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Pillar of the Community
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I am already doing a date set of the ATB Quarters. I was only going to do circulation issues from 1932-1964. Afterwards I might try a deluxe set of State Quarters. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7194 Posts |
Or you could go the rout I have gone only collect silver examples, 1932-1964, 1976, and 1992 to date.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The 'traditional' short set of Walkers spans the years 1941 to 1947.
May I suggest a short set from 1916 to 1920? There was a redesign after 1921 (1921 = too expensive) and the obverse and reverse mint marks offers a lot of interest.
Not so easy, but in decent low grades it might suit you.
Or even just limit it to 1916 and 1917. Several different mint marks.
My short consists of four coins: the three 21s and the 38-d. Not too shabby.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Roosevelt dimes, perhaps?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I was thinking about doing a 63-66 set of walkers from 1941-1947. I was going to do a circulated set of the rest of the series.This is going to be down the line or something I slowly complete, like my type set  |
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United States
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How about a date set of 2Oth Century Indian Head cents in EF/AU? 1900-1909. Most would cost less than $10, the 09 might go for $20. 10 coins for about $100 and you no worries about not affording the 1909-s! |
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Pillar of the Community
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Ike's could run about $300-500 (and higher for some the varities Friendly Eagle, 72-PType II, DDO's, RPM's, etc...) for the set. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I am doing a set of 1971-1976 Ikes with circulation issues and clad proofs.
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Valued Member
United States
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Don't overlook Liberty nickels. It's in your budget, has coins 130 years old, contains a few easily obtainable keys and is very much under the radar price wise. Building the set with problem free circ-cam pieces in VF or so would create one sweet looking blue Whitman. These coins WERE the workhorse of their era, it's not too far off base to give them the relative purchasing power of one dollar (today) during their era. Fascinating variations would be a lowball set, PO01 to AG3, extensively worn Liberty nickels have the odd trait, unlike buffaloes, of retaining a vestige of date despite incredible wear. I have a folder started, a pleasant diversion from the world of four figure Vermonts! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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My suggestion is to simply get a copy of the Red Book by Whitman and look through it for something that catches your eye. Surprized that Lincoln Cents is not on your present list. I thought everyone on Earth collects those. And possibly a few outside of Earth. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I wanted to start a new collection, trying to wean myself off of Barbers ( didn't work ) but I bough a Mercury dime Dansco album. I decided never to attempt getting a 16-D in any grade - but the rest of the set would be in nicely defined original VF 30-35 and the dates after 1931 would be XF/AU ... Nothing screaming white luster because I didn't want to over power the VF's. All the coins have a nice light to medium grey patina. Hating holes in an album, I broke down and bought a duplicate 16-S in 45 for the Denver Hole. I'm not selling the set, and when it does get sold ( once I pass from Shady Acres ) the first thing any knowledgable dealer will do is examine the 16 Denver Hole. There is no space for the 42/1 Overdate, so you don't have to concern yourself with that either. The tough one are 21 Phila and Denver - but you can find a decent example for under $100. The 25-D is also a very difficult coin to locate - much more so than the 26-S. I ended up buying my 25-D in an ANACS 35 holder. and cracked it out. I enjoyed assembling this set and I assume you will as well. |
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United States
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I will second skyshark with the suggestions of Roosevelt dimes. They are well within your budget without sacrificing quality. I have seen AU 49-s as low as 8.00. The one I am having the most trouble with is the 96 -w, that is mostly just to me not liking to purchase on line, I'll break down eventually. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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thx for the suggestions everyone! I ordered a Mercury dime album yesterday  . I will get it in about a week so it will keep me busy for a while. |
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It will keep you off the streets.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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