Well, the title basically says it all, I have gotten to the point where it is going to be very slow work getting coins for the ole 7070, so I want to start a set. Here is my plan, please tell me anything you find off. First I want to purchase the brown box ikes, and leave them there, for that mater. Then I plan on moving to the blue container ikes. After that I would move to the circulation strikes by buying mint sets. Next of course is the proofs, and last would be the varieties. So, I would keep brown and blue ikes in the ogp, and probably keep the circulation and proof sets together too. There's the plan outline, so comment as you please, and feel free to share your own, for some inspiration.
Rather than keep them in their OGP, why not get a Dansco or similar album and display them that way? I don't think Ikes will ever carry a premium if they stay in their OGP. I always take them out. IMO they look better displayed in an album.
The question is, what would a dansco include? I also find that the OGP would make a good display case, tape it to a cardboard tri stand, silver stuff in the middle, proofs on the left, circulation strikes on the left. Just a thought
I haven't had the chance to revisit this site lately, but I understand that it has been updated. If you don't have this in your Favorites, you might want to add it. Chris http://www.ikegroup.info/
The most interesting thing about Ikes, IMO, is the varieties. In typical 1970's style, the quality control was so darn bad that there are a remarkable number of interesting varieties. Ruben
I don't have a Dansco album (yet) for Ikes, but from what I recall, they include spots for every mint, as well as the silver coins. Not sure if varieties are include (well besides the 75/76 varieties).
From a guy that built both the Proof and MS sets with Varieties Registry and RAW sets don't. Lost money on almost all of the coins when I sold. Go on back in time and build a set of Peace dollars big old coins that at least have silver value to back them in the lower grades.
In the non-proof album, there's the 1976 type 1 and 2s. It includes the 40% silver business strikes too. There aren't spots for the FEV, 1972 type 1,2,3. However, there are 3 empty holes at the end, which can be used for those varieties. I'm using them for the 1972 type 2, 1972 type 3, and I put a blue chip in from the blue Ike packaging.
What? Are you saying the set is a bad idea, taking them out of the OGP is a bad idea. One thing is that they would not be for reselling. So far I have sold not a single coin. I would collect them for my enjoyment. My plan is to leave them in OGP, and I am not big on peace coins, they never have the price or condition I want. I don't even have one for the ole type set! Honestly, if the price went down on them all, I could care less. You say a peace would be good because of at least it would have silver, but if the economy recovers, it would probably lose its silver value with a price drop. Please give me some clarification.
Good plan what are you going to do to find the 1971 and 1972 Ike's. They weren't in mint sets those years.
I knew I was missing something. I will probably find those at a coin shop or bank. Thanks for pointing out my inevitable mistake.
I know a lot of people will not likre this post, But I couldn't wait and bought a full set from the coin vault. Normally I dont do this but I like the ikes and didn't want to wait.
@ Numis-addict: For some inspiration in your pursuit of an Ike Dollar collection, I thought I'd add what I have been working on, a themed PCGS graded set of silver Ike dollars (not many pics, but my coins are listed): Silver SF Ike Dollars 1971-1974 & 1976 Description: This is a personal set that aims to collect at least one example in each grade between MS 65-69 and PR 65-69 Silver San Francisco Mint Eisenhower Dollars dated 1971-1974, and 1976. At this time the set does not include grades of 64 and below, nor grades of 70 for any year. (...) This set anticipates 50 total coins, one per year in MS and PR to complete. Ike is the last, large SILVER dollar and these coins look great in their silver composition! Additionally, for an "Ike collection", one might consider adding a few other items: the 1990 Eisenhower Centennial Silver Dollars (W & P mintmarks), and, more recently, new coin legislation will bring us the United States Army 5-star Generals series in 2013. This will feature clad, silver and gold coins. One personage featured in that Series will be General Eisenhower. I'm not sure yet how many coins he will appear on, as (I don't think) the design ideas have yet been shared publicly. Something for us to look forward to... And, while some balk at the suggestion, I personally admire and delight in adding such fantasy coins to my collections where I see fit per my interests. Those pieces by Daniel Carr are among the ones that I choose to include. Mr. Carr's Eisenhower fantasy pieces are nice to add to a themed Eisenhower collection. Most are very low mintage by Carr and have quickly sold out. I bought the silver Ike versions, but there are also clad pieces offered. The 2011 copper Eisenhower Military Industrial Complex is a neat token too, the huge copper planchette with Ike's portrait is really interesting in that composition, to me. Good luck on your collection. Let us know how you progress and do check out the reference material on the Ike Group. That is a wonderful site for learning about varieties and other aspects of Ike dollars.
Good Luck on your set but by keepong them in the original packaging, I don't think you'll really have a set as much as just a grouping of coins with a series of 6 mint sets along with 4 individual pieces. Throw in the varieties and you'll end up with another dozen or two random coins. Some of which will cost you quite a bit of money. It is, however, a plan and a darn good one as long as you take the time to appreciate what you collect. Who knows, maybe you'll turn into an IKE Nut?
