Excited to Join the Collectors Universe Community – My First US Coin Adventure!

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proud_kaka
proud_kaka Posts: 2 ✭
in U.S. Coin Forum

Hello everyone!

I’m thrilled to be part of the Collectors Universe family and eager to learn, share, and connect with fellow US coin enthusiasts. As a newcomer to the hobby, I’ve just started my journey into the fascinating world of American coinage, and I wanted to introduce myself with a bit about my first steps.

Although I’m more old-school and don’t have pictures to share right now, I’ve recently begun collecting some interesting coins from different eras—mainly focusing on early 20th-century pieces. My current favorite is “1922 Peace Dollar”, which I picked up from a local estate sale. The history behind these coins really sparks my curiosity—each one feels like holding a tiny piece of America’s story.

I’d love to hear your advice for a beginner and learn about your most memorable finds. What’s the first coin that hooked you? Do you have any tips for someone starting out with limited resources?

Looking forward to engaging with all of you and building my collection alongside this fantastic community!

Thanks for having me,
Proud

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  • yosclimber
    yosclimber Posts: 5,322 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I recall getting a 1922 Peace dollar when I was young, maybe in my Xmas stocking?
    Definitely a classic US coin.

  • Goldbully
    Goldbully Posts: 18,559 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • Aspie_Rocco
    Aspie_Rocco Posts: 3,872 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome aboard :)
    I would recommend reading a lot and doing research before making purchases. Buy what you like, but buy with prior research whenever possible.
    For common coins recent price history can be searched on eBay to give a market value idea for stuff.

    Buying graded coins is not required but really helps with authenticity and protection. Particularly for more expensive coins.
    Happy hunting

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  • Catbert
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    Welcome. Also suggest you bookmark this for reference:

    https://pcgs.com/coinfacts

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  • liefgold
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    @Catbert said:
    Just got this PM from the OP.

    “ Hey! Noticed your post about needing a Gold CAC Walking Liberty Half Dollars . A contact named Eric mentioned he has it. You can email him at ericvincent039@gmail.com. Just passing along the lead—hope it helps!”

    This is known scam.

    Just got the same scam PM!!

    liefgold
  • MsMorrisine
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  • AUandAG
    AUandAG Posts: 25,050 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    there will be lots of free advice.
    Never mess with a coin, no cleaning, no nothing.
    Hold a coin by the edges as fingerprints will show up later and kill the value.
    Collect what you like and can afford, even if it's from pocket change.
    Get a scale (off ebay and under $10) that measures two digits to the right of zero.
    Get the Redbook (as above mentioned)
    Get a pocket loupe at least 4x but not necessary to go above 10x.
    If you do mishandle a coin by accident, just a few seconds in pure acetone is the cure (not nail polish). It's available at your CVS or Walgreens.
    Some modern pocket change is worth looking for and the Redbook can guide you. But, for instance, a 1982 no mintmark dime is a real keeper.
    Good luck,
    bob :)
    PS: I stared with Lincoln cents and nickels.

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  • coinbuf
    coinbuf Posts: 12,577 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Didn't waste any time outing him/herself. :D

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  • World67
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    @liefgold said:

    @Catbert said:
    Just got this PM from the OP.

    “ Hey! Noticed your post about needing a Gold CAC Walking Liberty Half Dollars . A contact named Eric mentioned he has it. You can email him at ericvincent039@gmail.com. Just passing along the lead—hope it helps!”

    This is known scam.

    Just got the same scam PM!!

  • Histman
    Histman Posts: 284 ✭✭✭
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    I just got the same post about a coin I was looking for. I got something similar from another person who hacked a long-time member on Coin Talk. Shy away from this individual.

  • pcgsregistrycollector
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    @Morgan White said:

    @liefgold said:

    @Catbert said:
    Just got this PM from the OP.

    “ Hey! Noticed your post about needing a Gold CAC Walking Liberty Half Dollars . A contact named Eric mentioned he has it. You can email him at ericvincent039@gmail.com. Just passing along the lead—hope it helps!”

    This is known scam.

    Just got the same scam PM!!

    Hey!!!!! :p Two wrongs don't make a right. I know you're joking LOL. Best thing to do is to get this dude reported. @PCGS_Moderator @HeatherBoyd

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  • DontTellTheWife
    DontTellTheWife Posts: 617 ✭✭✭
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    rcvd the same , .......................my friend eric has....................

  • alaura22
    alaura22 Posts: 3,963 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @DontTellTheWife said:
    rcvd the same , .......................my friend eric has....................

    Me too..................

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  • RiveraFamilyCollect
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    I picked up my first loose 1922 peace dollar last year. I wanted a "Harvey Dent two face special" didn't care much about the condition
    :) its a great design. Welcome to the forums have fun here
    Nevermind goodbye from the forums.

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  • IkesT
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    @Morgan White said:
    I think a couple of people skipped over the scam posts before they replied.

    +1

  • JBK
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    @RiveraFamilyCollect said:
    I picked up my first loose 1922 peace dollar last year. I wanted a "Harvey Dent two face special" didn't care much about the condition
    :) its a great design. Welcome to the forums have fun here

    Have you read any of the other posts in this thread? 🤨

    His idea of "fun" is ripping us off.

  • World67
    World67 Posts: 13,098 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @JBK said:

    @RiveraFamilyCollect said:
    I picked up my first loose 1922 peace dollar last year. I wanted a "Harvey Dent two face special" didn't care much about the condition
    :) its a great design. Welcome to the forums have fun here

    Have you read any of the other posts in this thread? 🤨

    His idea of "fun" is ripping us off.

