Odds and Ends

Collecting coins is of a true and personal nature. Some are into classics, some are into moderns while others tend to do both. I'm typically US with very little attachment to foreign or otherwise. I do respect the artistic value of foreign and ancient issues, and I also like to view such examples on this forum.......(it's just that I don't collect 'em) I realize and support the passion of others. I commend you all in your collecting endeavor. It really is just that simple. Collect what you like and enjoy yourself. That said........

 

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I agree. Collect what makes you happy. For me it’s US, Foreign, and Ancient. I really only do collections within my US coins though. Peace dollars, Ike dollars, Presidential dollars, and Native America dollars. Also trying for Indian Head cents in EF. For foreign and ancient I go by what catches my eye.

I also say be open to the extra experiences the hobby brings. Thanks to collecting and cataloging I have learned a lot about MS Access. There’s also all the reading and learning that comes with it.

finally, collecting led me here to coin talk, a place where people from different walks of life, different views on things, and different ways of doing things can set all that aside and talk about something enjoy. That more than anything is the most valuable part of the hobby to me.

 

Well said dear fellow.

 

+1

 

I don't think many of you know this, but I collect a certain type of token.

 

Nicely done.

 

Yes, collect what you like. It’s your collection so enjoy it.

 

What's wrong with Ben. He looks pretty sad or worried?

 

You're right, that's the saddest depiction of Ben that I've ever seen. I've always pictured him lively and jovial, yet here he appears remorseful, old, and seeing better days. What has always drawn me to the coin is the reverse. The Fugio

 

I agree.

 

Couldn't have said it better, Ken. While I've traditionally collected mostly US coins and tokens, in recent years I've moved on to all counterstamped coins. Nearly all are Irish or British. I sold most of my US stuff a number of years ago.

Bruce

 

Is this an 'odd' or an 'end?'

Z

 

Bull horns sometimes connect to an end, so that must be it.

 

Neat, a fascinating and interesting niche of numismatics.

 

Same as the bills, he's not impressed with the US dollars.

 

I collect shiny metal objects of all kinds

 

That's the continental currency dollar design and not the Fugio cent though, isn't it?

 

Indeed, you are correct. I have a habit of letting the sun dial throw me off.

 

Odds