Numismatic peculiarities...what's yours?

MrBreeze · July 12, 2012 1:10PM

I only like Morgan Dollars that are blast white. Keep the rainbows in fairyland and the toners on the beach. But, I dislike any other US coin that is white. Any other type of US coin(pre 64) has to have toning for me to like it. What's up with that?

Sonorandesertrat · July 12, 2012 1:54PM

I hate coppers with verdigris or carbon spots.

BryceM · July 12, 2012 2:06PM

I don't like proofs.

bronzemat · July 12, 2012 2:16PM

I detest holed coins.

HoledandCreative · July 12, 2012 3:47PM

I don't collect coins that are all there.

Justlooking · July 12, 2012 4:39PM

I don't like any coin that has a mark or a spot or a ding or a dent or a scratch or a hairline on the nose ... Lincoln's nose, an eagle's nose, Liberty's nose, etc.

rec78 · July 12, 2012 8:37PM

I hate coins used for jewelry, such as rings, belt buckles, key chains, tie tacks, buttons, bracelets, etc.

PerryHall · July 12, 2012 8:52PM

Several of these posts don't sound peculiar to me---not liking verdigris/spots, holed coins, and ex-jewelry coins.

SmallTownCoins · July 12, 2012 11:01PM

I buy and sell U.S. coins, but I only collect ancient Roman coins :-)

seanq · July 12, 2012 11:48PM

<< I don't collect coins that are all there. >>

This.

Sean Reynolds

joeykoins · July 12, 2012 11:54PM

This has more to do with coin publishing books. I never could understand why Redbook ( many other books as well, i don't only want to pick on R.B. ) comes out with a " new " book every year? When in reality, every price stays the same, just about.

Davideo · July 12, 2012 11:58PM

My peculiarity is that I'm a numismatist

TwoKopeiki · July 13, 2012 12:27AM

I detest the ridiculous premium of shipwreck-recovered coins. Salt water corrosion really turns me off.

TwoSides2aCoin · July 13, 2012 12:51AM

I was looking for a seated liberty coin for my type set 3 years ago, when somehow, the dealer talked me into buying the whole shop.

bosco5041 · July 13, 2012 12:55AM

<< I was looking for a seated liberty coin for my type set 3 years ago, when somehow, the dealer talked me into buying the whole shop. >>

He must have been a heck of a salesperson!!!!!!!!

TwoSides2aCoin · July 13, 2012 1:47AM

I'm a numismatic sucker for punishment.

ctf_error_coins · July 13, 2012 1:50AM

I don't like round coins

agentjim007 · July 13, 2012 1:50AM

I hate debris trapped in the holder and it really drives me crazy if it's sitting on the coin where a simple blast of dust off would solve the problem.

123cents · July 13, 2012 1:54AM

I hate getting dirty slabs. If I can take the time to clean them so can the other guy or gal.

Buzzybest · July 13, 2012 1:56AM

<< I was looking for a seated liberty coin for my type set 3 years ago, when somehow, the dealer talked me into buying the whole shop. >>

Did you at least get the Seated Liberty you were looking for? Let me know when you graduate to Morgans,or buy another shop because you were looking for a Morgan.

My numismatic peculiarities are my many attempts at humor,which don't always succeed.

Spooly · July 13, 2012 2:14AM

painted coins.. make me sick

Elcontador · July 13, 2012 2:25AM

Fingerprints.

TwoSides2aCoin · July 13, 2012 2:31AM

<< I don't collect coins that are all there. >>

Maybe I don't understand English, but where do you find the ones that are only partially there ? Pieces of coins ?

DennisH · July 13, 2012 2:32AM

I won't buy a VG08 Morgan if it doesn't have complete rims on both sides, an F12 if most of the lines aren't visible inside the cotton bolls, or an XF40 if it doesn't have fully separated feathers inside the eagle's right wing (viewer's left). All of these seem to be dieing out as requirements for those grades at all TPGs.

bidask · July 13, 2012 3:06AM

I'm willing to take a loss....

Hotfootspin · July 13, 2012 3:29AM

I don't like coins I can't afford. Any coin I can't afford just looks "meh" to me.

Mark

ambro51 · July 13, 2012 8:19AM

I hate common everyday stuff

GeorgeKellogg · July 13, 2012 8:55AM

I refuse to purchase a coin that falls below the following minimum level of preservation:

A coin for the budget-conscious collector. The piece has original surfaces, save for an old cleaning and polishing. For accuracy's sake, we note that the reeded edge has been expertly re-engraved, leading us to suspect that a jewelry loop was once attached. We also feel that the piece may have been sweated, as it is ever so slightly underweight and both sides are peppered with contact marks. Although the piece was probably dipped at one time, it is now beginning to retone in quite attractive hues. The surfaces have been expertly smoothed to minimize all but the heaviest gouges, although a few rim dings are still visible, which serve for identification purposes. The coin has a slightly matte appearance, possibly due to the effects of seawater immersion. The coin should be examined in person, as it has much more eye appeal than the technical description would suggest.

Buzzybest · July 13, 2012 9:08AM

<< I don't like coins I can't afford. Any coin I can't afford just looks "meh" to me.

Mark >>

So why are you here?

TwoSides2aCoin · July 13, 2012 9:51AM

pe·cu·li·ar·i·ty
/Noun:
1.An odd or unusual feature or habit.
2.A characteristic or quality that is distinctive of a particular person or place.

