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What are you coin tastes, classic or modern?

SilverProofQuarter1883SilverProofQuarter1883 Posts: 1,883 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Coin collecting is not simply buying coins to be a coin collector, there are many coin collectors with many tastes. I have noticed on the topic of the new 2021 dollars coming out that people really want one or say they prefer the original classics. I am curious to know what category you folks on the forum like to collect.

What are you coin tastes, classic or modern?

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  • TurtleCatTurtleCat Posts: 4,628 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    Overall I am more about the classic coins but I do have some moderns.

  • KliaoKliao Posts: 5,694 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    I'm more of a classics coin guy but will pick up some rare moderns if I can get my hands on them at mint price or any other things that peak my interest.

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  • USSID17USSID17 Posts: 1,264 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 4, 2021 8:13PM
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    Classic as well. Mostly pre-64. I think I'm old school. I can still remember that depressed feeling seeing the first clad coins hit the street in 65. :s

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,751 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    I am mostly a Renaissance Era collector---coins minted from 1907 on through the thirties and forties. i.e. Saints, Walkers, Standing Libs, Mercs and Buffs.

    But I also like coins from the 1800s---Morgans, Seated Libs, Capped Busts and Draped Busts.

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  • coinsarefuncoinsarefun Posts: 21,758 ✭✭✭✭✭

    What are you coin tastes, classic or modern?
    Best answer I can give is.......yes. ;)
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    I like and collect what I think looks good and has appeal. It might be bullion rounds, new Morgan’s and peace coming out and originals. Tokens, old and semi modern.......no chucky cheese stuff

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  • koynekwestkoynekwest Posts: 10,048 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    But I also like select modern coins, especially the Sac dollar. Design wise and before the date was moved to the rim (a thoroughly stupid move IMO) and with the original flying eagle on the reverse I think it ranked right up there with some of the classic stuff.

  • Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,701 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    I’m not a modern guy. Absolutely nothing wrong with it, it’s just not for me. A little bullion here and there doesn’t hurt.

    Dave

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  • WCCWCC Posts: 2,895 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I don't collect any US coins but since this is the US forum, I find certain colonial and territorial gold a lot more interesting than any US Mint coin: circulation strike, proofs, patterns and commemoratives.

    I'd never buy these coins as a replacement for those I collect now but both are also above my budget, sometimes in any quality and otherwise in the quality I will accept.

  • OPAOPA Posts: 17,143 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I prefer innovative and pleasing to my eyes coins or rounds.

    "Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
  • mannie graymannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer modern U.s common types (1965 to present)

    Kind of a mixed bag for me.
    I sell more moderns but I appreciate both and love Walking Liberty halves.

  • thefinnthefinn Posts: 2,657 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Classic Silver Commems and U.S. Renaissance issues from 1907-1921.

    thefinn
  • BillyKingsleyBillyKingsley Posts: 2,661 ✭✭✭✭
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    I like everything that exists or will one day exist. I prefer world coins even though US is the majority of my collection. Prefer to have as many types as possible.

    Specifically speaking of US coins I prefer modern, simply because there are more different designs.

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  • SilverProofQuarter1883SilverProofQuarter1883 Posts: 1,883 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    @thefinn said:
    Classic Silver Commems and U.S. Renaissance issues from 1907-1921.

    I am pretty sure that falls under classic coins since they are old classic commemoratives.👍

  • KurisuKurisu Posts: 2,066 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 4, 2021 9:09PM
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    My oldest coin is from around 300 BC
    My oldest dated coin is from 1543
    My favorite coin...likely the one I buy or find next :smiley:
    My newest coin is 2021
    I don't do any particular sets whatsoever.
    I have art rounds, ACEs, and a handful of slabbed and unslabbed gold coins from around the world.
    Have a pretty large collection of Proof 70's, I've spoiled myself that way and refuse to buy any other type of proofs unless they are ungraded.
    I absolutely love modern proof silvers.
    I LOVE key and semi-key date wheat pennies found in my vintage rolls.
    I also have a large collection of autographed slabbed coins...maybe because I have a history of meeting celebrities and NOT asking them for an autograph lol.
    In summary... I love coins!

    Coins are Neato!

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  • thefinnthefinn Posts: 2,657 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @thefinn said:
    Classic Silver Commems and U.S. Renaissance issues from 1907-1921.

    Pretty broad spectrum. 1792-2000. That would cover Modern from 1965-2000 too.

    thefinn
  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 17,571 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer modern U.s common types (1965 to present)

    I chose modern but many pre modern as well. Silver, silver and more silver! ;)

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  • SilverProofQuarter1883SilverProofQuarter1883 Posts: 1,883 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 4, 2021 9:13PM
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    @joeykoins said:
    I chose modern but many pre modern as well. Silver, silver and more silver! ;)

    I Probably should change it 1940 to present

  • SilverProofQuarter1883SilverProofQuarter1883 Posts: 1,883 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 4, 2021 9:21PM
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    @markelman1125 said:

    @joeykoins said:
    I chose modern but many pre modern as well. Silver, silver and more silver! ;)

    I Probably should change it 1940 to present

    Turns out I can’t LOL 😆, I tried but the editing won’t allow me to fix the pole

  • pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 7,325 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    For the 20th Century, mostly pre '34.

