I picked up two Littleton Nickel books, Buffalo and Jefferson’s 1938-1975. I have the complete set of Jefferson’s but wanted to upgrade coins that were circulated. So this is my Jefferson book so far.
Finally finished page 1 of the Intercept Shield US Type Set. Half Cents, Large Cents, Small Cents, 2 cent, and both 3 cents.
Visit several coin shops... possibly do some trading, maybe trade some gold! .... looking for at least a F-VF... I sold a couple of 16d's each time I upgraded my collection....
Nice! That is an elaborate strategy. Good luck with your search. Mine is much more modest. I have to do some creative financing. I may eventually sell off the junk silver I've found roll searching over the years to acquire that elusive 16-D.
Barber quarters: Complete [except for the 1901 S, which is filled-- but with the world's worst fake.]