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Valued Member
United States
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I am surprised that only one member has said Morgans. I don't collect them yet, but I am working my way up to them. I think if you are just starting out in U.S. coins then you should start with something cheap and fun like Wheat cent, Buffalo nickels, or Liberty Dimes. You should start with these to get a feel for the market and whether or not you would have a lot of interest. Other then that, I have to say to go for what catches your eye. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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How about these A short series between 1864 and 1872 if you don't include the proofs and trail strikes Yet extremely challenging to get the whole set in a high grade. And yes its what I collect..   |
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Moderator
 United States
23522 Posts |
So far, people are predictably advising their own specialties.  As has been said....2800 members, 2800 opinions. At least you're not lacking for choices. |
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New Member
 United Kingdom
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Wow , thanks I definitely will buy a cheapish bulk and look through it and maybe share with you guys , I am about to look through that photo gallery , I love looking at others fav's , thanks all ,
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1411 Posts |
Type set for me....
I would love to collect 2, 3 and 20 cent coins... along with bust halves.... but they are out of my budget...
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United Kingdom
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Valued Member
United States
344 Posts |
Nice Coins muddler!  I really didn't know what I wanted when I started really getting into collecting about 6 months ago. So I went down to the local coin store and started buying his junk silver. At first I did not like Morgans, but they have been growing on me - funny how that happens. Morgans can run around spot (about $25.50) to thousands. This one I picked up the other day for $28:   Another series I've always liked are the Walking Liberty half dollars. I don't have any pictures handy of my Walking Libertys. They can be fairly reasonably priced as well. Hope that helps. |
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United States
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How about these Richard, are you sure that you want the competition?  Quote:
So far, people are predictably advising their own specialties. Or obsessions... like the Eisenhower dollar, for example.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I would recommend a U.S. type set. In the past I have done type sets of other countries and found that a very enjoyable way to go. Lots of history and fun to collect.
Tomorrow starts the 7070 (Dansco's album number for the U.S. type set) post by members. Each day we will post photos of coins we have in our sets. This will give you an idea of what a set would consist of.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I specialize in everything, lol. Seriously, I've probably had more fun working towards filling a 7070 type set than I have almost every other set except my first set - USA cents, beginning with the Wheat cent and expanding to LMC's, Indian heads, and the flying eagle and now the shield cent. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Wow... no hope, a 1871 beautiful .02 center. I say collect Lincoln cents they are great coins to try and find a complete set of. Edited by SHAFTA9a
12/18/2012 6:13 pm
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United States
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Richard, are you sure that you want the competition? No, he wants a place to flip his culls.  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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There's no need to commit to a particular collection until you feel you're ready. You could try putting together a birth year set -- one of each coin from each mint for a particular year. And then you could do another set from a hundred year previous (like 1970 and 1870). I think it would be reasonably easy to put together a set of the State Quarters. I think it would be fun and while you're doing that you can save for old gold coins or whatever else you decide you like best. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If you like silver there is something to be said for size. Silver dollars are among hundreds of "crown size" silver coins made in dozens of countries. The Morgan dollar is most popular among US collectors but there are other types. The Seated Liberty design was used on all silver denominations in the 1800's and bears more than a passing resemblance to the seated figure of Britannia used on some British coins. Here's an example:   |
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