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<p>[QUOTE="Spark1951, post: 8266774, member: 90692"][USER=119754]@PamR[/USER] …you need to put things in perspective. Many of us here have 40 years headstart on you. Now you are beginning to learn as you go with your father’s collection. You can’t learn it all in one day, week, month, or even a year. It takes time and patience. Don’t beat yourself up over it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Just take your time. Realize there are <u>tons</u> of common, reoccurring and valueless characteristics that present themselves on coins. Learn which ones they are and rejoice when you find a valuable variety. And be sure to post it here when you do.</p><p><br /></p><p>Keep in mind a regular coin with no defects, in great condition, is collectable too.</p><p>When I started collecting in 1962, I was getting IHCs from circulation but they were G4 worn. I still remember thinking at the time, what if this coin had been saved while still AU or MS? That started me on my coin quest…and yes, I saved some coins I shouldn’t have. But 60 years collecting and gaining experience was hard won. You need to take the time to assimilate what you learn.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Spark1951, post: 8266774, member: 90692"][USER=119754]@PamR[/USER] …you need to put things in perspective. Many of us here have 40 years headstart on you. Now you are beginning to learn as you go with your father’s collection. You can’t learn it all in one day, week, month, or even a year. It takes time and patience. Don’t beat yourself up over it. Just take your time. Realize there are [U]tons[/U] of common, reoccurring and valueless characteristics that present themselves on coins. Learn which ones they are and rejoice when you find a valuable variety. And be sure to post it here when you do. Keep in mind a regular coin with no defects, in great condition, is collectable too. When I started collecting in 1962, I was getting IHCs from circulation but they were G4 worn. I still remember thinking at the time, what if this coin had been saved while still AU or MS? That started me on my coin quest…and yes, I saved some coins I shouldn’t have. But 60 years collecting and gaining experience was hard won. You need to take the time to assimilate what you learn.[/QUOTE]
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