Not rare, not FBL, not even high grade...

Meltdown

But still, I like this Franklin a lot. I've probably had it ten years or better.
Over the years, I've sold off and let go of a lot of coins that I really liked for different reasons.
I've kept this one because every time I look at it, I really just LIKE it and I'd rather own it than have $12 extra bucks in my pocket.
Feel free to post your cheap-ies after this one... I've got more than a few.
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U1chicago

It's not all about the high-end coins. A simple yet nice Franklin can be as much of a keeper as any other coin. And this one does have a nice look to it.

pmh1nic

Not the cheapest ($60) or the most expensive but a nice one I’m holding on to…

Mr_Spud

Here’s some cheap raw toned coins I’ve had for over 15 years that I really like the looks of even though they aren’t valuable. I took these pictures when I first got them, they still look the same 🌞

Meltdown

AU Peace dollar.
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braddick

Finding neat coins like these at a low prices is the same pleasure as when you clear multiple rows in Tetris.

SkyMan

Stumbled upon this at an ANA 5ish years ago. $20.

joeykoins

My CC Morgan, fits your thread.
This darn coin has many problems. From rim dings to some sort of gash on the obverse's right side @ 5:30, to the coin probably cleaned as well! But, I love this Morgan CC Dollar enough to keep it in my collection. The fact that I found it in a junk silver box for only $25, also has a lot to do with it. Lol. I love the patina appearance and the idea it's a CC,as well. Despite its many issues, I still believe it's worth a lot more than just melt. Thank you. Cool thread, dude.

1891cc

joeykoins

Another One

this coin has the obvious variety on the date. 1882 (2).

Broken 2

However, this misfit has major damage. The coin is bent and has a gouge too. But, once again. Too difficult to toss away! lol.
1882 Indian Cent Variety

thanks

Coinscratch

Here’s a lovely toned $15 coin in a $38 slab. The toning is mellow yet typical from these sets.

erwindoc

Very nice! Last night, I looked through some stuff like that of mine that I had in boxes when my daughter came downstairs to see what I was doing. She went and got her coin collection box that I helped her start. I proceeded to help her fill some holes in her buffalo nickel folder. If she still wants to do coins today or tomorrow, we'll go through my small hoard of wheaties and fill tons of holes in that folder.

JWP

My first major investment coin. I paid $35 for it in 1968 after saving the money from a job that paid 35 cents an hour.

coinkat

Good to remind participants here that there are interesting coins available that fit into all budgets...

ricko

I have plenty of 'cheap' coins that I keep, and like. After all, I am a coin 'collector' - and as such, I collect those coins that interest me. I save all wheaties that I get in change (not many anymore). I have a circulated Franklin half collection, a box of bi-centennial quarters, and other coins, some of which I picked up at coin shows when I lived in the PNW. Enjoying the hobby is not just acquiring high end or super rare coins (though that is fun too). Cheers, RickO

Meltdown

I like the lowballs too with just the right look.
I keep a Dansco labeled "General Coins" for just this sort of thing.
It has plastic sleeve pages that fit a 2x2 or coin flip just perfect.
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Coinscratch

@CoinscratchFever said:
Here’s a lovely toned $15 coin in a $38 slab. The toning is mellow yet typical from these sets.

If this were a rare 6 figure coin the Ooohs and Ahs and how beautiful she is would be going on for days.
And obviously a non-collector could not tell the difference which, is a great reminder that no matter your perspective today, be thankful.

Happy Turkey Day!
Coin nuts

Type2

All nice coins, one day today’s modern will be tomorrow’s big $$$ coin’s we will never know. But some one needs to save them I know I do. Here are some of my misfits I keep them all raw till the time comes.

Eldorado9

@Meltdown Franklins are fantastic coins. I've become more interested in the series over the last few months. Here are a couple I've picked up.

joeykoins

@Type2 said:
All nice coins, one day today’s modern will be tomorrow’s big $$$ coin’s we will never know. But some one needs to save them I know I do. Here are some of my misfits I keep them all raw till the time comes.

