Cheap Patterns?

KlectorKid

I want to find an interesting pattern for my collection. Do any inexpensive patterns exist? What is the cheapest and how low a grade can a pattern be and still be cool?

gmarguli

There are lots of cheap patterns. However, I guess that depends on what you call cheap. You should be able to find several for a few hundred dollars.

There are several that were minted in large quantities.

KlectorKid

Cheap meaning under $400

sadysta1

You can buy some impared patters for over 500+ bucks. The lowest grade I've seen was F12 it was rare trime from 1840s and it was expensive. Expect to pay at least 1000 for a nice pattern (lower grade)

RKKay

There are a lot of lower grade patterns around that are cool. The problem is resale. Most of the patterns that are in demand are high grade (choice or better). Check out eBay for an idea of some of the lower grade patterns, though there are a few really nice ones. Also, with all the patterns coming up at auction over the next month or so, there are bound to be "steals" out there. Also, some more common patterns might be available for just under $1k for a choice one (e.g. J228). It's a matter of research. David Lawrence carries some patterns, as does Heritage and Northeast. You can always pick up a lower grade one for somewhere in the 100s.

hookedoncoins

I don't know if it is considered a pattern, but I think the FEUCHTWANGER cent is pretty cool and inexpensive. I am thinking about getting one in the future. One sold on ebay in PCGS MS61 for $200 something dollars.

-Jarrett Roberts

hookedoncoins

There are also many foreign patterns that are nice and really inexpensive.

-Jarrett Roberts

Placid

Cheap pattern,icg slab.

gemtone65

KlectorKid: Take a look at the over 200 patterns being offered for sale in early January by Heritage, Bowers, and Superior. Decide what design you like best. Then perhaps offer a bid for the one you like best, consistent with your budget. Sounds like you probably won't win, but that's the way to start. The next time around, you'll know where to focus your search and how much money you'll need.

There is no point trying to buy any pattern simply because it is cheap. After a while you'll find you don't like it, and such patterns are not easy to sell and get out even.

It may be hard to believe, but I started my pattern collection by purchasing an R-7 (about 7-12 struck) 1871 Longacre copper dime (later graded PCGS65 RB) for $225 in the Gilhousen sale held by Superior. By the time the Garrett sale arrived 6 years later, I was paying almost $10,000 for a silver Longacre half dollar of the same date, later graded PCGS65, and finest known. So, start with what you like, and who knows where it might eventually lead.

sinin1

What series do you like now?

How about 1858 Indianhead


or 1855 LargeCent Flying Eagle?

KlectorKid

I really like the FE patterns like the ones from 1858 and stuff.

KlectorKid

I also like these Link lets all chip in and buy it for me!

chrisfuccione

Heres a site that might help you with prices. I'm not sure how reliable the prices are because I don't collect patterns. CHRIS

pattern prices

sinin1

I would suggest the J-167

about 500 were made

1855 large cent but very similar design
cheaper (and less made) than the 1856 Flying Eagle

Might take awhile to find one you can afford
lower grades $500-$1000


If you start it on your want list, you can keep your eye out for one and good luck.

KlectorKid

What do u think the dime (listed above) will go for?

sinin1

?? $1100 - $1600 ??

Is my guess, but who knows?