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Aside from the intrinsic silver value of the Franklin halves, which set is more worthwhile to complete? Should I work on a Franklin Halve set in 64 or higher? Or should I work on an Ike set with proofs in 64 and pf69 or higher? I know it is the age old question just tweeked, but I would be interested in hearing opinions. Thanks. By the way this is my first post. I have been reading and learning for quite a while now. Thanks for all the info. |
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Pillar of the Community
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I think you have to state your goals? Do you want investment quality coins? Then 64 on either is not the best bet. Both are great sets, don't get me wrong, but if you wanted to do Ikes I'd say nice MS-66 coins; for Franklins you want CAM/DCAM proofs and 65+ with FBL.
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Bedrock of the Community
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You can put together a nice set of Franklins in MS-63 that will not cost you an arm and a leg. Maybe try that one first. Ikes are tough to find in high grade, most 1971PD and 72PD are really beat up.
You might consider doing both at the same time. Just buy nice coins when you see them.
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Bedrock of the Community
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As IndianGoldEagle said... Why choose? They're both relatively small sets. :)
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If it was me I'd start with the Franklins, but then again I'm partial to silver coinage myself.  |
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I love Franklins.... always have. I am not exactly knew to collecting but have recently (past two years) rekindled the flame. I am not in it for investment but as with anything I would like to see what I buy have a chance of appreciation over the long haul. I know enough to know you are not going to get rich with a hobby. Thanks for the replies.
I guess a shoot off is which series has the most diverse variations?
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Bedrock of the Community
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I know there are tons of variations on the Ikes... there is a whole web site devoted to them, IIRC. I'm sure someone here will be able to call up that site from memory and paste it here.
I too like the Franklins and recently (within the last month or so) completed my set of circulated examples. On to the UNC / MS set!
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I working on both sets of circulated types I don't have the money for MS examples so I hope you will be able to complete both sets! Good luck
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You might consider doing both at the same time. Just buy nice coins when you see them. Thats my favorite strategy. It takes longer to complete sets but it takes away a lot of the temptation to overpay for something when you get the itch and the market is thin for what you need |
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I enjoy Franklin halves and was able to collect most of the series from circulation during my youth. It was one of the first sets I had completed. Recently I have been adding to this set by collecting cameo proof. Both the sets are attainable but my preference to silver coins have put me off on the Eisenhower dollars. |
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If you are an IKE fan, this is where you should be looking for info: http://www.ikegroup.info/cc99999 is one of the many members and expert in IKE & modern coinage. I take his suggestion very seriously. Thank you cc99999 for all your great input. |
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I have both. Neither was more difficult than the other. I have a special fondness for the Eisenhower dollar and it was my first completed set; while the Franklin half dollar was my second completed set. Personally, I think you should do both.  |
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 Remember to ask lots of questions. I just finished two Ike collections for my sons (no peg legs or varieties). It was easier for me to find and purchase high grade coins than what I'm finding for their their Franklin collections. I will say that common year coins of both denominations are available in sufficient quantity to collect both sets simultaneously. Have fun. |
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In my experience locking yourself into one set can be hard, and you may end up paying
more than you should, for coins that may not be the grade or look you want. I would be open to both sets and buy the coins that are the best deal.
For example .. if you have a choice between a 1973 S BU Ike or a 1948 Franklin, then buy what ever is the best deal. If you lock yourself into one set, you may not see some good deals on coins from another set.
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Good advice, GR58.  See, fromms2244, I said you should do both. |
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So the consensus is do both.... Hey go big or go home. With my budget that is going big. Now do I buy slabbed and break them out or do I buy raw and hope for the best?
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