How focused are you in your set collecting?

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by TheNightmanCometh

I agree, it is fun. I'm trying to stay away from collecting other cards. So, if I do splurge on something outside of my set it's usually on trinkets like bobbleheads, pennants, magazines, and other assortments. I'm actually looking at collecting the Topps coin sets of Braves players and once I have obtained them all, showcasing them in a frame of some sort. I think that'd look pretty cool.

For those in the know, I've never handled a Topps coin before. Are they comparable in size to a quarter? Bigger? Smaller? Thanks.

They are about the same size as a quarter.

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

They are about the same size as a quarter.

Hiya Chris, Brian Powell here. Regarding the exact size of the 1964 / 1971 Topps Coins, bro, after failing to find an exact diameter spec online, I checked my old Krause Standard Cat. It says the diameter is 1 1/2", which sounds right. That comes to 38.1 mm. I remember they're bigger than a quarter, and really, a very pleasing size in the hand, as are the Salada and Armour coins. So, that makes them even distinctly larger than the size of a half-dollar, which is 30.6 mm in diameter. The diameter of a quarter is 24.3 mm.

In fact, I would say the 1964 and 1971 Topps coins are the exact same size as the 1963 Salada Baseball and 1962 Salada football and hockey, which are all metal, with the essential metal design the same. That also goes for the 1965 Old London coins, who were produced by the same people that did the 1964 Topps all-star coins.

Enough of my minutiae palabre! Hope ALL is well with you.

---Brian Powell

[Bestdj777]

Haha, schoooled by the master . Thanks Brian! Hope all is well with you. I owe you an email--had some unexpected medical issues pop up with the little guy that has taken up a bit of my attention lately.

[ALR-bishop]

The 56 Piins/Buttons are smaller. Have not measured mine but would guess maybe as small or smaller than a quarter

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

Haha, schoooled by the master . Thanks Brian! Hope all is well with you. I owe you an email--had some unexpected medical issues pop up with the little guy that has taken up a bit of my attention lately.

May God help you and care for and heal little Tristan! A big brotherly hug to you and your wife. ---Brian Powell