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What is your favourite US mints in the series you collect?
WildWestHalfDollars
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I collect SLH's and so far I would say San Francisco tops my list then Carson City fallowed by New Orleans and Philadelphia.
Liberty Seated Half Dollars
(G-04 to F-12)
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Edit to add: In the double dime series, it kind of has to be Carson City, given the aura of the ultra-rare ‘76-CC and the wide appeal of the ‘75-CC to series and CC specialists alike. And of course the Mint there is a museum and you really get a sense of the history of the West there. The wide-set CC mint mark just looks cool on these, too.
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New Orleans is my all time favorite mint to collect. Of course pre 1830's coins means Philly is the only mint around. My only problem with San Fran coins is that it can be very hard to find early period coins that have attractive surfaces and, or are not damaged in some way. Carson City coins will always hold a special cachet but the number of collectors who pursue that mint often make even common coins over expensive. james
That is why I prefer San Francisco....the challenge and history of the West opening up.
Liberty Seated Half Dollars
(G-04 to F-12)
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I don't favor one mint over the others. They all minted coins that I covet!
I'm kinda partial to Charlotte and Dahlonega followed by New Orleans and then Philly
Half dollars/classic commems
Hmmm. Tough call for me…
CC
Philly, Denver and San Francisco. 😉
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New Orleans mint Morgans may be notorious for being a melting pot of strike variety but I think they have a uniqueness (most) mints don't typically match.
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I like Peace & Trade dollars and New Orleans coins
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Well, Philly because I love proofs, but as far as business strikes, San Fran. all the way. The luster!
I mostly collect early copper so I guess I'm a Philadelphia kind of guy...
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San Francisco Morgans
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Liberty Seated Half Dollars
(G-04 to F-12)
Machin's Mill is a well known mint which produced genuine and counterfeit coins during the post Revolutionary War period. This piece was made for Vermont, but it has a reverse which was used with a counterfeit British half penny.
My favorite mint is the first Philadelphia Mint followed by Dahlonega. I've collected early U.S. coins as types and as a series for many years.
The Dahlonega Mint has grabbed my interest for a long time. It was years before I knew how to pronounce "Dahlonega." Unlike Charlotte, it is still a small southern town which off the beaten path. It's a fun place to visit. Given the circumstances, the Dahlonega Mint often produced pretty decent coins. Here are a few of my favorites.
Dahlonega - ironically the only one I've really visited too.
Beautiful place!
Me too! I am currently collecting Connecticut coppers, and especially like the 1788's from Machin's mill.
The Vermont posted by BillJones is the best I’ve ever seen of that variety. The reverse die must have been is its best shape then. This 1788 Ryder 19 was struck by Machins Mill. Nice color, Been spooned and holed
In spite of their high mintages, Philadelphias. When looking at graded populations vs. price guides, they are undervalued in the Barber series.
I have but one choice………..
Philly is the only mint for me. The others didn’t use screw presses.
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CC for me.
Had a great time visiting Carson City and the Mint/museum this past Summer.
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✓ Everyman Mint State Carson City Morgan Dollars (1878 – 1893)
✓ Morgan Dollar GSA Hoard (1878 – 1891)
✓ Everyman Mint State Lincoln Cents (1909 – 1958)
✓ Matte Proof Toned Lincoln Cents (1909 – 1916)
My earliest SLH's from San Francisco (all recent purchases):
Liberty Seated Half Dollars
(G-04 to F-12)