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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Spark1951, post: 8266774, member: 90692&quot;][USER=119754]@PamR[/USER] …you need to put things in perspective.&nbsp; Many of us here have 40 years headstart on you.&nbsp; Now you are beginning to learn as you go with your father’s collection.&nbsp; You can’t learn it all in one day, week, month, or even a year.&nbsp; It takes time and patience.&nbsp; Don’t beat yourself up over it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Just take your time.&nbsp; Realize there are <u>tons</u> of common, reoccurring and valueless characteristics that present themselves on coins.&nbsp; Learn which ones they are and rejoice when you find a valuable variety.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; I still remember thinking at the time, what if this coin had been saved while still AU or MS?&nbsp; That started me on my coin quest…and yes, I saved some coins I shouldn’t have.&nbsp; But 60 years collecting and gaining experience was hard won.&nbsp; You need to take the time to assimilate what you learn.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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