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I would recommend starting a circulated Franklin half dollar set. The Kennedy half is a mind-numbing set to take on, but I'm doing it. When completed it will be IMPRESSIVE! |
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Definitely suggest Jefferson nickels or Roosevelt dimes. The silver dimes can be put together much cheaper than Franklins, and the clad you can find from circulation if you desire. |
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Thank you fellows for the suggestions, I do appreciate them and they all have merit. I "slept" on it last night and I think I have a plan. As soon as I finish my Ike's I'm leaning toward the half dollars. ( Big coins, Big dates, Old eyes) If I'm going to do roll searching (for Franklin's) I'm going to go through lots and lots of Kennedy's so I might as well start on them both yes? no? What a great comment by Darth..."The Kennedy half is a mind-numbing set to take on, but I'm doing it. When completed it will be IMPRESSIVE!"  So even though the Franklin's are the objective, the Kennedy's will probably become the primary goal or collection. This make any sense? And about the Ike's...Is this the only way to get the proper 1974-S 40% silver?  Thank You all and let's all have a great day! Edited by Nickels_rule
07/22/2014 08:10 am
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The set pictured above is the 1976S Silver Proof Set which is a great way to get the 3 coins (sounds like you will need the half as well). They usually go between $15-20 for the set. There is also a 1976S Silver Unc set with the 3 same denominations in it. The price is about the same for that one as well. The 1974S Silver has a proof version that comes in a brown box and a Unc in a blue envelope.
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07/22/2014 08:15 am
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@ Album Accumulator - I made a mistake in my post above.....What I really meant to ask about is the 1976 Sometimes I still get too much in a hurry and make errors. But that "3 pack" proof set would be the way to go then eh? and like you say, considering that it also has the Kennedy......Thank You for your post.
I've got the 74's covered.
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07/22/2014 08:51 am
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Yes, that 3-coin set is the only way to get the 1776-1976 silver proof Ike and Kennedy. I would definitely go with the larger denominations for building sets. I don't like dimes, nickels, or cents. The only exception is the Buffalo nickel. I'm working on a Dansco set of those. It's just a classic. |
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Hello Darth, Are you using a Dansco album for your Kennedy's as well?
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...the Bicentennial 1976S 40% silver proof. The only way to get a "real" one is the 3-pack like this one? They were only released in the three coin set, but it is not the only way to buy them. Many of those sets have been opened to get the three coins. Not everyone collects all three, so the other(s) end up for sale. I bought (and broke) a set since I had three holes (in three albums) to fill, but I often see them singly at the coin shows. Just be careful and certain that you are indeed buying the 40% and not a Cu-Ni clad (in which case, buying the intact set is a safe bet). |
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Hi jbuck, You have reinforced my fear exactly. Being a novice I have to rely pretty much on what I am told by the seller. So at least for now, I have to go the "safe" route even though there are deals to be had that I miss out on. But as AlbumAccumulator said it looks like I'm going to need the Kennedy anyway. As luck would have it, early last week I bought an assortment of flips so I had a better place to store all my "extras" from mint sets. Trade fodder.
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Excellent plan.  |
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They were only released in the three coin set, but it is not the only way to buy them. I was actually referring to how they were originally released. I bought the Ike and Kennedy as single coins from davenders. And yes, Nickels, I have a Dansco for my Kennedy set. It's getting heavier and heavier. . . . |
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I was actually referring to how they were originally released. Yep, I knew that's what you were referring to, me too. I appreciate all the information you and others have kindly provided. The mind numbing experience has begun....and I'm only trying to pick out an album!  |
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Thanks, jbuck. And just so you know I've learned quite a bit from you too. I got to thinking. If the Kennedy half continues to be minted for, say, the next 20 or 30 years. Can you imagine how intimidating that set will be for someone who wants to start it? Geeez. |
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I originally wanted the Kennedy to end in 2011, where my Dansco set ends*. But no, they had to keep going, which I am now okay with, considering what they have done for the 50th. * Note - My Kennedy half dollars are in two separate four page albums (1964~1991, 1992~2011), soon to be a third (on the to-do list). I am glad I opted to add an album, rather than replace the original binder to go beyond four pages, considering how heavy that beast would be! That being said, they need to call it quits after 2031. Seriously.  |
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Quote:Thanks, jbuck. And just so you know I've learned quite a bit from you too. I got to thinking. If the Kennedy half continues to be minted for, say, the next 20 or 30 years. Can you imagine how intimidating that set will be for someone who wants to start it? Geeez. Well I sure can, I count 157 or 158? Holy Cow....I think I'm going for the 7166 Dansco, that's the one with only the P's & D's. That knocks off 68 from the total. Then, down the road If there isn't a Dansco for just the proofs maybe I could get some blank silver dollar pages and make my own labels or something like that. I know, chicken's way out but I'd like to keep it manageable. |
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