Starting a short set of Indian cents

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by RonSanderson, Sep 6, 2026 at 11:46 AM.

  1. RonSanderson

    RonSanderson Supporter! Supporter

    I was browsing for coin holders and I came across this Capital Plastics holder. It has inspired me to try and fill it up.

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    I sold off my Indian cents a few years ago and really regret it. (Not just because the dealer maliciously lowballed the grades and generally gouged me.) I had some coins I really miss and that I don’t think I can replace.

    At any rate, it will take me a while to rebuild even this part of the set, but if I get the right coins, that will be OK.

    For example, here are the 1900’s that I used to have.
    01c 1900 #02 full 05.jpg
    01c 1900 #01 full 05.jpg

    And this is the replacement I got.
    01c 1900 #03 full 01.gif

    Full resolution photos
    01c 1900 #03 obverse 05.JPG 01c 1900 #03 reverse 05.JPG

    When I get a few coins in the new holder, I’ll post a new photo of how the set is coming along.
     
    Last edited: Sep 6, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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  3. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    My father used to say, "Hindsight is 20-20, move on." Best of luck on your rebuild.
     
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  4. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    The 08-09S get a bit pricey. What grades are you trying to fill the set with?
     
  5. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    Good luck on the short set of IHC. I also sold most of mine years ago. I did hang on to a few of my favorites, but the last extra ones of those went to auction this year. I am down to three for the typeset.
     
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  6. samclemens3991

    samclemens3991 Well-Known Member

    Great fun! I will always have a special place in my heart for Indian Cents. I will also admit that my Indian set of PCGS 64 cents is the only time I lost money on every single coin in a GC auction.
    I would still pursue Indian Cents if I had the money but it might be awhile before I can chase them again. Good luck and enjoy. James
     
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  7. RonSanderson

    RonSanderson Supporter! Supporter

    Honestly, I haven’t figured that out yet. It’s a bit scary but it will depend on my cash flow when we get that far. Still, fortune favors the bold.

    If I were an influencer this would be my way of ensuring you stay tuned while I figure it out.
     

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