  • Creg
    Creg Posts: 1,736 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 7, 2025 5:04AM
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    Slow down, doggies. There ain’t to rush to answer a fool. Here’s a sign: there are at least three banned members, generating alts, who remain determined to bait members with their enthusiasm for the hobby horse that they ride.

    Not even a pic..

    Another n00b with a love for coins, finds a peace dollar and wants to hear old men’s’ tales?

  • blitzdude
    blitzdude Posts: 7,727 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome to the forum. My first coin back when I was a kid was a 1921 Morgan. RGDS!

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  • PerryHall
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    @Catbert said:
    Just got this PM from the OP.

    “ Hey! Noticed your post about needing a Gold CAC Walking Liberty Half Dollars . A contact named Eric mentioned he has it. You can email him at ericvincent039@gmail.com. Just passing along the lead—hope it helps!”

    This is known scam.

    Not a problem. Just require the seller to send you the coin for examination prior to payment. :D

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  • seatedlib3991
    seatedlib3991 Posts: 1,630 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I've never figured out the "ignore" feature. how does that work? James

  • MFeld
    MFeld Posts: 17,154 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 7, 2025 6:07AM
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    @seatedlib3991 said:
    I've never figured out the "ignore" feature. how does that work? James

    In order to do that:
    Click on the person’s username.
    See the small blue icon to the right of “Message” in the upper right corner of the picture below .
    Click on it.
    That will bring up the option to “Ignore”.
    Making the selection will result in posts from that forum member not being visible. However, you can always go through the same process to undo the “Ignore”.

    Disclaimer: The below image is for demonstration purposes only and most assuredly not a suggestion to “Ignore @seatedlib3991

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  • PeakRarities
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    @Creg said:
    Slow down, doggies. There ain’t to rush to answer a fool. Here’s a sign: there are at least three banned members, generating alts, who remain determined to bait members with their enthusiasm for the hobby horse that they ride.

    Not even a pic..

    Another n00b with a love for coins, finds a peace dollar and wants to hear old men’s’ tales?

    This is not our typical troll, the initial post is an ai-generated introduction and the op and his “buddies” are in Lagos or Bangalore in a sultry, run down holiday inn. Any funds would be routed through a chain of an accounts and converted and then converted into cryptocurrency, never to be recovered.

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  • seatedlib3991
    seatedlib3991 Posts: 1,630 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @MFeld . Thank you. That is very straight forward. James

  • seatedlib3991
    seatedlib3991 Posts: 1,630 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Mission accomplished. james

  • MFeld
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    @seatedlib3991 said:
    @MFeld . Thank you. That is very straight forward. James

    Good to help, James.

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  • Morgan13
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    @Catbert said:
    Just got this PM from the OP.

    “ Hey! Noticed your post about needing a Gold CAC Walking Liberty Half Dollars . A contact named Eric mentioned he has it. You can email him at ericvincent039@gmail.com. Just passing along the lead—hope it helps!”

    This is known scam.

    BEWARE!
    I received the same PM scam.

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  • jesbroken
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    Some very good info given already. I might add that upon studying the new redbook, you may pick a series you like or have interest in. Then, get a good book for just that series. Please read the books info no just the prices or attributions. Good luck and welcome.
    Jim


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  • MFeld
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    @jesbroken said:
    Some very good info given already. I might add that upon studying the new redbook, you may pick a series you like or have interest in. Then, get a good book for just that series. Please read the books info no just the prices or attributions. Good luck and welcome.
    Jim

    >
    @jesbroken, Jim, you continue to post as if you haven't read the posts about multiple scamming attempts from the person to whom you're trying to give helpful advice.

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

  • TomB
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    @Sandman70gt said:
    ericvincent039@gmail.com has a lot of cool stuff, even has the Walking Liberty Regency holder I've been looking for.

    Better hop on that one right away!

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  • skier07
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    @PeakRarities said:

    @Creg said:
    Slow down, doggies. There ain’t to rush to answer a fool. Here’s a sign: there are at least three banned members, generating alts, who remain determined to bait members with their enthusiasm for the hobby horse that they ride.

    Not even a pic..

    Another n00b with a love for coins, finds a peace dollar and wants to hear old men’s’ tales?

    This is not our typical troll, the initial post is an ai-generated introduction and the op and his “buddies” are in Lagos or Bangalore in a sultry, run down holiday inn. Any funds would be routed through a chain of an accounts and converted and then converted into cryptocurrency, never to be recovered.

    +1

    Between it sounding AI generated and a 1922 Peace Dollar being the OPs favorite coin this is a crock of (use your imagination).

  • skier07
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    @Catbert that was close enough.

  • jesbroken
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    @MFeld said:

    @jesbroken said:
    Some very good info given already. I might add that upon studying the new redbook, you may pick a series you like or have interest in. Then, get a good book for just that series. Please read the books info no just the prices or attributions. Good luck and welcome.
    Jim

    >
    @jesbroken, Jim, you continue to post as if you haven't read the posts about multiple scamming attempts from the person to whom you're trying to give helpful advice.

    Right again Mark. I'll copy and paste elsewhere. Lol
    Jim


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    Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
  • TwoSides2aCoin
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    I wrote Eric an email and mentioned you. He hasn’t written back. I’m disappointed.

  • Goldbully
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  • World67
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    @braddick said:
    Such a fun thread.
    We should have member shirts made

    Funny! You out meme'd me in this thread. :D

  • alaura22
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    @marcmoish said:
    I feel slighted as I've no emails from kaka, some of you are so lucky, gosh man.

    I think bc you might not have a want list on the BST

    Mike
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  • BLUEJAYWAY
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    I thought I smelled something.💩

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