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1. Re: Russ and all:My daughter is taking the plunge, into Kennedy Halves!

   

   

   Comment by islemangu · November 29, 2004 5:30AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Russ and My daughter is taking the plunge Keep her safe with you collecting PI/US coinage

2. Russ and all:My daughter is taking the plunge, into Kennedy Halves!

   

   Discussion by 1907Quarter · September 7, 2003 7:23AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   She's just finishing up her short set of circulated Walkers and now onto UNC kens and proofs! Any advice? If we get rolls from the bank, is there any chance of an UNC!? Wher do we look for the wear? Is the usual rule for break in luster apply in this series? Hope you all can help out! Eugene

3. Re: Russ and all:My daughter is taking the plunge, into Kennedy Halves!

   

   Comment by Russ · November 29, 2004 2:39AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   << <i>well, elana has refined her goal. PCGS registry, 8-pc silver proofs. >> Clearly, she is a collector of high breeding, great intellect, and sophisticated tastes!!!!! << <i>Is this a nice way to start and a good way to go? >> Damned straight! Russ, NCNE

4. Re: Russ and all:My daughter is taking the plunge, into Kennedy Halves!

   

   Comment by DHeath · September 7, 2003 9:45AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Eugene, The usual rules certainly do apply re luster and wear. MS64 coins look very nice, but a little baggy. The areas where marks are most common on the obverse are the lower neck, cheek, and fields. On the reverse, the shield is a prime focal area, and the mint sealing equipment from the 70's on has a tendency to scrape…

5. Re: Russ and all:My daughter is taking the plunge, into Kennedy Halves!

   

   

   Comment by ksteelheader · September 7, 2003 7:34AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Hey, start her out with one of these.....Ken .. .

6. Re: Russ and all:My daughter is taking the plunge, into Kennedy Halves!

   

   

   Comment by FC57Coins · September 7, 2003 7:25AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Advice??? Get her some REAL coins

7. Re: Russ and all:My daughter is taking the plunge, into Kennedy Halves!

   

   Comment by 1907Quarter · November 29, 2004 2:20AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   well, elana has refined her goal. PCGS registry, 8-pc silver proofs. Is this a nice way to start and a good way to go? Is the following a nice start to bid on?1964

8. Re: Russ and all:My daughter is taking the plunge, into Kennedy Halves!

   

   Comment by LucyBop · September 7, 2003 7:28AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Mint sets are fairly inexpensive, maybe you and her can cherry pic some Kennedys from those....

9. Re: Russ and all:My daughter is taking the plunge, into Kennedy Halves!

   

   Comment by 1907Quarter · November 29, 2004 7:59AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Keep her safe with you collecting PI/US coinage-HA! What a hoot! The idea HAS crossed my mind...If I can only find an old Whitman USPI type album-I'd encourage her to do it!!

10. Re: Russ and all:My daughter is taking the plunge, into Kennedy Halves!

    

    Comment by cladking · September 7, 2003 7:58AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

    There are actually a few older uncs in the 50 cent rolls you find at the bank. They will usually be lower quality but they can be unc. You can find solid date BU rolls back to about 1994 so these later dates are easier. The best coins do go in the mint sets but figure on looking at several sets be- fore you find a good…