Post Your Core Collection

FlyingAl · October 22, 2023 9:59AM

As I spend time building the collection I have, I find that there are distinct coins that just stand out and that I would have a really tough time selling. They're the ones that took time to hunt down and aren't really replaceable - so they are truly the core of my collection. It's what makes one collection unique from another. Personally, I'm very happy with the direction that my core collection has taken, and I think it is a testament to the time I spent building it.

So, post your core collection and feel free to share any stories relating to your coins!

hfjacinto · October 22, 2023 10:09AM

That’s a very nice set!

TomB · October 22, 2023 10:10AM

They look like terrific coins.

From your description of core collection, I would imagine many folks who put together a virtual Box of 20 (Bo20) list from within their own collection might use that as their answer. I look forward to seeing what others share.

mcarney1173 · October 22, 2023 10:27AM

PeakRarities · October 22, 2023 10:50AM

I guess these are my core collection, a hodge podge of assorted gold, all beaned. 1 coin is not included here, that will be revealed at a later date 🙂

coinbuf · October 22, 2023 11:15AM

Love that 39-O @DeplorableDan
I guess that these are the coins that I would not want to sell, but my core collection is my 09-58 complete Lincoln set.

robec · October 22, 2023 11:23AM

Although I have a complete set of 1909-58 Lincoln’s this is the core set of MPL’s that started me in that direction.

P0CKETCHANGE · October 22, 2023 11:46AM

Still a work in progress, but double dimes are solidifying as my core, anchored by the 1874 Bass pattern proof.

And that’s a phenomenal group, @FlyingAl !

Eldorado9 · October 22, 2023 12:09PM

Beautiful proofs @FlyingAl and I know how tough they are with contrast....VERY! I have a handful of coins that I never dreamed I would own, and thus are very special to me...Here's a few:

Mr_Spud · October 22, 2023 12:31PM

Here’s my core collection of slabbed circulated type set coins. Just one of each type, nothing higher than AU58+, from a screen shot of the thumbnail images in a virtual album in my iPhone/iPad camera roll. Only it cuts off a couple of coins from the beginning and end when I do this. I’m going to have to experiment putting in some duplicate coins at the beginning and end to try and make all the core collection show up when I do this screen shot of the whole album.🗿

Edited to add my attempt at getting all of them to show up by adding duplicates at the beginning and end since it cuts some off when I view the entire album. I’m getting closer, just one half cent obverse missing at the beginning, but got all the gold. That’s as good as I can get it to work 🌞

JonBrand83 · October 22, 2023 12:43PM

I sold much of my collection but kept these few. I want to continue the $2.5 Indian set in the future. The toned coin is random but just stays in the collection because its cool! So this is my collection right now, and the core that I ended up keeping.

keyman64 · October 22, 2023 12:46PM

Toned Mercs Showcase
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/toned-coins/keyman64s-toned-mercury-dimes/13270

Boosibri · October 22, 2023 12:51PM

pcgscacgold · October 22, 2023 1:10PM

A brand new core for me (don't worry, my gold is here to the end though and in my signature line).

I have had a great time with the CBH group. One individuals help has been priceless (you know who you are ). These 4 will be with me to the end of my collecting days.
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1836-106a AU58 CAC (amazing die cracks)

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1836-112 AU58 CAC Bar Dot, LE

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1834-101 AU58 (Large Date, Large Letters)

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1834-116 AU58 (Small Date, Small Letters)

Morgan13 · October 22, 2023 1:14PM

Nice coins everyone.
I wish I had my coins to post. They are all tucked away in my SDB.
Here's a couple I just bought though. The 1921 is definetly PL and will be sent with my next submission.
Eldorado your coins are outstanding.

lermish · October 22, 2023 1:45PM

Right in my signature line, the vast majority have been posted here at one time or another.

braddick · October 22, 2023 1:52PM

Okay, you guys are all kinda freaking me out with how cool all of these coins are.

Cameonut · October 22, 2023 2:06PM

@FlyingAl - love your contrasted '36-'42 proofs. Tough to find.

My core cameos are in an album in my signature line below. I limited it to the 1950-64 dates. Hopefully, all the photos will load, sometimes there are a few missing for some reason..

Edited to add. Actually about half of the True View photos aren't loading when I clicked on the album. I plan to whine to customer service about this. If you are going to offer albums, then support them. Otherwise, I'll simply delete them. It's not worth the drama.

Windycity · October 22, 2023 2:16PM

CWT for me... in silver and struck over dimes and quarters.

World67 · October 22, 2023 2:43PM

OAKSTAR · October 22, 2023 3:14PM

Been looking at many of these in the Redbook since I was a kid and thinking NO WAY!!! When there's a will, there's a way. Not the best pictures but you get the idea. In no particular order. Love these small soap bars. I might very well have bought the slabs and not the coins.

Maywood · October 22, 2023 3:45PM

Just a small part, I still have some "coins" but the longer I collect the more un-interesting I find them to be.

liefgold · October 22, 2023 6:06PM

G$1

CharlotteDude · October 23, 2023 3:34AM

I don’t wish to inundate this thread with every coin, so I’ll offer my core bookends…

SanctionII · October 23, 2023 10:38AM

I have multiple core collections.

