I have an expensive (for me) 1/10 ounce gold eagle. But it’s not rare. I guess my rarest would maybe be
Simply because of the toning and it’s a SP67+. Not impressive at all compared to most of the stuff in here but I’ll get there.
Ussid17 in February 3rd, 2021 I posted “ Value of 1968d penny stuck on silver dime planchet” also this coin was mentioned in the monthly edition of April 2021 coin world.
Yes, I submitted the coin to pcgs and I purchased the coin from a gentlemen and his son who had owned it since 1969.
@Ppp said:
Ussid17 in February 3rd, 2021 I posted “ Value of 1968d penny stuck on silver dime planchet” also this coin was mentioned in the monthly edition of April 2021 coin world.
Yes, I submitted the coin to pcgs and I purchased the coin from a gentlemen and his son who had owned it since 1969.
@CoinHoarder said:
And this coin is the most I ever spent for a coin, in 2011 it cost me $1,750.00:
I remember $40 Saints.
Excuse me sir but, just how old are you? LOL
Old enough to remember $40 Saints.
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The Double eagle is my most expensive and the the bottom 3 coins are my rarest.
1924 $20 Ms 65
1883 5 c No cents PR 64, mintage: 5,219
1792 escudo Au 58 top pop
1881 3 cent nickel PR 65 cameo, mintage: 3,575
@YoloBagels said:
Worth more than my car. Says more about my car than the coin, though.
Yolo... aren't you a YN? How do you even have a coin this expensive!?!?
@UrbanDecay04 lots of us are young collectors. I’m 19. Been on the forum since 16
I can just barely remember when I was 19. Man the years have a way of whooping up on a guy when he’s not lookin.
Take it slow and enjoy life. Don’t sweat the small stuff .
The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
@YoloBagels said:
Worth more than my car. Says more about my car than the coin, though.
Yolo... aren't you a YN? How do you even have a coin this expensive!?!?
I'm also a YN at 16 too. I afford my coins by buying and selling things that I like, coins and precious metals. I also try to only purchase quality coins that I'll be happy with in the long run. It's also fun to hunt down a deal on a piece that I would like to acquire.
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@CoinHoarder said:
And this coin is the most I ever spent for a coin, in 2011 it cost me $1,750.00:
I remember $40 Saints.
Excuse me sir but, just how old are you? LOL
Old enough to remember $40 Saints.
I wish I was alive during that time. $40 saints sound like a collectors dream
You could have bought a new car for less than 500 bucks. The house we lived in when I was a kid cost my father 4,000 bucks. Way less than some coins in my collection for the car or the house. Just saying that to say that 40 bucks was a hell of a lot of money back in those days.
Edited to say that house is now worth 4 million dollars. A 3 bedroom 1 bath home in Palo Alto, California. Go figure. This was back in 1951. Truman was the president. Holly crap! I’m old as dirt😳
The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
I don't know if it's my rarest, but it will definitely be my most expensive once I receive it. I just finished paying it off and I'm hoping to get it delivered this week or early next week.
I have posted this before a few years back. 20c 1875 P BF-3.
I own it, but I did not discover it. I brought it to John Frost to verify that it was a BF-2, and he told me that I was wrong. He said that it was a BF-3, which previously did not exist.
@koynekwest said:
This one might be my rarest. I'd have to give it some thought. It's considerably rarer than the 16/16 I posted earlier.
is that a proof? Or whats so rare about it?
Right you are, scotty 4449. It's the 3 1/2 legged variety. Note how the lower right front leg is virtually missing. There's probably fewer than 35 known in all grades.
I cherried this MS64 back in 2005 for $215 and later sold it for over 10 grand. Another MS64 sold for just over $20,000 a couple of years before the one I sold. Mine didn't do that well but I was still happy!
@koynekwest said:
I cherried this MS64 back in 2005 for $215 and later sold it for over 10 grand. Another MS64 sold for just over $20,000 a couple of years before the one I sold. Mine didn't do that well but I was still happy!
@koynekwest said:
This one might be my rarest. I'd have to give it some thought. It's considerably rarer than the 16/16 I posted earlier.
is that a proof? Or whats so rare about it?
Right you are, scotty 4449. It's the 3 1/2 legged variety. Note how the lower right front leg is virtually missing. There's probably fewer than 35 known in all grades.
Surely not the most expensive coin in my collection, but value is up there...as for rariety it like one of 10 known to exist! So as far as a rare factor....a URS-4 5-10 known an R-7 4 to 12 known.
Dan Brady discovered this variety in the mid 1990's.
Again another series that is over looked by collectors that could pay off big.
So again when walking the floor at a show , beware of coins that may have a lot more meat on the bone,that has been over looked by a dealer who isnt aware of the variety.
