If I started a new collection, what would you all suggest.....

saintguru · December 25, 2010 11:05AM

I do NOT have the kind of funds that I did when i collected Saints....but I have the eye, the passsion and the pursuit of excellence. I don't want a set with 300 coins nor do I want an unaesthetic series. Don't be offended if I don't like what you collect....we all have our preferences!

I'm not saying I'm starting and I'm not saying I'm not.....

llafoe · December 25, 2010 11:11AM

Are you saying you'll only collect a series or would you do a type set - denomination, gold, colonial, or a complete 1792-date design set?

bidask · December 25, 2010 11:12AM

choice colonial gold

saintguru · December 25, 2010 11:20AM

A set....one series, all dates and mint-marks. No proofs...circ. strikes.

And "choice colonial gold" is waaaaay out of my league.

speety · December 25, 2010 11:24AM

I think a 1796 or 1797 date set would be fun and challenging. It'd get quite expensive though depending on grade you are after.

Gold could be included to make it more challenging but would greatly increase the cost (obviously).

smokincoin · December 25, 2010 11:25AM

MrEureka · December 25, 2010 11:26AM

Jay - Are you serious about completing a set or do you expect to take a more syrupy approach again?

Tdec1000 · December 25, 2010 11:28AM

Indian Cents 1859 - 1909s all on Unc Brown

llafoe · December 25, 2010 11:33AM

If I knew what I was doing, I'd collect half-cents and large cents - or - bust half-dollars.

GoldenEyeNumismatics · December 25, 2010 11:34AM

Civil War silver, all denominations, dates and mintmarks.

A fun set with a lot of challenging coins, but no absolute stoppers.

DUIGUY · December 25, 2010 11:36AM

some nice pieces of history in SCD's arena.

DaveE · December 25, 2010 11:37AM

Be a real numismatist: Choice to GEM Half cents. I dare you.

MrEureka · December 25, 2010 11:42AM

Just to be clear, are we making recommendations based on what we think you would like to collect, or based on what we think we would like to collect?

lunytune2 · December 25, 2010 11:50AM

A small set .... 2.5 Indian gold in ms66 and better

RYK · December 25, 2010 11:54AM

No Motto $10 Libs

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COALPORTER · December 25, 2010 12:22PM

Trade $$ patterns. Especially when you going to sell. Need to be one who can generate buzz and fanfare.

botanist · December 25, 2010 12:32PM

How about hobo nickels, each one a unique and individually tooled work of art, so you won't ever have to worry about getting stuck with counterfeits, which are improving in quality for many series, and slabbing won't be a concern. You won't feel compelled to get any particular series of dates, but can just pick and choose from whichever pieces you most like, and that you judge to be worth what you wish to spend.

AnkurJ · December 25, 2010 12:32PM

Early $5 Half eagle date set.

clw54 · December 25, 2010 12:43PM

I'd say seated liberty dollars if it weren't for that one...

coindeuce · December 25, 2010 12:46PM

I'll 2nd AnkurJ's recommendation. A complete set of Classic Head Half Eagles in the finest grades certified. The 1834 Crosslet 4, 1838-C and 1838-D would be the major obstacles toward completion of the 8 piece set, but with your resources, it might be acomplished. I double dare you.

AnkurJ · December 25, 2010 12:58PM

<< I'll 2nd AnkurJ's recommendation. A complete set of Classic Head Half Eagles in the finest grades certified. The 1834 Crosslet 4, 1838-C and 1838-D would be the major obstacles toward completion of the 8 piece set, but with your resources, it might be acomplished. I double dare you. >>

I actually meant 1795 to 1807 half eagles

DNADave · December 25, 2010 1:02PM

I like Peace Dollars. The design is better than Morgan's IMO and higher grades with looks are not that easy...

joebb21 · December 25, 2010 1:03PM

Something that cant be completed in 5 days and with 10 purchases.

I think half dollars starting all the way back would be a great set to work on.

Shamika · December 25, 2010 1:03PM

Peace dollars.

tydye · December 25, 2010 1:04PM

Draped Bust Half Dollars with the Large Eagle in an unmolested AU58. Short sweet set that should present a challenge but not impossible. 14 coins total. I would love to see such a set.

Frankiefanatic · December 25, 2010 1:06PM

Franklins are not a bad choice in collecting. Not many to chase in FBL (except the 53-S, but then with what you have had in the past- this one would be a walk in the park for a #1 set.

