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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Ditto !! Espicially the Morgan........luv the Old West !! (me likes me new stuff too though!)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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All I collect in US are 19th C. coins, particularly IHCs  The larger dates on these coins allow for a lot of idiosyncrasies with RPDs that aren't possible on more modern series. Edited by KurtS
02/29/2008 4:58 pm
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There's nothing stopping me from collecting Moderns as well as Classics; I follow absolutely no rules. It's about what appeals to me at the moment (and I do mean moment  ). The only things that are currently in "permanent" status in my collection are Bust Halves and PCGS PR69DCAM Jefferson nickels. I don't try to explain it; I just go with the flow.  |
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United States
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I collect everything. It depends on my mood as to what I am buying though. I have said here before that starting my type set changed the hobby for me. I had been hoarding and buying to complete and maintain sets. It was becoming more of a chore, kind of like updating Windows when there were new updates. I did have plenty of older 19th and early 20th century stuff though. Since starting my type set I have been on an upgrade path. There are some coins that I have now upgraded four times. Maybe in the future I will try to complete an early series but for now I am just having fun getting better examples!
Jim
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Classic coins are fun. I've collected most of them at one time or another.
For me the biggest drawback is that they are a "known commodity". Almost all the varieties have been discovered and the relative rarity of the various coins is well known. There's not much chance of learning anything that isn't already known.
To a lesser extent, I've simply come to prefer uncs and can't afford the classics in this grade.
You can still learn a lot about coins collecting them and have a lot of fun.
Time don't fly, it bounds and leaps.
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Pillar of the Community
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That's an interesting perspective, Cladking. I've never heard it put quite that way before.
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United States
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As I am pretty new at this AND pretty limited in budget, it is far easier for me to complete a set of Jefferson's or Sacs than it is to complete a set of Barber dimes or Morgan dollars. I do buy "Classics" too, but a think I am more of a Type collector right now for older coinage. I am sure as I complete the more modern sets, I will dive down into the classics. But I want to be able to say I have completed a few sets of SOMETHING and I can make lot's of cheap mistakes now with my moderns before I get into the more informed choices later in the classics arena. Does that make sense? |
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United States
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Oh, PRIOR to 1933? As in, not including 1933? Okay then, I guess I'll just have have to toss out my stack of 1933 Saint-Gaundens Double Eagles.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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aren't our current designs pretty tired and common to look at
With a few exceptions, classical US coinage is just different variations of eagles and lady liberty. It's nice to have a few of these coins, but I don't desire complete sets of them. While there are a few coins on my wish list, I've mostly moved on. My retort to your question would be: What's stopping YOU from collecting coins from the German States? |
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United States
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Actully, funny you ask your question, Snowman. I'll take your question a bit more generally. I do happen to delve into some darkside and ancient material. And, yes, the darkside stuff can be much, much more interesting to look at than most of our tired designs.
What I had intended for my question, was that I'm curious as to the fact that most of the modern material collected essentially (design-wise) exists in our pocket change today. Wouldn't you want to diverge from something that you see basically every day? I'm not trying to be divisive or snooty or anything, just curious, hence the thread.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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* Too expensive? - YES
* Too hard to find? - YES
* Too many choices? - YES
* Not enough information - YES
But, that's all I collect anyway. It is American history and I am hooked!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would say the cost is a factor, the money that might be used for these coins is spent in others areas of my life first |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That's mostly what I collect, with the exception of modern bullion coins.
It's unique because you don't see it everyday or have it come out a chute when you buy something. The fact that is is generally more expensive adds to the prestige of owning one.
The long history adds a special touch. I've always wondered who had owned my 1795 Flowing Hair Half...the different people (probably dozens) who held it through the centuries.
Edited by 1sikevo
03/05/2008 7:01 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Prethen - I do agree with you on getting burned out collecting coins that we see every day. I have a silver Washington quarter set missing the key dates that I will likely never finish. I'd much rather put that money into something new instead of a coin that is essentially the same as the other 80 I already have. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd take a dozen 1858-s Seated quarters, if I could find them....what's stopping me is availability.... "Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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Posted 02/29/2008 4:54 pm
