Unintended Funny

[Texans Coins]

Courtesy of my brother

 

My brother was over one day when a coin came in for me; a proof Jefferson nickel. I showed it to him and he says , "So what is your collection worth? $35?" I stopped for a second and asked him if he was referring to the face value. He laughs and replies, yes. I had never thought about it before, but after 8+ years of collecting, my collection is worth less than $200. . It is always interesting to get a different point of view on something. Happy collecting, everyone!

 

Marcus

 

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[wdrob]

 

. It is always interesting to get a different point of view on something.

 

 

You're right. I have never stopped and looked at it from the perspective of a non collector.

 

That might very well explain why my level of enthusiasm over a 1873 G$1 Type 3 coin that is smaller in diameter than a common dime is typically not met with equal enthusiasm by others. And if I told them what I paid for something like that then they might have me committed!!!!

 

 

 

 

[Texans Coins]

You paid WHAT?!?!?!?!? for a $1 coin?

[hunter's gold]

In that case at face value my collection is worth $1.40 and you would think I was crazy for some of the amounts spent collecting Lincoln cents

[Texans Coins]

No, Hunter, some of your cents are Doubled Dies, which should be worth.... 2 cents apiece. I just increased the value of your collection. You're welcome.

 

 

Marcus

[Six Mile Rick]

So I guess I am going in the hole when I trade Silver Dollars for pennies.

[RWB]

Until it was turned over to the Smithsonian, the Philadelphia Mint Collection was valued as bullion.

[The Fielding Collection]

Dear Lord I have almost 2000 coin in my collection and the face value is worth a third of that but the FMV is listed at just under $50,000.00 I must be the fool m father thinks I am