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Anyone else find themselves buying multiples of the same coins?

DD Posts: 1,997 ✭✭✭
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I've become very well-acquainted with Mercury dimes and I just purchased another 1916-D because I got a "good deal" on it. I have a half-dozen of them and should probably sell some when the market picks up but I'm pretty convinced when it comes time I still won't want to get rid of any.

-D
"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."

-Aristotle

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  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes, I am accumulating mid-grade circulated 1850 $20's. I would like to have a "roll" of 20. (It's going to be difficult to roll them in slabs. image )
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • fivecentsfivecents Posts: 11,207 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes.
    1908-S and 1909-S Indian cents in MS63RB-MS64RB with lots of RD.
    1938-D Walking halves in MS63-MS64 Bright white and lusterous.
    Any and all 1921 Peace dollars struck with proof dies that I can cherrypick.
  • OKbustchaserOKbustchaser Posts: 5,551 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes, I currently own over 60 1827 halves in various grades.
    Just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't love to look at a pretty bust.
  • kimber45ACPkimber45ACP Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭
    multiples only on ASE and Buffalos.
  • mrearlygoldmrearlygold Posts: 17,858 ✭✭✭
    Yes, for inventory as well as personally.

    Coin's for sale/trade.


    Tom Pilitowski
    US Rare Coin Investments
    800-624-1870

  • crypto79crypto79 Posts: 8,623 ✭
    I have a coin that I hoard that I consider the hoard part of my core collection, but not part of my main series
  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,074 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yep! I collect buffalo nickels and when I see one I like, I buy it. It doesn't matter what the date is...
    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • illini420illini420 Posts: 11,467 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yeah, it's a problem when you see those "good deals" on coins you think you know well... image

    As a result, I have around 60 or so slabbed 1909 VDBs in grades from VG10 to MS67RD image One of these days a bunch of them are going to end up on Teletrade or something like that I'm sure.

    And of course I have my 35 or so 1908-S IHCs, but almost all of those make up my grading set (which is a good excuse for hoarding!!).

    Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448

  • HotfootspinHotfootspin Posts: 430 ✭✭
    Before I opened the thread, I didn't realize you meant on purpose!

    Of course, I've bought multiples of the same coin when I forgot I already had it.

    But I also make a habit to buy coins in the birth years of my ancestors. Especially,
    if I am looking at, for example, two type coins, I'll buy the one in a birth year. But
    I also go out of my way to buy those dates. So there are a few that I have multiples
    of.

    There is a big difference, though, between buying multiples of a generic date like,
    perhaps, 1900, and buying multiples of 1916-D dimes. The OP has a much better
    investment strategy than I do, even if he does not think of it as an investment
    strategy.

    Mark
    The Secret Of Success Law:
    Discover all unpredictable errors before they occur.
  • MowgliMowgli Posts: 1,219 ✭
    Never on purpose.
    In the land of the blind the one-eyed man is king.
  • CiccioCiccio Posts: 1,405 ✭
    My dad uses to buy 2 of each coin, since he thought that eventually his collection had to be shared between me and my brother.
    My brother is not into coin... image

    I read a while ago an article. It was saying that the people who discover new trends, usually buy 3 pieces each.
    One for themselves, one to sell immediately for a quick profit and the last one to be kept in its original package for a bigger profit on a later date.
    Not a bad idea. JMO
  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,891 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No I stay away from duplicates. I have a few, but not many.

    For example I've get a complete raw set of Indian $2.50 gold pieces in a Capital Plastics holder. And I've got an MS-64 graded piece for my type set. But generally I don't keep duplicates.
    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
  • ambro51ambro51 Posts: 13,957 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I will buy EVERY three cent Feuchtwanger I find.
  • TevaTeva Posts: 830 ✭
    Yes I am part horder and own many multiples.
    I find that due to toning and strike that each piece has it own personality. I own many multiples because I see uniqueness
    in each piece.
    Give the laziest man the toughest job and he will find the easiest way to get it done.
  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,891 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I will buy EVERY three cent Feuchtwanger I find. >>



    WOW!

