Turns out I might not be a coin collector afterall

StuckOnSilver

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.

Russ

Fresh meat!

Russ, NCNE

RYK

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.

RKKay

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

Edited to add: BTW, welcome!

SDCollector

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.

StuckOnSilver

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

mgoodm3

Welcome.

WaterSport

There are no rules for coin collecting, you can even make some up as you go along!

Welcome!

WS

stockwiz

collect what you want to collect, that's what I say.

DNADave

I kinda like Peace Dollars myself.

cladking

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.

WACoinGuy

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.

Myqqy

I absolutely love morgans- but I'm also bored by 98% of vams...... Welcome aboard!

291fifth

Real collectors don't collect Morgans.

nwcs

Heck, I don't generally care about VAMs unless they bring money.

arlea1957

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

anablep

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.

dwssws

I love Morgans and especially Vams but even I agree quite a few are nothing to get excited about

coinkat

welcome... have fun... post and enjoy the experience...

1jester

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).