Poll: Who collects moderns?

RYK · April 7, 2005 3:05AM

it's nearly impossible to get feedback here, especially if you are asking questions about moderns.

A direct quote from another thread. I would guess that a majority of the mebers here are active modern collectors (however you choose to describe it). Let's start a poll and see.

Steve27 · April 7, 2005 3:13AM

I suggest that you provide a definition of "Modern."

19Lyds · April 7, 2005 3:13AM

I like moderns! Each has its own unique qualities! Some are plain, some are gorgeous, some are nice to look at and others are just plain dogs! But, one thing is for sure, today's modern's will be tomorrow's collectibles!

Barberman55 · April 7, 2005 3:14AM

I have no interest in moderns what so ever. I had little, if any, interest in the Wisconsin quarter varieties. I certainly don't look down on Modern collectors, or think that what I collect, is the only way to collect. Whatever makes you happy.....

19Lyds · April 7, 2005 3:15AM

<< I suggest that you provide a definition of "Modern." >>

Would the assumed definition be any coin that is currently in circulation?

Lincolns, Jefferson's, Roosies, Washington's, State Quarters, Kennedies, and Saca-ja-wackies!

Numismanic · April 7, 2005 3:20AM

4. Mostly classics, but I occasionally buy moderns. I hate having empty spots in my type sets.

nwcs · April 7, 2005 3:23AM

I will keep a modern if it is exceptional. I have a 1967 SMS 68CAM that is a keeper for me.

prooflike · April 7, 2005 3:23AM

I am working on a modern 50 cent comm set and a basic type set, so about half and half.

Russ · April 7, 2005 3:24AM

I suggest that you provide a definition of "collects."

Russ, NCNE

Dennis88 · April 7, 2005 3:25AM

I go for option nr. 4

Dennis

PS Clad roosies are moderns are they??

lagem · April 7, 2005 3:25AM

I will buy/sell anything so long as I can make money on it.

RYK · April 7, 2005 3:26AM

I suggest that you provide a definition of "provide".

Edited to add:

I suggest that you provide a definition of "Modern."

Jokes aside, this topic has been discussed ad nauseum here. I will paraphrase the judge in the Larry Flint case by substituting the word "moderns" for "pornography":

I do not know how to define "moderns", but I know "moderns" when I see them. And so do you.

JrGMan2004 · April 7, 2005 3:26AM

Mostly classics, with a few moderns (Since Silver Roosies are semi-moderns)... I don't "collect" Moderns... but, I do (attempt to) buy and make condition rarities

Longacre · April 7, 2005 3:27AM

I voted #4. I mainly collect the "classics", but it find that I buy more modern stuff at my local shop because it is usually less expensive and it is not certified.

flaminio · April 7, 2005 3:27AM

Half and half. I'm working on sets of Classic Commems, and Modern Commems.

weresteve · April 7, 2005 3:28AM

<< it's nearly impossible to get feedback here, especially if you are asking questions about moderns.

A direct quote from another thread. I would guess that a majority of the mebers here are active modern collectors (however you choose to describe it). Let's start a poll and see. >>

Modern US coins can be just plain ugly at times ... but that hasn't stopped me from working on keeping my Dansco albums up to date.

As far as modern in general goes ... I am leaning more towards the dark side day by day ... especially bimetallic coins. The variety of designs can be quite interesting at times.

Otherwise, I prefer classics ... art at its best.

Russ · April 7, 2005 3:29AM

<< I will buy/sell anything so long as I can make money on it. >>

You're scum.

Russ, NCNE

Millertime · April 7, 2005 3:32AM

I'm working on three "modern" Registry Sets: Ike (circulation), Kennedy (proof) & State Quarters (circulation)

I'm going to pick up my Danso Type Album (without the gold sheet) tomorrow to start filling in with the types I've collected so far. I have all denominations (except the 20c) but I'm lacking a lot of the different types.

I'd say I'm collecting about half and half.

Millertime

RYK · April 7, 2005 3:35AM

I responded #5, but I was not being completely honest. I do collect state quarters with my son, have a 1/10 oz. platinum AE registry set, and an Accented Hair Kennedy that I bought from Russ (no doubt he made an obscene profit on it

).

lagem · April 7, 2005 3:36AM

<< 

<< I will buy/sell anything so long as I can make money on it. >>

You're scum.

Russ, NCNE >>

You just keep buying them "classic" 1964 Kennedies

CharlesDarwin · April 7, 2005 3:38AM

Come on Russ,

Number 6 is my favorite answer!

PhillyJoe · April 7, 2005 3:39AM

While I enjoy the history and beauty of all coins, most of my little collection is dated 1964, is half dollar in size, and has a certain accent to it.

Joe

Russ · April 7, 2005 3:40AM

<< Come on Russ,

Number 6 is my favorite answer! >>

What do you think I voted for?

Russ, NCNE

RYK · April 7, 2005 3:42AM

Russ inspired #6.

291fifth · April 7, 2005 3:46AM

"Moderns" falls into the same catagory as "Contemporary Art". It is a poorly defined term that means very different things to different people. What is your defintion of "Moderns?"

Steve27 · April 7, 2005 4:02AM

"<>

You're scum."

I'm thinking of giving up coin collecting; I'm going to start collecting statements made by Russ. They make me laugh!

orie · April 7, 2005 4:03AM

One Ike, one eagle, one SBA, one SAC and a complete set of $ ms modern commems.
Oh, and 4 71S Ike’s on the window seal in envelopes. Going to open in August to see what, if anything has happened

Woodwind · April 7, 2005 4:12AM

I'm half and half. Up until a couple of years ago my collection was about 80% classic, but I am finding a lot of enjoyment and challenges in completing a BU Jefferson Nickel collecton. I've also discovered a lot of nice looking modern world coins and sets in the last few years too.

haletj · April 7, 2005 4:24AM

Lincoln Cents rule!!! Your classics (1909-1933), semi-moderns (1934-1958), moderns (1959-1998), and ultra moderns (1999-date) all in one set!

