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MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,188 ✭✭✭✭
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Hello there everyone. I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm just getting back into collecting after decades away from the hobby. Decided to get my feet wet in the registry game by collecting my first complete set -- Eisenhower Proofs. The good news is that it is now complete.

Mike's Ikes

For any noobs out there like me, I'd recommend the set as a great one to get started on. I was attracted to them because my grandfater used to give me them when I was a child. Not the most sexy by any means, but cheap to assemble in high quality, and I've learned A LOT putting it together. The only problem is now I'm on the hunt for a 70 DCAM. Can anyone help? image Take care...Mike
Collector of Large Cents, US Type, and modern pocket change.

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  • itsnotjustmeitsnotjustme Posts: 8,779 ✭✭✭
    Very nice.... all 69DCAMs. I'm 2 or 3 short still.
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  • GandyjaiGandyjai Posts: 1,380 ✭✭
    Welcome!

    Congrats on your setimage

    I mostly play on the other side of the fence in Ikeland....the MS side. It's a fairly short set and can be
    fairly inexpensive to put together a complete one. (High-grade is another story).
    There are also many challenging coins that can be hard to find in higher grades.

    For a 70 Proof,....I would guess the price would be pretty hefty. There just isn't that many.
    Mitch, at Wondercoin might be your best bet.

    Happy Hunting!
    Brian


    I LOVE image IKES! image
  • segojasegoja Posts: 6,136 ✭✭✭✭
    Welcome to the boards and the wonderful world of Ikes.

    If you need anything in that series, MS or Proof, let me know!
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    Finest Toned Ike I've Ever Seen, been looking since 1986

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  • RegistryCoinRegistryCoin Posts: 5,117 ✭✭✭✭
    Welcome to the boards ! image
  • COINDOGCOINDOG Posts: 402
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    Welcome ! Finding a PR 70 will be somewhat more difficult, and a lot more expensive . ( several thousand dollars )
    I would recommend that you take a look at the mint state Ikes. They offer quite a challenge, and there are many board members that are willing to assist you in assembly, or advice.
    You chose the fastest growing, and one of the most popular series being collected. There are still some good bargains in the the Ike series, but they will eventually go the way of FBL Franklin halves ( scarce and expensive )
    Now is a great ground floor opportunity to start collecting Ikes. They can still be purchased for reasonable prices.
    Congratulations on the set !!!
  • MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,188 ✭✭✭✭
    Thanks for all the nice comments. I may give the business strike set a try. I really think these coins are much more attractive than the other higher profile halfs and late model smaller dollars, and the small number of dates makes the set very attainable. The ability to complete relatively quickly is important for someone new/just back to the hobby (not to mention a short attention span image ).

    Question -- Is there a good book on them you would recommend?

    Thanks so much, and I look forward to contributing around here...Mike
    Collector of Large Cents, US Type, and modern pocket change.
  • MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,188 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Finding a PR 70 will be somewhat more difficult, and a lot more expensive . ( several thousand dollars ) >>



    Yeah, I've been doing a bit of research on the pricing, and I think I can afford to do it. I'll just have to save for a few months. I've always wanted a "perfect" coin, and I can't think of a series I'd rather own one in. My only concern is that it will end up being a bad investment, with the recent craze of registry sets and all. I wonder if this, in retrospect, will be a fad that led to inflated prices on high-end top-pop coins. The other half of my brain says that they really aren't making any more of them and a perfect coin, no matter the grade, will not tend to go down.

    There are a few other coins, several thousand dollars, that I've wanted for a long time -- the standing liberty quarter with bare breast, the 1909 S-VDB and a piece of Dahlonega gold. I'm just not comfortable with my knowledge of the hobby to chose just yet. I'm using these (relatively) inexpensive coins to learn on -- I'd rather not make a several thousand dollar mistake.

    Your thoughts would be most appreicated...Mike
    Collector of Large Cents, US Type, and modern pocket change.
  • COINDOGCOINDOG Posts: 402
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    The clad issues ( mint state ) are less likely to receive a high grade due to the hardness of the metal used in minting.
    Any clad ( mint state ) issue in MS67 is worth THOUSANDS of dollars,
    and very, very few others will be found later for this reason.
    As investment coins, I would Recommend them, as opposed to a proof 70 coin, because others may be found ( in silver ), due to the softer metal.
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