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I've been going through the RedBook, noticing which coins you could collect without ever having to pay more than $300-$400 for a coin (say in Fine condition). Peace dollars are pretty good. Franklin halves too. Among the other defunct coins, Ike and SBA dollars. Am I missing some? Most of the currently issued coins are good too, though of course not the Lincoln Cent (1909-S VDB about $900 in fine). Jefferson nickels are a favorite of mine, no blockbusters among the regular date and mintmark series, unless you get into FS mania. Liberty Walking Whitman folder #2 is affordable, but folder #1 is eliminated by 1921-D. |
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Rest in Peace
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The "modern" set of Lincolns is doable (starting 1934 or 1935 if you go by the Dansco 7106 album)
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Eisenhower is a good one poised to rise in value in the coming years. Peace is a good one too. I'd say go for both
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There are a few albums (Dansco) that can be done, with out having to spend over $300 - $400 for the hardest coins. In addition to the ones you mentioned Eisenhower dollarsAlso, though harder, Morgan dollar date set or Dollar date set 1878 - 1999 |
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Also keep in mind that Red Book values are high,at least 20% too high. John1  |
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You could easily do a silver Roosevelt dime set (1946-1964), all Mints.
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Edited by TypeCoin971793
09/28/2015 09:29 am
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LWC's.
LRB's (Late Roman Bronzes) are OK too.
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nobody ever considers the red-headed stepchild--two cent pieces. Only one of those will exceed your cost frame in F condition. And they are not, uh, overly popular, so "low" mintage pieces in collectible condition are available. I like the Three Cent pieces (nickel and silver), too, but some of those get rather pricey because they were technically struck for circulation but realistically were hardly used and have limited availability. |
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LWC's True, but good luck with the 1909 S VDB. You'd be hard pressed to find one for under $400. It *might* be doable, but not from ebay. Find an older gentleman who collects and is willing to sell his collection. He may give you a sweet deal on some of the keys (1909 S VDB, 1914 D, 1931 S). |
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Odd not many mentioned the Liberty Head Nickel
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Odd not many mentioned the Liberty Head Nickel yeah, there's this issue with the post-1912 specimens . . . But usually folks just ignore those--I know *I* am ignoring those (all five of them). |
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Buffalo nickels, Mercury dimes, silver Washington quarters, Franklin half, Roosevelt silver dimes and all silver coins including LWH dollars and the LSQ's are all good. LSQ's are getting more expensive all the time. If you want a decent collection you have to buy them when you see them at a good price. These 20th Century silver coins will be better and better since the government has decided no more silver coins or gold coins to circulate. For young collectors these are good days to start collecting these vanishing silver and gold coins. I would bet that the quarter eagle Indian Head gold pieces are going to really become collectable in the future because you can finish a set with only one coin that is expensive beyond the gold price. The older generations of coin collectors are leaving the stage and cashing out so now is the time to buy. Coins will always be collectable. Once you get hooked it is hard to pass them by when you see a gold or silver coin for sale at a great price. |
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I think 2 cent pieces could easily be done for less than that. The 1872 might cost too much, but you'd have saved enough because the other coins would be had for much less that 300 each.
Older, unique copper. Something different than Roosevelts/Washingtons.
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