Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Kevin Mader, post: 7346716, member: 106826&quot;]Collecting is about what you like and what satisfies your needs.</p><p><br /></p><p>As noted by fellow enthusiasts, they are offering you a more broadly established and accepted standard for appearances.&nbsp; This might be what you are after, but since it is an individual preference, only you can know.&nbsp; Regarding your subject coin, there are folks who would find that appearance appealing.&nbsp; Most I suspect would not. But there are folks who collect these coins...might even pay a small premium for.&nbsp; Here&#039;s something to consider:</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Low Ball Sets:</b> There are folks who will put together a low ball set of worn coins with the aim of a set with a consistent worn appearance.&nbsp; This is often done where there are a number of expensive coins in the series.&nbsp; Rather than a mix of fair to uncirculated coins, they aim for a set with continuity in mind.&nbsp; Sometimes the challenge is to build a set under a certain dollar amount.&nbsp; I saw one challenge to build a set of Buffalo Nickels for under $100.&nbsp; The fellow enthusiast had to be deliberate about purchases since there are a few normally pricey coins in the series.&nbsp; Yet he did it.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Environmental Sets:</b> I saw a CRH enthusiast build a set of Jefferson Nickels that looked like your quarter above.&nbsp; It took a long time since his objective was to find &#039;cameo&#039; appearance like you see on the reverse of your quarter.&nbsp; The effect of his collection was really pretty incredible.&nbsp; Seeing dozens of Jefferson nickels in that condition caused the album to pop.&nbsp; As a result, I started laying away nickels like that to build my own.</p><p><br /></p><p>What would either set be worth?&nbsp; I&#039;m not sure that was the point of it for either person.&nbsp; Instead, they saw a challenge and built collections to share with others.&nbsp; They had success on many levels.&nbsp; So to each...their own...collect what you like and don&#039;t worry about anything.&nbsp; On the other note, if you are trying to develop a more common understanding about what appearances are more desirable, then by all means listen to the members here offering input and do your own sleuthing to arrive at your definition.&nbsp; You should do fine![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in