Collecting coins-11000 post giveaway

MICHAELDIXON

I have had many sets through the years and have sold many coins. This year I decided to "lighten" my load and focus on something different. First it was Proof Liberty nickels, which didn't inspire me; then it was Proof 3c nickels and they didn't inspire me. Of all things, I reverted back to some simple modern sets: Franklin halves (BU), Eisenhower dollars (BU/PR), Anthony Dollars (BU/PR) and Presidential Dollars (BU/PR). Not only am I enjoying the chase, I enjoy looking at the coins and it has reinvigorated my desire to collect. Many of you know I do not like going to coin shows unless I am the promoter. Well, I have the desire to go to Baltimore at the end of the month to find some coins for my sets. This has shown me that you don't have to have alot of money, you have to have the passion.
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So...what set are you working on?
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Winners: JJM,
Flatwoods and
NOOW

STONE

Happy 11,000 Posts

coinsarefun

Been selling a bunch of stuff to and finally started working on My long awaited Type Set

Its nice to find something that spark interest and joy back into this hobby......congrat's

michiganboy

I'm gonna work on an 1883 proof set. I have one copin so far and like this years set because it has three nickels ( w/cents wo/ cents and shield) I 'm gonna make a type set from my proof sets when I'm done.

STONE

Haven't had much time to look at coins, but I'm still plugging away at the last few holes of my Capped Bust Dime die marriage set;
additions, upgrades, and registry set.

I too have lightened my load recently, consolidating my collections to just a couple areas.

AUandAG

A fire kindles!

Good job, plenty to choose from out there, thank goodness!

bob

epcjimi1

1946 Iowa commems in PCGS plastic, MS 60 - 68. Approaching it two ways, already slabbed coins and raw coins to submit. I've got 64 to 67 covered, have one raw I purchased that I think will go 63. The 68 is tough for me because I don't have a Benjamin Franklin tree with hundred dollar bills hanging off of it growing in my backyard.

LindeDad

Toned silver Commemorative 50 piece set in PCGS AU58 is the target but keep getting off tracked by finding nice looking coins in MS grades. That plus trying to fill holes in my date set of halves keeps it warn out here in the woods.

MsMorrisine

did you go for the varieties in the dollars??

BaseballAbs

I like to work on all Quarter Sets. Also bust material. mostly quarters and dimes.
Happy 11000!

123cents

Congrats on 11,000 post!

Walkerguy21D

Working on large cents right now - man cannot live on walkers and Barbers alone!

Flatwoods

My main focus right now is an XF type set.
It's tougher than I expected when seeking mark-free, original coins.

LogPotato

VF Barbers. I have a long way to go.

SkyMan

I'm always on the look out for Franklin material to upgrade my toner business strike set, but haven't found anything for years.

I'm currently working on a 1940 - 1964 toner Washington set in MS66. I'm also working on an 1858 business strike set (mainly no gold), and an 1893 proof cameo set (no gold).

Finally, not a coin set, but a set nonetheless, (and one that I've picked up a fair amount of numismatic material for) is I'm trying to get at least one flown item from every Mercury, Gemini and Apollo space flight.

Meltdown

I'm currently between sets and struggling to find my next inspiration. I just might have to finish my short set of circ cam bust halves...
I have 5 with 4 more to go. They type set album has been a work in progress for about 5 years now.

Congrats on so many posts! Here's a nice Franklin I bought from you many years ago.

Coinerww2

I still haven't found a particular series that I'm totally fascinated with so I'm collecting a variety to see if I will develop a favorite.

Bochiman

I've moved around a bit since getting back into coins some 10 years ago.
Started with SHQs, to help celebrate the birth of my son. Moved into Morgans but was naïve initially and didn't realize the cost of the stoppers...and paying for a new family member
Then, moved into toned IHC Proofs. Hard to find nice ones for fair prices...still have and still look, but pretty stalled.
A board member, around that time, sent my son some toned Roosevelt dimes (silver). Got my son going on those and we added some more, but nicely toned ones, again, for a fair price, are not easy to find for all years, so, while we still look, it is pretty stalled as well
Did the Ikes and got bored pretty quickly. Still like them, but got bored.
The Franklins are cool when toned nicely....have a few of those.

