What's the most expensive coin you ever held in your hot little hand?

ms70 · January 14, 2004 8:12AM

For me it was a Half Cent from the 1790's. (I forget the exact date & grade). It was at last year's
ANA in Baltimore and was in a PCGS slab.

$90 Grand!

cosmicdebris · January 14, 2004 8:14AM

!943 copper Lincon cent.

kieferscoins · January 14, 2004 8:15AM

Two 1804 dollars from the ANA collection, a 1913 nickel and another 1804 from the 2001 summer ANA bowers and Merena sale.

Cameron Kiefer

ms70 · January 14, 2004 8:16AM

Cameron- I assume you're talking about a 1913 Liberty?

kieferscoins · January 14, 2004 8:17AM

Yes. One of the ANA coins.

Cameron Kiefer

DennisH · January 14, 2004 8:20AM

I've held a couple of Godzillas in my hands, both several years ago:

the 1793 Wreath Cent Vine & Bars MS69BN PCGS
one of the 1893-S Morgan dollar MS67 PCGS

Bubblehead · January 14, 2004 8:24AM

The Broken CC's, Broken '84-CC...(Both halves, too)!
Yeah, well, I know, but I was tickled, anyway....

airplanenut · January 14, 2004 8:46AM

Held Rick Kay's Copper Schoolgirl (and took pictures in Baltimore)...

Raw, I held the ANA 1804 dollar this summer

EDITED in 2005: The 2 1933 Double Eagles from the Smithsonian Collection

Can't beat me now

SethChandler · January 14, 2004 9:03AM

Great question! I've seen alot, but haven't held much of anything. Maybe a 1933 Eagle, MS65, about 250k.

Wait, I just remembered, back in 88 or 89 Hugh Sconyers had just bought the Dexter 1804 Dollar for about 1mm or so for the Wall Street Rare Coin fund he was running. It was in a large capital plastics holder. Probably worth 2mm today.

Seth

foodude · January 14, 2004 9:06AM

The two most expensive coins I've actually held (although they were all (PCGS) slabbed at the time) were (1) the King of Siam Set, which includes an 1804 dollar and (2) a 1913 V-nickel.

I held the King of Siam set in my hands at Superior in 1990 or so the day before it sold for $3,190,000 (including the juice). In about 1997 or so I held the PR64 '13 V-nickel a few weeks after it sold for $990,000 (including the juice).

ccr · January 14, 2004 9:08AM

While not a coin, I held a Kilo of Platinum on a trip to Toronto. Worth I guess about $20,000 Canadian ( about $15,000 US ). Went to a coin shop that sold bullion and they had a big shipment of silver,gold and platinum brought in a few minutes after I walked in . There was a few statements that the owner had to sign as proof of the shipment was delivered. On one statement I saw, it was $32,000. Another was for $46,000. If I where to guess, the shipment was probably in the neighborhood of a $100,000 worth of silver,gold, and platinum Canadian bullion. It was a stroke of luck that I was there to see it. I`ve never been around that much " raw " money at one time!

It was certianly one of the highlights of a very wonderful trip in Toronto!

SDCollector · January 14, 2004 9:27AM

I held a $30k gold coin (in PCGS slab) at my local dealer. I know nothing about gold coins, so I couldn't even tell you the series, but it was an interesting experience. Next time I won't drop it

mgoodm3 · January 14, 2004 9:32AM

I'm in the minor leagues. About the best I have held is a 37D 3-legged buff in 64. I have held a check for $3 million, though.

nwcs · January 14, 2004 10:15AM

The most expensive coin I remember holding was a 1794 $1 in PCGS F-12. That was truly a thrilling coin to hold. I also held some very high grade proof seated dollars and trade dollars.

