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<p>[QUOTE="cladking, post: 53455, member: 68"]Collect what you find interesting. 5 or $10 per coin can be a little limiting but even something like buffalo nickels can actually be done in low grade in this sort of range.</p><p><br /></p><p>Any of the circulating coinage can be cheap if you collect only the regular issues. Some of these are surprisingly tough yet still cheap. If you really want tough and really cheap then try a circulated variety set of almost any of these coins. Quarters are especially fun (at least for me), though it's not really possible to complete this set. Attempting it can cost less than $125 even with the books and supplies you'll need. The best thing about it is that you'll not only learn a lot about coins but will also have a few important coins if you look at a lot of rolls. </p><p><br /></p><p>The best bet is always to find something you're interested in and to define the collection for yourself. It will be more enjoyable if you aren't a slave to getting every coin the catalogers list or collecting the way others find to be best. </p><p><br /></p><p>Have fun and the luck will follow.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="cladking, post: 53455, member: 68"]Collect what you find interesting. 5 or $10 per coin can be a little limiting but even something like buffalo nickels can actually be done in low grade in this sort of range. Any of the circulating coinage can be cheap if you collect only the regular issues. Some of these are surprisingly tough yet still cheap. If you really want tough and really cheap then try a circulated variety set of almost any of these coins. Quarters are especially fun (at least for me), though it's not really possible to complete this set. Attempting it can cost less than $125 even with the books and supplies you'll need. The best thing about it is that you'll not only learn a lot about coins but will also have a few important coins if you look at a lot of rolls. The best bet is always to find something you're interested in and to define the collection for yourself. It will be more enjoyable if you aren't a slave to getting every coin the catalogers list or collecting the way others find to be best. Have fun and the luck will follow.[/QUOTE]
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