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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;cladking, post: 11046, member: 68&quot;]It really depends mostly on the new collector and to a lesser extent how much he wants to spend.&nbsp; It makes no sense to try to invest in coins especially if you&#039;re new.&nbsp; It is impossible to predict what directions the market will take in the future and collectors tend to do much better than investors anyway because they&#039;ll take the time to learn about the hobby and filling collections is the best way to assure that you acquire rare coins in addition to the less scarce issues.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>This leaves personal favorites as the best means to determine what to collect.&nbsp; If you like the design of a coin like the buffalo or the mystique of the large cents than these are the coins for you.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>The later date coins do though have a great deal going for them especially for beginning collectors and those without lots of money.&nbsp; Not only do the newer coins tend to be much cheaper but there is less risk of making costly grading mistakes.&nbsp; Most good quality moderns can be purchased for nominal amounts or found &quot;free&quot; in circulation.&nbsp; The thrill of the hunt is in the difficulty of finding attractive specimens in any grade.&nbsp; These coins do get pricey in the highest grade and there will be risk because of the large spreads in prices at these levels but learning your series and a little about grading will protect you from much of this risk.&nbsp; Most collectors of these coins also pursue the varieties which are available in circulation and which can be excessively rare.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Whatever you decide to collect, never lose sight of the fact that the hobby is primariky for fun, education, and a diversion.&nbsp; So happy hunting.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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