Barry · January 14, 2004 10:28AM

I once held a 1963 Proof Lincoln. It was nicer looking than a coin I know of worth $35K, so it must be worth more...

airplanenut · January 14, 2004 10:36AM

<< I'm in the minor leagues. About the best I have held is a 37D 3-legged buff in 64. I have held a check for $3 million, though. >>

I held one of the three in 66, with a 65, too

Too bad my dealer sold the two for $35k, considering the 66 just sold for $76k...

Oh, and those were the first two slabs I ever held

Oh, again--I guess my raw coin wins right now at around $1 million+

homerunhall · January 14, 2004 10:40AM

1933 $20 St.Gaudens which I was fortunate enough to examine and grade in Sotheby's Beverly Hills iffice...the same 1933 $20 that sold for $7 million.

Russ · January 14, 2004 10:43AM

David,

You're being paged.

Russ, NCNE

JohnZ · January 14, 2004 10:43AM

1933 $20 St.Gaudens which I was fortunate enough to examine and grade in Sotheby's Beverly Hills iffice...the same 1933 $20 that sold for $7 million.

Show Off!

Mine was a Pan-Pac set in original packaging. What's that go for these days anyway?

mozeppa · January 14, 2004 10:45AM

<< 1933 $20 St.Gaudens which I was fortunate enough to examine and grade in Sotheby's Beverly Hills iffice...the same 1933 $20 that sold for $7 million. >>

he wins!!!!!!!!!!!!

his dog's bigger than anyone's!

LUCKOFTHEIRISH · January 14, 2004 10:46AM

Both the proof 2003 S "SPIKED HEAD SAC" & the 2000 S "PMM"

Stuart · January 14, 2004 10:47AM

David: That one will be tough to one-up !!

LUCKOFTHEIRISH · January 14, 2004 10:51AM

Oh I forgot also, 2003 S cladded proof Tennesse "SPIKED HEAD GEORGE"

Barry · January 14, 2004 11:07AM

<< 1933 $20 St.Gaudens which I was fortunate enough to examine and grade in Sotheby's Beverly Hills iffice...the same 1933 $20 that sold for $7 million. >>

I didn't hold it, but I was 6 inches away from it (in a case) 2 weeks ago. It's currently on display at the ANS museum at the Fed in NYC.

JohnZ · January 14, 2004 11:11AM

THE PI$$ING MINUTE MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JrGMan2004 · January 14, 2004 11:23AM

The best I've done is Rick Kay's Rotated Reverse Copper Planchet Shield Nick pattern, and a Morgan Copper Dime Pattern, after that, would be the Moster Rainbow that Jason found for Rick that was worth $500... pretty big amount just right there for me... most valuable coin in my whole collection is only about $65-$70

RYK · January 14, 2004 12:06PM

Last week at FUN, I held the 1870-CC $20 from the Heritage auction, the 54-O $20, and the Bass 54-S $2.50. I think that's about $700,000 or so between the three.

Wondo · January 14, 2004 12:09PM

1794 Silver Dollar PCGS VF35

tradedollarnut · January 14, 2004 1:18PM

I suspect that J-1776 would top the 1933 $20 if it ever came up for auction.

Edited to say: for me, either the Eliasberg 1913 nickel or the Amon Carter 1794 dollar - pretty much a tossup.

coppercoins · January 14, 2004 1:20PM

1969S DDO#1 Lincoln cent, EF45. About a $7K coin....I'm not big time when it comes to money, the most valuable I own is under $500.

Coulport · January 14, 2004 1:27PM

Pan-Pac set in original copper frame.

jom · January 14, 2004 1:29PM

The Brasher Dabloon...the one with the X mark on the front breast....it was in an XF45 PCGS holder. Either that or the 1933 $10 Eagle I saw at auction some years ago.

jom

zippy · January 14, 2004 8:40PM

Ed Hipps handed me a 1794 silver Dollar in gem condition, pre slabs days. I was never so nervous handling a raw coin in my life. Thanks God I didn't drop it or he would have killed me..... or worse

CapAnson · January 14, 2004 8:48PM

For me it was the 1964-D Peace dollar my Uncle stole from the mint back in 65...

hughesm1 · January 14, 2004 8:57PM

<< For me it was the 1964-D Peace dollar my Uncle stole from the mint back in 65... >>

Just before his arrest...so how much time is your uncle doing?

photoman · January 14, 2004 11:43PM

The Eliasberg and Childs 1804 $1 (raw), Eliasberg 1913 nickel (raw), Norweb High Relief St. Gaudens (raw), Eliasberg 1884 + 85 proof trades (raw).

