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My idea for a QDB-inspired community forum project (that maybe even Keets would approve)
RYK
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...or maybe not.
This idea was inspired by a 1993 QDB New Year's Coin World column. He suggested each collector pick a single date US coin issue in a series that he does not collect and follow the issue throughout the upcoming year--auction appearances, fixed price list appearances, Coin World ads, etc. In the internet era, this would be easy to do, and it would be an enlightening experience that could enrich many without spending a single cent.
My idea is as follows:
1. Each person would get assigned an uncommon, semi-scarce, scarce, better date, semi-key, key, or rare US classic coin in a series he does not collect.
2. The coin suggestions will be specific dates (ie. 1897-O 10c, 1871-CC 50c, 1896 Morgan dollar) ideally taken from specialists in the various series (ie. IGWT will suggest Shield nickels, fc half eagles, Beckoa classic head gold, Sunnywood Barber quarters, TDN Seated dollars, Longacre $100,000+ coins, etc.)
3. Each person will be assigned a specific issue (ie. 1872 IHC, 1841-C $5, etc.) not among their current collecting interests, to track from July 4 until after FUN in January (ie. IGWT might get a coronet half eagle, Beckoa a Shield nickel, fc a seated dollar, Longacre a Franklin half, TDN and Indian cent, etc.)
4. The individual will search current auction appearances, scour pop reports, view online inventories, read articles, and any easily available resources for the next six months.
5. After the FUN show, each forum member will start a thread on their subject of the prior six months, including sample photos, number of appearances, and anything interesting learned about the issue along the way.
If anyone thinks they would like to participate, respond to thread with a specific issue that you feel would be interesting for someone else to study and track. You will then be assigned an issue suggested by someone else (assigned by me).
If you think this is a stupid idea, please express your opinion by not responding to the thread. If I get few responses, I will assume that it is a dud, that Keets is disappointed in my lame effort, and will find some other way to occupy my time.
I will start by suggesting the 1840-D quarter eagle.
This idea was inspired by a 1993 QDB New Year's Coin World column. He suggested each collector pick a single date US coin issue in a series that he does not collect and follow the issue throughout the upcoming year--auction appearances, fixed price list appearances, Coin World ads, etc. In the internet era, this would be easy to do, and it would be an enlightening experience that could enrich many without spending a single cent.
My idea is as follows:
1. Each person would get assigned an uncommon, semi-scarce, scarce, better date, semi-key, key, or rare US classic coin in a series he does not collect.
2. The coin suggestions will be specific dates (ie. 1897-O 10c, 1871-CC 50c, 1896 Morgan dollar) ideally taken from specialists in the various series (ie. IGWT will suggest Shield nickels, fc half eagles, Beckoa classic head gold, Sunnywood Barber quarters, TDN Seated dollars, Longacre $100,000+ coins, etc.)
3. Each person will be assigned a specific issue (ie. 1872 IHC, 1841-C $5, etc.) not among their current collecting interests, to track from July 4 until after FUN in January (ie. IGWT might get a coronet half eagle, Beckoa a Shield nickel, fc a seated dollar, Longacre a Franklin half, TDN and Indian cent, etc.)
4. The individual will search current auction appearances, scour pop reports, view online inventories, read articles, and any easily available resources for the next six months.
5. After the FUN show, each forum member will start a thread on their subject of the prior six months, including sample photos, number of appearances, and anything interesting learned about the issue along the way.
If anyone thinks they would like to participate, respond to thread with a specific issue that you feel would be interesting for someone else to study and track. You will then be assigned an issue suggested by someone else (assigned by me).
If you think this is a stupid idea, please express your opinion by not responding to the thread. If I get few responses, I will assume that it is a dud, that Keets is disappointed in my lame effort, and will find some other way to occupy my time.
I will start by suggesting the 1840-D quarter eagle.
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i am just finding it hard to pick the proper example of half eagle.
often the ones I am attracted to now days only sell once a year
which would make for a boring report on current pricing or availability... or would it?
i would suggest the 1860P or the 1861S coronet half eagle for example. Hm. I need more time to think.
i am not sure a forum member has ever posted one of those coins
to this forum they are so rare...
My suggestion - 1839-O $2.50.
Edited to add: I suggest the Bar Copper.
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<< <i>It's an interesting suggestion. But why do I get stuck with the Franklin half?
Because the accented hair Kennedy isn't considered a classic?
Count me in as well. I'll add the 1893-CC dollar to the mix.
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<< <i>It's an interesting suggestion. But why do I get stuck with the Franklin half?
Because I already have someone else in mind for the speared bison nickel.
Good suggestions, so far. I am going to kick out the coiled hair stella and replace it with the 1913-D Type II buffalo nickel.
The idea is not study the rarest and highest profile coins but some that are not so rare and maybe a bit under the radar.
I am still hoping for suggestions from Coinosaurus, Longacre, and anyone else who would like to participate. It seems that we are overweighted in gold coin suggestions.
<< <i>But what's a Coronet Half Eagle? >>
Liberty half eagles and eagles used to be called "coronet" after the crown on Liberty's head. This is an old term that I haven't heard used since the 70's.
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For Flying Eagles, the 1858/7 S1 might be the coin to choose. You'd have to differentiate between early die states and late die states.
Sean Reynolds
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I suggest the 1799 large cent.
I am in if someone has something for me.
Not sure that I could come up with a good report but,
I think the 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar with Silver Plug would be a good suggestion.
Brian
RYK
1836 RE halves
My suggestion is the 1858-O quarter.