| Author |
 Replies: 21 / Views: 2,296 |
|
Valued Member
United States
85 Posts |
Hello all. I'm obviously new here but look forward to seeing what this site has to offer me as I continue collecting. I was hoping I could place my collection on here and get your thoughts as to if it is any good or not. Remember, I just started to collect so if there is junk here, please excuse that. Is there stuff I should toss from it? All of my coins are in US currency, unless otherwise stated. Thanks. ----- (All are in G to F condition) ~1934 One cent (Canada) ~1937 Mercury dime~1984 dime (Canada) ~2007 Quarter (Canada) ~2007 $1 coin-Thomas Jefferson ~2x 1972D Eisenhower ~1776-1976 Bicentennial Dollar ~1776-1976D Bicentennial Dollar ~1971S Eisenhower ~1973S Eisenhower ~1971 Quarter (Canada) ~2000 Dime (Canada) ~1982 Dime (Canada) ~1942S Nickel ~1945P Nickel ~1936 Nickel ~2001 Five cents (Bermuda) ~No date Indian Head Nickel ~1944P Nickel ~1858 Flying Eagle ~1904 Indian Head ~1859 Indian Head ~3x 1907 Indian Head ~1893 Indian Head ~1901 Indian Head ~1908 Indian Head ~1903 Indian Head ~1901 Indian Head Edited by Pokermike4283
03/25/2008 09:02 am
|
|
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
591 Posts |
Well thats why they call iot a collection. If you like it then keep it. WHat one person calls junk may be all someone else collects
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2335 Posts |
Your best bet is to collect what you like. I think there is a pretty wide cross section here, from people who have every coin that ever crossed their palm, to people that change their focus & their collection every few years. In my opinion, the whole idea is to enjoy your collection.
|
|
Valued Member
United States
250 Posts |
Great collection! If that is what you like! Keep it up.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
6326 Posts |
Nah !........Never say junk ! (i prefer the term "low grade" where applicable!)...  Your Indian Heads and your War Nickels are definately good ones! War Nickels are the years 1942 to 1945, and are 35% SILVER ! They will have a "P", "D", or an "S" mint mark above the dome on Jeffersons Monticello, in the upper center. Indian Heads are VERY collectible !  ........1859 to 1909 are the mintage years, and, generally, the more valuable years, are the early years or the "Civil War" years. But ALL are collectable ! ....... and that 1858 Flying Eagle "might" be your BEST one of the whole bunch ! There are several "varieties" to the 1858 Flying Eagle too. If you have the "8 over 7" variety, then, in "low grade" that starts in the $75.00 - $100.00 range in RedBook values..... Which by the way....I suggest that you go out and buy a RedBook....It's known as the "coin Bible" and will list grades and dollar values to every U.S. Minted coin, no matter how old or how new. The 2009 edition will be coming out next month, so go get it ! But yeah.......you have some "goodies" there ! Nice start to ANY collection my friend ! And by the way..........  Edited by eaglefoot
03/25/2008 09:50 am
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1083 Posts |
That is an eclectic group of coins. No junk there. There is such a wide variety to collect, you might wnat to start to specialize in something you have a particular fascination with. I notice you have a number of Indian Head cents. Maybe those? Welcome to the forum! |
|
Valued Member
 United States
85 Posts |
Just as notice, I paid $14.60 for the flying eagle and the indian head pennies as a group. Was that a bad deal? I don't have a guide (yet) so please excuse my stupidity. Thanks again.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1083 Posts |
THat seems like a low price, but value depends largely on the grade or condition. Pictures would help.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
6326 Posts |
The cheaper vesion of the 1858 Flying Eagle begins in the $24.00 range, so if you paid $14.00-$15.00 for that "group", and the F.E. is in a very "low grade" condition,(and the IH's are in poor to average condition).......well .....you still got a good deal there. (IMHO)
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
6326 Posts |