The main set I have been working on, that I want to make legacy for my son, is the 1/2c Everyman's set. I chose Everyman, even though some of the later dates are a bit more affordable even in MS63/64 with a nice look, just because the set can be somewhat challenging and yet still have a somewhat consistent appearance (all are circulated, even though, for many of the AU58s, it is hard to tell).
We are now down to a handful to round us out and those would be, of course, the keys and semi-keys (more expensive ones) with a "common" one or two mixed in. The common ones are still unfilled because of my tightening requirements on what we will accept for how the coin looks and the price range. Not going to pay 2x book, when other examples are out there for just a bit over book, and the look isn't that spectacular for the difference.

I've noticed that with the 1/2c coins, there aren't a ton of dealers who consistently have them, or have nice examples...particularly in PCGS. Due to the issues with early copper (porous, cleaning, spotting (carbon), etc) nice examples can be difficult to find.

cheezhed

Having the passion is part of the fun! Have fun!

mkman123

I'm working on a "whatever" I like set, whatever catches my eye and isn't expensive I will get it haha. Its fun and coin collecting is all about fun not money or making money, etc

messydesk

Currently working on classic commem type set (see registry link in sig line), buying Morgan dollar varieties I like, and putting together my prime number date box of 29 (1723-1951).

USMoneylover

Congrats on 11k...I'm still working on a couple different bust dime sets.

GeorgeKellogg

The 11,000 posts mark is quite a milestone. Congratulations!

TorinoCobra71

Seems like I cant even get to 10,000.

ModCrewman

That's quite the milestone...congratulations Professor. Glad you've had your passion re-kindled.

Vbowling299

congrats!! i've been working on seated quarters in xf-choice au lately

noow

I'm working on my sample slabs and silver dime sets.

DorkGirl

I'm working on 3 albums, ASE, Maple leafs, and Kookaburras.

1tommy

Congrats on 11,000 I can only wonder all the things you must have seen and learned since joining, I just started a 1936 to 1964 Proof Quarter set, only 32 coins so figured it was a good one to start with. Still have all mom and dads albums that are not complete in case I stray. Enjoy

Bayard1908

I'm still happy collecting 1858 to 1915 proofs, including Liberty nickels and three cent nickels.

guitarwes

Recently, I have had a mid-grade Seated Quarter fever that I can't break. Especially hunting the better dates. This has rekindled a fire that was sort of dwindling.

I find the world coin silver bullion a refreshing avenue also, Panda and Britannias especially. Beautiful coins and bullion to boot.

Congrats on 11K!

jfoot13

happy 11K
I like collecting Connecticut tokens , medals , good fers and them researching them.... good thing I work cheap

lcoopie

my commems
2Cs

thanks

baddspellar

Congrats.

I'm strictly a type collector. I don't have much money for coins, but I have modest examples of almost all of the 7070 types (excluding Gold)
I try to upgrade problem coins when I find something affordable.

droopyd

Congrats on 11k - I'm still working on upgrading my Lincolns and completing a US type set. Maybe I'll restart my long neglected Canadian dollar set.

MarkInDavis

At my current pace I will hit 11k posts in about 60 years. I am sure I won't live that long. Always good to find something new to collect.

LALASD4

11000 is a lot.

keyman64

Mercury Dime Varieties - It is a way to have a real challenge, use knowledge and a good eye to Cherrypick and then with a little luck end up with a couple Top Pops...all while NOT competing with the bank accounts of others since I can't do that. Lots of fun!

morgandollar1878

When I got into this hobby I started collecting morgan dollars cause they were cool to a newbie. I have been collecting for almost 15 years now and I still remember many of the first coins that I bought. I dabbled in other series, but the morgans were large, lusterous, and very cool to look at. Although I still like them, and buy one on occasion, my focus moved to Washington quarters including errors and varieties. I have a crazy fascination with them, and when I go to a show it is almost always the first thing that I ask about when I go up to a dealer table. The Washington quarters are the fuel for my fire, and it has kept me interested in the hobby for the last several years.

Congrats on the 11k and finding the fuel for your fire.

Thanks for the chance in the giveaway.

hchcoin

Bust quarters for me

joecopper

I am working on die states of 1816 Large Cents

Jcarney

Still working on my EF-AU early Lincoln set. I've been working on it for years, always trying to find chocolate brown, well-matched, no problem coins.

pitboss

Morgan dollars

Shamika

Buffalo nickels are my passion.

And coin boards of course.

JJM

MaineJim

11,000 post is impressive! I am enjoying coins pulled from circulation via CRH so I am all over the place. Yesterday I added a 1986 Statue of Liberty half from a box to my collection. Not really worth much but getting it at face value is fun.

Jim

JJM

Thanks Michael !!!!!!!

renman95

Date run of Box O' 20 Saints.