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pitpit Posts: 260
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Hello! Im just starting to collect US silver dollars.

I know a little about Morgan,Peace, and American Eagle. Are there any other US silver dollars to collect? Was there a US silver dollar before the Morgan?

Thank you for taking the time.
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    JJMJJM Posts: 8,130 ✭✭✭✭✭
    some info here

    Flowing Hair Dollar (1794-1795)
    Draped Bust Dollar (1795-1804)
    Liberty Seated Dollar (1836-1873)
    Trade Dollar (1873-1885)
    Morgan Dollar (1878-1921)
    Peace Dollar (1921-1935)
    Ike Dollar (1971-1978)
    Susan B. Anthony Dollar (1979-1999)
    Sacagawea Dollar (2000 to Date)
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    jerseycat101jerseycat101 Posts: 1,363 ✭✭✭✭✭
    As it appears you are a beginning collector, I would begin collecting a set of BU Eisenhower dollars, including proofs, which can easily be accomplished for around $200. After that, you would ideally have a little more knowledge, and could begin collecting something more ambitious, like Peace or Morgan Dollars.
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    BryceMBryceM Posts: 11,941 ✭✭✭✭✭
    One of the nice things about collecting coins is that you can collect whatever you like. One thing I'd recommend doing early on is defining your goals and purposes in collecting. Once you've got that roughed out, spend some time in some good books to educate yourself about the coins you're looking for. It will make the experience much more interesting and will help you avoid some of the potential pitfalls that you might encounter along the way. Also, consider joining a local club, establishing a relationship with a few dealers, attending a show or two, and broadening your exposue to the hobby. The Redbook would be a great place to start.

    You obviously found this forum, so you're on the right track. If you spend more than about $100 per coin, I'd strongly recommend sticking to coins already in PCGS or NGC holders. These carry an authenticity and grade guarantee which will keep you clear of the many counterfeit and abused coins out there on the market.

    One word of caution. Once you start collecting, it will attach itself deeply in the substance of your brainstem and you'll find it impossible to give up.

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    DeliaBugDeliaBug Posts: 881 ✭
    And get a good book. This one is expensive but PCGS has made it available for free online - Silver Dollars & Trade Dollars of the United States - A Complete Encyclopedia so now one everyone can read it.
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    joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 18,939 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome to school!You'll learn a lot on this forum,coin related and ethics as well! This might be jumping the gun a little but learn of the error/variety of the coins too! Some carry hefty premiums,so don't be left out in the cold.Like I said though,one step at a time.Good luck and have fun!image

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    DennisHDennisH Posts: 14,042 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>some info here

    Flowing Hair Dollar (1794-1795)
    Draped Bust Dollar (1795-1804)
    Liberty Seated Dollar (1836-1873)
    Trade Dollar (1873-1885)
    Morgan Dollar (1878-1921)
    Peace Dollar (1921-1935)
    Ike Dollar (1971-1978)
    Susan B. Anthony Dollar (1979-1999)
    Sacagawea Dollar (2000 to Date) >>

    And let's not forget the very rare and expensive Gobrecht Dollar from 1836-1839.
    When in doubt, don't.
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    crypto79crypto79 Posts: 8,623 ✭
    The silver Dollar right before the Morgan was the best of them all.
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    But Peace dollars are a great place to start you hobby
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    BillJonesBillJones Posts: 35,988 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Here are examples of the three early types to get you started. I have a one a year date set of these excluding the 1794 which costs as much or more than most new cars.

    Flowing Hair 1794-5

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    Draped Bust, Small Eagle 1795 - 8

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    Draped Bust Heraldic Eagle 1798 - 1803 (The pieces dated 1804 were struck years later.)

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    DennisHDennisH Posts: 14,042 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Gorgeous coins Bill!
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    mariner67mariner67 Posts: 2,746 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Gorgeous coins Bill! >>



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    DorkGirlDorkGirl Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Gorgeous coins Bill! >>



    +2!
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    pitpit Posts: 260
    Thank you all!! Great links,knowledge,pics and advice!! I look foward to reading up and expanding my collection of silver coins. My metal count is in my signature. Hope to be at 100 total by years end[2013].
    Not really doing "sets" at this time. Buying anything that catches eye and is silver/ within my budget. I really like the Morgan,Peace,Eagle, and some of the comm rounds.

    Hope everyone has a great 2013!! Thank you again for taking time to help me out. Jeff[pit]
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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Big silver is attractive and fun, also habit forming. Enjoy the ride....Cheers, RickO

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