    Your avatar piece is the most common variety. The others are mega expensive and don't show up too often. I handled a couple of them when I was dealer.
    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
  • dizzyfoxxdizzyfoxx Posts: 9,823 ✭✭✭
    Yes! I got tired of looking for more after I acquired five of the 1913 Liberty Nickels. image
    image...There's always time for coin collecting. image
  • ambro51ambro51 Posts: 13,957 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very true. The thrill is in the hunt. Ive printed out every recorded auction sale of these I can locate, and have an understanding of the rarity of the various types. They are few and far between for sure.

    But...I thrive on that sort of stuff image


    http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=26&amp;threadid=773718&amp;highlight_key=y&amp;keyword1=feuchtwanger &amp;keyword2=three cent
  • okracerokracer Posts: 436 ✭


    When I was a kid (1960's) I would drool over Wheaties, Buffalos, and Mercs........to this day I will buy some of those if I am in the mood.....

    ......I collect old stuff......
  • mozinmozin Posts: 8,755 ✭✭✭
    Most definitely. One-third of my Capped Bust Half Dollars are duplicates, mostly of the most popular REDBOOK varieties. I also have many duplicates of the 1921 Pilgrim Commemorative, and the Lafayette Dollar.
    I collect Capped Bust series by variety in PCGS AU/MS grades.
  • BearBear Posts: 18,953 ✭✭✭
    I only collect 1933 ,20 dollar gold pieces.
    There once was a place called
    Camelotimage
  • mcarney1173mcarney1173 Posts: 927 ✭✭✭✭✭
    For some reason, I've been hoarding 1966 and 67 SMS sets recently. image
  • jsfjsf Posts: 1,889
    No.

  • tjkilliantjkillian Posts: 5,578 ✭✭✭
    I am partial to 1861-O half dollars, I have 15 of them.
    Tom

  • yellowkidyellowkid Posts: 5,486 ✭
    I have two very nice Maine commems, couldn't even begin to think about which one to keep so I am just keeping both. The Oregon is one I could have multiple examples of, also the Lincoln. I go for toned so there can be a big difference in examples.
  • SkyManSkyMan Posts: 9,539 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1958 P & D Franklins, Washingtons, and Roosevelts.
    Toned Franklins

    U.S. Type Set
  • bigmarty58bigmarty58 Posts: 2,002 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes, multiples on ASE, Silver Britannia and Maple Leafs... :-)

    Robert
    Enthusiastic collector of British pre-decimal and Canadian decimal circulation coins.
  • scottgardenerscottgardener Posts: 1,205 ✭
    I generally try to avoid duplication; building sets with just one of each is expensive and time-consuming enough. I could see collecting different varieties, or having multiples if both are significantly unique, such as three Morgans of the same date, mint mark, and variety, one toned red, one blast white, and one toned blue.

    I can recognize for others the fun of hoarding a pet favorite date or mint mark, even if I have no immediate plans of doing that myself.
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  • speetyspeety Posts: 5,424 ✭
    Yes, we have over 60 liberty nickels in MS-64. When we find one we like, it gets added to the set (hoard? lol). I believe it has reached a complete double set by now, with up to four of some dates...
    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!!!

  • SaorAlbaSaorAlba Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Things are better in multiples.
    Tir nam beann, nan gleann, s'nan gaisgeach ~ Saorstat Albanaich a nis!
  • jmski52jmski52 Posts: 23,307 ✭✭✭✭✭
    For some reason, I've been hoarding 1966 and 67 SMS sets recently.

    I went through that phase a year ago, but I included the 1965 SMS sets too. I still can't explain why these intrigue me.image
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  • ROBBItheOKIEROBBItheOKIE Posts: 369 ✭
    Yes I have duplicates of alot of the coins I collect but thats just me.
    COINHUNTER
  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I can't help it,but I really love this coin/date.And yes,I own a fewimage
    image
  • MarkInDavisMarkInDavis Posts: 1,724 ✭✭✭✭
    I have several 41-S Walkers and duplicates of a few different 1934 coins. Once you spend time and do the research to buy them the first time, it's hard to pass up a bargain when you see one later.
    image Respectfully, Mark
  • tydyetydye Posts: 3,894 ✭✭✭
    1814 CBH but they are different overtons and die states
    1909 VDB XF-BU have at least a couple of rolls - it is my courtesy piece when I cant find anything I like from dealers
  • DD Posts: 1,997 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I only collect 1933 ,20 dollar gold pieces. >>



    What do you find to be the best place to acquire these?

