What series and in what grade would you collect if you had $1,000 and had to complete it?

Petescorner · February 20, 2003 9:57AM

I recently completed a raw 64 coin set of Buffalo Nickels in VG-F for about $650 and had a blast doing it. To me, it was more fun and more rewarding than the MS slab set which I started way before, and currently have only about 1/3 complete.

If you had $1,000 to collect a complete set (no errors or varieties) which series and in which grade would you go for?

Answers taken very seriously, as I'm looking for my next "raw" set to go after!

DHeath · February 20, 2003 10:05AM

Dan,

Close to $1000 is a nice AU Peace dollar collection. Picking sliders would make it very attractive, and they are relatively cheap right now. If your leaning is to moderns, 65 Ikes would be do-able.

Russ · February 20, 2003 10:11AM

You could do a nice set of Two Cent pieces in AU, but for the 1872 which would probably have to be EF.

Russ, NCNE

Petescorner · February 20, 2003 10:24AM

Thanks Don & Russ. I really like both of those choices, especially because of the "AU" grade, which I think is a little under-rated.

Russ, I know you have started to get into 2 cent pieces lately, have you come close to completing a set, or are you still early in the hunt?

Don, I'd also like to hear more about Peace Dollars. Maybe I'll do some reading on them, then PM you some questions!

fcloud · February 20, 2003 10:27AM

Raw Uncirculated Franklin Halves. You could put a beautiful raw set or two together for that type of money.

ccr · February 20, 2003 10:28AM

A Franklin half MS or Proof ( Non-FBL/ Non-Cam ) in 62 or 63 I would think would look nice.

Edit to say that fcloud beat the one finger bandit.

Russ · February 20, 2003 10:29AM

<< <i>have you come close to completing a set, or are you still early in the hunt? >>

Dan,

My raw set is done except for the 1872. Have those in EF, but I need to replace my 1870 because it's corroded.

My graded set, I have five so far; 1864, 1865, 1867, 1868, 1871. Four to go.

Russ, NCNE

MacCoin · February 20, 2003 10:32AM

I think it would be buffs

Russ · February 20, 2003 10:36AM

Oh yeah, you could also do a pretty decent Walker Short set in AU to BU. Beautiful coins that in the lower grades can still be found at very reasonable prices.

Russ, NCNE

Petescorner · February 20, 2003 10:43AM

Fccloud & Ccr,

I don't think I want to go after Franklins. I've seen what Lucy has done to other Frankie collectors!

wingedliberty · February 20, 2003 10:51AM

Proof Lincoln cents, best bargain in numismatics right now!

Brian.

nwcs · February 20, 2003 10:54AM

Here are some I'd do (and actually am

):

Silver roosies (or with clad) in MS (and you'd still have plenty left over).
Jefferson nickels in MS without full steps
Anything clad
Lincolns (59-date or all of them if you exclude the super-expensive ones) in G+ (or MS if 59-date)

ccr · February 20, 2003 11:12AM

<< <i>I've seen what Lucy has done to other Frankie collectors! >>

I hope she doesn`t read this thread. Else I`ll be in the doghouse.

For an extended Nickel set you can collect a AU/BU 1938 - 1964 Jeff set and a low end proof together. Both a low end proof/cirulation set looks like it can be done together for under $1000.

TomB · February 20, 2003 11:20AM

I would do Lincoln Wheat cents in VF for just about $1,000. However, for a little more I would go after Indian Head cents in VG. I am talking about glossy, hard surfaces with no verdigris, no bad dings, no rim cuts, no spots, even color and even wear. Just think how challenging that would be!

fcloud · February 20, 2003 11:45AM

Dan,

You could pick Franklins up at shows or from local dealers and stay away from on line auctions

Russ · February 20, 2003 11:49AM

Fcloud,

That still might be dangerous. Lucy gets around a lot.

Russ, NCNE

Colorfulcoins · February 20, 2003 12:32PM

PCGS MS66 Roosevelt Dimes - all 48 coins are available for about $900...in fact, there's a set for sale on ebay right now w/o reserve for $900! Then you'd still have $100 left over for something else........your choice!

WACoinGuy · February 20, 2003 3:39PM

the 2 cent series is a great series -- first one I completed. Mostly VF or XF for me, though I have an 1866 Fine and 1869 VG I'm looking to upgrade. The coins may be cheap, but they're tough to come by, especially the 1864 small date and 1872.

cladking · March 2, 2003 3:10PM

With this kind of money you could have a complete choice circulating modern set.
That is every circulating issue since 1964 in nice choice condition. It would require
a great deal of effort but no more than $1000. If you purchased the coins raw with
an eye toward quality there would also be lots of gems in your sets.

kyuss · March 2, 2003 4:55PM

I agree, I'd go for the set of buffalos also, no coin looks better in the lower grades then buffs, and you could complete you set with a nicely toned MS-66 38-d.

dorkkarl · March 2, 2003 8:14PM

i'd vote for high-grade ike's. barber halves in vg also (if you skip the idiotic 1892 micro-o)

K S

jdimmick · March 3, 2003 1:32AM

WITH 1000.00 YOU COULD ASSEMBLE A NICE LOWER CIRCULATED SET OF INDIAN CENTS, BUFFFALO NICKELS, AND LIBERTY NICKELS .

AND ACTUALLY HAVE A NICE SET, BUT I BELIEVE IT SOUNDS EASIER THAN ACOMPLISHING. SOME OF THOSE DATES WOULD BE HARD TO LOCATE IN PROBLEM FREE LOWER CIRC GRADES

paigowjohnny · March 3, 2003 1:39AM

I'd finish my Liberty nickels...

What series and in what grade would you collect if you had $1,000 and had to complete it?

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