Here is one of them.

And here are some toned examples that compliment some of those coins set forth above.

JJM · October 23, 2023 12:35PM

Some real doozies there!!!!

Morgan13 · October 23, 2023 2:14PM

I love this forum. So rich with hobbyist who share the same interest as me!
Keep'em coming!

skamieniecki · October 23, 2023 2:14PM

I have five main collections, Franklin's, Walkers, Peace Dollars, Gold Type Set, and Indian Eagles. This is a photo of my AU58 Eagles. I won't see the 20s. 30s, or 33p but I am very pleased with the set.

HillbillyCollector · October 23, 2023 2:55PM

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So, I’m only showing one coin, that I just picked up a couple days ago. Not my highest graded coin (pXF-45 CAC) , but when I lay all my coins side by side, this is the ‘core’ of the core, to me!😉

Catbert · October 23, 2023 3:09PM

I think I'll choose these four:

Downtown1974 · October 23, 2023 3:16PM

@skamieniecki that is an incredible collection!
Well done!!!

Bob13 · October 23, 2023 4:26PM

Anything that would fit with this picture....

SanctionII · October 23, 2023 4:30PM

I forgot to add this little Gem to my prior post.

Not quite a Franklin, but variety is the spice of life.

scotty4449 · October 23, 2023 4:40PM

Funny you should ask! I do a lot of binging and purging, this is what's left of my type set after my most recent purge.

Dropdaflag · October 23, 2023 4:43PM

Here are 4 of mine.

ThreeCentSilverFL · October 23, 2023 4:47PM

Wow what a great thread! People are coming out of the woodwork to post on this one!

I’ll join with some pics tomorrow, but in the meantime, I hope it keeps going!

HillbillyCollector · October 23, 2023 6:20PM

@JonBrand83
I love that ‘50-C HE!
Congrats and that is a keeper!👍

habaraca · October 23, 2023 9:06PM

so far only have 1 in my collection.

HoledandCreative · October 23, 2023 9:31PM

i collect US coins by date and mint mark HOLED, ALL denominations.

johnny010 · October 23, 2023 9:32PM

@HoledandCreative said:

i collect US coins by date and mint mark HOLED, ALL denominations.

Great idea for these coins!

johnny010 · October 23, 2023 9:33PM

@HillbillyCollector said:

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So, I’m only showing one coin, that I just picked up a couple days ago. Not my highest graded coin (pXF-45 CAC) , but when I lay all my coins side by side, this is the ‘core’ of the core, to me!😉

Tough coin. Nice pickup.

ShaunBC5 · October 23, 2023 11:06PM

I just (tonight) went through a bunch of my collection with this in mind.
I don’t think I know right now what my core collection is.
Definitely the 1950 PF65 (avatar) and XF/AU 1914-D Lincoln (looking for a pic, I’ve posted it before). Probably my ‘45 Micro-S Merc MS66 CAC (same pic prob) and a DMPL Morgan or two Beyond that, I’m just not sure. I need to figure it out and get rid of some stuff so I can add more to the core.
Thanks for the inspiration, everybody.

skier07 · October 24, 2023 12:07AM

I do have two core collections but every is probably available for the right price. When I do sell I try not to sell anything that would be very difficult if not impossible to replace.

willy · October 24, 2023 4:57AM

Not sure how to link it here but my core collection is the Island City Complete US Type set, circulation strikes 1792-1964

I am 10 coins from being complete with 90% being CAC. The last 10 are expensive and hard to find in grades I can afford.

Willy

Meltdown · October 24, 2023 5:14AM

My core collection is a hodgepodge of whatever catches my eye... other than my type set album I suppose.
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Barberian · October 24, 2023 5:51AM

Wow! That's a nice "hodgepodge" of US coins. That's my ideal 7070 collection of attractive, mostly circulated US coins. Each coin is excellent. I just spent 5 minutes admiring the set.

Barberian · October 24, 2023 6:16AM

@HoledandCreative said:

i collect US coins by date and mint mark HOLED, ALL denominations.

You have a holed 1856 Flying Eagle?! That's a nice FE set. Nice holes.

My set features bad holes. Here, the coin vandal failed miserably.
1840-O WB6 (R6)

ParadimeCoins · October 24, 2023 6:34AM

@Manifest_Destiny said:

Superb. Just the 1873-CC 25C No Arrows left

OAKSTAR · October 24, 2023 7:11AM

@Meltdown - Man, I really like your 7070! I can see the effort you put into it.

I did the same thing you did... I display many of the reverses on the front of the pages as well.

World67 · October 24, 2023 7:16AM

@ParadimeCoins said:

@Manifest_Destiny said:

Superb. Just the 1873-CC 25C No Arrows left

Thanks, unfortunately that one will always be left.

Meltdown · October 24, 2023 8:06AM

@OAKSTAR said:
@Meltdown - Man, I really like your 7070! I can see the effort you put into it.

I did the same thing you did... I display many of the reverses on the front of the pages as well.

Thanks. A few of those have been swapped out and "upgraded". Those photos are a couple years old now. I think that's why I decided it's my core collection contribution. It's been the one constant so to speak in my ever changing collection tastes.

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