Kennedy halves the "New Morgans?" Possibly

Great article--many similarities between the two series:
https://www.vdbcoins.com/vdbcoins/Collectors-Guides/Collectors-Guide-to-Kennedy-Half-Dollars.html

 

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Uhh, no. I know you are proud of your new Kennedy set, but no, they will never have the same collector appeal as the Morgans. Am I going to have to change your name again? Kennedydude11 really doesn't sound as good as The Liberator.

 

Although I like Kennedy's, I'd have to say the new Morgans are the ASE's.

One correction to the artcle in the OP's link is that the Satins were produced through 2010, not 2009.

 

I think Ike dollars are more similar to Morgans as there are countless die varieties (think VAMs on Morgans) and they are, well, dollar coins!

 

Statequarter,

Just my two cents on the ase. It is a beautiful coin (I'm actually picking up my first soon) I've always enjoyed coins not only for what is artistically pleasing to me but for their history. Using the Morgan as an example, to think doc holiday and the like held these coins interests me. The ase however is strictly bullion if I'm not mistaken and doesn't have a history like a circulated coin. Just my two cents, it's why I'm more a circulated guy than a proof/mint set guy.

 

Thanks for the stimulating editorial. I do agree calling 'em Morgans is a stretch...but I've felt the same way about Eric Jordan giving that title to ASEs. Which is more appropriate? Well, after cursory reflection, I may lean JFK!

 

"Still going strong after 45 years"

Really? This must be a regional thing because here in California they only seem to be used as a novelty.
I can't remember a time in my life where they were used as regular pocket change.

I have to agree that the ASE is closer but still not even close to the morgan.
When was the last time you went to a show and saw a dealer who only dealt in Kennedy halves? ASE? Any other coin?

 

This is fascinating because Morgans are my favorite coins, and Kennedy halves are my least favorite.

 

I have to agree with pumpkin that the Eisenhower's are closer to the Morgan than either Kennedy's or ASE's. Ike is the King to the Morgan Queen. Varieties, high grade rarities, both being unpopular when issued they were horded/collected more than being used. Way too many similarities.

 

Funny that this is brouht up because I was just thinking about this. My daughter just graduated high school and I am watching her grow into an adult. It got me to thinking how kids are going to afford life anymore let alone hobbys like coins. What would be sets they could work on and not spend a fortune but have something nice. Ikes and JFK came to mind.

Its not like when I graduated and gas was under a buck. If you spent 20 dollars to fill up that was alot.

 

I dunno about some of the other series mentioned. I collect all of them: Silver Eagles, Ike dollars, Kennedys, Franklins, Morgans. I feel the one that has the most in common with Morgan Dollars in terms of potential popularity in the future, and longevity is the Kennedy half. I have had a full set of Morgans (sold years ago), have most of the Ikes, Franklins, and now have a full Kennedy set. There are many similarities in terms of across the boards mintages, desirable proofs, key coins, and other aspects. Of course, Kennedy halves are recent coinage, so it may not seem a valid comparison now--but in years to come? perhaps.

 

What do you think about silver vs clad?

 

I prefer the old Ben Franklin to the JFK halves. The walking liberties were the best.

 

I think this might be a bit of a stretch. Don’t take me wrong, I enjoy collecting Kennedy half dollars as much if not more then the next person. I just don’t think the lore will ever be there like the Morgan silver dollars.

 

I see Walkers as more like Morgans than Kennedy's. Silver coin with a run of dates that have low mintage and some dates with very large populations of mint state coin still available. Also the classical presentation of Liberty and the Eagle in a more true form than wearing a shield.

 

Maybe? but today we can't call home runs like Babe Ruth did.but I hope your right!

 

As a collector of Morgans I have to say there is no comparison from a Kennedy Half. As much as I like the half, the collectibility is not as strong nor is the history of the Kennedy Half.

As far as the article goes, maybe it needs a different title? Last I heard, when trying to say something is similar you need to make comparisons. No where in the article did I read about Morgan dollars.

 

The collectability is not as strong, as the Kennedy series is still being minted. Morgans were not particularly popular when they were being minted. I see definite parallels--low mintages as the need for the coin wound down. I, too, have collected Morgans for numerous years, and see parallels. Bet JFKs will be worth a lot in future years.

 

Maybe the low mintage varieties will be worth something but just like the Morgans the common dates won't be worth squat. I don't collect Morgans but I do know you can find mint state examples over a hundred years old that are only worth a slight premium over melt. Now translate that to Cu-Ni Kennedys and wait a hundred years and see what you get for them.

 

I sincerely like the sentiment, but just checking...does your last sentence imply that significant numis values must be underpinned by PMs? That caught me off guard.