Help Wanted to Create a 1918 Coin Set

jfloomis3

This January, my grandpa will turn 94. He was born in 1918, and still has a mind as sharp as a tack. He is an avid stamp collector, and has successfully sparked my interest in the hobby.

For his birthday, I want to get him one of every coin-type minted in 1918 (Disregarding mintmarks). For example: 1- 1918 Wheat Cent, 1- 1918 Buffalo Nickel, 1- 1918 Mercury Dime, 1- 1918 Standing Liberty Quarter, and 1- 1918 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. (No gold pieces)

Does anyone have any idea how much each of these will cost in AU condition or below? I am looking to spend around $50. I was thinking I would put all of them in a capitol holder, a do-it-yourself set.

Could anyone please direct me in the right direction and offer any suggestions they might have? Should I also post his on the BST forum as well?

I appreciate any help!

Happy New Year-

Jim


EDIT: Thanks for all the advice. I went on eBay and got everything at the right price! Thanks again for all the help! Problem solved.

RYK

Jimmy,

I would check over on ebay. All of those coins should be available.

He is an avid stamp collector...

Well, nobody is perfect.

thecoinlook

You can get the Cent in UNC for around $10, about $8 for an AU
The Nickel in AU will be ~$35-40
The Dime in AU is around $30
The quarter is $32 in XF, $60 in AU
The Half (18-S) is $26 in VF, $55 in XF, $150 in AU.

So it really depends how low you want to go.


So for $50 (which I just saw), a VFish set would be best.

Cent, XF, $3.50
Nickel, VF, $12
Dime, VF, $8-9
Quarter, VF, $23 (F is $22, VG is $15)
Half, F, $15 (or VF for 26)

jfloomis3

Would you recommend eBay or BST? I'm afraid I might not get my money's worth on eBay.

Thanks for the help so far!

al410

Put a WTB on the BST and you should get the most for your money.
AL

lkeigwin

<< <i>Would you recommend eBay or BST? I'm afraid I might not get my money's worth on eBay.

Thanks for the help so far! >>

You'll find the coins you need on ebay. Checking BST is a good idea but you probably won't find all you need.

I have a nice, problem-free 1918-S Lincoln VF25. If this fits, PM me your address and I'll mail it. No charge.
Lance.

mingot

<< <i>Would you recommend eBay or BST? I'm afraid I might not get my money's worth on eBay. >>



BST is right for you, I think. You'll spend more, but you're be more likely to get what you payed for.

SmEagle1795

<< <i> (No gold pieces) >>



You don't have to feel guilty about not including gold pieces - there weren't any minted in the US in 1918

jfloomis3

Sorry- I was wrong on that one. Why didn't they mint gold from 19-20?