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apoplecticapoplectic Posts: 85
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Hi my name is David. Just in case you havent noticed by now im new to this site. Ive been collecting coins for about 9 years now, but just passively. Just some toned stuff I've found in pocket change and stuff I thought was errors(Ive recently took them to a expert at FUN and had them proven otherwise). I just have a few questions: I'm thinking about collecting Kennedy Halfs and was wondering what are some common varietys i should be on the look out for? Also,I am wondering where do people find major errors? Obviously they dont find die caps and matched pairs in their every change at the corner store. Also I want to know what colors do Kennedys tone so I dont get duped and look like a fool when I buy a bright lime green Kennedy at the next show Im going to. Thats really all I can think of right now. Thanks, David
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  • RegistryCoinRegistryCoin Posts: 5,129 ✭✭✭✭
    Welcome to the boards! image
    I'm sure you will receive advice from the Kennedy and error experts, but here are a few links to whet your appitite.
    Fred Weinberg
    Rich Schemmer
    also, check HA.com for their current auctions.

  • cladkingcladking Posts: 29,898 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome aboard.

    I'd recommend The Kennedy Half Dollar Book by James Wiles.
    tempus fugit extra philosophiam.
  • RayNY2ERayNY2E Posts: 438
    Welcome To The Boards David! Ray in Florida.. image
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  • NumisOxideNumisOxide Posts: 11,033 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome to the club!
  • JulioJulio Posts: 2,501 ✭
    image. Somehow the name Russ comes to mind.image. jws
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  • rgCoinGuyrgCoinGuy Posts: 7,478 ✭
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    imageQuid pro quo. Yes or no?
  • TonedbuffTonedbuff Posts: 1,190
    Howdy!
    You will find a couple of Kennedy enthusiasts here to answer your questions, I'm sure.

    Russ, where are you?
  • ahooka454ahooka454 Posts: 3,466 ✭
    Hey, welcome and happy hunting. image
  • Mar327Mar327 Posts: 2,074 ✭✭
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    Hi David - glad to have you aBOARD!

    Marlene
    Have bought and sold on BST, many references available when asked.
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  • apoplecticapoplectic Posts: 85
    Thanks for the welcome guys! By the way, who's russ?
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  • rgCoinGuyrgCoinGuy Posts: 7,478 ✭
    Russ is the Kennedy expert here, you may edit your title to something like "new to the forums, kennedy question" or "New to the Forum, hey russ need your help" image
    imageQuid pro quo. Yes or no?
  • SwampboySwampboy Posts: 13,230 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Come on in! You're image

    I've been collecting Kennedy proofs for about two years now. To me they're as beautiful as they are interesting.

    One of mine has a light brownish cast to it and I'm thinking that might be from a 'bad dip' but I'm still learning too.

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  • lkrarecoinslkrarecoins Posts: 2,137 ✭✭✭
    Howdy Partner! Welcome to the Boards & enjoy your stay!
    In Loving Memory of my Dad......My best friend, My inspiration, and My Coin Collecting Partner

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  • RichieURichRichieURich Posts: 8,620 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image to the Forums, David! Enjoy!

    An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.

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  • ElKevvoElKevvo Posts: 4,196 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome!

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  • direwolf1972direwolf1972 Posts: 2,076 ✭✭✭
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  • apoplecticapoplectic Posts: 85


    << <i>Thanks for the welcome guys! By the way, who's russ? >>



    Done
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  • ksteelheaderksteelheader Posts: 11,777 ✭


    << <i>Welcome aboard.

    I'd recommend The Kennedy Half Dollar Book by James Wiles. >>



    Indeed. That's the first numismatic book I bought.

    Welcome aboard.
  • etexmikeetexmike Posts: 6,852 ✭✭✭
    image and welcome to the forums David.

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    etexmike
  • apoplecticapoplectic Posts: 85
    Does anybody know where I can find The Kennedy Half Dollar Book? I've looked it up on all the websites I thought would have it, and there all sold out
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  • ksteelheaderksteelheader Posts: 11,777 ✭


    << <i>Does anybody know where I can find The Kennedy Half Dollar Book? I've looked it up on all the websites I thought would have it, and there all sold out >>



    Here is one on Ebay.
  • cmerlo1cmerlo1 Posts: 8,028 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • ksteelheaderksteelheader Posts: 11,777 ✭


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    << <i>Does anybody know where I can find The Kennedy Half Dollar Book? I've looked it up on all the websites I thought would have it, and there all sold out >>



    Here is one on Ebay. >>



    This place has them in stock also.
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome to the forums... enjoy.. Cheers, RickO
  • MisterBungleMisterBungle Posts: 2,308 ✭✭✭

    Hello David, and welcome.