That 1859 Indian Head penny is a "first year" coin and is different from all the other Indian Heads you have. It's value "starts" at $15.00 and goes up from there depending on condition. The other years of your Indian Heads are in the $2.00 to $3.00 range (in the lowest listed condition).....if you can read "LIBERTY" on the forehead band of the headdress, you improve your condition value considerably.....and of course, up from there. But these prices are "general" RedBook prices of course and are meant to be taken as variable.....(you can always get more than you should ....or less than you ought to !).....Myself....I've never sold a coin in my life.....nor do I intend to anytime soon !....SO..the "selling point value" is NOT a factor for me...because I collect for the enjoyment of the "hoard"..!!  My dad once told me......it doesn't matter "what" you collect.....coins....jewelry....stamps.....dirty socks......SOMETHING IS "ONLY" WORTH WHAT YOU CAN FIND SOMEONE TO PAY YOU FOR IT !!........(now, of course, he doesn't participate in ebay or use a RedBook!)(just mostly years of "morning cafe" dealings with people over coffee).....so.........Ha Ha.. Edited by eaglefoot
03/25/2008 10:43 am
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
3234 Posts |
You should come up with a way to formally organize it and catalog if possible. I strongly suggest you buy albums or folders to hold the coins. They help preserve the conditions of the coins as well as provide a nice way to display them. Once you figure out how to organize them, you'll have a better picture of what you have as a "collection" and what areas you might want to seriously pursue.
Personally, based on how you described what you own, I'd say you have more of an accumulation than a collection. Some might disagree with this statement but I'll stick by it. I consider a collection something that's formally put together and nurtured, not something that you throw into a box and say "look what I got!". I'm not trying to demean what you have. Your coins might be quite nice, but you should put a little extra effort to organize. It will put a whole new meaning into what you have and give you a greater sense of pride.
By the way, the crowd here would dismiss me as being out of line if I didn't suggest that you look into another series to pursue...Three Cent Nickels!
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2600 Posts |
Poker, keep enjoying and building your collection and have fun.
One word of advise, ignore the sirens song. Prethen will call you to the rocks of 3CNs. The pull is strong.
Jim hehehehehehe ;)
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
Pretty decent for just starting collecting. I suggest prior to any more coin purchases you consider purchasing a book on coins. Most start with what is called the Red Book by Whitmah Publishing. Usually available at most coin stores, some book stores and many places on the internet. I've found the cheapest is usually the Walmart Web site for books but not sure if they have any presently. |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
6326 Posts |
Prethen...... Quote : By the way, the crowd here would dismiss me as being out of line if I didn't suggest that you look into another series to pursue...Three Cent Nickels! _________________________________________________________________ Ha Ha LoL ! ....I was wondering when you'd get around to that ! Too funny !......  _________________________________________________________________ I agree with everything Prethen says about "organizing" this collection and pursuing a direction with your collecting now..... There are "coin albums" for everything ! You can buy a Indian Head penny album and begin pursuing those. I have a MASSIVE stack of "incomplete" albums......but that's the fun of the hobby is trying to "complete" them....and they're just nicer to see for yourself, family, and friends ! You don't want to show somebody a "bag" of coins, or a jar, or box or something........no no.....that won't do !....  But, if you have the "fever" ....you WILL evolve into these practices of taking care of your coins for display AND to preserve them. Edited by eaglefoot
03/25/2008 10:59 am
|
|
Valued Member
United States
85 Posts |
I have a binder that has 20 slots on it and also have these cardboard "sleeves" that can be stapled shut. I also got the Red Book now, having just left the coin store. I think I like the older stuff, such as Indian heads and so forth. Any ideas on where I can buy in bulk to begin or at least help my collection get better? I won't care if they are commons or not. Thanks! |
|
Valued Member
United States
178 Posts |
Mike-
When I was first beginning I realized I was just acquiring random coins. Know what you want when purchasing them, that's my advice.
|
| |
Replies: 21 / Views: 2,296 |
Posted 03/25/2008 09:01 am
