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Pillar of the Community
United States
589 Posts |
I was just thinking about my renewed interest in coins that started back in February 2012, just about the same time I joined CCF. I remember saying I wanted to learn everything I could about certain coins I collected as a kid (mainly IHC and Lincoln cents). Because I was to young to work at the time I had to collect just whatever I had found in pocket change. Since it was the early 70,s I could still find Wheat cents and once in a while an IHC. Fast forward to today and now I have such an interest in all coins I cannot just focus on 1 or 2 to learn about  . My schedule with kids and work keeps hobby reading to a minimum. Does anyone else have this issue  . |
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Moderator
 United States
23522 Posts |
If we're doing it right, we all have this issue, buddy.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2189 Posts |
Between working 6 days a week and all the "honey do projects" there never seems to be enough time! you are not alone, welcome to the "club" |
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Valued Member
United States
125 Posts |
I have that problem as well. At first I was just focusing on my BU/UNC Jefferson nickel set, then I got my Dansco 7070 album, then Mr. Ike came into my life. I actually find this to be a good thing because it keeps things fresh and there is always something new to hunt for. |
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Valued Member
United States
337 Posts |
I have really enjoyed collecting only about 4 months in but feel pretty good about my knowledge of coins from at around 1880 and up. I enjoy it because I don't really have any other hobbies except billiards and playing pick up hockey (which I hardly ever do because the closest ice arena is about 40 minutes away. Keeps me busy searching my change and looking for good deals. My girlfriend says I'm crazy though lol.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
560 Posts |
Same problem here. The only time I really have is during the holidays when things are slow at work. I have a 4 year old and she's me very busy and away from coins (a good thing). She loves to collect little things, rocks, etc. and I've taken her to a couple shows. She's still a little young but I hope in a couple years we can start to build some sets together.
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Valued Member
United States
103 Posts |
I generally just hop on the E-bay world coin auction list and start watching any coin that looks interesting and maybe bidding on a few I can afford. This introduces me to all sorts of types of coins I never knew existed and then I can research a few of them as time allows.
While this strategy has netted me a lot of coins valued at less than $50, I don't get burned on any one coin and I think I have a unique and interesting collection.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It is rather amzing about coins that there are so many possible types, varieties, eorors, sizes, etc. You would think that to get all the info on just one would be simple. However, maybe far from possible. For example the Lincoln Cent. There is a guy named Charles Daughtrey that has a web site mostly dedicated to the Lincoln Cent. Also, has a few books out called Looking Through Lincoln Cents. I have two of them and looking through them I've already found many items not covered. Error coins contribute a massive amount of possibilities to coinage. Also, there are many things done to and with coins that make this an intersting hobby. At one of the many coin shows I go to there is a person with several tables of coin collecting STUFF. Wome of tables are full of books on coins and there is a real lot of those. Some cover just one coin, some are for many coins and some try to cover all coins. At one coin show I encountered a person with about 4 tables of just Large Cents. I asked him if he had all of the possible ones. He said I think that is not possible. Other dealers told me he is famous for just the Large Cent. So keep on looking and learning. You may be the one that writes a book on ALL coins. |
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