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Do you have an irrational dislike for any particular series?

renomedphysrenomedphys Posts: 3,741 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Washingtons? Jeffersons? Roosies? KENNEDYS??? IKES???

Seriously, how could anyone get excited about THOSE ?!?!?

Now, how on earth I came to love Lincolns based on my rationale for disliking "anything that's modern" is beyond me image

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  • DennisHDennisH Posts: 14,009 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I haven't been able to get even mildly interested in anything modern -- business strikes, proofs, commems, platinum, gold... nothing.
    When in doubt, don't.
  • RyGuyRyGuy Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭
    I loathe Jeffersons.

    Just the coins though, not this guy...


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  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,159 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Trade Dollars. No idea why but I think I dislike them more than any other US coin.
  • MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,188 ✭✭✭✭
    The cynic in me would respond "blue copper". image

    However, I truly don't care for Morgan dollars and I can come up with no good reason for the dislike.
    Collector of Large Cents, US Type, and modern pocket change.
  • dohdoh Posts: 6,457 ✭✭✭
    No, but I have many rational dislikes for various series.
    Positive BST transactions with: too many names to list! 36 at last count.
  • MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,550 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes, but I don't want to offend anybody by listing them. I certainly don't want to give explanations "why" I dislike a particular series.

    Are you trying to make other collectors feel bad?
  • telephoto1telephoto1 Posts: 4,947 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My dislike? All business strike small size dollar coins made since 1979. Period. SBA (ugliest coin ever made), Sacagawea, and Presidentials (they look like Chuck E. Cheese tokens, only less interesting, and less useful).

    RIP Mom- 1932-2012
  • GoldenEyeNumismaticsGoldenEyeNumismatics Posts: 13,187 ✭✭✭
    moderns and Peace Dollars.
  • BearBear Posts: 18,953 ✭✭✭
    No irrational dislike for coin series per se.

    Just an irrational dislike for collectors.image
    There once was a place called
    Camelotimage
  • PrivateCoinCollectorPrivateCoinCollector Posts: 2,415 ✭
    Irrational is the key. Ike's are a great series and I have a full set, but can't say I have ever opened the Dansco and just gazed at them with that starry look in my eyes. They are like those relatives we don't like to talk about. image
    Morgan HerdTO Gold Mine
  • RichRRichR Posts: 3,884 ✭✭✭✭✭

    For moderns, I've always liked the intricate reverse of the presidential seal on the back of the Kennedy half most...and since it's a large coin, you can appreciate all the nooks and crannies.

    As for irrational dislikes...just put Reagan on a coin and then ask me again!
  • renomedphysrenomedphys Posts: 3,741 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Are you trying to make other collectors feel bad? >>


    Oh, heck no. I'm just trying to get a handle on why I like some, and not others. I mean, I like Trade Dollars, especially the straw bale detail. And I've only ever bought ONE. I love the buffalo on the Buffalo Nickel series, but the Indian kills it for me. I really dislike Morgans. They're boring. I really like Shield Nickels. Why? I have no idea. Jeffeys and Roosies and Washingtons don't really do it for me, even if they're old and pretty. They just remind me too much of pocket change. Lincolns... they're my favorite. But only pre-1930's well struck ones. There's just something about the way they look. That, and the fact that the design just works so well, it makes a lovely coin. I don't like Coronet copper. I could go on and on...

    And the key IS "irrational". I can't really explain any of it. It's like not liking R.E.M. I just don't.

    Empty Nest Collection

  • yellowkidyellowkid Posts: 5,486 ✭
    Susan B Anthony dollar, what a load of PC. I don't know that I ever really saw one, don't want too.image
  • barbershopperbarbershopper Posts: 1,201


    << <i>My dislike? All business strike small size dollar coins made since 1979. Period. SBA (ugliest coin ever made), Sacagawea, and Presidentials (they look like Chuck E. Cheese tokens, only less interesting, and less useful).

    >>

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    JT
    It is health that is real wealth, not pieces of gold and silver. Gandhi.

    I collect all 20th century series except gold including those series that ended there.
  • MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,550 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Are you trying to make other collectors feel bad? >>


    Oh, heck no. I'm just trying to get a handle on why I like some, and not others. >>


    Fair enough.

    I just know I won't like it if I see anybody list colonial coins in their response.

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  • CEOGBOSECEOGBOSE Posts: 377
    I'd say the Jefferson Nickel it bores me.
    Greg Bose
    CoinSpace.com Founder
    www.coinspace.com
  • mikeygmikeyg Posts: 1,002 ✭






    say what you will I just cant get excited over morgan dollars.No reason why they just dont appeal to me
  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I dislike ALL coins with people on them. The SBA is the absolute puke coin made with the Ike and Saq close behind. The prez dollars and the wife's are not real coins. As someone beat me to it. The look like tokens designed by a third grader on drugs.

    The only exception to coins with people on them would be the early Lincolns before they retooled his beard and made it look like snakes on his face.
  • PinnacleRaritiesPinnacleRarities Posts: 172
    I dislike the $10 First Spouse series. Until this series came out, I collected all the modern $5s and $10s. When I got Abigail in the mail, I sold everything but the keys. I would have rather seen a 50 great women in American History or something of interest. Seriously!
  • RayboRaybo Posts: 5,335 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Moderns and Morgans.
  • StubbyMcNumbthumbsStubbyMcNumbthumbs Posts: 1,259 ✭
    Moderns and Liberty "V" Nickels. Also, 2-centers and Trade Dollars. I've collected just about all the other series at one time or another, but never got any interest in these, and I have no real reason why.

    I think the trade dollars scared me off for a couple of reasons: 1- They don't seem like a real coin that people would have carried and purchased things with and, 2- I'm always a bit suspicious of their authenticity.

    I have some moderns in Danscos but no real passion for them either.


    We collectors are a curious lot.image
  • PrivateCoinCollectorPrivateCoinCollector Posts: 2,415 ✭


    << <i> We collectors are a curious lot.image >>



    Amen brother.
    Morgan HerdTO Gold Mine
  • anablepanablep Posts: 5,158 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Barbers: five cents (V nickel) through half dollars. I guess they bore me or maybe I just don't understand them... I'm not sure what it is about them...
    Always looking for attractive rim toned Morgan and Peace dollars in PCGS or (older) ANA/ANACS holders!

    "Bongo hurtles along the rain soaked highway of life on underinflated bald retread tires."


    ~Wayne
  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Franklin's, Kennedy's, Ike's, SBA's, etc.... guess they are the reason I stop all type sets at 1947.
    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
  • lkeneficlkenefic Posts: 8,310 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Irrational?? I think not! image

    Seriously though... I'm not really partial to Jeffs or roosies... any modern (post 1935) dollars...
    Collecting: Dansco 7070; Middle Date Large Cents (VF-AU); Box of 20;

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