Doug
ANR

tradedollarnut · January 15, 2004 12:12AM

Eliasberg 1884 + 85 proof trades (raw).

except........ I'm sure he meant the Norweb Ultra High Relief. Isn't that now NGC PF69?

Wolf359 · January 15, 2004 1:03AM

Two. One was a PCGS PR68DCAM 1895 Morgan proof at last summer's Baltimore show. What a headlight black-n-white marvel. Sold for $130 K I believe.

The other was the 1974 aluminum penny, which was sold for....well I don't know but I can image it was huge.

jonesy · January 15, 2004 1:05AM

I've held a $1,435,007.89 check once.

LovethoseIndians · January 15, 2004 1:06AM

1914-D Lincoln MS-65...at the time seller wanted around $10,000 or so

Baley · January 15, 2004 1:48AM

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LAWMAN · January 15, 2004 4:41AM

Gold proof set from 1800's, actually a couple of different ones, priced in the seven figures. Very rare, very amazing.

RiffRaff1967 · January 15, 2004 5:30AM

<< 1933 $20 St.Gaudens which I was fortunate enough to examine and grade in Sotheby's Beverly Hills iffice...the same 1933 $20 that sold for $7 million. >>

I was looking to see who may have held this one. Lucky dog.

Barry · January 15, 2004 7:03AM

<< I've held a $1,435,007.89 check once.

>>

Did you get to deposit it in your account?

ms70 · March 23, 2005 7:09AM

TTT for newbies & those who haven't seen it. Thought it would be fun.

jonesy · March 23, 2005 7:37AM

<< 

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Did you get to deposit it in your account?

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Wasn't mine.

Merc · March 23, 2005 7:45AM

I've held a 1792 half dime struck in copper. It was on display and the owner came up to take it out.

The other cool one was a 1917 Proof Walker. OK, I know they don't exhist in the pop reports. It was in an ANACS holder as a specimen strike. It had the matte proof surface, squared off rims, partial wire rim, and a 100% complete strike. It was a very interesting coin.

MrHalfDime · March 23, 2005 7:50AM

Thanks to a good friend who was cataloging lots for a Goldberg's auction, I had the opportunity to study up close and personal the unique 1870-S half dime at a FUN Show a couple of years ago, when they had it on consignment. With armed guards at either side, I was able to study it to determine the specific die marriage, and confirm that the reverse die was the same as used on the 1871-S half dime. Despite the insert in the slab, I agreed with the original grading, from when it was first discovered - AU-55 - and not the MS-63 inflation grade it now sports. Nice coin though.

OKbustchaser · March 23, 2005 7:54AM

This one at the ANR Koshkarian sale last year.
PCGS 66 realized 966,000.00 with juice.
I couldn't begin to bid on it, but they let me look at it.

lloydmincy · March 23, 2005 10:00AM

I think I may win. I very delicately held the 1849 $20. Arguably to me, if the Smithsonian sold it, I think it would be #1. Also the Type II 1804, 1933 $20 and the Gold Half Unions.

airplanenut · March 23, 2005 10:13AM

<< I think I may win. I very delicately held the 1849 $20. Arguably to me, if the Smithsonian sold it, I think it would be #1. Also the Type II 1804, 1933 $20 and the Gold Half Unions. >>

You don't win

Because I held the 2 1933s, the 3 1804s, the ultra high relief, and the 1849 $20 at the same time... I even got to remove them from the two rarities cases

I win!

What's the most expensive coin you ever held in your hot little hand?

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