100 Greatest US Coins

tradedollarnut · January 13, 2003 11:40AM

What would your top ten list look like? I'll post the book's top 10 tomorrow morning.

My top ten:

1) 1804 Dollar
2) 1913 Liberty nickel
3) Judd 1776
4) 1885 Trade Dollar
5) 1907 Ultra High Relief
6) 1894-S dime
7) 1933 $20
8) 1870-S Seated Dollar
9) 1822 $5
10) 1794 dollar

itsnotjustme · January 13, 2003 11:48AM

My top ten (in my collection). All PCGS. *J* means I was the original submitter to PCGS. *U* mean I obtained an upgrade on the coin.

2001 $5G CVC MS70 *J*
1976-S Kennedy MS68 *J*
2001-P Jefferson MS67FS *J*
1978-P Ike MS66 *J*
1880-S Morgan MS66PL
1838 Bust Half AU58
1857 Flying Eagle AU58
1930 Standing Liberty MS65FH *U*
1880 3 Cent Nickel PR65CAM *U*
1871 Seated Dollar AU55

dragon · January 13, 2003 11:57AM

My top 10 would be:

1) 1870-S $3.00 gold
2) 1822 $5.00 gold
3) The entire Amazonian pattern set in gold
4) King of Siam 1804 dollar
5) Judd 1776 pattern
6) Ultra High Relief $20.00 gold
7) 1885 Trade dollar
8) 1825/4 $5.00 gold
9) 1880 $4.00 Coiled Hair
10) The W. Miller 1878-S MS68PL

dragon

oreville · January 13, 2003 12:04PM

Did you guys chicken out of the rules you made?

You asked for the top 100 coins.

tradedollarnut · January 13, 2003 12:05PM

Singular coins (such as the Amon Carter 1794) were not considered - only the entire date/mintmark as a whole. But you make a good point on the King of Siam set - I wonder why that didn't make the top 100 list like the Amazonian set did?

EVillageProwler · January 13, 2003 1:08PM

Which is J-1776?

I haven't thought too much about this, but this is what I think I'd want (in no specific order):

1. 1870-S Seated Dollar
2. 1873-CC N/A Seated Quarter
3. 1804 T1 Bust Dollar
4. 1894-S Barber Dime
5. 1792 silver Disme
6. 1794 regular issue FH Dollar
7. 1794 pattern issue FH Dollar
8. 1913 Liberty 5c
9. 1870-S $3
10. 1798 $5 Small Eagle reverse

This is fun, so I'll post my significant runners-up:

11. 1885 Trade Dollar
12. 1796 Bust Dollar, BB-64, the John Whitney Walter specimen
13. 1849 $20
14. 1907 $20 Ultra High Relief (either edge type is fine w/ me)
15. 1893 Isabella Commem 25c, proof
16. 1817/4 Capped Bust 50c
17. 1873-CC N/A Seated Dime
18. 1802 Bust Half Dime
19. 1856 FE 1c, Snow-3
20. 1793 Chain 1c

EVP

MastaHanky · January 13, 2003 1:09PM

For sheer popularity, I don't see how the 09S-VDB and the 3-legger Buff can't not be included.

oreville · January 13, 2003 1:28PM

Or for pure publicity the 1916-D 10c, 1955 DDO 1c, 1942/1 10c, and the 1918/7 5c?

How can anyone leave out the copper 1943 P/D/S cent? Didn't that lost coin cause a nationwide hunt two years ago?

monsterman · January 13, 2003 3:30PM

i talked to jeff at FUN about one he completely forgot............the amon carter 87-o branchmint proof.........with a pop of only 1

he said it will go into the next one for sure..........he said it was so rare that he forgot about it

now thats rare

monsterman

monsterman · January 13, 2003 3:37PM

there is no other morgan that is even close to being as rare as the 87-o branchmint proof

...........oh btw i did get to see the eliasberg 83-o branchmint proof at fun............i havent seen it since `97 up in wolvesburrough....its all white now and looks steril in it`s bmpr67 holder............now the best looking 83-o bmpr is the jack lee specimen.......with its deep blue rims its a moose

monsterman

keoj · January 14, 2003 12:38AM

Maybe a couple more to consider:

1787 BRASHER "DOUBLOON"
1933 Double Eagle
I'll half to get the date on this but there is a half (1850's O mint? I think) that there are only three of. See Eliasburg.

