http://www.ebay.com/itm/221311458614?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 I know most collector's probably wouldn't go for this set, as the coins are in poor shape, and three of them are holed. But when I saw it I had to have it because of the variety it will add to my growing collection. I've never owned a 1/2 cent, a 2 cent, a half dime, or a large cent before. I will definitely share some better pics when they arrive. Here's the list: 1829 1/2 cent 1866 2 cent 18?? silver 3 1873 nickel 3 1854 half dime 1849 large cent 1858 flying eagle 1888 Indian head 1943, 57, and 64 Lincoln cents Not too bad for $32 right?
While the price isn't too bad, if you are looking to get coins just to "add variety" to your collection, why not save up for some problem-free examples? Problem-free examples are a little more of an investment, but they are certainly easier on the eyes than a holed coin, and you won't really have second thoughts on them. I was on a similar track as you about a year or so back, purchasing cheap problem coins just to say "I have one". I soon realized that while it is cool to be able to have a certain uncommon year or denomination, a problem coin will always remain a problem coin. Long story short, I got tired of looking at the coins with problems and sold them...for a lot less than I bought them for. Of course, collecting what you like is completely up to you, and if you are pleased with the coins you purchased, then that makes it a good purchase. If you are looking to get a "deal" out of them, I would say that would be tough, since you will likely have trouble breaking even trying to sell the problem coins. Just my opinion, though, and don't take it too seriously.
Frisko's got it right. Make not the mistake of collecting in bulk for questionable (holed?) pieces unless your love tends there........
I would have passed at that price to many of the coins have serious damage and damaged coins just dont hold value !!
Your collection, your coins. Did you like them? Did you like the price. If that was a Yes then it was great.
Variety is never a bad idea. All depends on what you want to collect. Not a terrible price for a decent amount of aged coins. The price is what you value them. Enjoy the new addition to your collection!!
I can understand how you feel. Many of the coins in your group that I first bought or received were also culls. They included a holed 1903 Indian Head cent, a holed 1853 3-cent piece, a heavily worn 1864 2-cent piece, and a heavily worn 1835 half cent. And even recently, I bought a few heavily worn Seated Liberty dimes with full dates, just because I like them (and the price was cheap). But I will say that I got tired of my early culls pretty quickly.
Wow! If you like what you bought then that's all that matters. The 1/2 cent, two cent, 3 cent nickel and the Large cent look like they may all have damage. I hope I'm wrong but the only coins that look decent to me are the Lincoln cents and the IHC. The seller didn't mention damage so maybe I'm wrong and the coins are simply hucky, I don't know but good luck!
There's something to be said for the visceral enjoyment of handling coins. You can do that with worn pieces without sacrificing their market value, which is minimal. Most ancient coins have been cleaned, and many have hard patinas, so there really isn't much you can do to damage them by normal handling. It's one of the pleasures of collecting ancients that collectors of moderns miss out on, and understandably so: you wouldn't want to handle mint state coins like pocket change. Pass your coins around, let people hold them, feel the history in their hands. Since some of them are already holed, hell - go ahead and make a necklace of them. There's much more to this hobby than obsessing about grades and values.
