$500, "Burning a hole in my Pocket..." "I DID IT!" Even found an "Stack's & Bowers",Auction SALE!

joeykoins

lol,
Hi guys,
Yes, I just fortunately, sold a rare currency item (2013 $1 Duplicate Star Note) for $1200 and I received my prize in my bank TODAY!
Well, I already paid some credit card bills and gifted my beautiful wife with a sum as well.
Now, comes my joy to Reap in my Harvests!

So, I would love to take $500 and buy a special coin for my collection.
What would you guys suggest?
I have an idea what I would be fond of but how 'bout you my friends?
Boy, is this FUN.
A nice problem to have, right?

Thanks

joeykoins

I was leaning towards the super low mintages of those
Seated Halves!
Even a lower grade by PCGS/NGC
would definitely be an option.
Some have 4000-6000 Mintages!
Under rated coin, indeed!
For $500, I can probably pick up a G-VG?

MarkKelley

Three choices:
1. Pre-1933 gold
2. Pre-1933 gold
3. Pre-1933 gold.

JBK

@MarkKelley said:
Three choices:
1. Pre-1933 gold
2. Pre-1933 gold
3. Pre-1933 gold.

Have you ever considered Pre-1933 gold?

joeykoins

Lol,
Thanks
Yeah, Gold was always my "not-to-interest" route.

Just the fact that the options for picking up coins/silver, for much more less money!
Thanks
🙂

airplanenut

I've always thought "I have money, I need to spend it" to be a poor approach. Save the money and when you see something that catches your eye, whether it's tomorrow or in a year, you'll be ready to buy. Every time I've bought something because I had money and hadn't bought something recently, I've regretted it. I'd much rather go a long stretch with nothing and then buy something great than have something new to show off, but it's nothing special.

Jzyskowski1

Put it away. Wait until You find that special coin. You’ll know but for now. Patience may be your friend. Remember, while you and I like the 2oz vault others don’t. Perhaps a big ole bar of silver bullion. Have fun. Thanks 🙏

Perhaps with your new eBay store you might want to put that away for the taxman. He’ll be visiting you. Just a thought 💭😎

Jzyskowski1

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

golden

Stop putting lit cigarettes in your pocket.

cameonut2011

There are a lot of nice Capped Bust Halves in the XF range or better

Overdate

I would opt for a proof Indian cent. Typical mintages in the low thousands, and available in PR64 red-brown for less than $500.

Many late-date seated halves have mintages under 10,000, but I believe that most of them (both proof and business strikes) were struck for collectors and have a much higher survival rate than usual for this series. Hence the reasonable prices.

Goldminers

1,000 rolls of Lincoln cents and start looking

JJM

Gold

ctf_error_coins

You seem to like roll searching for errors coins as I did many years ago.

Here is what I did.

I put all the profits of my minor error coins finds into buying a major error coin that would be impossible to find roll searching. I repeated this exact process probably a thousand times.

Free major error coins paid for with roll searching labor.

Downtown1974

You could add some Libertads to your collection (if you’re doing a set). I’ve seen you post quite a few of them in the past.

ChrisH821

For a second there I thought you managed to get a $500 note from the bank
If saving it or paying off something else is not necessary, I would suggest a nice Buffalo Nickel if you don't have one.
Maybe a proof Walker?

gumby1234

I just got this in 67 for $525.

NeophyteNumismatist

I would pick a nice Braided Hair half cent in MS63-64BN. You don't have to choose between beautiful and scarce.

Walkerguy21D

I like the idea of waiting and being selective.

That said, this one cost $500 & change at summer FUN, but I realize it’s not everyone’s cup of tea:

joeykoins

@ctf_error_coins said:
You seem to like roll searching for errors coins as I did many years ago.

Here is what I did.

I put all the profits of my minor error coins finds into buying a major error coin that would be impossible to find roll searching. I repeated this exact process probably a thousand times.

Free major error coins paid for with roll searching labor.

Lol, yeah, that's what I been doing now, $500 box of quarters. Then, searching through them. Until I decide what to do with that $500!
Thanks guys

joeykoins

@ChrisH821 said:
For a second there I thought you managed to get a $500 note from the bank
If saving it or paying off something else is not necessary, I would suggest a nice Buffalo Nickel if you don't have one.
Maybe a proof Walker?

Lol,
I was just showing that $500 bill to show how much I am planning to spend.
Thanks 😊

Smudge

Gold. The older the better.

NumisOxide

Early date 1839-1849 seated half dollar in AU condition!

