What coin series do you have the most expertise in, that you own very few examples of?
bennybravo
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For me, it's franklin halves. I don't own a complete set by far, but know the varieties, and can spot when something undervalued comes up at auction or sale. Which series do you know bunches about, without it being a primary focus in your collection?
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3CN.
I have a low grade partial date set in a blue Whitman folder.
But I also did a die pair study of the 1866, by studying hundreds of photos.
And I bought the Gifford book which cost me $200; much more than I have spent on 3CN coins.
My primary focus is seated half dimes, where I research die pairs.
But there I also own relatively few coins. I mostly study photos instead.
Most everything. I am a type collector and it takes years to find an example I like. During the search, I look at quite a few coins.
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Mine has to be the Washington Quarter.
Many, many varieties.
And my W world really rocks me!
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A close second might be Lincoln Cents... but i kept the Whitman Album 1940 to 59, so i have many more Lincoln Cents than IHCs.
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Half cents.
After Large cents that is the series I have the most knowledge of, but I only have 8 or 9 examples, here's the first one I got, it was a gift from a friend, (a rather expensive gift!).
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No Motto half eagles. I collected for 10 yrs, sold them
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I have done series such as the CC Morgans, Kennedy halves, Franklin halves, Mercs... and some partials. I do not consider myself an expert on any of them. Had a lot of fun, learned a lot... but still learn new things here periodically about those coins. Cheers, RickO
I have 4 $5.00 gold pieces. I know a lot about the scarcity and varieties. My grading ability for gold is improving. I've just been collecting them about a year and a half.
It's Liberty 5.00 gold, where I have the 4 pieces
Mexico second republic (19th century) silver coins. Can’t find them. Have one in PCGs 65 top pop 2/0. I believe it’s at least a $2500 coin. I won’t take less. Look how much more a us coin similar grade / pop sells for.
Bust half dollars. Can't afford the nicer coins, so for now I console myself with a few cheap raw unfortunate examples.
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Peace dollars. Had a top 10 registry set. Sold it. No regrets. These days I have maybe a half-dozen that are worth much more than melt.
Off the top of my head I can tell you approximate mintages, luster, strike, and particular design details about each issue. I’m probably pretty close on values between MS63-67 for most issues too.
Buffalo nickels.
I have a lot of experience especially with lower grades but have sold them all.