I am from Canada and mostly collect Canadian Coins. I am looking to add some coins from the good old US of A. I want something I can get fairly inexpensive and not alot of coins to the set. I was thinking the Eisenhower dollars but am open to opinions. I am fairly new to this and any input wouyld be greatly appreciated Cheers Dan
If you're collecting US coins on a budget, Ikes are a good choice. Other short sets that are relatively inexpensive would be Susan B Anthony dollars or Sacagawea dollars. Franklin Halves are also a good relatively short set (33 coins), they are a little more pricey, but you can put the entire set together in circulated grades for close to melt value plus a slight premium for the key dates($425-500). And you'll always have the silver value in the coins. Good Luck!
I second the Franklins. Very short sets, silver content, and easy to find good coins. The Ike set is about the same number of coins if you do the complete set with proof only issues. You can add the 1990 Ike proof and unc commem dollars to the set too. Even the Dansco has extra holes at the end that are perfect for it. IMO the SBA dollar set without proofs is a waste of time, and with proofs, it can be expensive for small clad coins. Just my .02... take it for what it's worth, exactly what you paid for it.
So theoretically speaking.. If I said I would give you a penny for your thoughts and then you gave me your two cents worth.. would I owe you change? I do think the Franklin set would be a good one for me to take a shot at. Thanks for the input. I appreciate it Dan
I really like the Ike set. There are a couple reasons for that. First, they are big coins which is something I really like. Next, the set has a lot of diversity for a short set. What I mean is there are regular business strike coins, silver business strikes, proofs, silver proofs, bicentennials, and 1972 and 1976 have varieties that are needed to complete the set. So, for a short set...there are a lot of different things. Only one coin is a big pricy and that's the 1972 type 2 and it's not that bad.
I vote Ikes also, with proofs! I like the size of them, they look great in high grades, and are pretty inexpensive. Like Camaro said, even the '72 type 2 can be had at a reasonable price. I am not against Frnaklin halves, excpet I find the design boring. Franklin and his mullet...
I have a mullet.. OK NOT.. What if I slowly worked away at both sets. What would I be looking price wise (ballpark) for the most expensive coin in each set and the run of the mill "common" I am saving for a wedding and committed to my Fiance I would only spend 25.00 a week on coins. Can I still do these sets? I do have a 64 and 67 Kennedy that I can use as bait at the coin shop Also where can I locate a "checklist" for these sets? including different varieties of specific coins
If you are buying raw, this set is well within your budget. The most expensive is the 1972 type 2, in uncirculated would be between $80-$100. The next most expensive is the 1973 silver, about $30. The rest are well below your weekly allowance. Here is the Ike list taken from another thread. http://www.cointalk.com/t177415/ This list was posted by camaro: 1971 1971-D 1971-S 40% Silver 1971-S Proof 40% Silver 1972 Type 1 1972 Type 2 1972 Type 3 1972-D 1972-S 40% Silver 1972-S Proof 40% Silver 1973 1973-D 1973-S Proof 1973-S 40% Silver 1973-S Proof 40% Silver 1974 1974-D 1974-S Proof 1974-S 40% Silver 1974-S Proof 40% Silver 1776-1976 Type 1 1776-1976 Type 2 1776-1976-D Type 1 1776-1976-D Type 2 1776-1976-S Proof Type 1 1776-1976-S Proof Type 2 1776-1976-S 40% Silver 1776-1976-S Proof 40% Silver 1977 1977-D 1977-S Proof 1978 1978-D 1978-S Proof
I have been collecting coins for over 40 years and have yet to get board with it.there is always something new and different..you just have to start, but control yourself when buying.. look through old change gramas cigar box pocket change or just get out and go to a coin show and it will help you deside what to collect because you can not collect it all, and there is always that guy that found the coin you wanted...have fun...Jim