MikeInFL · December 25, 2010 1:08PM

Collecting a series is boring -- no variety, and variety is the spice of life.

How about a gold type set?

MrEureka · December 25, 2010 1:08PM

Franklins are not a bad choice in collecting.

(Edited to say "Nobody loves and respects Frankies more than MrEureka, but...") I think that's going to be a tough sell this time.

BigE · December 25, 2010 1:12PM

DUIGUY, very nice stuff!-------BigE

SoCalBigMark · December 25, 2010 2:03PM

Extra fine barber halves, you will make money.

crypto79 · December 25, 2010 2:43PM

<< I'll 2nd AnkurJ's recommendation. A complete set of Classic Head Half Eagles in the finest grades certified. The 1834 Crosslet 4, 1838-C and 1838-D would be the major obstacles toward completion of the 8 piece set, but with your resources, it might be acomplished. I double dare you. >>

I think this is a good Idea and there are some near top pops at the current HA, only problem being how short it is. That being said I would expand it to include the transitional years too;
1834-1838 P,C,D + crosslet 3 & the 1839 P,C,D & the 1840 large Diameter and small + all the mintmarks

I personally think Trades are the bee's knees but I hear others disagree. The Indian 5$ is a set that is under rated in Choice to Gem

MacCrimmon · December 25, 2010 2:46PM

Bust out a complete date run of Victoria Gothic florins in true gem MS65 or better. Prices aren't a stopper for you, but they will require extreme patience and probably 5 years plus of beating the bushes (probably more like 12-15 yrs if you can find them all). It would be a majestic set, though.

Baley · December 25, 2010 2:47PM

I'd second tydye's reccomendation

>Draped Bust Half Dollars with the Large Eagle in an unmolested AU58. Short sweet set that should present a challenge but not impossible. 14 coins total.
I would love to see such a set.

Work on a date and major variety set collection like this low grade one, but in uncleaned AU or higher, and you'll have quite a set.
AnkurJ's early half eagle idea would be stunning, too, and quite a bit tougher depending on how deep into varieties you got

I don't see you getting involved in small and sometimes ugly coins so the early half dimes would be out, as would trimes and gold dollars, and quarter eagles

no base metals for you, so that eliminates all the copper and nickel

seated silver? coronet liberty? anyting with presidents? naaaahhhh

early stuff, big stuff. go for old half dollars, dollars, half eagles, or eagles

MarkInDavis · December 25, 2010 2:50PM

Walking Liberty Halves. Proofs and business strikes.

sinin1 · December 25, 2010 3:06PM

I think every set has pleasing and aesthetically beautiful examples available

why are you asking us? we don't (well I don't) know what you like

how much are you planning on spending and how quick do you want it completed?
or will it be a never-ending work in process?
(I don't need to know this, but it will help you decide for yourself what your new collection should be)

I would consider a complete US type set of business strikes - in strongest strike (irrespective of MS grade) available in PCGS

that would keep you busy and upgrading/comparing to present collection

maybe start first with the gold, or silver, or copper, or nickel, or clad

AuroraBorealis · December 25, 2010 3:12PM

<< I do NOT have the kind of funds that I did when i collected Saints....but I have the eye, the passsion and the pursuit of excellence. I don't want a set with 300 coins nor do I want an unaesthetic series. Don't be offended if I don't like what you collect....we all have our preferences!

I'm not saying I'm starting and I'm not saying I'm not.....

>>

The coolest eye appealing finest known`s you can find...No particular series or denomination but the coolest ones within your budget...For me if i was to want to change from my current interests in collecting i believe that would just be a blast....

AB

ChrisRx · December 25, 2010 3:28PM

With the money you got left?

State quarters.

1Mike1 · December 25, 2010 6:49PM

A set of MPL.

jsf · December 25, 2010 9:21PM

don't do Walkers, I've been falling like a rock on the registry list as it is.

Upgrades to the early pieces are few and far between, and pricey. Another run on early pieces could be fun, if I was at a stopping point on this group I'm currently on.

I'm looking for a new series, too. I'd like to do a circ-cam date set of Washies for grins, maybe, but I don't know.

I'm still plugging along on my gold type set, but I'd buy a Walker upgrade before I bought another piece for the gold set, it's at 12 pieces and counting. I've been adding some out-of-the-ordinary pieces to it though, panpac commems, specifically.

I still shop mercs and standing liberty quarters, but I doubt I'll go anywhere significant with them.

