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Turns out I might not be a coin collector afterall

StuckOnSilverStuckOnSilver Posts: 48
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i've been lurking here for several months and someone started a thread about extra hair peace dollar VAMs. I didn't know there were peace dollars VAMs and decided to check out the VAM encyclopedia from the library.

Holy crap, that's a boring read from cover to cover. There were parts I was very interested in (coin making, smelting) but the whole section on Morgans was a big snooze fest for me. Am I less of a collector for not caring about morgan dollars? (I know what a die clash is now!)

I still haven't gotten around to checking my peace dollars for VAMs yet.

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  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    Fresh meat!

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  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,799 ✭✭✭✭✭
    but the whole section on Morgans was a big snooze fest for me. Am I less of a collector for not caring about morgan dollars?

    If you are less of a collector for it, so am I. There are many paths to an enjoyable collection. Find yours.

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  • RKKayRKKay Posts: 3,017 ✭✭✭
    I find it tedious as well, but necessary as a reference.

    Edited to add: BTW, welcome!
    Rick Kay
    Specializing in 1854 and 1855 large FE patterns

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  • SDCollectorSDCollector Posts: 886 ✭✭
    Congratulations, you discovered the best kept secret about the Van Allen book - the chapters on coin design and 19th century coin manufacturing are excellent reading. It's by far the best part of his book.

    Bill
  • StuckOnSilverStuckOnSilver Posts: 48


    << <i>I find it tedious as well, but necessary as a reference.
    >>




    oh I agree! i'm hoping to slowly accumulate enough knowledge to become a decent Peace VAM cherry picker. This may take as long as two weeks (ok, probably a lot longer than that)
  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    Welcome.
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  • WaterSportWaterSport Posts: 6,913 ✭✭✭✭✭
    There are no rules for coin collecting, you can even make some up as you go along!

    Welcome!

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  • stockwizstockwiz Posts: 638
    collect what you want to collect, that's what I say. image
  • DNADaveDNADave Posts: 7,303 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image

    I kinda like Peace Dollars myself.
  • cladkingcladking Posts: 28,726 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I find die varieties fascinating but some of the VAM's and minor varieties are
    quite boring. If you can define a set or a collecting goal then you are a coll-
    ector whether you're by yourself or in the middle of the mainstream.

    Welcome aboard.
    tempus fugit extra philosophiam.
  • WACoinGuyWACoinGuy Posts: 1,110
    Not all collectors enjoy all aspects of this hobby. I find VAMs uninteresting, but I do enjoy researching die marriages for early 18th century issues.
  • MyqqyMyqqy Posts: 9,777 ✭
    I absolutely love morgans- but I'm also bored by 98% of vams...... Welcome aboard!
    My style is impetuous, my defense is impregnable !
  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,680 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Real collectors don't collect Morgans.
    All glory is fleeting.
  • nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    Heck, I don't generally care about VAMs unless they bring money. image
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  • arlea1957arlea1957 Posts: 817


    << <i>Heck, I don't generally care about VAMs unless they bring money. image >>



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  • anablepanablep Posts: 5,160 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I love Morgans, but don't go ga-ga over VAMs, even though I've got the book too. Its a nice reference and a required one if you like Morgans or Peace $.

    Welcome and good luck in whatever floats your coin boat.
    Always looking for attractive rim toned Morgan and Peace dollars in PCGS or (older) ANA/ANACS holders!

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    ~Wayne
  • dwsswsdwssws Posts: 2,166
    I love Morgans and especially Vams but even I agree quite a few are nothing to get excited about
    steve

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  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,820 ✭✭✭✭✭
    welcome... have fun... post and enjoy the experience...

    Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.

  • 1jester1jester Posts: 8,637 ✭✭✭
    Welcome to the wonderful world of collecting! It's not all about VAMs either. Have fun!

    And mosey on over to the Darkside if you want a diversion (an expansion of your horizons).

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