5 questions about your coin interest

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1) Yes, to both.

2) Indian head (Buffalo) nickel. No other design is as uniquely American as both images on this coin.

3) Auction catalogs

4) Never. I've sold two coins in the past 28 years of collecting, both at a loss, and could have cared less. I profit in fun and learning.

5) Collect what you like, regardless of what everyone else is collecting. Have fun.

Guy~

 

5 Questions:

1) Do you actively collect coins and/or currency?
Yes

2) What is your favorite coin design and why?
Probably the walking liberty half, but I like any design that gives the feeling of motion.

3) What is your favorite money-related reference material?
Published -- the Red Book. Electronic -- do I really need to mention it?

4) Do you buy with expectations of realizing a profit on your collection?
Yes, but only because I plan on keeping what I buy long term.

5) What is the best advice that you can give to a new collector?
There is no wrong way to collect. Do what you enjoy, but know what you are doing.

 

Of course!

(Mike - other than our esteemed and anomalous non-collecting numismatic scholar GDJMSP, do you seriously expect to get negative answers to this question from members of CoinTalk?)​

The gold 1986-87 Japanese ¥100,000 60th Year of Imperial Reign. The simplicity of the obverse chrysanthemum symbol, coupled with the intricate detailing of the reverse blows my mind.

Of course it's far more beautiful in full color than
can be discerned in these Numismaster.com pictures.​

The annual Japanese Numismatic Dealers Association Catalog.

Profit is not a factor in any of my hobby activities.

Find a numismatic area that you enjoy studying about, and then intensively study it while carefully building your collection.

 

1. yes
2. the liberty cap cent by robert scot. i love the meaning conveyed by all the symbols and all the sheldons add spice to an already unique coin.
3. websites like largecents.net and these forums.
4. no
5. read books, learn to grade and ALWAYS ask questions you may have.

 

5 Questions:

1) Do you actively collect coins and/or currency?

Yes and yes.

2) What is your favorite coin design and why?

I have a lot of favorites but I'll say the Merc dime. Classic.

3) What is your favorite money-related reference material?

Internet first, then my various guides.

4) Do you buy with expectations of realizing a profit on your collection?

Not really but I'm careful how I spend my money.

5) What is the best advice that you can give to a new collector?

Read! Whether it's coin/currency books or threads on the forums, it all helps to make you a better collector.

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5 Questions:

1) Do you actively collect coins and/or currency?
Yes.

2) What is your favorite coin design and why?
Bust coinage. Love the old version of lady liberty.

3) What is your favorite money-related reference material?
Can't narrow it down to one since they each have a place. The ones I use most are Early Half dollars by Parsley and US Copper Cents by Newcomb.

4) Do you buy with expectations of realizing a profit on your collection?
Nope - for the fun of collecting.

5) What is the best advice that you can give to a new collector?
Buy books before buying coins and learn to sell. Selling will teach more than I ever thought. Probably point to that thread by Mark Feld it was good.

 

1) Do you actively collect coins and/or currency? Yes Both

2) What is your favorite coin design and why? Texas Commem...it's just a neat look.

3) What is your favorite money-related reference material? CDN

4) Do you buy with expectations of realizing a profit on your collection? Yes, not soon but eventually

5) What is the best advice that you can give to a new collector? Read books and learn first.

 

Buy a book or two before you buy the coin.

 

Don't have any.

 

1) yes, both.

2) 10$ Indian, Peace Dollar, and Standing Liberty Quarter.

3) This forum

4) No, not really. But I do try to buy so that, should I have to sell, I wont lose money.

5) Learn the coin before you buy it.

 

1) Do you actively collect coins and/or currency?
yes

2) What is your favorite coin design and why?
I really can't pick i have 3. Walking half dollar, Silver quarters , Kennedy Half's.
Love them all walking for its art, Quarters cause there rare. Kennedy im not sure i just know i like them and want them

3) What is your favorite money-related reference material?
Defiantly coinTalk only reference i only got :d

4) Do you buy with expectations of realizing a profit on your collection?
25% of my collection i bought cause i like it and i know i might make profit in future but the rest i bought it cause i enjoy it.

5) What is the best advice that you can give to a new collector?

I am a really newby collector so i need some advice But the little expirience i got is mostly....you need money to have coin collection
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5 Questions:

1) Do you actively collect coins and/or currency?

Yes

2) What is your favorite coin design and why?

Lincole Wheats.

3) What is your favorite money-related reference material?

Redbook and google(CT too!)

4) Do you buy with expectations of realizing a profit on your collection?

Not really. But i may start buying coins that i can "flip" for profit to upgrade my cent collection

5) What is the best advice that you can give to a new collector?