Heck, best of luck finding your next run of coins! I know you'll make it special.

P.S. couldn't you dig on "Civil War"-just about anything? That's another one of my almost secret sets.

DorkGirl · December 25, 2010 11:09PM

Do a type set, it's the most fun set I ever did, and see which coins are the most appealing to you.

Connecticoin · December 25, 2010 11:30PM

How about the $5 Indians you were considering earlier? A set of those assembled with you eye would likely be exceptional.

MFH · December 26, 2010 12:59AM

<< Extra fine barber halves, you will make money. >>

{ We'll see how Peter does on his XF 45 set's sale at Heritage }

Jay,

I know you love gold - why not try the Indian Head Half Eagles ?
The Jim O'Neal collection at Heritage's FUN sale has POP-TOP's
which are drop dead gorgeous.

saintguru · December 26, 2010 1:26AM

Good answers. First off., I'm THINKING about this.

Now...many of the stuff mentioned is simply too cash intensive. i LOVE $5 Indians but they are very expensive in good grades, they are notoriously tampered with ( and I have NO clue how to tell most of the time) and lastly, I must say that there's surprisingly low interest in these. thjat's is imporatnt when considerint liquidation at some time. I owned a few really beautiful ones and had a hell of a time selling them!

I would actually NOT rule out something like great toned Frankies. They are the only moderns I like...as I'm a big Ben Franklin fan(I'm Philly born). They aren't expensive but the pursuit of really nice ones would create a challenge. Andy...not syrup...a set. Differengt pproach this time because it CAN be done well with a lower priced set.

I'm not ready...but always thinking.

THANKS>!

BillJones · December 26, 2010 1:41AM

I've been a type collector for more than 45 years. I'm within striking distance of finishing with gold coins, but there's very on the market right now that fall into the "genuine" category, and I don't collect problem coins.

As an alternative I've been looking for the following items.

- 1913 non gold Proof set with undipped, original silver coins.

- A Charlotte and Dahlonega denomination set, and yes, I know I’ll need an 1854-D $3 Gold which is a tough one.

- The 11 piece one and two and half dollar commemorative gold set. I recently finished this.

- An Oak Tree and Pine Massachusetts silver denomination set. I need the three and six pence coins.

- A gold dollar all mints set. I'm looking for an 1854-S gold dollar.

None of this stuff grows on trees, but at least the list is long enough to keep me looking when I can’t find the three early gold coins I need to finish out my type set.

ColonelJessup · December 26, 2010 1:50AM

Gold dollars in high grade (not necessarily pop-top) for the date. Some of DA's coins might provide both inspiration, and instruction.

This set is attainable for all dates, and the series, while not "hot", which at this point is the market is a good thing for such an effort, always seems to attract enough attention that liquidity should not pose a problem.

yellowkid · December 26, 2010 1:54AM

<< Collecting a series is boring -- no variety, and variety is the spice of life.

How about a gold type set? >>

I agree about collecting a series, except for classic commems!! And there are variations of the full series.

Barry · December 26, 2010 1:56AM

Kennedy halves

SoCalBigMark · December 26, 2010 1:56AM

In that case, how about chucky cheese tokens?

SeaEagleCoins · December 26, 2010 2:00AM

Jay --- my suggestion is Walkers... not knowing your budget on such a set I can only point out that a Choice Gem set could probably be put together (with patience

) for around a mil ... give or take, depending on how gem you would want to go... but a choice 65 set could be well under a mil ... closer to 2/3 of that... maybe even a little less...

OTOH... another approach that might actually be more challenging yet much less expensive... would be a choice "everyman" set of AU55-58... could be done with ALOT of patience for 5 figures...

With your eye and taste, I would expect such a set put together by you to be truly eye appealling and highly desireable... whether you went full gem or PQ AU...

messydesk · December 26, 2010 2:37AM

Type set doesn't seem a good fit to me, as being a jack of all trades but master of none isn't a SaintG thing. It would also entail buying some coins with unappealing or objectionable designs. I'd recommend Peace Dollars. The top end, "pop 1" coins will cost dearly, but one grade lower there's lots of opportunity to cherrypick among like-graded coins for, in some cases, a tenth the price and end up with an incredible set in "runner-up" grades. So, Jay, can you learn enough about Peace dollars and study enough specimens to pick the nicest 1924 in MS67 out of a population of 75?

If I started a new collection, what would you all suggest.....

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