I bought nearly a thousand dollars worth of foreign coins today. None were in PCGS or NGC holders, but they might be soon.

BillyKingsley · July 13, 2012 10:00AM

I prefer circulated over uncirculated, I don't particularly care for Morgans, and I don't care at all about "grade".

I am in the hobby because I love the history, not to make a profit.

Shamika · July 13, 2012 11:42AM

Fingerprints...HATE THEM!!!

LogPotato · July 13, 2012 11:48AM

<< I prefer circulated over uncirculated, I don't particularly care for Morgans, and I don't care at all about "grade".

I am in the hobby because I love the history, not to make a profit. >>

I agree with BK here. I really could care less about UNC coins. Give me a VF any day of the week over an MS coin.

Walkerfan · July 13, 2012 12:04PM

Interesting......I don't like fingerprints, muted luster, dip residue, modern clad coinage, ga-ga grades (ie above MS 65 for early stuff and above MS 67 for later stuff), soft stikes and bullion coins (ASEs, etc, I want REAL history).

Buzzybest · July 13, 2012 12:09PM

If you truly love both the beauty and history of numismatic coins,everything else pales in comparison.

tydye · July 13, 2012 1:12PM

I liked holed coins, counterstamped and well worn coins. Perfection is over rated.

lkeigwin · July 13, 2012 1:58PM

<< I refuse to purchase a coin that falls below the following minimum level of preservation:

A coin for the budget-conscious collector.

The piece has original surfaces, save for an old cleaning and polishing.

For accuracy's sake, we note that the reeded edge has been expertly re-engraved, leading us to suspect that a jewelry loop was once attached.

We also feel that the piece may have been sweated, as it is ever so slightly underweight and both sides are peppered with contact marks.

Although the piece was probably dipped at one time, it is now beginning to retone in quite attractive hues.

The surfaces have been expertly smoothed to minimize all but the heaviest gouges, although a few rim dings are still visible, which serve for identification purposes.

The coin has a slightly matte appearance, possibly due to the effects of seawater immersion.

The coin should be examined in person, as it has much more eye appeal than the technical description would suggest. >>

That is just about perfect.
Lance.

BillyKingsley · July 14, 2012 1:49PM

I thought of another....

Cleaned coins don't bother me, as long as it's not too severe. (IE, no polishing)

SeattleSlammer · July 14, 2012 3:06PM

<< Several of these posts don't sound peculiar to me---not liking verdigris/spots, holed coins, and ex-jewelry coins. >>

Some got the idea behind this thread but most did not. Here's my .02 in the spirit of misunderstanding: I hate ugly coins.

braddick · July 14, 2012 3:12PM

Old, worn toned over scratches don't offend me but I am bothered by a fresh, shiny new scratch.

rec78 · July 14, 2012 4:19PM

I did not mean just ex-jewelry-I also hate ones that are currently used as jewelry or anything that they were not minted to be used for. I hate imitation coins used for jewelry as well.

Bob

Walkerfan · July 14, 2012 4:26PM

Let me add that I am VERY particular about SLABS. Even though a coin is in a slab......don't grab it by the center and run your greasy fingers across the surface!! Hold it by the EDGES. Some people just don't know how to handle coins. Even though they are in slabs, you should still treat them with respect!!

nwcoast · July 14, 2012 4:28PM

<< I did not mean just ex-jewelry-I also hate ones that are currently used as jewelry or anything that they were not minted to be used for. I hate imitation coins used for jewelry as well.

Bob >>

I also hate painted coins!

magikbilly · July 14, 2012 5:11PM

I will prefer a dirty 1936 Walker 50C in crusty strong XF from the bottom of some box of junk I KNOW no one has touched since to a white MS63 in any slab.
I think some circ Proofs are cooler than their brothers.

Eric

PerryHall · July 14, 2012 5:23PM

<< Old, worn toned over scratches don't offend me but I am bothered by a fresh, shiny new scratch. >>

Agree---especially staple scratches from someone carelessly removing a coin from a 2X2.

Twobitcollector · July 14, 2012 8:33PM

I don't like toned coins, I'm color blind and can't enjoy all the beauty of them. but some how this cought my attention

curly · July 15, 2012 12:26AM

I've got a thing for tab toned Oregons.

Coinosaurus · July 15, 2012 1:32AM

<< This has more to do with coin publishing books. I never could understand why Redbook ( many other books as well, i don't only want to pick on R.B. ) comes out with a " new " book every year? When in reality, every price stays the same, just about.

>>

You have got to be kidding. Trust me, if YOU owned this cow, YOU would be milking it just as much.

Baley · July 15, 2012 2:30AM

I prefer old coins in Good to Fine over high grade coins, because the wear testifies to their authentic history in actual commerce.
I also like when they have "test marks" such as small scratches and digs, and sometimes even contemporary holes and grafitti.

ajman · July 15, 2012 2:44AM

I enjoy receiving an auction lot or some other dealer purchase and opening it with childlike anticipation, then repackaging it complete with the coin and receipt inside taped backed up and then open it up again to try to recapture the initial thrill I had when I first received it. I sometimes sleep with my coins as well.

Walkerfan · July 15, 2012 3:24AM

<< I enjoy receiving an auction lot or some other dealer purchase and opening it with childlike anticipation, then repackaging it complete with the coin and receipt inside taped backed up and then open it up again to try to recapture the initial thrill I had when I first received it. I sometimes sleep with my coins as well. >>

Numismatic peculiarities...what's yours?

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