Great question! Pick a series that you really LOVE, and see what grade range fits within that price level. Make sure you still like the series, if the grade level is very low ... for example, less than Fine. Sometimes losing that much meat off the coin can make it less than pleasing. Let's say you land at VF. Stick with that grade, as you form the set. You will learn a TON about the series as you slowly assemble the set. P.S. Be very picky, and choose nicely matched coins.
Good luck!
Dave
Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
Hmmmm! Why is the only hole in your type set a Barber Half????
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My suggestion would be to buy "quality and rarity" over "popularity and affordability" as a goal. If within your price range, that would be the target for picking up quality and scarcity. Up until now with previous entries, you might choose the early dimes or perhaps Barber Halves (since that is rarer as a series whether dimes, quarters or halves) over Morgans, Walking Libs, used Standing Libs, or brown Indian cents (stating these as examples). I think the quality/rarity-focused angle will more-likely reward you on the back-end of your endeavors as well over a number of those other options.
Secondly, start small. To give some context as you collect, a holder will give you a sense of accomplishment along the journey. I started with the Capital Plastics holder below... I have now worked into tougher Barber Quarters as a series and unique, tough date type in hard to find grades, strike character, and surface preservation / color. @amwldcoin stated mid-grade... good choice. I have recently purchased a bit larger, more expanded version of the Type holder that is out there... but this is for me as a side activity. Stick more towards the aforementioned quality/rarity goals.
@amwldcoin I hold it in such a high esteem, as with all my other halves, that I went off and did the foolish thing of grading the coin with our hosts. I have the coin, just that it is sitting in a PCGS holder.
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A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
For that that range for eBay store / shows Slabbed coins walkers, commems, dollars (ms64 and above) plus Mexico low pop. I pickoff nice ones just mark them up cost plus.
I mostly prefer investment grade coins MS64 and above.
This is true. The Franklin half series would be a good starting point. Mostly because of the series amount of coins, not too wide spread. Also it has that History about it, Benjamin Franklin not being a President and such. Don't forget BUGS BUNNY!
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I should probably finish my Franklin collection. I'm 8 short of having all dates and mint marks in MS6x.
Last night I finished my Franklin Proof 65+ set. Early anniversary present. Got the 1950 I've been needing for years.
A date set of Capped Bust halves, lettered edge, (1807 - 1836) would be possible, with a few challenging examples. You could also expand to a Red Book set, if you planned on doing a little cherry picking ... and had a little luck.
CBHs are easily found a many shops and shows, still nice looking at lower grade, and are from the first Philadelphia Mint.
Nonetheless ... collect what you like!
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The mighty buffalo nickel has held my interest for over 50 years now. I collect them because it’s what “I” like. IF you decide to go with a series make sure it’s the one you’ll always love.
The best advice I can give you.
Happy hunting my coin brother 😊
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Where's the $5????
Edit to add....Not sure if their is a $5....after I posted I thought...I better look....just ASSumed it was a Columbian set at a glance!
If you can up the budget range to $150-$250, that will give you more options to sell when the time comes. $150 seems to be the threshold for online auctions at the big auction houses.
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Great question! Pick a series that you really LOVE, and see what grade range fits within that price level. Make sure you still like the series, if the grade level is very low ... for example, less than Fine. Sometimes losing that much meat off the coin can make it less than pleasing. Let's say you land at VF. Stick with that grade, as you form the set. You will learn a TON about the series as you slowly assemble the set. P.S. Be very picky, and choose nicely matched coins.
Good luck!
Dave
Hmmmm! Why is the only hole in your type set a Barber Half????
@amwldcoin I hold it in such a high esteem, as with all my other halves, that I went off and did the foolish thing of grading the coin with our hosts. I have the coin, just that it is sitting in a PCGS holder.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Quarter eagles. Why? Because it's gold.
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For that that range for eBay store / shows Slabbed coins walkers, commems, dollars (ms64 and above) plus Mexico low pop. I pickoff nice ones just mark them up cost plus.
I mostly prefer investment grade coins MS64 and above.
I’ll triple the $2.50 Indians. Except for the 11-D, you can go for lower grades, AU50, etc.
So are French Roosters...
This is true. The Franklin half series would be a good starting point. Mostly because of the series amount of coins, not too wide spread. Also it has that History about it, Benjamin Franklin not being a President and such.
Don't forget BUGS BUNNY!
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.I should probably finish my Franklin collection. I'm 8 short of having all dates and mint marks in MS6x.
Last night I finished my Franklin Proof 65+ set. Early anniversary present. Got the 1950 I've been needing for years.
Quarter Eagles are fun! Not exactly cheap but fun and somewhat cheap...
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I have these currently. Technically some are duplicates, but I don’t care. They’re addictive.
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Lot's of options IMHO. Pick a series you like and try to stick with it the best you can!!
A date set of Capped Bust halves, lettered edge, (1807 - 1836) would be possible, with a few challenging examples. You could also expand to a Red Book set, if you planned on doing a little cherry picking ... and had a little luck.
CBHs are easily found a many shops and shows, still nice looking at lower grade, and are from the first Philadelphia Mint.
Nonetheless ... collect what you like!
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
The mighty buffalo nickel has held my interest for over 50 years now. I collect them because it’s what “I” like. IF you decide to go with a series make sure it’s the one you’ll always love.
The best advice I can give you.
Happy hunting my coin brother 😊
Where's the $5????
Edit to add....Not sure if their is a $5....after I posted I thought...I better look....just ASSumed it was a Columbian set at a glance!
True but when the time comes to sell nobody wants them.
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
Then "because it's gold" is an insufficient reason.
And you can always sell Roosters at 98%
If you can up the budget range to $150-$250, that will give you more options to sell when the time comes. $150 seems to be the threshold for online auctions at the big auction houses.
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