When it comes to the "blue collar collector", basically folks that routinely buy coins in the $20 to $100 range, they sometimes get forgotten in the world of high priced rarities and all of the talk that goes with it. But I have to tip my hat to the editors at Coin Values!
In their June 2009 issue they dedicated the main article to coins for $100 or less by Al Doyle. I usually have my doubts when I read these articles as they tend to hawk dealer stock for coins that no one really wants, not the case here!
Though limited to just U.S. coins, the article did a fantastic job of visiting and recognizing value in almost all major coin series including 19th century issues of half cents, half dimes, trimes, and nickel 3 cents. From sleepers to fan favorites there was a little of something for everyone.
The only area lacking that I would have enjoyed would have been some recommendations on commemorative pieces. Don't get me wrong I still loved the article. And I'm sure smaller coin dealers across the nation also cheered as many of their clientele probably fall into the $20 to $500 spending range and this article just helps their customer base.
Anyone with a small budget I highly recommend you grab a copy from your local newsstand before next months issue arrives, you won't regret it :))