Awesome little collection of commons!
I have a ton. I love them.
Esp. all the toners.

Coinscratch

@Eldorado9 said:
@Meltdown Franklins are fantastic coins. I've become more interested in the series over the last few months. Here are a couple I've picked up.

Love that one!
The in hand (photo) look is much better than the TV although I’m not sure they’re even the same coin.

Edit: Actually looks like 3 different coins.

leothelyon

Not rare, not FBL, not even high grade...

Well, not FS anyway but I am experiencing a bit of euphoria knowing that I'm likely the only guy in the entire world who has this coin/date with this many steps.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Leo

Type2

I have 20 roll of that date I sent some to board members here a long time ago. Anyway here are some slabs I just pulled. But I know I have some with steps but if they are not FS I put them aside raw in my Cigar box’s.

leothelyon

They look SMS,

joeykoins

@JWP
My first major investment coin. I paid $35 for it in 1968...

Wow! What a beautiful price, dude.
Fantastic.

JWP

@joeykoins Thanks for the comment. I truly love that 1913 quarter eagle and will never get rid of it. I was 16 when I bought it and it was a significant purchase for me at that time. I recently had two coin shops look at it to see if they think it might be worth being graded. Both shop said they thought it looked like an AU 50 or 53 but they also said they thought it had been cleaned. They advise me to not have it graded because of the cleaning issue.

joeykoins

@JWP

...will never get rid of it. I was 16 when I bought it and it was a significant purchase for me at that time....

Beautiful coin!
Hey, here's a thought? How sentimental your coin seems to be. How 'bout doing what I did to my,"Dad's Dollar"? PCGS may personalize it for you if you want to ask? They did for, not only my coin my Father engraved for me. But also for my baby brother's and my baby sister's. Here is my coin.

My brother's

My sister's

JWP

@joeykoins Didn't know this. I will have consider it. What a neat why to ID a special coin. love it.

Eldorado9

@CoinscratchFever Thanks coinscratch! Yeah, the TV on the 51-s is a bit dark and not a great representation....The actual coin looks like the GC photo. There are two different Franklins there, a 51-s and 54-s, they look similar though. I love that amazing white luster, and a bit of old album toning...It's a great look for those coins.

Che_Grapes

Gotta at least have one Kennedy for the cheap coin thread ... this one has a lot of luster and a great coin hardly worth the value of the slab and grading ... but I can never seem to let it go.

Coinscratch

@Eldorado9 said:
@CoinscratchFever Thanks coinscratch! Yeah, the TV on the 51-s is a bit dark and not a great representation....The actual coin looks like the GC photo. There are two different Franklins there, a 51-s and 54-s, they look similar though. I love that amazing white luster, and a bit of old album toning...It's a great look for those coins.

That's funny, I was comparing the coins marks and colors and never once thought of checking the year.
On the TV's I guess they don't want to over do it when the luster is screaming they tend to turn down the lights, maybe for more detail.
Same thing on my 51 S.

Coinscratch

Something to keep in mind when shopping by TV's - Trust the grade.

CoinHoarder

Eldorado9

@CoinscratchFever said:

@Eldorado9 said:
@CoinscratchFever Thanks coinscratch! Yeah, the TV on the 51-s is a bit dark and not a great representation....The actual coin looks like the GC photo. There are two different Franklins there, a 51-s and 54-s, they look similar though. I love that amazing white luster, and a bit of old album toning...It's a great look for those coins.

That's funny, I was comparing the coins marks and colors and never once thought of checking the year.
On the TV's I guess they don't want to over do it when the luster is screaming they tend to turn down the lights, maybe for more detail.
Same thing on my 51 S.

Love that 51-s!!! Great look....Reminds me of my 43 in 67+!

Coinscratch

@Eldorado9 EW LALA - She's purdy!

Eldorado9

@CoinscratchFever said:
@Eldorado9 EW LALA - She's purdy!

Twinsies! That delicate rainbow peripheral toning on your 51-s.....Awesome.