Like antiques, one persons junk is another persons treasure.

For me, I call them the fun coins. Some of them (like the accented hair of the 1964 Kennedy half) have an interesting story to go with it. Some are just interesting to look at and identify the cause. Some are too expensive because everyone else feels the same way and there aren’t enough to go around (but fortunately there’s many more that have been identified and are still at reasonable prices, thanks to folks like Ken). It’s also why I look at my change every now and again, or occasionally grade a roll of coins, to see if I lucked out (and it does happen) and can find something interesting (like I used to do when I was a kid and just beginning to collect coins).

Our hobby is indeed diverse. From five-ounce silver quarters, to territorial gold, to patterns, tokens, medals, and over a hundred years of Lincoln cents and much more. Who can possibly and authoritatively define what’s collectable – only the collecting community at-large can answer this (and they do – they vote with their limited funds for purchase).

Thanks Ken, and to all of you who help to show the diversity within our hobby and what’s available for those who have an interest in these aspects of it.