, the Mercury set can likely be bought in one day or if a few aren't available, a few months at most. The Barber set in MS-65? I haven't looked but the only one I'd expect might be hard to find "nice" right now is the 1895-O. It's a legitimately scarce coin in "high quality". On the other hand, I have never failed to find a choice MS 1901-S Barber quarter when looking. Collectors Corner had three listed earlier this week in MS-65 to MS-67.
You may have meant the 1894-O Barber dime, not the 1895-O? The 1901-S Barber quarter may be more of an investor's hot potato given it's $100,000+ price point. I note that two of the 1901-Ss are offered by Rare Coin Wholesalers. And of course, David Lawrence having the reputation of being the dealer in Barbers, has both a dime and quarter .
@DisneyFan said:
I'm struck by the unpopularity of the Barber series. Given these statistics, which would you find more challenging and rewarding to collect, unpopular Barber Dimes or very popular Mercury Dimes? A date and mintmark Barber dimes set in PCGS MS65 with a total population 2596 coins for a cost of $165,300 or a date and mintmark Mercury dimes set in PCGS MS65FB with a total population of 52,166 coins for a cost of $227,942?
Neither, as I consider the Mercury dime too common and the Barber dime unattractive to spend anywhere near that money even if I had the budget for it.
The Barber dime is a lot more difficult to complete, but difficult is relative. In MS-65 with or without the FB, the Mercury set can likely be bought in one day or if a few aren't available, a few months at most. The Barber set in MS-65? I haven't looked but the only one I'd expect might be hard to find "nice" right now is the 1895-O. It's a legitimately scarce coin in "high quality". On the other hand, I have never failed to find a choice MS 1901-S Barber quarter when looking. Collectors Corner had three listed earlier this week in MS-65 to MS-67.
You may have meant the 1894-O Barber dime, not the 1895-O?
I haven't looked for the 1894-O but checking Coin Facts, there doesn't seem to be that much of a difference in the population counts or survival estimates between the two in better quality. I don't how how often either actually show up for sale, having looked for 95-O only occasionally. I have seen at least one in MS or close to it when I did.
The 1901-S Barber quarter may be more of an investor's hot potato given it's $100,000+ price point. I note that two of the 1901-Ss are offered by Rare Coin Wholesalers. And of course, David Lawrence having the reputation of being the dealer in Barbers, has both a dime and quarter .
The frequency it seems to be available for sale seems to support your point.
I do not collect Franklins, SBA, Ikes, Presidential, Innovation and Washington Quarters after 2021. Other than those few series of coins everything else is fair game. Right now my collection needs another Walker half, so I am on the hunt.
Anything made after 1964, with one exception - proof statehood quarters. For some unknown reason those grabbed my attention. I have very few others post-'64. Most moderns are a real turnoff for me.
I was trying for a date set of LCs, but as the prices grew, the quality of available LCs decreased. I lost interest.
I don't collect US sets at all, just a US Type Set, although I might in the future sometime try for a date set of Half Cents. We shall see.
I don't consider ASEs to be coins. Has anyone ever tried to spend one at the grocery store?
Coins I really dislike include Morgans, Barbers, Seated liberty stuff with all of those ridiculous varieties, nickels, dimes, Lincolns.
I think the only US silver coins I'd shoot for building sets of would be Walkers and Standing Liberty Quarters. Those are, in my humble opinion, the most beautiful US coins ever minted.
@Justacommeman said:
Im not a barber man. Lots of guys I respect love them. I just can't get into them. They are my radish. I think I should like them but every year when I try and bite into them no bueno.
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I'm the same way, although I'd like ONE nice mint state example, as a type coin.
I remember seeing them in bins, as a kid.......They were always worn sooo smooth.
That's why I could appreciate a single MS piece.
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@Justacommeman said:
Im not a barber man. Lots of guys I respect love them. I just can't get into them. They are my radish. I think I should like them but every year when I try and bite into them no bueno.
m
I'm the same way, although I'd like ONE nice mint state example, as a type coin.
I remember seeing them in bins, as a kid.......They were always worn sooo smooth.
@Justacommeman said:
Im not a barber man. Lots of guys I respect love them. I just can't get into them. They are my radish. I think I should like them but every year when I try and bite into them no bueno.
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I'm the same way, although I'd like ONE nice mint state example, as a type coin.
I remember seeing them in bins, as a kid.......They were always worn sooo smooth.
That's why I could appreciate a single MS piece.
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There is a nice 1894-O dime just for you!
Thankfully for my wallet; I prefer halves.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
Anything the Mint made to sell versus coins intended for circulation. I have a few commerative coins but I don’t consider myself a commerative coin collector.
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I like Walkers, too. I'm finding it more challenging and rewarding to collect a date and mintmark Barber dimes set in PCGS MS64 with a total population 5,721 coins for a cost of $101,330. A date and mintmark Walker set in PCGS MS64 with a total population of 126,692 coins would run $198,217. Not that I would ever complete either set: but, one can dream....
@DisneyFan said:
I like Walkers, too. I'm finding it more challenging and rewarding to collect a date and mintmark Barber dimes set in PCGS MS64 with a total population 5,721 coins for a cost of $101,330. A date and mintmark Walker set in PCGS MS64 with a total population of 126,692 coins would run $198,217. Not that I would ever complete either set: but, one can dream....
Both are LONG term projects. Glad that I started, when I did, as I'd not have the time or patience to do it, now.
Life is ALL about TIMING and I think that I put my set together at JUST the right period of both the coin market and my life.
