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If you wished to collect coins from one year & one denomination?

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If you wished to collect coins from one year and one denomination what would that year/demonimation be?

The 1794s of course is one of the most famous years...I like the 1834 and 1839 Middle Date Large Cents and soon I'll be selling everything
to collect 1798 pennies.
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  • TomBTomB Posts: 22,354 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I would imagine a number of our CBH Overton or Morgan/Peace VAM collectors could have a field day with this.
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  • OKbustchaserOKbustchaser Posts: 5,556 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I would imagine a number of our CBH Overton or Morgan/Peace VAM collectors could have a field day with this. >>



    See my sig.
    Just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't love to look at a pretty bust.
  • BlackborderBlackborder Posts: 2,797 ✭
    Just a few thoughts off the top of my head.


    1794 cents

    1839 cents

    1857 cents

    1909 cents

    1837 half dimes

    1866 5 cents, silver and nickel

    1795 halves

    1807 halves

    1839 halves

    1878 dollars - gold, silver, trade, even paper

    1842 $5

    1907 $20


  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My first reaction was to quit coin collecting, but for some reason, I am drawn to the 1850 $20. I guess that would be my answer.
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • rld14rld14 Posts: 2,390 ✭✭✭
    1928-S SLQ, it's one of the series that I collect, and I am drawn to this specific coin anyhow. It's got a myriad of die varieties, RPMs, etc.
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  • mozinmozin Posts: 8,755 ✭✭✭
    Easy answer, I would collect 1827 Capped Bust Half Dollars, but not all 49 varieties. Four marriages are way too expensive for me. There are also ten late die states listed in Overton, for a total of 59.
    I collect Capped Bust series by variety in PCGS AU/MS grades.
  • OKbustchaserOKbustchaser Posts: 5,556 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Easy answer, I would collect 1827 Capped Bust Half Dollars, but not all 49 varieties. Four marriages are way too expensive for me. There are also ten late die states listed in Overton, for a total of 59. >>



    You can't have them, Tom. They're mine--ALL MINE!
    Just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't love to look at a pretty bust.
  • SmittysSmittys Posts: 9,876 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>1878 dollars - gold, silver, trade, even paper >>


    so many varieties seems like a great year
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  • coinkid855coinkid855 Posts: 5,012 ✭✭✭
    Yeah, I'd take 1878 as well. So many fun Morgan varieties to look for! =D



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  • yellowkidyellowkid Posts: 5,486 ✭
    I'll admit I had to do some checking, in the other thread I opted against 1936. I will go with 1937 half dollars, that would include commems and there were some nice issues that year.
  • illini420illini420 Posts: 11,467 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Without thinking about it too much I'd say 1909 cents cause I like indian cents and Lincolns.

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  • notwilightnotwilight Posts: 12,864 ✭✭✭
    1794 cents can't be beat. there are better years but there are not enough varieties in any other years. --Jerry
  • LanLordLanLord Posts: 11,731 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Time and time again I see these posts and wonder, Why can I only collect one type or one date?

    WTF is going to control what I collect?
  • notwilightnotwilight Posts: 12,864 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Time and time again I see these posts and wonder, Why can I only collect one type or one date? WTF is going to control what I collect? >>



    Coin collectors are often extremely obsessive. The most likely cause would be just that--an obsession. --Jerry
  • RTSRTS Posts: 1,408 ✭


    << <i>Time and time again I see these posts and wonder, Why can I only collect one type or one date? WTF is going to control what I collect? >>



    I don't know what WTF means but I changed my post to wished to collect...I apologize as I did not intend
    to issue a promulgation.
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  • BlackborderBlackborder Posts: 2,797 ✭


    << <i>Time and time again I see these posts and wonder, Why can I only collect one type or one date?

    WTF is going to control what I collect? >>




    Please enroll in rhetorical questions 101.
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Time and time again I see these posts and wonder, Why can I only collect one type or one date? WTF is going to control what I collect? >>



    I don't know what WTF means but I changed my post to wished to collect...I apologize as I did not intend
    to issue a promulgation. >>



    Too late. image I traded my whole collection for multiple rolls of 1850 $20's. image

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    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,584 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1652 Pine Tree Shillings by Noe varieties. About 31 coins including possible counterfeits. What a challenge!
  • speetyspeety Posts: 5,424 ✭
    How about 1795 eagles? Maybe only two designs (9 and 13 leaves), but it'd be a nice pair! image
    Want to buy an auction catalog for the William Hesslein Sale (December 2, 1926). Thanks to all those who have helped us obtain the others!!!

  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,532 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1858 1c (including all the patterns) - it would take YEARS to do it right. image
    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
  • IGWTIGWT Posts: 4,975 ✭
    1867 5c.
  • ambro51ambro51 Posts: 14,053 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I can see the Gold Dollars from 1857 as an interesting collection. 4 mints and a lot of differences in the coins looks.
  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,501 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1787
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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,532 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1787?? Is that a dark side answer?? image
    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
  • MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,584 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>1787?? Is that a dark side answer?? image >>


    He'd have his choice of a bunch of early American coins including (among others):
    Connecticut Coppers
    Vermont Coppers
    New York Coppers
    Immunis Columbia Coppers
    New Jersey Coppers
    Auctori Plebis Tokens
    Fugio Coppers
    Nova Eborac Coppers
    Massachusetts Coppers

    I think it's a great choice. image
  • FletcherFletcher Posts: 3,294 ✭
    Do I really have to say it???

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  • OverdateOverdate Posts: 7,198 ✭✭✭✭✭

    1804.

    Dollars.

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  • PrivateCoinCollectorPrivateCoinCollector Posts: 2,415 ✭
    No Brainer. 1795 Type set
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  • ChrisRxChrisRx Posts: 5,619 ✭✭✭✭
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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,532 ✭✭✭✭✭
    He'd have his choice of a bunch of early American coins

    Guess I never thought of those as one denomination. Thanks for opening my eyes. image
    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
  • BlackborderBlackborder Posts: 2,797 ✭


    << <i>No Brainer. 1795 Type set >>



    Interesting answer.

    Half cent lettered edge
    Half cent plain edge
    Cent lettered edge
    Cent plain edge
    Half dime
    Half dollar
    Half dollar sm head
    Dollar
    Dr bust dollar
    $5
    $5 lg eagle
    $10

    The $5 lg eagle was made later than 1795 though.
  • ArizonadesertratArizonadesertrat Posts: 566 ✭


    << <i>1787?? Is that a dark side answer?? image >>



    Fugio cents, and I agree.
  • droopyddroopyd Posts: 5,381 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Without thinking about it too much I'd say 1909 cents cause I like indian cents and Lincolns. >>



    You get 4 Lincoln cents and 2 Indian cents as business strikes, plus 3 proofs (2 Lincolns and 1 Indian), plus a DDO and a couple of RPMs (at minimum)... sounds like a pretty diverse one year/one denomination set!
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