Just for fun... Top 10 investment coins for the next 10 years
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The other thread got me thinking.
Trying to work on a subset of the PCGS3000 index...
Just for tracking purposes and giggles.... maybe 30 coins
Give me your favorite coin you would buy today.
Must be PCGS slabbed with a grade.
Must be included in Redbook.
Pop of at least 100 coins.
Popular series preferred.
I will start...
1909 VDB 1C Doubled Die Obverse, RD PCGS MS65
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1909 VDB 1C Doubled Die Obverse, RD PCGS MS65
Which one? I would never buy either attributed - too common in the world of cherry pickers.
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1909 SVDB NGC MS65RD
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Common date Saint Gauden double eagles in PCGS/NGC MS64 bought as close to melt as possible. Basically, it's a bullion play.
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Yeah, I can't imagine this being either a big mover or reflective of the broader market.
Any slabbed crickets, spiders, moths, or other "error" insects.
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proof walking lib halfs
Any Eldorado9 collection coin.
For investing purposes?
I can't think of any, as I don't view coins as a very good financial investment.
If you forced me to pick, I'd say high-grade early US type, including gold, excluding copper. I think you'd probably do OK with a really nice, original small eagle half dollar, a 1796 quarter, 1916 SLQ, early half-eagle, or similar. Coins like that in stellar condition (for their grade) are actually pretty rare. CBH coins in the 65-66 range might be a good play. All of that is just speculation though.
I'd personally avoid HR double eagles, 1909 S-VDB cents, 1916-d dimes, 1955 double-dies, 3-legged buffs and such. The population of people who were chasing those in their youth are disappearing.
Very underpriced at present imo. Relatively low pops, and really attractive ones hard to locate. I've pondered if it is the relatively low prices-other than a few knock outs-which have gone for moon money, have resulted in fewer willing to sell. All in all, I do believe in hanging onto a few of these.
I think the combination of rarity and beauty will win over the long term, although I will be happy if I’m able to break even whenever the time comes to sell. I’m just one of those “degenerate coin collectors” as David McCarthy is fond of saying.
If I'm limited to coins I can actually afford and like then none. Not enough people like gold dollars.
Pretty much anything in the typical lists in a lower grade would probably be it. Classic key dates, that is.
I would stick with gold bullion... The economic situation in the world today is not looking good, and gold is always money. Cheers, RickO
1889 CC Morgan in MS66
You didn’t say it had to be affordable.
I’d also love a 1921 peace VAM 1F in MS67 flash white with no toning
1921 Peace $ MS64 or 65
1928 Peace Dollar MS64 and above, and any common date Saint Gaudens.
IMO, the best investment coins today are unknown to most collectors.
As I always say, my crystal ball is permanently broken.
That is not, however, what I expected you to say.
While I don't think of coins as an investment, per se ... and certainly as a betting man, coins are not where I would expect to have the best returns (although it COULD happen).
However if I was investing, this basket would be something I would consider carefully. I would be looking for PCGS 63 to 64+ examples with solid eye appeal, attractive toning and strong luster, and possibly with further grading opinions.
Draped Bust Dime
Draped Bust Quarter
Draped Bust Half
Capped Bust Dime (Large)
Capped Bust Quarter (Large)
Capped Bust Half (pre-1821)
Capped Bust (Right) Quarter Eagle
Capped Bust (Left) Quarter Eagle
Capped Bust (Right) Half Eagle
Capped Bust (Left) Half Eagle
And, if it didn't pan out investment wise, well, at least I'd have ten wonderful coins.
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Why limit the choices to the above criteria?
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Just thinking of known events in the next 10 years - could the US Semiquincentennial in 2026 usher in a new appreciation of colonials & early federal type?
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High quality, legitimately rare world coins that have either global appeal or are of significance to emerging economies. The US coin market is pretty mature apart from some niche areas, and the changing demographics aren't doing classic 'rarities' (09-S VDB, etc.) any favors in the long term.
Ms69 platinum $100 coins of any date
PCGS compiled their top 10 coins a while back. See this thread: https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1062966/a-neat-brochure-from-pcgs
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Does this coin exist? Based on PCGS pop report, zero VAM 1F at MS67. You cannot invest on something that does not exist today -(
In ten years the crypto folks are going to be so wealthy they are not going to have to worry about any more investments. They will be having trouble finding enough time to spend all their new found wealth.
I think this Ponzi scheme will collapse long before ten years.
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