I agree with all of the above.....you gotta say that the Amazonian set is one of THE most beautiful designs ever.

keoj

tradedollarnut · January 14, 2003 12:58AM

I have received an email from the author stating that the book will be heavily promoted shortly but may not be available for sale for a few weeks. Keep your eye out for it!

Their top 10:

1804 $1
1913 Liberty head nickel
1933 $20
1849 $20
1907 ultra high relief $20
1894-S dime
Judd 1776 (Indian head $20 pattern)
1943 copper cent
1822 half eagle ($5)
1885 trade dollar

dragon · January 14, 2003 1:04AM

TDN,

Oh that's right, the famous 1849 $20.00 gold, only 1 known in the Smithsonian huh (and its cleaned)? That coin should definately be on the list. Not sure I agree with the 1943 copper cent though, although very rare, its just an off metal error and not in the same class as an 1822 $5.00 or an 1804 dollar IMO.

dragon

flaminio · January 14, 2003 1:17AM

The 100 greatest coins are the ones in my collection

...

Well, they're great to *me* ....

rickrman · January 14, 2003 1:19AM

1. 1997 Platinum Eagle 1 oz PCGS MS69
2. 1999 Platinum Eagle 1 oz PCGS MS69
3. 1998 Platinum Eagle 1 oz PCGS MS69
etc., etc., etc. I REALLY LOVE THESE COINS!

Cameo CC · January 14, 2003 1:21AM

I would add the 1995-W American Silver Eagle PR70 DCAM PCGS.

Todd

keoj · January 14, 2003 2:07AM

One more...although not ultra rare, the $2 1/2 CAL. has a nice history to it as well....America's first State Commerative.

keoj

coinguy1 · January 14, 2003 2:27AM

My top 10 in chronological order :

1793 Chain Cent
1794 $1
King of Siam 1834 Proof set*
1885 Trade Dollar
1894-S Barber Dime
Judd 1776 1907 $20
1907 Ultra High Relief $20
1913 Liberty Nickel
1933 $20
1943 Lincoln Cent

* If I am not allowed to include a set, I'll take the 1804 Dollar from the King of Siam set. Even though it is not the finest known, it is the most historically significant.

Fairlaneman · January 14, 2003 2:27AM

Here is a obvious reply from yours truely.

1. The Joshua II Example of the 1920S Merc Dime which is a Ex Kritzman Coin. Can be seen in his Registry Set I believe.

You know the rest, any Great looking Merc. I know other Coins are Outstanding but the Appeal for me is not there.

Ken

CalGold · January 14, 2003 2:30AM

I would have thought the 1854-s half eagle deserved mention, more so than unique patterns.

CG

Cameo CC · January 14, 2003 2:31AM

Also would add the 1964 Accent Hair Kennedy.

Todd

tradedollarnut · January 14, 2003 2:43AM

Todd: with all due respect, I don't come into your conversations on this board with frivolous posts, would you please extend me the same courtesy?

paigowjohnny · January 14, 2003 2:55AM

I'd like to see the 1895 Proof Morgan on the list...with the 93-S as honorable mention.

clackamas · January 14, 2003 3:14AM

Just before New year I posted a contest thread of your greatest coin find of 2002. The winner was a a Fugio N. 104-FF, 'New Haven restrike' in gold. One of 3 known. This is a top coin and would be in my top 100.

