I'm changing the title! What year of coin, NOT COIN itself, is most dicussed here on our forum?

joeykoins · December 8, 2016 1:07PM

Hi guy's, I was on the forum and it got me thinking (as being here always does). All the coins with all the different years mentioned. Curious? Out of all the years in coins, in any denomination, which one would you say is collected, sought after, talked about, sold or graded the most? I know this is a complex question but to have fun with that special year in knowing what everyone thinks would peak my curiosity. My guess would have to be 1913 Thanks guys.

BruceS · December 8, 2016 1:10PM

As far as graded goes, I would venture a guess and say probably ASEs with all the bulk submitters out there.

joeykoins · December 8, 2016 1:18PM

@BruceS said:
As far as graded goes, I would venture a guess and say probably ASEs with all the bulk submitters out there.

Maybe, I'm not being precisely clear? What year is the most popular in all of coins?

TomB · December 8, 2016 1:20PM

Do you mean what year would have the most people state something like "I have a type set from the year..."? If so, I'd imagine birth years, centennials of birth years and also add 1916.

TommyType · December 8, 2016 1:22PM

"collected, sought after, talked about, sold, or graded"....kind of leaves a lot of room for ideas and discussion. (Which is probably the intent!)

Anyway, as a type collector, I've always been intrigued by 1853 because of the multiple "one year type" (halves and quarters), and/or, short period type (dimes and half dimes), coins of that year.

Probably doesn't really quality in any of the above categories. But an interesting type collecting year none-the-less.

BruceS · December 8, 2016 1:31PM

Hmmm, that's a tough question, I don't think there is a clear answer on one particular year. How bout civil war gold, certainly sought after. can you search the boards database on how many discussions are on a particular year, doubt it, but will be interested to hear what others think . most likely the Key dates in most series.

1630Boston · December 8, 2016 1:34PM

 I don't think this can be answered. :smile:

messydesk · December 8, 2016 1:49PM

The most popular date will really depend on whom you ask. In my circles, 1878 is all the rage. The most graded date of all coins will always be the current year as TPGs try to get quantities of modern stuff on the market. Also, don't forget about "Mr. 1873," Harry X Boosel. I imagine his study of the date and publication of "1873-1873" contributed some to popularizing that date a bit for some time.

Nap · December 8, 2016 2:14PM

The years 1793, 1794, and 1804 are quite popular and sought after.

Civil War years 1861-1865 also popular across all denominations due to the major events happening during that time.

In the (distant) future I suspect the year 2000 will be a popular one to collect.

joeykoins · December 8, 2016 2:15PM

@1630Boston said:
I don't think this can be answered.

You might be correct in your assumption, but it will be fun to hear what we here on the forum thinks.

ChrisH821 · December 8, 2016 7:59PM

Well I was going to dig around in the population report but it went down only after checking one type. I would guess 1924 Saints or 1909 vdb cents. I did manage to get the St. Gaudens page to load and the total graded for 1924 is 294,440.

ricko · December 9, 2016 6:42AM

There are many facets to the question, which make any one answer very difficult. For popularity, it would be Morgans with cents being a very close runner up....for year...well, as TomB said, likely 1916....for Mint - CC would be the choice..... That would be my contribution to the discussion. Cheers, RickO

OKbustchaser · December 9, 2016 7:26AM

1816--every large cent collector has a complete denomination set with the one coin.

coindeuce · December 9, 2016 8:15AM

Try putting together a complete Mint State set of U.S type from 1921. Or even an XF-AU set. Certainly not the most talked about, or collected, or graded - but more challenging than any other 20th century year.

messydesk · December 9, 2016 8:34AM

@coindeuce said:
Try putting together a complete Mint State set of U.S type from 1921. Or even an XF-AU set.

With gold, right?

coindeuce · December 9, 2016 2:04PM

@messydesk said:

@coindeuce said:
Try putting together a complete Mint State set of U.S type from 1921. Or even an XF-AU set.

With gold, right?

Yes, John. The Saint would be the clincher. Go big or go home.

seanq · December 9, 2016 2:39PM

@TommyType said:
"collected, sought after, talked about, sold, or graded"....kind of leaves a lot of room for ideas and discussion. (Which is probably the intent!)

Anyway, as a type collector, I've always been intrigued by 1853 because of the multiple "one year type" (halves and quarters), and/or, short period type (dimes and half dimes), coins of that year.

Probably doesn't really quality in any of the above categories. But an interesting type collecting year none-the-less.

This was the first year that popes into my head, both as a type collector and as an error collector. I've been able to find clips of this date on all of the minor coins through the half dollar with clips, plus a gold coin.

Sean Reynolds

messydesk · December 9, 2016 3:31PM

@coindeuce said:

@messydesk said:

@coindeuce said:
Try putting together a complete Mint State set of U.S type from 1921. Or even an XF-AU set.

With gold, right?

Yes, John. The Saint would be the clincher. Go big or go home.

OK. Let me finish my 1861 set first.

Walkerfan · December 9, 2016 5:40PM

It really depends upon one's series......

For Walkers in XF through MS--1916, 1917, 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921 & 1923 are all very important years.

Especially the 1916-S, 1917 S Obv, 1917 S Rev, 1917 D Rev, 1918 D, 1919, 1919 D, 1919 S, 1920 D, 1920 S, ALL 1921 coins (P, D & S) and also the 1923-S is VERY challenging.

joeykoins · December 10, 2016 2:07AM

Bump

ricko · December 10, 2016 6:47AM

Currently, it would seem the 1933 year is the most discussed....based on your new criteria.... going back in forum history, this would change periodically ....I have no idea what the all time winner would be... 1933, 1913, 1916, 1914..1794....take your pick... or add your years... Cheers, RickO

COCollector · December 10, 2016 12:58PM

The year 1916.

First year for Merc dime, SL quarter, and WL half.

Great designs, hugely popular & collectible. And in 2016 it's probably the most discussed coin year, with the 100th anniversary and the gold commemoratives.

LindeDad · December 10, 2016 1:13PM

New question would be Current year releases.

joeykoins · December 10, 2016 1:25PM

@COCollector said:
The year 1916.

First year for Merc dime, SL quarter, and WL half.

Great designs, hugely popular & collectible. And in 2016 it's probably the most discussed coin year, with the 100th anniversary and the gold commemoratives.

That year would be a good argument. Esp. 1916 being exactly 100 years ago!

roadrunner · December 10, 2016 3:51PM

I agree 1913, 1916 as possible choices for most discussed years if we consider forum posts over say the entire 15 year period the forum has been around.

But my top 3 would also include 1909. 1909 vdb, 1909-s Linc and Indian, 1909-s vdb, scarce mints in this year for Barber dimes, quarters, and halves. 1909-d,o,s dimes. 1909-o quarter, 1909-o halves. The gold coins of 1909 are fairly available, often discussed, and have some interesting varieties. Lots of threads asking what do you think of my 1909 $5/$10 Indians. Key dates too with 1909-0 $5. For classic coins I don't see anything in the 18th and 19th centuries that would beat out these 3 years for total forum interest. Same comment post-1933.

For any particular year, it could be that same year....or 2016 for this year. With all the mints new issues, they get talked up a lot. Next year it could be 2017.

I'm changing the title! What year of coin, NOT COIN itself, is most dicussed here on our forum?

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