    Currently other than Large-size FRN's and Silver Cert's in Currency, I am mostly stuck in the 19th Century with both Coins and Paper. Capped Bust and Seated, Legal Tenders.


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  • amwldcoinamwldcoin Posts: 11,269 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    Do this poll in the precious metals forum and your results will be astoundingly different! I'm actually surprised you got as much diversity as you have! ;)

  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    :)

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    I do prefer classics, however have also built sets of ASE/AGE/Kennedy halves/Franklin halves....and stacks. Cheers, RickO

  • LazybonesLazybones Posts: 1,537 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 5, 2021 5:24AM
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    I love classic stuff. Clad stuff is nothing more than pocket change to me (no disrespect to modern collectors). It has zero appeal no matter what the grade.

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  • bronzematbronzemat Posts: 2,666 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    Easily classic U.S. coins.

  • jdimmickjdimmick Posts: 9,783 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    For years I was a classic key date collector: key date lincolns, indians, seated, barber,walkers etc, but as time went on in the past 5-7 years, I started picking up older type. Past year, I have sold just about everything, but I still have a superior 1794 large cent, and if the opportunity presented itself, would entertain buying a nice early silver pieces as well.

  • Joe_360Joe_360 Posts: 1,782 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • yspsalesyspsales Posts: 2,526 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer modern U.s common types (1965 to present)

    For the past year my focus has been 90% modern. Proof Sets and Washington Quarters

    Now that I think about it... historically, a 70/30 split leaning towards Morgan, Peace, Buffs. Lincoln Cents

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  • Cougar1978Cougar1978 Posts: 8,804 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 5, 2021 6:25AM
    I prefer modern commemoratives

    My focus has been getting banknotes graded and acquiring quality Mexican material.

    I like modern USA Commems (have a number of these) both silver and gold over the other choices in your poll.

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  • ashelandasheland Posts: 23,765 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    Highly prefer the earlier stuff, but I can also appreciate some of the new stuff.

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  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,840 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    There are some very nice modern coins, but by in large the mint is issuing too many of them, and most of them are like "the flavor of the month club" ... popular today, forgotten tomorrow.

    The classic were the focus of my interest when I was active.

    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
  • AuldFartteAuldFartte Posts: 4,597 ✭✭✭✭
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    I really prefer the classic US types and real silver (through 1964) but, IMHO, clad stuff and zincolns are garbage. I do have some moderns that appeal to me usually for aesthetic reasons, along with some medals and British coinage.

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  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 29,270 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    ill take the classic stuff ty

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  • JBNJBN Posts: 1,909 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    While I certainly concentrate on classic US coins, I do keep the modern coin sets up to date via mint sets.

  • divecchiadivecchia Posts: 6,688 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    Right now I collect classic US coins only.

    I was collecting modern commemorative coins for my PSA Nolan Ryan Master set.

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  • Eldorado9Eldorado9 Posts: 2,543 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Ancients-->Moderns Love them all.

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  • SilverProofQuarter1883SilverProofQuarter1883 Posts: 1,883 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 5, 2021 2:30PM
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    @UrbanDecay04 said:

    @Eldorado9 said:
    Ancients-->Moderns Love them all.

    Holy crap... that is actually my depiction of my collection in the future... about half of those coins I want to buy when I have the money

    Totally there are always great looking coins no matter the age, sweet collection btw @Eldorado9

  • Eldorado9Eldorado9 Posts: 2,543 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @UrbanDecay04 said:

    @Eldorado9 said:
    Ancients-->Moderns Love them all.

    Holy crap... that is actually my depiction of my collection in the future... about half of those coins I want to buy when I have the money

    Thanks! I see you are a young numismatist......I started collecting when I was about 10 I think......how old are you @UrbanDecay04 ? You like the Dan Carr coins?

  • ThreeCentSilverFLThreeCentSilverFL Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 5, 2021 3:23PM
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    Classics for me, with the exception of birth year coins for myself, wife and daughter.

    @divecchia said:
    Right now I collect classic US coins only.

    I was collecting modern commemorative coins for my PSA Nolan Ryan Master set.

    That's cool. Nolan Ryan was one of my favorite players growing up. I sold all of my baseball card collection, except for all my Nolan Ryan cards and associated stuff.

  • thebeavthebeav Posts: 3,921 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    I do prefer classic, but I always thought the obverse of this half eagle was pretty sharp.

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  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,401 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @divecchia said:
    Right now I collect classic US coins only.

    I was collecting modern commemorative coins for my PSA Nolan Ryan Master set.

    Looks like you still need one of these!

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  • divecchiadivecchia Posts: 6,688 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    @Zoins said:

    @divecchia said:
    Right now I collect classic US coins only.

    I was collecting modern commemorative coins for my PSA Nolan Ryan Master set.

    Looks like you still need one of these!

    I had the Proof and the BU, but sold them. I have been selling off my PSA Nolan Ryan collection over the last year to subsidize my coin collecting.

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  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 29,270 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer classic U.s. coins (early 20th century, 19th and 18th century coins)

    @thebeav said:
    I do prefer classic, but I always thought the obverse of this half eagle was pretty sharp.

    nice coin, i like

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