I will not say never sell, but I do have a coin that will always be last. My 1807 Draped bust Half Dollar. Single most beautiful coin I own and the only coin in over 40 years made my wife say, "Can I see That? Which after a moment of looking at my face followed up with, "No you don't have to go look in the basement for large pods!" It is a reference to an old movie. James
I avoid using that word because it is a curse and usually comes back to bite me.
I have many but if I had to pick just one, I would have to say, at this point in time, it would be my 1889-CC MS62. Mostly because I didn't think I would ever own a Carson City little less the King of the CC.
At this point in my life and I am not very old I will not be selling anything will bring them all to the grave. I enjoy my coins and I do mean all of them. I never buy anymore unless I know for sure I would never sell that coin. I have been like this for 2-3 years before that I was buying and selling and had no serious discipline but when you find what makes you truly happy then you learn that discipline and you stick to it.
I can't make up my mind. It's either my 1964 Peace Dollar or my 1933 Saint.
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
My dad found this 1890 Liberty Seated Dime in his father's Brooklyn candy store in the late 1930's or 1940's. It drew me into collecting Liberty Seated coins. I will never sell it, but would give it to a grandchild. In 1966, when I got it, this was about the coolest thing in the world to me. It's in the original holder, from me.
I've sold coins I didn't think I would lose interest in it. I sold most of my South Africa collection to "cash out" after a big run-up. Wish I had sold the rest, as I'm not buying it anymore.
Others I sold to focus on my pillar collection, but I consider this collecting "upwards". I don't have enough budget for it and anything else, if I ever hope to complete it which is doubtful anyway.
There isn't another series or segment in a similar price range I'd rather buy, and I'd never switch to something else spending the same money which I consider collecting "downwards". If I changed my mind, I'd keep most or all of it and start buying something else.
I don't spend coin budget on new "side collections" either. I have a few I was working on but almost never buy additions.
6 GSA CC Morgans 1880-1885. All 6 are pretty baggy, but I bought them from
a neighbor who was thinning out his collection. They rekindled my interest
in numismatics after being out of the hobby for years.
About 25% of my coins came from my grandfather, he was an avid numismatist. You might even know him . I suspect he was on this forum, please tell me if you remember anyone that disappeared in 2010-2011. Here are some of his coins that I have from him.
Found in circulation ~1940
Type collector, mainly into Seated. -formerly Ownerofawheatiehorde. Good BST transactions with: mirabela, OKCC, MICHAELDIXON, Gerard
Probably this one. It's an 1839 1 1/2 Pence found in a small change purse that used to belong to my Grandmother on my Father's side. My family immigrated to the United States from Ireland in 1845 and this coin would be consistent with making that journey... it's also something my Grandmother would have held onto all these years.
Collecting: Dansco 7070; Middle Date Large Cents (VF-AU); Box of 20;
Three of sentimental value that I had slabbed for posterity. The rest are just things that I or my heirs will liquidate, depending on how much notice I'm given.
I purchased this Quarter Eagle in 1968 for $35. My 1st gold coin and the most I had ever spent on a coin at that time ( I made 35 cents an hour in a restaurant ). It took me 100 hours to make enough money to make the purchase. I guess I have a sentimental attachment to the coin and it AIN'T GOING ANY WHERE SOON.
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Dang. If only this had been resurrected last year. I had a great coin to share. But I sold it.
Lance.
This one!
AU55 Completely perfectly original!
I have many, unless I quit collecting altogether and even then, I wouldn't necessarily sell everything.
I will not say never sell, but I do have a coin that will always be last. My 1807 Draped bust Half Dollar. Single most beautiful coin I own and the only coin in over 40 years made my wife say, "Can I see That? Which after a moment of looking at my face followed up with, "No you don't have to go look in the basement for large pods!" It is a reference to an old movie. James
I sold it
Q: What's the coin you will NEVER sell?
A: The Coin that I never Owned
It's all about what the people want...
Coins have no owners
You don’t own anything
Don’t be a sucker
1882 Carson City GSA given to me by my father.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
WTH does this even mean? I own the coin in my pocket right now.
Click on this link to see my ebay listings.
Everything is for sale if the price is right.
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This is interesting... A thread to which I posted shortly after joining this forum.