@koynekwest said:
This one might be my rarest. I'd have to give it some thought. It's considerably rarer than the 16/16 I posted earlier.
is that a proof? Or whats so rare about it?
Right you are, scotty 4449. It's the 3 1/2 legged variety. Note how the lower right front leg is virtually missing. There's probably fewer than 35 known in all grades.
Is it a proof 3 1/2 leg?
Not a proof
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To go with Ricko post above... the 2009" Summer moon mask " 5020/10000 mintage .
I love native American art work , also posted a deer skin painting of a Mayan priest and a virgin sacrifice. A bit strange to some, but unless you have ever visted the Yucatan Tulum, the Cenote's and all the Mayan cities one cannot appreciate the Native American culture of this region.
As well as other American tribes thoughout the U.S. and Canada.
I highly respect the first people , and love to read and learn about their culture.
@YoloBagels said:
Worth more than my car. Says more about my car than the coin, though.
Yolo... aren't you a YN? How do you even have a coin this expensive!?!?
@UrbanDecay04 lots of us are young collectors. I’m 19. Been on the forum since 16
I can just barely remember when I was 19. Man the years have a way of whooping up on a guy when he’s not lookin.
Take it slow and enjoy life. Don’t sweat the small stuff .
Honestly, I guess my collection is worth a lot of money as well... I just don't have the most expensive coin... I enjoy the small coins... My most expensive currently is worth $50... Soon I'm getting a rare grade nickel!
@UrbanDecay04 it don’t mater how expensive your collection is, all that maters is if you get joy from it.
But I will let let you know that one of the best way to get a coin you can’t afford but really love is to preform a trade. A few nickels for a more rare and valuable nickel. 👍
@koynekwest said:
This one might be my rarest. I'd have to give it some thought. It's considerably rarer than the 16/16 I posted earlier.
is that a proof? Or whats so rare about it?
Right you are, scotty 4449. It's the 3 1/2 legged variety. Note how the lower right front leg is virtually missing. There's probably fewer than 35 known in all grades.
Is it a proof 3 1/2 leg?
No such thing. Except in very rare cases if a proof die clashes that die is retired from striking proofs.
My rarest coin isn't a US coin. It is an ancient bronze from the ancient city of Miletos. It would have been struck sometime between 400 and 350 BC.
It is believed to be an experimental piece as later coins stuck after 350BC from the city, exhibit similar lion and star designs but they also include a bust of Apollo. This one does not.
One of three known.
As for US coins I guess my rarest would be my Lincoln matte proofs. The 1910 is undergraded IMO, but it is ANACS, so hard to say.
Well, I don't really know how rare either of these are but I do know the 1828 Dime (Large Date) can be hard to find. I found these are expensive though....
These prove that a clash can occur on the recessed parts of the die. Insider2 and I had somewhat of a debate about this when he was here. How, mechanically, this can happen is a mystery but apparently strange things do occur when the pressures are very high as when clashes happen.
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While not the rarest, nor my most valuable, it is unique (11610 minted) and special. One half troy oz. gold, remainder silver. Cheers, RickO
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Wait a minute, did you say "you" submitted it? Can I ask how/where you acquired it?
I have an expensive (for me) 1/10 ounce gold eagle. But it’s not rare. I guess my rarest would maybe be
Simply because of the toning and it’s a SP67+. Not impressive at all compared to most of the stuff in here but I’ll get there.
It's a bit like asking to post your 401k balance, so the collectors with $100k or $1m coins are not likely posting them in this thread
This is my rarest, but not most expensive coin: mintage 1000 (marks are on the case - the surfaces are a mirror)
You will be a dealer in no time.
Your coin... your grade
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Ussid17 in February 3rd, 2021 I posted “ Value of 1968d penny stuck on silver dime planchet” also this coin was mentioned in the monthly edition of April 2021 coin world.
Yes, I submitted the coin to pcgs and I purchased the coin from a gentlemen and his son who had owned it since 1969.
Yolo
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/date-sets/hashtags-prefect-coin-grading-service-1879/album/7621
Thanks for that feedback........great story!!
Shhhh don't tell anybody I have this
Not sure it’s the most expensive, but it’s definitely the rarest.
Old enough to remember $40 Saints.
USAF (Ret) 1974 - 1994 - The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.
The Double eagle is my most expensive and the the bottom 3 coins are my rarest.
1924 $20 Ms 65
1883 5 c No cents PR 64, mintage: 5,219
1792 escudo Au 58 top pop
1881 3 cent nickel PR 65 cameo, mintage: 3,575
@UrbanDecay04 lots of us are young collectors. I’m 19. Been on the forum since 16
I’m > @markelman1125 said:
I can just barely remember when I was 19. Man the years have a way of whooping up on a guy when he’s not lookin.