    -D
    "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."

    -Aristotle

    Dum loquimur fugerit invida aetas. Carpe diem quam minimum credula postero.

    -Horace
  • lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,873 ✭✭✭✭✭
    yes
    no two coins are exactly the same
    (asides from near perfect moderns)
    LCoopie = Les
  • blu62vetteblu62vette Posts: 11,952 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have "issues" with 1879-S PL/DMPL morgans....
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  • ArizonaJackArizonaJack Posts: 4,029 ✭✭✭
    While not a key date, I have about 3 rolls of 09'VDBs, and a cpl rolls of 24-d Lincolns.......just cant part with them....
    " YOU SUCK " Awarded 5/18/08
  • HoledandCreativeHoledandCreative Posts: 2,838 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like 21-S Buffs and 20 Cent pieces.
  • HotfootspinHotfootspin Posts: 430 ✭✭


    << <i>I have "issues" with 1879-S PL/DMPL morgans.... >>



    no kidding!

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    Discover all unpredictable errors before they occur.
  • cmerlo1cmerlo1 Posts: 7,963 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I keep finding 1964 proof sets with accented hair Kennedys. I have about 15 of them now... I have to buy them when I find them.
    You Suck! Awarded 6/2008- 1901-O Micro O Morgan, 8/2008- 1878 VAM-123 Morgan, 9/2022 1888-O VAM-1B3 H8 Morgan | Senior Regional Representative- ANACS Coin Grading. Posted opinions on coins are my own, and are not an official ANACS opinion.
  • FullStepJeffsFullStepJeffs Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭
    There are more than a few low pop coins that I own at least 50% of the known coins in a particular grade... I'm still working on owning them all....

    Steve
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  • melvin289melvin289 Posts: 3,019 ✭
    I used to buy, or at least bid on, most of the Booker T Washington and Carver/Washington halves I would see on eBay and several other sites. I probably own 30 to 40 extras that I have paid way below list for.

    Ron
    Collect for the love of the hobby, the beauty of the coins, and enjoy the ride.
  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,271 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Anyone else find themselves buying multiples of the same coins? >>

    Yup.

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  • atarianatarian Posts: 3,116 ✭
    I have a WAMtastic collection of 17 WAMs ranging from 1998-2000. for less than a quarter for them all including a 1999. how can you pass on it image

    Thats what i'm hoarding this year.
    Founder of the NDCCA. *WAM Count : 025. *NDCCA Database Count : 2,610. *You suck 6/24/10. <3 In memory of Tiggar 5/21/1994 - 5/28/2010 <3
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  • astroratastrorat Posts: 9,221 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yep...I have been known to buy a twenty-cent piece or two. image

    Lane
    Numismatist Ordinaire
    See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
  • illini420illini420 Posts: 11,467 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>As a result, I have around 60 or so slabbed 1909 VDBs in grades from VG10 to MS67RD image >>



    Because of this thread, I took some time to dig through my "VDB boxes" and made a nice discovery. Around a year a go i bought my first MS65BN Lincoln cent off the BST here (a 1909 VDB) and it was so cool looking. I knew I bought a couple more since then since I'm a big fan of 65BN Lincolns now, but I never would have guessed that I had seven of them now image They sure are pretty though image

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    Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448

  • AuroraBorealisAuroraBorealis Posts: 3,591 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Never... imageimageimage

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  • illini420illini420 Posts: 11,467 ✭✭✭✭✭
    WOW image

    Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448

  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Generally, I have no use for duplicates. But for the Cheerios Dollar, I make an exception.
    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

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