As it turns out, I did sell the coin I referenced above and I have to admit I have no regrets. It was a joy to buy, own, and sell.
I avoid using that word because it is a curse and usually comes back to bite me.
I have many but if I had to pick just one, I would have to say, at this point in time, it would be my 1889-CC MS62. Mostly because I didn't think I would ever own a Carson City little less the King of the CC.
USAF (Ret.) 1985 - 2005. E-4B Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief and Contracting Officer.
My current Registry sets:
✓ Everyman Mint State Carson City Morgan Dollars (1878 – 1893)
✓ Everyman Mint State Lincoln Cents (1909 – 1958)
✓ Morgan Dollar GSA Hoard (1878 – 1891)
At this point in my life and I am not very old I will not be selling anything will bring them all to the grave. I enjoy my coins and I do mean all of them. I never buy anymore unless I know for sure I would never sell that coin. I have been like this for 2-3 years before that I was buying and selling and had no serious discipline but when you find what makes you truly happy then you learn that discipline and you stick to it.
NFL: Buffalo Bills & Green Bay Packers
I can't make up my mind. It's either my 1964 Peace Dollar or my 1933 Saint.
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
Never is a long time.
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
My dad found this 1890 Liberty Seated Dime in his father's Brooklyn candy store in the late 1930's or 1940's. It drew me into collecting Liberty Seated coins. I will never sell it, but would give it to a grandchild. In 1966, when I got it, this was about the coolest thing in the world to me. It's in the original holder, from me.
I've sold coins I didn't think I would lose interest in it. I sold most of my South Africa collection to "cash out" after a big run-up. Wish I had sold the rest, as I'm not buying it anymore.
Others I sold to focus on my pillar collection, but I consider this collecting "upwards". I don't have enough budget for it and anything else, if I ever hope to complete it which is doubtful anyway.
There isn't another series or segment in a similar price range I'd rather buy, and I'd never switch to something else spending the same money which I consider collecting "downwards". If I changed my mind, I'd keep most or all of it and start buying something else.
I don't spend coin budget on new "side collections" either. I have a few I was working on but almost never buy additions.
6 GSA CC Morgans 1880-1885. All 6 are pretty baggy, but I bought them from
a neighbor who was thinning out his collection. They rekindled my interest
in numismatics after being out of the hobby for years.
MY PCGS MS64DMPL 1884-CC Morgan that I picked up at first local coin show a while back....
interesting. mine is a 1942 steel cent.
About 25% of my coins came from my grandfather, he was an avid numismatist. You might even know him
. I suspect he was on this forum, please tell me if you remember anyone that disappeared in 2010-2011. Here are some of his coins that I have from him. 
Found in circulation ~1940
Type collector, mainly into Seated. -formerly Ownerofawheatiehorde. Good BST transactions with: mirabela, OKCC, MICHAELDIXON, Gerard
Of course.....I'll never own it either.
Leo
I see .... I'm not the only clown here.
But alas! I didn't think I'd ever see this date with ample steps!
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
Among others, these are two that I have no intention of ever selling.
Sssshhhhh!!
Knew it was old as soon as I saw Lucy. I’ll never sell the ones I own when I die. Until then make an offer
Probably this one. It's an 1839 1 1/2 Pence found in a small change purse that used to belong to my Grandmother on my Father's side. My family immigrated to the United States from Ireland in 1845 and this coin would be consistent with making that journey... it's also something my Grandmother would have held onto all these years.
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Three of sentimental value that I had slabbed for posterity. The rest are just things that I or my heirs will liquidate, depending on how much notice I'm given.
Move in boys we got ‘em
BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.
Exactly this. You can buy my truck, my house, any coin you want.
If the price is right everything is for sale (except for morals and body parts).
This 1797 cent. I dug it up in my back yard metal detecting. It isn't worth that much but I don't think I'll be selling it.
Jim
I purchased this Quarter Eagle in 1968 for $35. My 1st gold coin and the most I had ever spent on a coin at that time ( I made 35 cents an hour in a restaurant ). It took me 100 hours to make enough money to make the purchase. I guess I have a sentimental attachment to the coin and it AIN'T GOING ANY WHERE SOON.
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1857-0 DE and 1806 HE.
The absolute one that I regret selling the most was a 1862 HE, in PF-65. If I had it back, it would have been a keeper!