answer this for me.

cuzzx

First off don't cut me to dirt for asking this question.
I'm tring to become a better all around collector.
We have all types of coins out there, silver, clad, proof, error and etc.
I like ike's so I will use them.
I buy the silver ones, I have a very few clad.
I have some proof sets,clad.
By now you might get where I'm going with this.
I have and buy silver coins not clad.
I read all the post on different coin forums and see where others talk about clad coins and buy them.

What I'm trying to figure out is, are the clad and proof coins worth buying along with the silver?

zrlevin

Buy what you like.

blu62vette

It depends on your goals. If you having the silver keep with it. When I started collecting everything was purchased close to spot. I felt like my collection was safer that way.

Simon1979

I am not an Ike expert and don't even own one, but I think this question is answered by the graded of the coins your buying.
They should consist of MS 65 or higher.

cuzzx

i understand where your coming from SIMON , but just can't comprehend buying newer clad coins.
i'm trying too.
but, why buy a clad proof , say 65 coin when i can buy a silver that looks about the same for around the same money?

TwoSides2aCoin

There are a few variables undefined that are confusing me with your post.
Are you collecting coins for the silver content or are you collecting Ike dollars in silver only ? It sounds like you do not want to collect clad coins and that is fine, but if the play is for silver why limit it to Ikes ?
Some clad coins graded high are worth more than silver and gold.

sumdunce

Collect what you find enjoyable.

If Eisenhower 40% silver dollars are your passion then go with that.

Also, The Ike Group would be a good resource for information on Ikes.

V/R



Sumdunce

nicetoning42107

If you are trying to become an all-around better collector, than going to Clads would be a logical step. Even from an investment standpoint you know what they always say - diversify, diversify, diversify.

But if you find you do not truly like the Clads, then stop collecting them.

YaHa

I think you need to buy more.

That is a question I will need my dog to answer.

Here scruffy, so person on the forum wants to know if he should collect IKE's in clad?

Bark, Bark. So your answer from my dog is He thinks you should collect Icecream.

WTF!!!

19Lyds

<< <i>i understand where your coming from SIMON , but just can't comprehend buying newer clad coins.
i'm trying too.
but, why buy a clad proof , say 65 coin when i can buy a silver that looks about the same for around the same money? >>



It sound to me like you are unsure of what you are buying (collecting) so you at least stay with something that has intrinsic bullion value at the very least.

Clad proof IKEs don;t really ring my bell as I have very few so........given a 65 silver or a 65 clad, I;d rather have the clad since the 65 silver is the more common one. As an example, choose between a 1971-S 40% Silver proof/business strilke in PR/MS65 or a 1971 in MS65. The difference should be clear.

Likewise, choose between a 72-S 40% Proof/Business Strike in PR/MS65 or any of the 1972 Clad coins in MS65.

I think you can see where I'm going.

cuzzx

My problem is that when I go to a coin shop, ebay, or anywhere else to look/shop for coins I end up with the silver types.
I collect to collect , not to resale down the road.

I just used the Ike because I like them. I end up with the silver Franklin, silver Ike, silver Proof sets, silver Quarters.
I think you are starting to get my drift.

I do have a few clad proof sets but way more silver sets.

I'm just trying to get into clad coins but I end up with silver. I guess my problem is that I can't get it into my head that a newer clad coin is worth money or be worth something down the road.

DwaineO

I'm not really into clad coins either but who knows someday these coins may be worth something just like the coins from the 19th Century and early 20th Century. They want be worth anything while I am alive. You can also collect Lincoln Cents and Jefferson Nickels as they cost the Mint more to mint than the face value of the coin.

19Lyds

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<< <i>i understand where your coming from SIMON , but just can't comprehend buying newer clad coins.
i'm trying too.
but, why buy a clad proof , say 65 coin when i can buy a silver that looks about the same for around the same money? >>



It sounds to me like you are unsure of what you are buying (collecting) so you at least stay with something that has intrinsic bullion value at the very least.

Clad proof IKEs don;t really ring my bell as I have very few so........given a 65 silver or a 65 clad, I;d rather have the clad since the 65 silver is the more common one. As an example, choose between a 1971-S 40% Silver proof/business strilke in PR/MS65 or a 1971 in MS65. The difference should be clear.

Likewise, choose between a 72-S 40% Proof/Business Strike in PR/MS65 or any of the 1972 Clad coins in MS65.

I think you can see where I'm going. >>



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DNADave

<< <i>i understand where your coming from SIMON , but just can't comprehend buying newer clad coins.
i'm trying too.
but, why buy a clad proof , say 65 coin when i can buy a silver that looks about the same for around the same money? >>



...to finish a complete date and mm set?

....to satisfy the inner OCD.


...for fun

halfhunter

It appears that you, my friend, have been bitten by the SILVER BUG!

The only known antivenum for this is to be bitten by the GOLD BUG! ! !

Regards, John

TwoSides2aCoin

<< <i>It appears that you, my friend, have been bitten by the SILVER BUG!

The only known antivenum for this is to be bitten by the GOLD BUG! ! !

Regards, John >>



I think you're onto something , mate. It's a wonderful world of coins.