Here is the thread with a picture

I also believe for fame and rarity the 1877 Indian head cent should be included.

nencoin · January 14, 2003 3:18AM

My list:

1) 1849 $20
2) 1933 $20
3) 1870-S $3
4) 1913 5c
5) 1849-C G$1 Open Wreath
6) 1792 Half Disme
7) 1844-O $10 Proof
8) 1907 Ultra High Relief
9) 1964 Peace Dollar (if they find one)
10) 1873-S Seated Dollar (if they find one)

chris

EVillageProwler · January 14, 2003 4:59AM

This thread is kind of like torture to us serious coin junkies, albiet in a fun way. TDN posts a thread asking us to think big, but to limit the list count to a mere 10. I cheated and listed 20, but can probably list at least 20 more with minimal effort.

And, now, all I want is more coins...

EVP

JoyofCollecting · January 14, 2003 7:04AM

1. 1873-CC NA dime
2. 1874-CC WA dime
3. 1873-CC WA dime
4. 1872-CC WA dime
5. 1871-CC WA dime
6. 1860-O dime
7. 1846 dime
8. 1844 dime
9. 1859-S dime
10. 1858-S dime

Shame on you EvillageProwler!!!!! That icon and the '73-CC NA only makes number 17 on your list. As Marge Simpson would say..."Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....ummm...ummmm."

EVillageProwler · January 14, 2003 7:15AM

8. 1844 dime

I am not a fan of the Little Orphan Annie dime. It is being hoarded in massive quantities; otherwise, it is only fairly scarce.

EVP

Nap · January 14, 2003 7:47AM

My choices:

1)1804 dollar
2)1913 Liberty nickel
3)1861 Confederate half dollar (I suppose it's not technically a US coin, but close enough)
4)1894-S dime
5)1915-S Pan-Pac octagonal fifty dollar commemorative (not all that rare, but so big and magnificent)
6)1885 Trade dollar
7)1907 Extra high relief double eagle
8)1870-S three dollar
9)1798 Small eagle half eagle (There are some tremendous rarities amongst half eagles, and it is probably not fair to only list one.)
10)1876-CC Twenty cents

boiler78 · January 14, 2003 7:54AM

Rick Snow has a nice image of the J1776 on his web site. Follow the St. Gaudens link

Ronyahski · January 14, 2003 10:26AM

Cool:

1. 1913 nickel
2. 1804 Dollar (King of Siam set)
3. 1933 $20
4. 1907 UHR $20
5. 1894-S dime
6. 1885 Trade Dollar
7. 1839 ND Proof Half
8. 1839 ND Proof Dime
9. 1876-CC 20 cent
10. Any gold coin that deserves more recognition than I know enough to give credit to.

LincolnCentMan · January 14, 2003 10:37AM

Out of all the posts, it's interesting to me that no one included a $4 stella...

David

Ronyahski · January 14, 2003 11:01AM

David - See my #10.

dragon · January 14, 2003 11:42AM

LincolnCentMan,

Please look at my number 9 pick in my first post in this thread. Yes, coiled hair Stellas are awesome and extremely rare!

dragon

LanLord · January 14, 2003 11:55AM

I think in reviewing everyones top 10 list, I now have about 35 coins on my top 10 list.

A field of dreams.

How many people own one or more of their top 10? I believe TDN does, any others?

LincolnCentMan · January 14, 2003 12:43PM

I skim read-corrected...

David

OneYearTypes · January 14, 2003 1:39PM

<< <i>Maybe a couple more to consider:

1787 BRASHER "DOUBLOON"
1933 Double Eagle
I'll half to get the date on this but there is a half (1850's O mint? I think) that there are only three of. See Eliasburg.

I agree with all of the above.....you gotta say that the Amazonian set is one of THE most beautiful designs ever.

keoj >>

keoj,

The half you're thinking about is the 1853-O no arrows & rays. True, it is extremely rare, but in sheer beauty it cannot compare to the with arr & rays variety. That is a true one year type that i'm proud to own

Hoot · January 14, 2003 4:04PM

Here are 10, although I truly can't say my TOP ten!

1793 left-facing half cent
1793 chain cent
1856 flying eagle cent
1913 Type 1 buffalo nickel
1792 disme
1916 Winged Liberty dime
1916 SLQ
1916 Walking Liberty half
1836 Gobrecht dollar
1907 knife rim $10

I can think of many more! Hoot

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