Russ and all:My daughter is taking the plunge, into Kennedy Halves!

1907Quarter

She's just finishing up her short set of circulated Walkers and now onto UNC kens and proofs! Any advice? If we get rolls from the bank, is there any chance of an UNC!? Wher do we look for the wear? Is the usual rule for break in luster apply in this series? Hope you all can help out!
Eugene

FC57Coins

Advice???

Get her some REAL coins

LucyBop

Mint sets are fairly inexpensive, maybe you and her can cherry pic some Kennedys from those....

ksteelheader

Hey, start her out with one of these.....Ken
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1907Quarter

man, I'm trippin...

cladking

There are actually a few older uncs in the 50 cent rolls you find at the bank.
They will usually be lower quality but they can be unc. You can find solid date
BU rolls back to about 1994 so these later dates are easier.

The best coins do go in the mint sets but figure on looking at several sets be-
fore you find a good one.

Coins always wear from the high points down. To find these high points just
tip the coin between your eye and a light source. The high points will appear
higher than the rest of the coin as it approaches the horizontal.

DHeath

Eugene,

The usual rules certainly do apply re luster and wear. MS64 coins look very nice, but a little baggy. The areas where marks are most common on the obverse are the lower neck, cheek, and fields. On the reverse, the shield is a prime focal area, and the mint sealing equipment from the 70's on has a tendency to scrape the shield in what looks like a scuff. IMO, there are many ways to collect the series, but here are a few fun coins:

64 Proof Dcam
64 Accented Hair Proof Dcam
65-67 non-SMS coins in BU
65-67 SMS coins with cameo
65 rotated reverse
64 doubled die
64 triple die
66 doubled die
74 doubled die
66 no FG
79 Type I and II proof
81 type I and II proof
82-83 (were not issued in mint sets)
87 (mint set only)
98 matte proof
Silver proofs from 92-current

There are tons more, but that'll get her started looking. If she gets serious, Dr.Wiles "Kennedy Half Dollar" book is very thorough, and an excellent reference. Happy hunting!

1907Quarter

well, elana has refined her goal. PCGS registry, 8-pc silver proofs. Is this a nice way to start and a good way to go? Is the following a nice start to bid on?1964

Outhaul

Sorry to hear that.

Russ

<< <i>well, elana has refined her goal. PCGS registry, 8-pc silver proofs. >>



Clearly, she is a collector of high breeding, great intellect, and sophisticated tastes!!!!!



<< <i>Is this a nice way to start and a good way to go? >>



Damned straight!

Russ, NCNE

islemangu

Russ and My daughter is taking the plunge


Keep her safe with you collecting PI/US coinage

1907Quarter

Keep her safe with you collecting PI/US coinage-HA! What a hoot! The idea HAS crossed my mind...If I can only find an old Whitman USPI type album-I'd encourage her to do it!!