BillJones · April 7, 2005 4:25AM

My answer is mostly classics from a dollar volume standpoint. Of late the number of modern coins in my collection as been growing because I've been collecting sets that contain from four to eleven coins. The Atlanta Olympics was "over the top" with 16 Proof coins in the set. I do collect the clad and silver Proof sets every year, and I collect any modern commemorative coin set that has one or more gold coins in it. Of late I've been collecting the modern commemorative sets that came in wooden boxes.

Generally I do not collect modern coins in slabs. I much prefer the the mint packages with all of the certificates and boxes.

FullStepJeffs · April 7, 2005 4:35AM

Moderns Only... there isn't anything else I can afford until I hit the 300 million lottery. Seeing as how I dont own a single coin in which the purchase price was over $1000, the only way I can scratch the itch is to buy as many moderns as possible. Bad part though... it took a full size pickup to move it all last time.

Steve

RYK · April 7, 2005 5:06AM

Can I (yet) conclude that at least half of the collectors here collect moderns?

carl · April 7, 2005 8:28AM

I like the statement to define modern. I would like to know if anyone can actually give a definition of modern coins? As with cars, once they hit 25 years old they become antiques, as far as the car people are concerned. There are ever antique plates available around here for cars that are 25 years old or older. But is there an actual date where coins are moderns, simi moderns, classics, antiques, old, new, etc.? I like the recent coins because of the availability but like the designs on the older ones. But when I say older I mean recently old, not real old. So what is a classic? What is old?

LanLord · April 7, 2005 8:31AM

For pleasure I collect classics. For interest and a view to the future (for my children and their children) I collect moderns. One day, one of them out of the hundreds may be valuable - ya never know. It seems like a fairly inexpensive and painless way to invest in the future.

FatMan · April 7, 2005 9:38AM

I suggest that you provide a definition of "pornography." Or at least show some examples.

eyoung429 · April 7, 2005 9:42AM

<< 

<< I will buy/sell anything so long as I can make money on it. >>

You're scum.

Russ, NCNE >>

I gotta go get the hip waders out......these boots just aren't cuttin it......

DHeath · April 7, 2005 10:05AM

Moderns are a waste of time and energy. You'll likely be dead 100 years before they'll worth anything. Without a holder, you can't tell'em apart. Crack'em out and they're worth face. Just another "bigger fool" ponzi game. Just like music stopped in 1974, coins stopped in 1932. If you wanna get ahead in this hobby, focus on rarity, even in low grade. This stuff isn't art. Think of it as an investment.

drdja · April 7, 2005 10:18AM

Some moderns are getting way too expensive.

ebay Sacagawea collection

coinkat · April 7, 2005 10:27AM

DHeath:

Afew corrections... the music stopped after the Miles Davis Concert in Carnegie Hall in early 1962. I still have not accepted the fact that Dave Brubeck appeared on the cover of TIME magazine before Duke Ellington.

US collectors seem to have a very narrow view as to what constitutes modern coinage... across the pond modern coinage dates back to the reign of George III, perhaps earlier depending upon who you talk to.

While many question the wisdom of collecting modern or classic, it really isn't about wisdom... it is about fun and developing a lasting interest. Today's modern collector may be completely captivated by a Harald II penny from 1066 ten years from now. Do not limit your horizons and choose not to close any doors before they open.

RYK · April 7, 2005 11:14AM

More than 50% so far have said that moderns comprise half or more of their collecting effort and another third or so include moderns in their predominantly classic coin collection. Less than 10% avoid moderns completely.

I would say that there is not much the anti-modern bias as others have suggested. In fact, there may be an anti modern-bashing bias.

LeeG · April 7, 2005 11:16AM

I'm around half and half. I really just buy a coin that appeals to me in some way. I don't got searching for Modern or Classic per say, just coins with eye appeal!! Makes collecting easy. Lee

Russ · April 7, 2005 11:19AM

I've been thinking about Napoleonic Medals.

Russ, NCNE

DHeath · April 7, 2005 1:03PM

Coinkat, I was just funning with the anti-modern folks. BTW - Oscar Peterson is one of my favorites, and his mentor Art Tatum, but Mingus and Co were pretty innovative. Great topic for another board and time.

Myqqy · April 7, 2005 1:09PM

I suggest that you provide a definition of "pornography." Or at least show some examples.

I never know if I should include franklins in the moderns category or the classics category...

ursabear · April 7, 2005 1:24PM

Despite appearances, I like to collect round (I can't afford pan-pac) pieces of metal made by the United States Mint. They're interesting.

Oh, and there's my elongated cent from Twotawl...

LucyBop · April 7, 2005 1:27PM

I dig them all!

Reece · April 7, 2005 2:15PM

I currently have the 3rd finest set of all time of modern 50c commems and the current finest set of New Orleans gold, so I guess it is about 80% classics and about 20% moderns.!!

ER · April 7, 2005 2:53PM

I collect silver proof state quarter crap, in addition to the early stuffs.

Reece · April 8, 2005 2:57AM

great thread RYK buy the way how was New Orleans?

OKbustchaser · April 8, 2005 3:27AM

According to my buddy who collects Athenian owls my colonials and bust coins are all modern crap!

Jim

coinkat · April 8, 2005 9:18AM

DHeath:

Just having alittle fun and yes it is Tatum not Tatem...

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