Okay ... unless we are a dealer and have a client and a commission waiting, do any of us truely "need" a coin?
I "want" a lot of coins ... more than I can afford ... and, at least for me ... I want the coins that go together to match somewhat in look, feel and grade. Sometimes those coins get out of reach ... I still want them ... but I may never have them. And then again, maybe I'll have the chance someday. That's okay ... because I really don't "need" them.
Thankfully this is true for all collectors, otherwise this wouldn't be a hobby ...
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
It would depend on how the piece matches up with the other coins, whether I like it and whether the price is "right". BUT...in general...I wouldn't see myself getting anything less than maybe an AU50 or so...but it would still need to be PQ.
Any condition is OK, even a cull. With some coins you never know if you're ever going to see another. With many tokens and medals there may not even be another. On unique items and those which may be unique it can be very frustrating if much detail is missing and can greatly complicate the search for an upgrade.
I once traded an 1804 cent for two ounces of silver. The coin was just that horrible. It had worn down to VG and then been bent and mostly reshapen then it sat for years and became porous before getting worn down to almost nothing. The reverse detail was gone and only the outline of the bust was still visable on the obverse. The date was surprisingly strong. For good measure someone tapped it pretty good with a heavy tool at this point.
The coins I still need for my core collection can be found nice though are expensive. For these I want them choice original AU or better. Other coins of interest, that I would love to own, I would accept down to vg+ . How could one not like a vg+ Birch or 1792 cent? K
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I "want" a lot of coins ... more than I can afford ... and, at least for me ... I want the coins that go together to match somewhat in look, feel and grade. Sometimes those coins get out of reach ... I still want them ... but I may never have them. And then again, maybe I'll have the chance someday. That's okay ... because I really don't "need" them.
Thankfully this is true for all collectors, otherwise this wouldn't be a hobby ...
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
jom
to see another. With many tokens and medals there may not even be another. On unique
items and those which may be unique it can be very frustrating if much detail is missing and
can greatly complicate the search for an upgrade.
I once traded an 1804 cent for two ounces of silver. The coin was just that horrible. It had
worn down to VG and then been bent and mostly reshapen then it sat for years and became
porous before getting worn down to almost nothing. The reverse detail was gone and only the
outline of the bust was still visable on the obverse. The date was surprisingly strong. For good
measure someone tapped it pretty good with a heavy tool at this point.
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
David