What do you collect? 0

[Jason Abshier]

I used to collect US coins like a vast majority of us do or did growing up in with grandfather , uncle and father who all were into coin collecting back in those days …

I sold my grandfather’s collection off mostly of Raw circulated coins lower end stuff seated dimes, Morgan, peace dollars , standing Liberty quarters , barber dimes and quarters and so on typical US coinage stuff  (later in the  years I regretted selling it even tho it wasn’t worth much, that wasn’t the point … but still I looked at it as a man who took time to spend his hard earn cash to build something he enjoyed building in this case was “his coin collection” it was priceless to him! So to this day I still feel guilty selling that ) … same could be said about my father’s raw collection also collected a lot Mint sets I sold all that all off . 
 

I collected heavily on Buffalo nickels I had nice collection of Buffalo nickels wasn’t fully completed I dump that on market , I had nice collection of Lincoln cents dumped that back on market … I have soft spot for Mercury dimes and Walking Liberty halves are my two favorite U.S coins to collect 

right now for last 8-10 years or so I been mostly focusing on German coinage since that where my heritage mostly came from Baden Germany I been working on Minor coinage RAW set of Kruezers , batzen, pfennigs and so on … I also working on Graded 2Mark , 3Mark , 5Mark all in PROOFS

my next journey into German coinage I want to branch out and collect Talers by Davenport # (we spell it Thalers) it really called Taler…  I’m also interested in collecting  German and European Exonumia (table medals) … 

Oh also I collect German coin books ,catalogs and so on for my numismatic library you can NEVER have enough knowledge on coins always buy the book when you can ! Last year I didn’t buy a single coin , instead I invested into books for knowledge 

 

[World Colonial]

Here are two I have left over from my South Africa collection.  It commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Union of South Africa and is the only Union coin without a monarch portrait.  I think I bought these for something like $15 each 15+ years ago.  These were struck in proof, circulation strike, and "Special Select" (PL).  I'd consider buying cheap world crowns as a side collection now, but these aren't nearly as cheap as before.

[World Colonial]

On 4/22/2023 at 6:38 AM, Jason Abshier said:

Oh also I collect German coin books ,catalogs and so on for my numismatic library you can NEVER have enough knowledge on coins always buy the book when you can ! Last year I didn’t buy a single coin , instead I invested into books for knowledge 

 

I have all the books I need for my primary interest, what's available anyway.  I am always looking for auction catalogs that include coins I did not know existed.

As for buying coins, more often than not, I usually have to buy it when it becomes available or else lose out.  

[Jason Abshier]

On 4/23/2023 at 9:32 AM, World Colonial said:

I have all the books I need for my primary interest, what's available anyway.  I am always looking for auction catalogs that include coins I did not know existed.

As for buying coins, more often than not, I usually have to buy it when it becomes available or else lose out.  

@World Colonial I do buy coins that are on my bucket list when they pop up … I wouldn’t miss a chance at coin I really wanted , but last year was slow year for me finding the coins in grade I wanted for my collection … you and I have few things in common we buy older catalogs and books,  I use them for a reference.. 

right now I’m waiting on the First catalog Kurt Jaeger had printed in 1975 old but in good condition for its age make a nice addition to my numismatic library hopefully it comes soon in the mail  

Edited April 23, 2023 by Jason Abshier

[DSessom]

On 4/22/2023 at 5:38 AM, Jason Abshier said:

I used to collect US coins like a vast majority of us do or did growing up in with grandfather , uncle and father who all were into coin collecting back in those days …

I sold my grandfather’s collection off mostly of Raw circulated coins lower end stuff seated dimes, Morgan, peace dollars , standing Liberty quarters , barber dimes and quarters and so on typical US coinage stuff  (later in the  years I regretted selling it even tho it wasn’t worth much, that wasn’t the point … but still I looked at it as a man who took time to spend his hard earn cash to build something he enjoyed building in this case was “his coin collection” it was priceless to him! So to this day I still feel guilty selling that ) … same could be said about my father’s raw collection also collected a lot Mint sets I sold all that all off . 
 

I collected heavily on Buffalo nickels I had nice collection of Buffalo nickels wasn’t fully completed I dump that on market , I had nice collection of Lincoln cents dumped that back on market … I have soft spot for Mercury dimes and Walking Liberty halves are my two favorite U.S coins to collect 

right now for last 8-10 years or so I been mostly focusing on German coinage since that where my heritage mostly came from Baden Germany I been working on Minor coinage RAW set of Kruezers , batzen, pfennigs and so on … I also working on Graded 2Mark , 3Mark , 5Mark all in PROOFS

my next journey into German coinage I want to branch out and collect Talers by Davenport # (we spell it Thalers) it really called Taler…  I’m also interested in collecting  German and European Exonumia (table medals) … 

Oh also I collect German coin books ,catalogs and so on for my numismatic library you can NEVER have enough knowledge on coins always buy the book when you can ! Last year I didn’t buy a single coin , instead I invested into books for knowledge 

 

I bought this on a bit of a whim a few months ago. I really love the designs used in German coinage, and my mothers side is also from Germany (Rahden area). 

[DSessom]

My primary interest is in US V nickels, but I also enjoy US type coins, and 19th century currency. 

Here is probably my favorite V nickel, a nicely struck and slightly toned 1912-S. 

[Jason Abshier]

On 4/26/2023 at 10:35 AM, DSessom said:

I bought this on a bit of a whim a few months ago. I really love the designs used in German coinage, and my mothers side is also from Germany (Rahden area). 

