WTB: Something from the 18th century

VTchaser

I've been collecting for about a year now, and i think the oldest coin i have is a 1846 large cent. I've got an itch for something with a 17 in the front.

What's the most cost effective purchase for something from the 1700's?

JimTyler

Low grade / problem 1798 large cent. Maybe 1797 if you want US, lots of foreign cheapies.

airplanenut

@JimTyler said:
Low grade / problem 1798 large cent. Maybe 1797 if you want US, lots of foreign cheapies.

Agreed. You can get nice foreign material with a 16 or 15 for $20-50 if you want. I'd go with the 1798 large cent if you want US. If you want something that circulated in the colonies, British copper and silver, or Spanish silver, was prevalent and can be found cheap and in nice condition. You'll get a lot more coin for the money, but it won't be a US issue.

JimW

Be careful... once you have one, you'll want more

RB1026

@airplanenut said:

@JimTyler said:
Low grade / problem 1798 large cent. Maybe 1797 if you want US, lots of foreign cheapies.

Agreed. You can get nice foreign material with a 16 or 15 for $20-50 if you want. I'd go with the 1798 large cent if you want US. If you want something that circulated in the colonies, British copper and silver, or Spanish silver, was prevalent and can be found cheap and in nice condition. You'll get a lot more coin for the money, but it won't be a US issue.

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@VTchaser this is excellent guidance. I've played in this area for years and this is spot on. But, just like @JimW says, proceed with caution because it's like french fries or potato chips - nearly impossible to stop after one

RB1026

Here's a perfect example. Nice full date, lots of detail, purchased for under $160. You may have to hunt a bit but these types of coins are still out there.

Depending on your budget, you can go as high $$ wise as you like, I prefer the G-VG range. Keeps me out of trouble with my wife

RB1026

Here's an example of a world coin I bought for just over $100. It's a Great Britain Silver Maundy 1D from 1732, the year George Washington was born so it appealed to me. Lots and lots of fun can be had in this arena if you 1) enjoy the hunt and 2)invest the time to search a LOT of listings.

1630Boston

VTchaser

@RB1026 said:

Here's a perfect example. Nice full date, lots of detail, purchased for under $160. You may have to hunt a bit but these types of coins are still out there.

Depending on your budget, you can go as high $$ wise as you like, I prefer the G-VG range. Keeps me out of trouble with my wife

Ooohhh I like that one. Love the fraction 1/100 (it's the engineer in me). I don't need something slabbed, so was curious if someone had something like this they'd be willing to part with. G condition is adequate for me. Like i said, it's just an itch! Once i get one, i'll probably end up spending more money on others down the line.

markelman1125

@RB1026 said:

Here's a perfect example. Nice full date, lots of detail, purchased for under $160. You may have to hunt a bit but these types of coins are still out there.

Depending on your budget, you can go as high $$ wise as you like, I prefer the G-VG range. Keeps me out of trouble with my wife

That’s a nice one, currently I am going to buy a cc Morgan but if you still have it in a month or two I might buy.

VTchaser

Thanks to Walkerguy21D for my first 18th century coin!

VTchaser