Take it slow and enjoy life. Don’t sweat the small stuff .
I'm also a YN at 16 too. I afford my coins by buying and selling things that I like, coins and precious metals. I also try to only purchase quality coins that I'll be happy with in the long run. It's also fun to hunt down a deal on a piece that I would like to acquire.
Collector
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My very very rare 1862 Confederpated cent.
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I wish I was alive during that time. $40 saints sound like a collectors dream
A little older.
You could have bought a new car for less than 500 bucks. The house we lived in when I was a kid cost my father 4,000 bucks. Way less than some coins in my collection for the car or the house. Just saying that to say that 40 bucks was a hell of a lot of money back in those days.
Edited to say that house is now worth 4 million dollars. A 3 bedroom 1 bath home in Palo Alto, California. Go figure. This was back in 1951. Truman was the president. Holly crap! I’m old as dirt😳
I don't know if it's my rarest, but it will definitely be my most expensive once I receive it. I just finished paying it off and I'm hoping to get it delivered this week or early next week.
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is that a proof? Or whats so rare about it?
It gets no rarer than unique.
I have posted this before a few years back. 20c 1875 P BF-3.
I own it, but I did not discover it. I brought it to John Frost to verify that it was a BF-2, and he told me that I was wrong. He said that it was a BF-3, which previously did not exist.
A nice little write-up in CoinWorld
https://www.coinworld.com/news/us-coins/2017/07/curious-collector-finds-new-20-cent-coin-die-variety.html
I have looked at literally hundreds of 1875 P 20c over the last few years, including all available archived auctions. Not another BF-3.
Unfortunately, it's not very valuable. I seems that the only person who collects 20c by die variety is me.
I believe that is a 1913 Type 1 3-1/2 Legs FS-901 (FS-014.85) variety.
Right you are, scotty 4449. It's the 3 1/2 legged variety. Note how the lower right front leg is virtually missing. There's probably fewer than 35 known in all grades.
I cherried this MS64 back in 2005 for $215 and later sold it for over 10 grand. Another MS64 sold for just over $20,000 a couple of years before the one I sold. Mine didn't do that well but I was still happy!
ah makes sense
Is it a proof 3 1/2 leg?
Surely not the most expensive coin in my collection, but value is up there...as for rariety it like one of 10 known to exist! So as far as a rare factor....a URS-4 5-10 known an R-7 4 to 12 known.
Dan Brady discovered this variety in the mid 1990's.
Again another series that is over looked by collectors that could pay off big.
So again when walking the floor at a show , beware of coins that may have a lot more meat on the bone,that has been over looked by a dealer who isnt aware of the variety.
"That's why I wander and follow La Vie Dansante"
Not a proof
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To go with Ricko post above... the 2009" Summer moon mask " 5020/10000 mintage .
I love native American art work , also posted a deer skin painting of a Mayan priest and a virgin sacrifice. A bit strange to some, but unless you have ever visted the Yucatan Tulum, the Cenote's and all the Mayan cities one cannot appreciate the Native American culture of this region.
As well as other American tribes thoughout the U.S. and Canada.
I highly respect the first people , and love to read and learn about their culture.
"That's why I wander and follow La Vie Dansante"
@UrbanDecay04 it don’t mater how expensive your collection is, all that maters is if you get joy from it.
But I will let let you know that one of the best way to get a coin you can’t afford but really love is to preform a trade. A few nickels for a more rare and valuable nickel. 👍
Here’s one of my favorites
That is honestly one of my favorite Buffs..
590 minted and very rare in DCAM
Not my most expensive or rare coin but certainly one of my favorites.
No such thing. Except in very rare cases if a proof die clashes that die is retired from striking proofs.
Here is a rare exception-
This is currently the rarest in my double struck coin collection.
My rarest coin isn't a US coin. It is an ancient bronze from the ancient city of Miletos. It would have been struck sometime between 400 and 350 BC.
It is believed to be an experimental piece as later coins stuck after 350BC from the city, exhibit similar lion and star designs but they also include a bust of Apollo. This one does not.
One of three known.
As for US coins I guess my rarest would be my Lincoln matte proofs. The 1910 is undergraded IMO, but it is ANACS, so hard to say.
...like number 33 baby!...that’s the most likes I have ever seen for a business strike ‘22 Peace, congrats
Well, I don't really know how rare either of these are but I do know the 1828 Dime (Large Date) can be hard to find. I found these are expensive though....
jom
These prove that a clash can occur on the recessed parts of the die. Insider2 and I had somewhat of a debate about this when he was here. How, mechanically, this can happen is a mystery but apparently strange things do occur when the pressures are very high as when clashes happen.