ok, i have 2 sets of al 50 uncirculated state quarters, and im going to get the territory quarters as well, but im thinking of buying proof sets of all the presidential dollars as well, do you think i should do that of focus on the old stuff instead. i dont know too much about coin collecting because no one around me collects coins, so im looking to coin talk for some experience
Collect what interests you and what you like. I cannot tell you what to collect any more than I can tell what food or music or movies you should like. Your best bet is to buy a copy of the Red Book and read it. It lists all the coins ever minted by the US Mint along with a brief history of each series. After reading that you may find something you would rather collect than Prez Dollars.
thanks, i really just love all coins, but the new presidentials are great, i like president lincoln, so im probably going to get the 09 lincoln cent proofs and the first edition proof of new 2010 cents, but i think ill just stay in generally collecting coins, not specifyng
Maybe a nice type set then? Gives a little direction (a goal) with a lot of room for your own spin on it. Completeing a set feels great. Or so I'm told.
i might try that, ive got a spare $250 right now and im going to my coin store this weekend, i did just finsh my first book of memorial cents today (59-93) and i felt good. took forever to find a 1986, i dont know why
I would just collect what you like. If you like all coins, which I think is a common thing for someone who is newer to the hobby, I think a type set is a great idea. There are many different ways to do one, it could be just 20th century or it could be since the beginning of US coinage. But, most importantly...remember to collect what you like.
Franklin Halves are a fine set. The whole series is affordable and available in high grade. I would think it wouldn't be overly challenging to put together a nice BU set.
There is always buying online, but when you do that you need to be careful and make sure you have a clear photo of the coin and that it hasn't been altered. If your coin shop doesn't have any BU Franklin Halves it must be pretty small as they are pretty common in all dates.
its more like a thrift shop but has lots of coins, i live in a small town so i have to go 50 miles to get good stuff, and im 15 so i cant drive, so i get what i can
I understand, but I would take a look online and see what you find. If there is something you like, post a link here and ask for advice. The members here are glad to help.
thanks, ill do a time sink of coin searchin' in the morning, but its 12 am, and a massive time sink at this hour would be crazy, (yes i must have my time sinks massively), ok, maybe another hour.. or 2
Moderns are a great way to get you started with the hobby. As time marches on you will eventually find that older more traditional (classic?) types of coins strike your fancy. Or maybe not. It's all up to you, the collector.
It depends on what you're looking for and how much you're willing to compromise to complete a set. The last show I went to, there were 2 1954-S Franklin halves in the whole place. Then do you want nice to full bell lines or not. Toning? If so, how much? Spots? Oh yes. Probably 50% of them you look at have spotting on them from something. Then, 50% of them online have pictures taken of them where you can't notice the spots until you get it. Bag marks? Probably 90% have bag marks. It's always a good feeling to get what's seemingly a perfect one when you find one. But, sometimes I have sacrificed out of frustration and live with the occasional bag mark. I'm not taking it to that extreme yet.