Many of the better pieces have been mined and upgraded, especially in grades like 64.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
I may not like not every design but that doesn't mean i hate the series etc. Id like to have a 7070 or a 20 century type albums. Ive learned later in the hobby its more fun to have a little of everything then just one series.
I have an interest in some of the designs, though will not collect gold, as a practical financial matter.
I have no interest in the designs of post Ike dollars, though my collection has all of the issues in my annual proof and mint sets.
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If silver are trimes…. Just sayin
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Morgans. Dime a dozen. Every time I see one all I can think is “meh.”
Buffalo nickels. I learned how to grade them from the best (Bill Fivaz) but I'm not a fan of the design.
I just can't stand those golden-toned peace dollars. I had one in MS65 that I suppose I could have sold, but I just couldn't wait to get rid of it, so I threw it in the garbage.
Morgan Dollars.
The Innovation dollars do even less for me than the Presidential dollars, and that's saying a lot. I don't care for the Sacagaweas once they move the date off the obverse, either.
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It would help me out greatly if you 3C Nickel haters would change your minds, and keep an eye on GC soon. I'm about to divest myself of a 90% complete set.
(Figured there was no way I would buy either 1884 or 1885, so why hold onto them any longer?)....
No, but thanks for the laugh! Great minds must think alike and all that.
I grew up with rusty cars that parts would fall off of sitting overnight in my driveway. I don't want anything to do with that in any of of my hobbies.
I think history is cool also.
I just never had the urge to get involved with the ancient side of coin collecting.
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I have never owned a slabbed example of the Peace dollar. My eye always goes to the detail of a coin, and the lady is always poorly struck compared to other series.
I really tried to like that series & even bought a couple but I just can't do it.
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Plus you can even get them in MS69 or 70 beginning this year
They need to stop trying new dollar coin series.
Nope, budget limitations. I collected US coinage as a YN in the 70's.
I don't use my savings to buy coins, only out of current income. (Made a few - very few - exceptions but that's all.) Essentially a utilitarian, within my preferences.
I don't make impulse purchases and see no point in buying coins I like less than those I buy now. So, since I doubt I will ever even be able to buy everything I want in my current interest, no money for anything else.
You may have meant the 1894-O Barber dime, not the 1895-O? The 1901-S Barber quarter may be more of an investor's hot potato given it's $100,000+ price point. I note that two of the 1901-Ss are offered by Rare Coin Wholesalers. And of course, David Lawrence having the reputation of being the dealer in Barbers, has both a dime and quarter .
I haven't looked for the 1894-O but checking Coin Facts, there doesn't seem to be that much of a difference in the population counts or survival estimates between the two in better quality. I don't how how often either actually show up for sale, having looked for 95-O only occasionally. I have seen at least one in MS or close to it when I did.
The 1901-S Barber quarter may be more of an investor's hot potato given it's $100,000+ price point. I note that two of the 1901-Ss are offered by Rare Coin Wholesalers. And of course, David Lawrence having the reputation of being the dealer in Barbers, has both a dime and quarter .
The frequency it seems to be available for sale seems to support your point.
I do not collect Franklins, SBA, Ikes, Presidential, Innovation and Washington Quarters after 2021. Other than those few series of coins everything else is fair game. Right now my collection needs another Walker half, so I am on the hunt.
Anything made after 1964, with one exception - proof statehood quarters. For some unknown reason those grabbed my attention. I have very few others post-'64. Most moderns are a real turnoff for me.
I was trying for a date set of LCs, but as the prices grew, the quality of available LCs decreased. I lost interest.
I don't collect US sets at all, just a US Type Set, although I might in the future sometime try for a date set of Half Cents. We shall see.
I don't consider ASEs to be coins. Has anyone ever tried to spend one at the grocery store?
Coins I really dislike include Morgans, Barbers, Seated liberty stuff with all of those ridiculous varieties, nickels, dimes, Lincolns.
I think the only US silver coins I'd shoot for building sets of would be Walkers and Standing Liberty Quarters. Those are, in my humble opinion, the most beautiful US coins ever minted.
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I'm the same way, although I'd like ONE nice mint state example, as a type coin.
I remember seeing them in bins, as a kid.......They were always worn sooo smooth.
That's why I could appreciate a single MS piece.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
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There is a nice 1894-O dime just for you!
Thankfully for my wallet; I prefer halves.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
Anything the Mint made to sell versus coins intended for circulation. I have a few commerative coins but I don’t consider myself a commerative coin collector.
I like Walkers, too. I'm finding it more challenging and rewarding to collect a date and mintmark Barber dimes set in PCGS MS64 with a total population 5,721 coins for a cost of $101,330. A date and mintmark Walker set in PCGS MS64 with a total population of 126,692 coins would run $198,217. Not that I would ever complete either set: but, one can dream....
Both are LONG term projects. Glad that I started, when I did, as I'd not have the time or patience to do it, now.
Life is ALL about TIMING and I think that I put my set together at JUST the right period of both the coin market and my life.
Many of the better pieces have been mined and upgraded, especially in grades like 64.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
I may not like not every design but that doesn't mean i hate the series etc. Id like to have a 7070 or a 20 century type albums. Ive learned later in the hobby its more fun to have a little of everything then just one series.
I can't say any because I'm still holding out to win the Lottery and take up the Eliasberg - Hansen Challenge!
Saying any will be thinking negative thoughts of that not happening!
I have an interest in some of the designs, though will not collect gold, as a practical financial matter.
I have no interest in the designs of post Ike dollars, though my collection has all of the issues in my annual proof and mint sets.
Any new design after 1970.
Susan B. Anthony dollars.
Maybe this one?! Just noticed....
That coin wrapper looks like it would make a nice sweater for Winter
- the coins, not so much!
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