Nice German empire 5Pfennig ! That’s a type 2 small shield eagle toward the end years of German empire…

collecting German coins get interesting there’s many paths to go down … There’s a Krause catalog devoted entirely for German coins thick as an old telephone book for Germans coins dating back to 1600-present day… a lot good information for anyone interested in German coinage and history … European coins and other world coins are starting to gain some popularity among collectors now a days  

[PovertyRow]

Well my first post in this modern format Board: aka an NGC forum that is now separate from the CGC (comics) forum. So don't let my post count fool you. Apparently it followed me from the comics boards! 

I remember clearly as a 9 year old in 1959 or 1960 going to a small coin shop in Newton MA and looking through the 25 cent box of miscellanea. I was intrigued by an 1804 US Half Cent.  It has a very deep punch in it but was really cool to me. I especially loved the concept of such a denomination and was initially confused by the 1/200 on the reverse. The dealer explained it and I paid him my 25 cents for that coin. I was interested enough by that to buy the Red Book and studied it often.

I used to go to banks with money I made shoveling snow from the neighbor's yards or cutting their lawns. Then I would get rolls of coins and pull out the old ones: Indian Cents, Barbers, Buffalo Nickels, SLQs etc. Even the occasional Shield Nickel. And that was how I built up my collection back then. The one thing it did was make me really like those coins that were no longer being minted, so that defines my current new collecting endeavor.

So far everything I have bought have has slabbed, mainly NGC or ICG with a lone ANACs (old holder). Despite the negativity by some I have no issue with ICG, especially as I go for lower to mid grade older coins (with an occasional exception). I've only just started buying again but made sure at least one half cent, large cent, 2 cent, 3 cent (both nickel and trime), half dime and 20 cent along with various designs of regular denominations such as SLQ, shield nickel, seated liberty etc. are represented.

I'll post a few here to get started. NGC slabs shown full. Others just cropped for the coin. No retirement pieces but just enjoyable snapshots of history.

Edited June 14, 2023 by PovertyRow
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[Teddy R]

Great thread Hoghead515, thanks for starting it.

I started like many. My Dad collected coins and bought me a 1909 - 1940 Lincoln Cent Blue Whitman Folder. At the time you could find the commons in circulation.

Over the years I saved coins from my paper route, an Uncle and my Grandparents gave me some, I bought Kennedy's and Ike's from the bank, and I would stop by a local Coin Shop in my neighborhood. As I got older I occasionally attended some local shows. I purchased some coins I didn't even want, from a friend who was down on his luck. I received some Mint and Proof sets as gifts.

Fast forward to about five years ago. I had a ton of low grade and common coins. Wheat pennies, unc rolls from the 60's, common low grade silver, most of the 60's through the 90's Mint and Proof Sets, and even some Gas Station Tokens. I saved it all. I had a lot of coins but nothing worth much other than a few mid grade semi keys.

That's when I came across an article in a coin publication titled "Do you have Ballast or a Collection". My "ballast" had no goal or direction. I have been downsizing ever since. I've traded/sold a large volume of coins and used the money to help finance my journey to own one Key and one MS example of each 20th Century Type and I now have a Registry Set. The MS coins are pleasing to the eye and I find the history behind the Key Coins interesting.

I plan to start a journal documenting my journey in more detail when I have more time (winter).

Edited June 22, 2023 by Teddy R

[Buffalo Head]

One of my favorites.

This particular Buff has a strike through grease seen on the reverse on (Five Cents) on the bottom.  I find it interesting and does not distract from the beautiful toning on both sides.  I find it extremely beautiful for a 65.

Thanks for looking😊

 

Edited June 22, 2023 by Buffalo Head

[PovertyRow]

On 6/21/2023 at 6:04 PM, Buffalo Head said:

One of my favorites.

This particular Buff has a strike through grease seen on the reverse on (Five Cents) on the bottom.  I find it interesting and does not distract from the beautiful toning on both sides.  I find it extremely beautiful for a 65.

Thanks for looking😊

 

That's a handsome coin right there! For me the grease is a good thing. It separates itself from a "regular" '25 and has wonderful toning to boot!

[Buffalo Head]

This PCGS 66+ is another standout from my collection. The strike is incredible for the date and the luster will knock your eyes out.

 

[zadok]

On 6/22/2023 at 12:04 PM, Buffalo Head said:

This PCGS 66+ is another standout from my collection. The strike is incredible for the date and the luster will knock your eyes out.

 

...agree, the "high rim" definitely protected this coin....

[rrantique]

On 6/22/2023 at 11:04 AM, Buffalo Head said:

This PCGS 66+ is another standout from my collection. The strike is incredible for the date and the luster will knock your eyes out.

 

Gorgeous coin Joe

[SilverAge3]

Hi

I collect mostly coinage of Britain, some US, and a bit of this and that.

My current focuses:

1) Britain penny, pre-decimal. Circulation, proof, pattern. My main obsession!  I especially seek out high red lustre examples, or rarities.

2) Britain Edward VII florins (1902-1910)

3) Britain silver Britannia, proof and bullion

4) Tudor Beasts, proof and bullion and CuNi

5) Britain Trade Dollar

6) Any numismatic or token or medal featuring Britannia

7) Peace and Morgans

Always looking to add to or improve these sets, and hoping to find more people to trade with

 

Pictured are some more recent acquisitions

Edited August 22, 2023 by SilverAge3

[zadok]

...wow, very broad scope of collecting...u will never have periods of nothing to look for n a couple of those areas will last u a life time....