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VetterVetter Posts: 884 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited June 9, 2022 3:05PM in U.S. Coin Forum

I’m back and forth on what coin I want next. I have a small collection of around 30 coins. All key dates and a few major varieties and errors. I’m stuck on what I want next. I have it narrowed down to I think 4 coins. I will be spending around $1000 on it so the grades will vary depending on which one I choose. The choices are. 1877 Indian, 1942/1 Mercury, 1889 cc Morgan or 1921 Peace dollar. What do you think and why? Thanks!

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  • ifthevamzarockinifthevamzarockin Posts: 8,902 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Whatever you do don't buy a 1899 CC ;)

  • VetterVetter Posts: 884 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Oops. Thanks

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  • Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,603 ✭✭✭✭✭

    1877 IHC. Just find a nice one. Lots of the lower grade 1877's are not very nice. Find a nice smooth brown example.

    Dave

    Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
  • MFeldMFeld Posts: 13,988 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 9, 2022 3:26PM

    If you’re undecided, wait until you see an affordable killer example of one of them (that calls out to you). Under the circumstances, there’s no good reason to limit your options ahead of time.

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

  • alaura22alaura22 Posts: 3,334 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 9, 2022 3:31PM

    Want my list?
    Find one that you like, as long as you like it, that's all that matters
    Happy hunting

  • FloridafacelifterFloridafacelifter Posts: 1,295 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The hunt is half the fun- search for them all and wait until one calls your name!

  • jughead1893jughead1893 Posts: 1,683 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would pass on dollars right now and that’s my main collecting area.Prices too high these days,IMO.
    I would go for the 42/1.

  • Eldorado9Eldorado9 Posts: 2,397 ✭✭✭✭✭

    great coins have a way of showing up when you least expect it.

  • Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 9,101 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Interesting day dream for me. I'd be leaning towards the IHC. Good luck. Peace Roy

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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,416 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Eldorado9 said:
    great coins have a way of showing up when you least expect it.

    ....and when you can least afford to buy it. :#

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Vetter... You have built a nice collection - special coins that you like. So, you have narrowed your choice for the next addition. Take your time, look at examples of the four. You will know it when you see it. Your collection, your decision. Cheers, RickO

  • MarkKelleyMarkKelley Posts: 1,911 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Go for the Merc. Your budget will buy the best grade here.

  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,416 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Keep your options open. You'll know it when you see it.

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • daltexdaltex Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MFeld is absolutely right. If you have a "wish list" of only four coins, it's foolish to rule any of them out. Just wait until you find the next coin of the four that speaks to you and fits your budget. With such a short list there is no point in making yourself unhappy, and no need to limit yourself if a gorgeous 1921 comes along but you're focused on an 1877.

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