If you could only collect one denomination coin what would you choose?

mdwoods · January 1, 2003 2:38AM

I think I would choose the Half dollar. Big enough without being too huge, and it has had so many beautiful designs. mdwoods

P.S. Thank goodness we can collect all series.

merz2 · January 1, 2003 2:42AM

md
I'd have to say the $ coin,especially the silver ones.There is nothing like holding one in your hands.

BigD5 · January 1, 2003 2:43AM

5 cent pieces. As long as half dimes are included.

tjkillian · January 1, 2003 2:44AM

Yes, half dollars. Great variety and large enough to appreciate.

Tom

Fairlaneman · January 1, 2003 2:45AM

NumisEd · January 1, 2003 2:46AM

$4 gold coins. Those are kinda neat. As long as I can include the Gallery mint issues in my collection.

Gilbert · January 1, 2003 2:46AM

For me, it would probably be quarter dollars; most designs are represented, but I just couldn't be "whole" without the 1916 SLQ as part of my collection, so, quarters it is.

LucyBop · January 1, 2003 2:47AM

Darn..... I loved the winged Libertys.... But a big surprise, I'll have to go with the half dollar. Not just because of the Franklin, but also because of all the classic commems! A KILLER series!

fantasiize · January 1, 2003 2:47AM

The one coin that, to me, exhibits power and just plain old Americana ... dollars

asnooker · January 1, 2003 2:49AM

It would have to be Silver Dollars! I just love them! I'm hooked!

vega1 · January 1, 2003 2:49AM

Thats a tough one... If I had to choose I think I would also go with the half dollar because of the wide variety of designs and size of the coins themselves.

MrKelso · January 1, 2003 2:54AM

$20 Saints

Askari · January 1, 2003 2:55AM

Thalers.

prooflike · January 1, 2003 3:02AM

dollars for me. I like 'em (I am even beginning to like Ikes

)

LucyBop · January 1, 2003 3:04AM

<< <i>(I am even beginning to like Ikes ) >>

Bald is beautiful!

agfox · January 1, 2003 3:05AM

You mean there are other coins besides Morgan's?

greghansen · January 1, 2003 3:11AM

Throwing in another vote for half dollars. There is something for everybody. Lots of types for the type collector. No gaps in dates so the date collectors can go crazy. And lots of varieties for the wacky variety lovers.

fcloud · January 1, 2003 3:12AM

I'll go with dimes. As much as I love the Walking Liberty Half, I still an sticking with dimes. Yea, dimes. Can I have two choices? Or three choices? Is there a denomination called coins?

FrattLaw · January 1, 2003 3:17AM

Dollars without question!

Michael

JLW · January 1, 2003 3:18AM

For variety, both regular series and the classic commemoratives, and overall affordability, would have to say the beloved half-dollar.
Joe

Bulldog · January 1, 2003 4:25AM

DOLLARS

Russ · January 1, 2003 4:33AM

Half dollar.

Russ, NCNE

cosmicdebris · January 1, 2003 4:35AM

2 £ Britannias

paigowjohnny · January 1, 2003 4:45AM

Sacs and SBAs...god I LOVE 'em !!!

Trime · January 1, 2003 5:20AM

3 cent pieces-Silver and Nickel.
No competition here

ARCO · January 1, 2003 5:27AM

This is just way too obvious HALF DOLLARS!!

Tyler

TONEDDOLLARS · January 1, 2003 5:40AM

After Morgans what else is there?????

buster · January 1, 2003 6:00AM

Three Dollar Gold Pieces

cladking · January 1, 2003 6:24AM

For me it's buying power. I like a denomination which is just enough to buy
the most inexpensive meal at the time of issue. A large cent from the 1830's,
a nickel from the thirties, a quarter from the seventies, a half from today are
just about right. Perhaps it's because such coins have enough value to see
heavy use, but are small enough to be generally affordable. It is also likely
that many were often used for this purpose.

DHeath · January 1, 2003 6:33AM

Mark,

I just can't do it. It's a good question, but every time I think I've come up with a suitable answer, I remember another denomination I like. I decided some time ago that my certified modern collection would be dollars, and am complete in mint state from present back to 1929. I am working backward to 1900. Raw, I have all denominations back to 1932 except Mercs and WL's. I keep buying bust halves, and lately find myself distracted by early gold. Who could pick? Sophie's choice!

marcmoish · January 1, 2003 8:51AM

Three Cent Silvers and Mercs...........call me weird huh?

marc

boiler78 · January 1, 2003 9:00AM

Indian eagles

Pushkin · January 1, 2003 9:10AM

Panama-Pacific $50 Rounds and Octagonals - the owl is absolutely gorgeous. Plus, its a short series, doesn't require a lot of storage space and maintenance.