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So, as a collector of many years I found myself think of what U.S. coin series to begin which I don't already have and not be all that difficult to complete nor cost prohibitive in the process. One which struck me while browsing the Barber Coin Collector's Society (BCCS) website, a club of which I've been a longstanding member, the U.S. Philippines. I thought of starting with some of the tougher key and semi-key dates building a set around them for grade consistency. So what are your thoughts?   I'd say they're both borderline AU's and setting me back under $200 for the pair, from separate dealers. Just thought I'd float that in case someone was wondering. ANA member - PAN Member - BCCS Member There are no problems only solutions - the late, great John Lennon
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10/14/2022 10:55 pm
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It would be a fun challenge. Probably not as much demand compared to US coinage so you can expect lower prices and harder to find coins available. Higher dollar coins may not bring exponential increase in long term value. This is just my outside opinion, I do not actively seek these coins. As long as you don't drastically overpay, you can collect anything you want! Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. |
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If you like it, go for it. I wish you good luck in whatever you decide to collect.
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I've been tossing around the idea of starting collecting U.S. Philippines and/or Hawaiian coinage. I'm leaning towards Hawaiian coinage to start, but either one would be an interesting area to collect.
Just follow your heart on how to go about it - starting a new area of collecting is always fun and can be quite the learning experience, and how you go about it is very much up to you!
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The Reverse of those pieces is very attractive.
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What I find most attractive with the 1912 Peso is the black soot look. Those familiar with the liberation of the Philippines may recall the numerous fires from allied and Japanese counterparts, and I think this ties in quite well from a historical view point. Both were dipped for about six hours or so to remove any finger print oils and the like before going into new 2x2's. .
ANA member - PAN Member - BCCS Member There are no problems only solutions - the late, great John Lennon
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I'm leaning towards Hawaiian coinage to start, but either one would be an interesting area to collect Not sure what there is to collect Re: Hawaiian coinage. AFAIK, there are only 7 coins in the set. |
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Not sure what there is to collect Re: Hawaiian coinage. AFAIK, there are only 7 coins in the set. Yes, it's a small set, but I would be looking at getting high-grade examples. So, while small, it could still be a nice challenge! |
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Yes, it's a small set, but I would be looking at getting high-grade examples. So, while small, it could still be a nice challenge! Yes. that's true. I've only got the 1883 Hawaii Quarter myself, to add to my Dansco Statehood album. |
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