UpGrayedd

I'd buy a VaultBox. Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Jzyskowski1

Joey. Check it out. Yours for only $500. 😂😂😂. A strap of hundreds

DCW

@Jzyskowski1
Did you leave that in the dryer too long? 😆

Jzyskowski1

My daughter in law collects miniatures. Mini- Brands. I believe is the company. 😂😂😂

mark_dak

@UpGrayedd said:
I'd buy a VaultBox. Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Jzyskowski1

Here’s the end result for mentioning that which shall not be mentioned 😂

daltex

@joeykoins said:

If you have this, don't let it go for a $500 coin!

(Yes, I know)

Jzyskowski1

@DCW said:
@Jzyskowski1
Did you leave that in the dryer too long? 😆

You caught me. Second half of money laundering gone bad. Shrinkage 😂😂😂

joeykoins

Picked this up until my favorite LCS comes back from vacation, Wednesday! My BEST chance for a deal!
Then, I'll hunt for my $500 purchase.
Thanks 😊
In the meantime...


???
Doesn't this look like a
"Silver Ender?"


There sure looks like there is a difference?

may

@JBK said:

@MarkKelley said:
Three choices:
1. Pre-1933 gold
2. Pre-1933 gold
3. Pre-1933 gold.

Have you ever considered Pre-1933 gold?

Stop the hate against 1933 gold!! It counts too!

joeykoins

@joeykoins said:
Picked this up until my favorite LCS comes back from vacation, Wednesday! My BEST chance for a deal!
Then, I'll hunt for my $500 purchase.
Thanks 😊
In the meantime...


???
Doesn't this look like a
"Silver Ender?"


There sure looks like there is a difference?

OK, here is the questionable ender!
Awww, just wishful thinking.
1983p


Onto the other 49 rolls.
Thanks

gumby1234

Looks like an 83 D to me Joey

asheland

With patience, you can get a really nice coin for $500 or less

A few of mine that were in that range:
Some may be 400, some 600ish, a few less than 400…

joeykoins

@asheland said:

All your suggestion coins are
GORGEOUS!
Thank You.

asheland

@joeykoins said:

@asheland said:

All your suggestion coins are
GORGEOUS!
Thank You.

Thanks man! 👍

joeykoins

OK guys,
Here is my purchase!

The 1987 Panda proof

1 oz.
Rare w/ Low Mintage
30,000 & .925 Silver










I want to Thank ALL of you guys that helped me!

One more thing...
Actually, I only spent $400!
Not the full $500, that I intended. It was priced at $500.
My LCS knocked off $100!

Steven59

Really?

NeophyteNumismatist

Congrats. I am glad you are happy with your NEWP! That's what really matters in the end.

pointfivezero

@joeykoins said:
OK guys,
Here is my purchase!

I want to Thank ALL of you guys that helped me!

One more thing...
Actually, I only spent $400!
Not the full $500, that I intended. It was priced at $500.
My LCS knocked off $100!

Hey Joey - nice Panda. If I had known you were looking for higher end bullion, I would have offered you this for $500:

Tim

joeykoins

Thanks
These Panda proofs are really special and unique.
None made in 1986 & 1988. The '87's changed in metal contents.
The 87's are Sterling Silver, .925!
Plus, with the original container box, along with the serial number and w/paper certification!
The Mintage is Low as well.
30,000.
Sold for much higher on Ebay, than what I paid for it!
The earlier ones, 1983 - 1985,
Have Mintages of Only 10,000!
Some more info.
Before the 1987's.
They were 38.6 in diameter
w/ .900 silver contents
The 1987's
40.0 in diameter
Sterling.925 silver
The 1989
8000 Mintage.

pointfivezero

Thanks for the detail, Joey - sounds like a winner.

I just returned from Shanghai. I should have looked for some at the coin stores there!

Tim

joeykoins

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Jimnight

Nice one!

asheland

Very cool!

airplanenut

@joeykoins said:
The 87's are Sterling Silver, .925!
Plus, with the original container box, along with the serial number and w/paper certification!
The Mintage is Low as well.
30,000.
Sold for much higher on Ebay, than what I paid for it!

I don't see any price history for a raw example with the box on eBay. Where are you seeing they've sold for much higher?

OAKSTAR

Sorry @joeykoins, but I have to agree with @Steven59 I would never disparage you or anyone from buying what they like or want.

You were given some great suggestion and examples of some beautiful American coins. Although most of the crap in my house was made in China, I would never go out of my way and internationally seek out and buy any products made in China!!.. Including coins!!

gumby1234

I have a nice raw panda coin somewhere. Its colorized and over the 30 or so years I have owned it it has picked up some pinkish purple toning around the whole coin going about 1/2 an inch in from the rim. When I get home I will look for it and take pics.

ChrisH821

To each their own, if you like it that's good, and if there is an upside that's even better.
Lots of good suggestions in here though.
My understanding is eight is somehow significant or lucky in Chinese culture so let's try to make eights in that serial number... two zeros is basically a sideways eight, three plus five is eight, eight is eight, four is half of eight... so.. there ya go.