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Valued Member
United States
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I like the finding part!
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2624 Posts |
I like the feeling of being close to completing... something that never happens because in the style of Colombo there is always "just one more thing"
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Pillar of the Community
United States
589 Posts |
Wow. Where does a coin collector start. Depends on individual tastes I suppose. For me its a few things. The rich history of a coin for one thing (like ancients or US Classic coins), then of course its the design of the coins, discovering a new variety or type of coin you never knew existed and of course actually purchasing it and getting it in hand.
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
 For me , I love the smell of copper in the morning. |
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Moderator
 United States
188917 Posts |
Finding, sorting, reviewing, rinse, repeat.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3182 Posts |
for me it's the history of each coin. Especially the very old ones. Who might have held them, what might they have been spent on. I love US history and these coins speak to the heart of it.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Not even sure any more. After well over 60 years of coin collecting, starting to think it's time to do something else. I USED to like attempting to complete a series of coins and make a complete Album. Now finding this is really not easy. For example I'm still trying to finish a Mercury dime Album of all FSB Dimes. Imagine after this long and still 4 more to go. Same with many Albums. Just a few more to go. I am starting to think I really need a new hobby.  |
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Valued Member
 United States
54 Posts |
Yes the history and who bought what with what coin is very awesome ! Just Carl I bet you are closer then lots of other collectors and ps nobody like quitters lol jk keep on keeping on
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Quote:For example I'm still trying to finish a Mercury dime Album of all FSB Dimes. Imagine after this long and still 4 more to go. But how many other sets of Mercury's have you completed along the way? |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
548 Posts |
I just like having them. It's like having your own personal museum.
Coins last such a long time that it's easy to accumulate a decent collection that's over 100+ years old.
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Valued Member
United States
336 Posts |
Show and tell, inventorying, researching, talking coins, buying/selling, etc.... lol
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
I figure that coin collecting is better than spending my spare money on cigarettes and beer ! More seriously, it is a lifetime interest for me. |
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United States
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New Member
Indonesia
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The historical background of the coins..
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Valued Member
Canada
276 Posts |
In no particular order,
1. The thrill of discovery, whether at a coin show, coin store, flea market, or antique show, and a very good walk or sprint.
2. Winning a discount on the bundle or getting a deal on the purchase.
3. The rich history that is in the world of coins.
4. The relaxation of examining the coins for any new varieties.
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