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New Member
United States
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Hey everyone, I am just getting back into collecting and just looking for some ideas on some beginner sets to put together. Any and all ideas are appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Valued Member
United States
320 Posts |
 to CCF!. Try starting off with a 1941 to 1958 Lincoln Cent. In circulated condition would be very inexpensive way to get back into the hobby. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3207 Posts |
The entire Jefferson nickel series starting 1938 is collectible from circulation. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1186 Posts |
I agree with both suggestions..
-Lincoln wheat cents 1940-1958
-Lincoln memorial cents 1959-2008 (you can pretty easily complete 2009 to present as well but they are a different design than memorials)
-Jefferson nickels 1938-present
Good luck!
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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There is a huge brotherhood amongst Penny collectors, here in the CCF. Lots of posts attest to this.
If you are into silver classics, try silver Dimes to begin with.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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If you are into silver classics, try silver Dimes to begin with. Yes, Roosevelt dimes 1946-1964 .  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Franklin halves, small series, larger coins, many available and affordable.
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 United States
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Franklin halves, small series, larger coins, many available and affordable. Eisenhower dollars. Even smaller series with even larger coins.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
999 Posts |
^ Haha nice one jbuck! The first US series I put together was US State Quarters. ATB Quarters and Presidential dollars were the next ones. The quarters are doable from going through rolls, especially if you aren't concerned about the different mint marks. |
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Valued Member
United States
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I second the silver roosevelts. I was able to complete a circulated set as a beginner, then I went through and upgraded them all to BU. You should be able to do most of a circulated set for under $1.50 per coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Try collecting all the 1964 Jefferson nickels.  Just kidding of course. I too say try for a Jefferson nickel collection since you could possibly get them all from change. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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There are a lot of advantages to collecting coins that are actively circulating. The chief advantage, of course, is easy access to lots of typical examples of each date.
Time don't fly, it bounds and leaps.
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New Member
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Completely agree with cladking. It's one of the major advantages.
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Moderator
United States
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to the Community, steffanwalker040! |
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Valued Member
United States
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As my name infers, I have a soft spot for nickels. Since I collect for the history in it, and I consider Jefferson one of our greatest founding fathers, it's the first set I ever completed and still keep up with, adding each current year as it comes out, including proofs. BTW....good luck getting the 50D from circulating coinage.
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