    ~


    "America suffers today from too much pluribus and not enough unum.".....Arthur Schlesinger Jr.

  • mozeppamozeppa Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭
    why Ken....haven't you turned into the "helpful henry"image

    where's that normally sour rotten disposition that you've carefully cultivated over the years?

    you know...the one we've all come to expect know and love?image

    off yer meds?
  • blueifalconblueifalcon Posts: 963 ✭
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  • rgCoinGuyrgCoinGuy Posts: 7,478 ✭


    << <i>why Ken....haven't you turned into the "helpful henry"image

    where's that normally sour rotten disposition that you've carefully cultivated over the years?

    you know...the one we've all come to expect know and love?image

    off yer meds? >>




    Shhhhhh, he's trying to reel him in for some reason image
    imageQuid pro quo. Yes or no?
  • baharrbaharr Posts: 110 ✭
    Hi Dave, Enjoy and learn. image
  • jmski52jmski52 Posts: 23,952 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Kennedys are a very intriguing series!image
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  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,994 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>This place has them in stock also. >>



    From one blue collar guy to another, Thanks...

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  • ksteelheaderksteelheader Posts: 11,777 ✭


    << <i>why Ken....haven't you turned into the "helpful henry"image

    where's that normally sour rotten disposition that you've carefully cultivated over the years?

    you know...the one we've all come to expect know and love?image

    off yer meds? >>



    Mo, don't make me get out a can of whoop-ass.image
  • MadMartyMadMarty Posts: 16,697 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Thanks for the welcome guys! By the way, who's russ? >>



    Griv's new obsession!!!
    It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!

  • mozeppamozeppa Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Thanks for the welcome guys! By the way, who's russ? >>



    Griv's new obsession!!! >>







    ouch!image
  • apoplecticapoplectic Posts: 85
    Thanks for the links guys
    Coins please me, they please me so...
  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    Do get the Kennedy Half Dollar Book, but also if you're thing is going to be varieties you should pick up a copy of the Cherry Picker's Guide. There are a zillion of them, (well, maybe not a zillion, but quite a few). Take a look at this set that Tim and his son Caleb are building:

    http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase.aspx?sc=514

    The numbers they have listed are the numbers from the guide.

    There's a lot to choose from in Kennedys, but I'd suggest you ignore the early date proof and SMS coins. Nothing worthwhile there. image

    Russ, NCNE
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  • Type2Type2 Posts: 13,985 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1St Hello David and image Now you will need to go to a lot of coin shop's you will find that some will have more then others look at the bid boards coin show and so on stay away from E-bay you will spend a lot of $$$ shipping the items back after you get them, you need to be very good to buy on E-bay like Russ that can spot a variety two miles away,That is if you want to Cherrypick some, and don't forget you will have to look at a year that has a lot of varietys and then go look at that year.This will help keep looking at books the cherrypicker is a good one. post what you find and the board will help have fun.image


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  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    imageto the club!
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  • dizzyfoxxdizzyfoxx Posts: 9,823 ✭✭✭
    Welcome to the boards. If I liked Kennedys I would post one. image
    image...There's always time for coin collecting. image
  • jerryf43jerryf43 Posts: 174
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  • YaHaYaHa Posts: 4,220 ✭
    Why you need Russ to help you, I own a 1979 pcgs 69 Dcam Kennedy, so what's your question. Russ this, Russ that. I want to be special. Anyone have any S/M chains? Maybe my wife can train me NOT! to buy coins no more. He He.image
  • OPAOPA Posts: 17,160 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome to our Forum ..

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  • apoplecticapoplectic Posts: 85
    Thanks guys! Also here's a list of the halfs I have: 64 cameo proof, 69 somewhat cameo proof, a blatently AT 76 philly, and a 54 franklin. Just in case any of you were wondering.
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  • cladkingcladking Posts: 29,898 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you like high grades and BU coins then watch for those with nice clean shields at the top.

    Watch for '80-D issues without a shallow scrape on one side or both.

    Keep your eyes open for the PL's. They are nearly "common" for some dates like the '70-D.
    tempus fugit extra philosophiam.
  • BearBear Posts: 18,953 ✭✭✭
    I though Obsession was a perfume?
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  • apoplecticapoplectic Posts: 85


    << <i>If you like high grades and BU coins then watch for those with nice clean shields at the top. Watch for '80-D issues without a shallow scrape on one side or both. Keep your eyes open for the PL's. They are nearly "common" for some dates like the '70-D. >>



    What do you mean by sheilds and what does PL mean?
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