I have a few 18th-century U. S. coins graded VF20, but everything else in my collection is north of that (40 - 66). I would not want anything below VF.
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I like them all. PO1 to MS70. Virtually every coin deserves a home.
For those that think that is silly, I can make an analogy to adopting a dog from a shelter. Some people are only attracted to the happy, healthy dogs. Some are more interested in the shy animals, that may have been abused, or may even be injured. Is there anything wrong with either choice? No, it is just different kinds of people.
I understand that this forum skews towards the deep pocket, quality oriented collector, and the replies to the thread are evidence of that skew.
Nothing below G4, unless you count Genuine holders.
"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
I have an 1894-S Morgan, raw in a little less than G4. In just sits in a drawer, loose, and gets worse. I find it less than interesting. Actually it's annoying because I wish it were two grades higher and certifiable. Too crappy to do anything with but too rare to throw away, lol.
Generally VF. I don't collect the early series by date or variety, so most of the early Type it is reasonably doable as far as price goes, as I'll go for a common date. I can enjoy any coin down to about a AG3, but if I'm shelling out my own money I want a coin with some meat on the bones. So far I haven't bothered attempting to get any truly rare Type material, nor is it anywhere near the top of my want list, but I could see dropping down to maybe a F-12 on that if something really came out and grabbed me.
I'll take bent, holed, whizzed if it's rare enough. (Now not rare like calling a 16-D Merc, or S VDB rare... but true rarities) Putting a strict grade limit is nothing I have ever done, nor plan to do.
"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
I like them Old and Rare, so any and all grades are acceptable, damage and "problems", too, if priced according to a reasonable Net grade. I like to see some details, so AG is about as low as I would typically go, but, actually. I prefer, say, a Fine with a little damage to a "problem-free" AG. I like the unique history of old coins with character, and am glad that the trite, easy philosophy is to avoid the non-perfect-for-the-grade coins because most collectors would rather go without, than lower their lofty standards... glad they're taught, "buy the best you can afford, and if you can't afford the best old coins, buy the best newer coins", otherwise even the low grade, damaged Genuinely Rare coins would be [almost] as unaffordable as the perfect rare coins are. I'm talking R5 and up coins with fewer than 80 or 100 survivors in all grades. For more recent, common coins, I do prefer VF and up, preferably Unc, and avoid coins with problems. If the coin is easy to find wear- and problem- free, why settle?
Depends on the series and rarity. Moderns (1965-date) I lose interest in anything under MS63. For large cents or half cents or almost any bust series- good, is good enough for me. I think that good is the lowest grade for me below that they just look too junky. For barbers I like vf-35 or better. Mercury dimes- anything below VF i lose interest. Guess I am all over the board. Three cent nickels look ok in vg and so do Indian head cents. As for gold coins after 1850 I lose interest in anything below AU. I guess that is why I don't have many gold coins. Bob
truly it varies with me like stated a sweet g chain cent would find happiness with me m/s or un-impaired proofs find favor with me bottom line though coin must have eye appeal which trumps my other stances
everything in life is but merely on loan to us by our appreciation....lose your appreciation and see
I loose interest in the grade of G, as I usually like at least VG to get some detail. VG coins have a circulated charm of the time period that I appreciate:
Robert Scot: Engraving Liberty - biography of US Mint's first chief engraver
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CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
For those that think that is silly, I can make an analogy to adopting a dog from a shelter. Some people are only attracted to the happy, healthy dogs. Some are more interested in the shy animals, that may have been abused, or may even be injured. Is there anything wrong with either choice? No, it is just different kinds of people.
I understand that this forum skews towards the deep pocket, quality oriented collector, and the replies to the thread are evidence of that skew.
<< <i>Nothing below G4, unless you count Genuine holders.
I would make an exception to my vf+ rule for that piece.
Tom
U.S. Type Set
Putting a strict grade limit is nothing I have ever done, nor plan to do.
<< <i>Shoot - I even have defaced ungradeable coins....
I've seen you post the obverse, but never the reverse until now... Is that a 1849 Ten Dollar Massachusetts & California Company territorial
For more recent, common coins, I do prefer VF and up, preferably Unc, and avoid coins with problems. If the coin is easy to find wear- and problem- free, why settle?
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Bob
like stated a sweet g chain cent would find happiness with me
m/s or un-impaired proofs find favor with me
bottom line though
coin must have eye appeal which trumps my other stances