What got me started in coin collecting
I remember my friend and I went shopping at an antique shop, just to shop for antiques. My friend is not a coin collector but had a few old coins. While at the antique shop my friend bought me a walking liberty half dollar, nothing valuable and also gave me my first silver certificate. After receiving that coin and silver certificate I became hooked on coin and currency collecting. I love it. And to this day I'm still very active in collecting and love sharing my knowledge with others. I remember I was at an auction previewing coins and I had a young person ask me questions about coin collecting and what books I use. It felt great to be able to share knowledge to a young collector. I remember when I was in his shoes starting out in the hobby. This hobby has proven to be interesting, fun and rewarding at the same time. So to all my fellow collectors, I would love to hear what got you started in the coin collecting hobby?
Happy Collecting!!
Also one more thing I wanted to add is since I got started in the hobby, my brother has become a collector. Now we both spend a lot of time together going to coin shops and auctions. Great way to spend time with my brother.
Comments
user_7180
Level 5
Friends and family can make a huge added value to one's collecting. Congratulations!
user_7361
Level 3
Hello fellow collectors: Keep the comments coming. It's nice to hear the stories of how people got started in coin collecting. Thank you everyone for sharing. Happy collecting
Longstrider
Level 6
Been at it casually for ever. Got into for real about 15 years ago. I believe I went into a coin store to buy some silver eagles. He got his Numismatic hooks into me and that was it. Here I am. Very happy. Thanks!
user_9073
Level 5
My mother got me started in coin collecting with a Whitman penny folder. She did this when I was a little guy and so I would understand that I was to leave my fathers Indian Cents alone. I collected 'Wheaties" and "Memorials" and my parents helped but left my collection alone. And I learned to help my father and to leave his collection alone. I got a good life lesson and started in a great hobby.
CoinLady
Level 6
Everyone has their own story. It takes one interesting coin, or note, to get started. Have a good time with your hobby.
"SUN"
Level 6
A fellow friend got me collecting at 10 years old, now I am 67
Mike
Level 7
Welcome and above all have fun. The way I got started twenty three years a g o s a long story. Let's just say I'm glad I got into it. T he research history designers the whole nine yards. Have a good time. Glad you made it here. Mike
The Coin Student
Level 5
I'm a third generation coin collector, so you could say it runs in my family. You're correct, it is a fun and rewarding hobby. Thanks for sharing!
Conan Barbarian
Level 5
stay with it there is much to learn about coins in this hobby