READ, READ, READ! Study up on the coins that you will be collecting. Keep a reference guide near you when searching at all times. And dont be too eager to buy up all the coins to complete your collection, especially on ebay. Take baby steps and you will get the most out of your collection as you go.

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5 Questions:
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1) Do you actively collect coins and/or currency?
Yes, Coins​

2) What is your favorite coin design and why?
The Saint Gaudens Double Eagle due to the artistry of the design​

3) What is your favorite money-related reference material?
On a general level The Red Book, for more specific details the Breen Encyclopedia of US and Colonial Coins​

4) Do you buy with expectations of realizing a profit on your collection?
No, I try to buy with value in mind, but my objective is long term collecing, not profit.​

5) What is the best advice that you can give to a new collector?
Learn, Learn, Learn Recognize that an important part of learning is listening.​

 

Buy at least two different Grading Guides, along with a Counterfeit Detection book.
and to a lesser extent a RedBook for mintage numbers and learning the key dates of each series. Become a member of this forum and remember all coin collectors started at the beginning with little knowledge so do not be nervous about asking questions.

Terry

 

5 Questions:

1) Do you actively collect coins and/or currency? - Yes

2) What is your favorite coin design and why? - Walking Liberty Half

3) What is your favorite money-related reference material? - Cherrypickers Guide

4) Do you buy with expectations of realizing a profit on your collection? - No

5) What is the best advice that you can give to a new collector? - Don't Expect to make a profit. Collect what you like. Learn about what you collect.

 

1) Do you actively collect coins and/or currency?
Yes

2) What is your favorite coin design and why?
I have fallen in love with Laura Frasier's 1932 Quarter chosen to be the Washington Commemorative that year.
It was legally chosen, only to be summarily bumped by the Mint Director who thought it was out of a woman's place to design a coin. My avatar is a 1994 gold $5 proof modified to look as a 32-98 proof quarter would look like if she'd been treated fairly. The reverse is gorgeous too. The entire design puts Flannigan's 32-98 quarter to shame.

3) What is your favorite money-related reference material?
Any. None in particular.

4) Do you buy with expectations of realizing a profit on your collection?
No.

5) What is the best advice that you can give to a new collector?
Stay away from problem coins... no matter how tempting they are.

Shop around, there are more examples available than you can imagine.

 

5 Questions:



1) Do you actively collect coins and/or currency?
Yes, Coins


2) What is your favorite coin design and why?
Many, Constantine "Hand of God", Ostrogothic "Roma Invictus", any Carthaginian, most Celtic


3) What is your favorite money-related reference material?
Also many, DOC, BMC, Grierson "Byzantine Coins", etc etc. Favorite fun book is Robinson's "Confessions of a Numismatic Fanatic"


4) Do you buy with expectations of realizing a profit on your collection?
I try to buy at good prices for the item, but I buy for my own self education, not to resell. My wife will get all of the profits.


5) What is the best advice that you can give to a new collector?
God gave you 2 ears and one mouth for a reason. Listen to advanced collectors, take their advice to heart. Believe it or not they were once beginners too, and truly wish to help you. Also, money spent on good books is never a waste, and usually a better investment in many ways than the coins they cover.

 

5 Questions:

1) Do you actively collect coins and/or currency?
Yes

2) What is your favorite coin design and why?
Any Celtic, the designs can be soooo strange

3) What is your favorite money-related reference material?
Coins of England and the United Kingdom

4) Do you buy with expectations of realizing a profit on your collection?
No when I die they are going with me LOL

5) What is the best advice that you can give to a new collector?
Read, read, read

 

1) Do you actively collect coins and/or currency?

Yes

2) What is your favorite coin design and why?

Jefferson Nickel. Thomas Jefferson is my favorite President and his image on the nickel is one that embodies his strength and resolve. Monticello is a beautiful building designed by Jefferson himself which served as his estate.

3) What is your favorite money-related reference material?

Heritage Auction Archives

4) Do you buy with expectations of realizing a profit on your collection?

No, but I plan to lose no more than the traditional transaction costs (15%) with the exception of some rainbow toned coins for which I paid large premiums.

5) What is the best advice that you can give to a new collector?

Many believe that you need big money to assembe a great collection. In my experience, passion is the key to a great collection. Have passion in what you collect and you will be more inclined to learn and become knowledgeable before you buy. In addition, your pride in your collection will force you to adhere to your own strict standards of excellence rather than filling your holes with dreck. In other words, your pride will force you to be patient which has long been a virtue in coin collecting.

Be passionate about your collection and you shall discover excellence no matter what your budget.