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 To CCF. If you want to learn about coins then your in the right place. State Quarters will keep your mind busy for quite some time, but you need to get into some older and more historical coins. early Lincolns , buffaloes , Mercury dimes etc. have fun and ask questions.  |
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to CCF -----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ |
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Welcome!After I got back into the hobby after about a decade off, this forum was fantastic to refresh my knowledge and to get good ideas on what to collect next! |
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Welcome to the world of numismatics! I would highly recommend purchasing a copy of the Red Book. Although the listed values can run a bit high, it contains a huge amount of information regarding US coins. I would suggest focusing on one series to start, such as Buffalo (Indian Head) nickels or Mercury (Winged Liberty Head) dimes. Morgan dollars, such as your 1898, are great, but there are some pricey dates, like 1893-S and 1889-CC. Have fun, and make sure you spend some time on CCF to learn about whatever interests you. |
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Welcome indeed!
Lots of fascinating learning to be had in both the Morgan and Buffalo series. Many ways to collect them. Some go for a year set, other brave and deep pocked go for a full run of dates and mint marks (good luck with that!) Some have lots of fun cherrypicking varieties in both of these, such as repunched dates and mint marks. The Buffaloes are often encouraged for someone starting out because much of the set is rather affordable and pricing is more stable (whereas most Morgan values are closely correlated to silver prices). Best of luck and don't hesitate to ask questions as you research things.
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I would also suggest trying Franklin half dollars (1948-63). There are no key dates, so most coins had be had in MS for under $20. |
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to CCF! |
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Time for a curve ball, thereg. You don't have to get older coins, historical coins, a series, or a year set. You can collect anything you like! Tokens are fascinating, some people enjoy currency, and hobo nickels can be, ah, unusual. Some people specifically try to get damaged, error, or even counterfeit coins. There are listed counterfeit coins in pricing books! Shocking, I know. With some coins the line between real and counterfeit is hazy. Pieces of eight, matey, pieces of eight; there be more counterfeits out there than real' ones. Don't clean coins, but, if you want to clean 'em, buy ancients. If an avid ancient coin collector proudly shows you a slug, remember to ooh and aah. Don't buy that crap on TV. Unless, of course, that is what you relish. Just don't start collecting bridges. Welcome to CCF, where they even tolerate me!  |
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to CCF Ken. |
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