What's the one most amazing coin you've ever seen?

MrEureka · April 16, 2003 9:21AM

It could just be amazingly rare.

Or it could be amazing quality FOR WHAT IT IS.

Or it could be amazingly beautiful.

Or it could be something that you didn't know existed.

Or it could be just plain amazing, for whatever reason.

Now..... Amaze us!

rwhite · April 16, 2003 9:25AM

1844-O Proof $10 piece... cool branch mint proof! It may not be the most amazing, but its sure up there.

TWQG · April 16, 2003 9:26AM

That seated half in PCGS MS67 that someone posted on the BST a while ago.

Julian · April 16, 2003 9:29AM

Now there's a question!! I, of course, love J-1776, but there have been so many fabulous coins that I have seen over the years, that I do not think that I could come up with one.

I think that the more that you are involved with numismatics, the more difficult it will be to pick one. My guess is that I will probably agree with most that are posted.

Singapore · April 16, 2003 9:33AM

I would honestly answer the French Colonies coin I posted here a week ago and that you owned Andy - not a glamorous and exciting coin type, but the condition of that piece compared to 100% of the other examples I've seen is simply unbelievable.

Where the heck was that thing all these years?

nucklehead · April 16, 2003 9:43AM

An 1538 Mexican 8 Reales that was on display in Long Beach awhile back and a few complete set high grade Indian head cents on display in Long Beach last year.Great stuff.

jonesy · April 16, 2003 9:44AM

I just love any early 1795-1804 eagle in mint state. These are beautiful all american coins!!

Glenn

MrEureka · April 16, 2003 9:51AM

Well, it took me a while to figure out my answer, but it's the unique Roman Finish Proof 1921 $20 that had belonged to the Director of the Mint in 1921. I had never heard anything close to a rumor that the coin existed until it appeared in a Sotheby's sale in June of 2000. I was the underbidder to the winning phone bidder. I haven't seen the coin since.

SethChandler · April 16, 2003 9:52AM

Andy--Your Amon Carter 1794 Dollar. Who owns it now? What would it bring at auction today? How did you aquire it? Seth

jbsteven · April 16, 2003 9:56AM

this one was pretty cool when I held them (there were 2 others)

both listed below are PR69's

since I like Morgans these have to be near the top of my short list

Bustman · April 16, 2003 9:58AM

I WISH I could have seen ( in person) that 1804 $10 Pr64 cameo that coinace posted pics of last week!

MrEureka · April 16, 2003 9:58AM

Your Amon Carter 1794 Dollar. Who owns it now? What would it bring at auction today?

I'd rather not say too much about that one. I'll be coming back for it one one of these days!

VonZipper · April 16, 2003 10:05AM

<<FONT face=Verdana size=1>What's the one most amazing coin you've ever seen?> one's i can't afford.

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roadrunner · April 16, 2003 10:25AM

Two seated coins have blown me away due to their condition and rarity. The 1845-0 dime from Eliasberg in PCGS MS69 (7 points higher than second best) and the Knoxville 1838 NGC 68 No Drapery quarter that blows away nearly every high grade seated coin out there. These are coins that should not exist in such high grades.

roadrunner

Dahlonega · April 16, 2003 11:33AM

#1 Judd 1776
#2 Amon Carter 1794 S$1 even better to me than the Gilhausen? specimen[1974?]
#3 Ullmer 1861-D G$1
#4 1808 quarter eagle a gem [ex. Hayes 83-84? I was the underbidder have always regretted I didn't bid again]
These are the first ones that come to mind...DP

branchmintgold · April 16, 2003 11:33AM

1793 Chain Cent in PCGS MS-69, a/k/a "The Coin"

Doug Winter
Douglas Winter Numismatics
www.raregoldcoins.com

lordmarcovan · April 16, 2003 11:36AM

Chain cent in 67.

branchmintgold · April 16, 2003 11:39AM

That's 67 not 69--data entry error!!

rays · April 16, 2003 11:58AM

1793 chain-- "The coin" considering the difficulties of the US mint at that time, the piece is truly amazing.

rainbowroosie · April 16, 2003 12:01PM

Mr. D's York in the original issue card...it is "THE" toned commem!

mrdq · April 16, 2003 12:27PM

pop 1/0 1846 Half Dime ms63 (or was it 64) at CSNS last year that I should have bought but didn't know better

DMWJR · April 16, 2003 1:05PM

1792 Disme at FUN in January. An awesome feeling to hold it, even if I could only finger the plastic!

joejeweler · April 16, 2003 1:11PM

Andy....you disappoint me.....THAT coin isn't even killer toned! Seems like in all your years dealing with serious coins..........something else with color would be THAT one.

<< <i>Well, it took me a while to figure out my answer, but it's the unique Roman Finish Proof 1921 $20 that had belonged to the Director of the Mint in 1921. I had never heard anything close to a rumor that the coin existed until it appeared in a Sotheby's sale in June of 2000. I was the underbidder to the winning phone bidder. I haven't seen the coin since. >>