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Which coin would you rather have, for $75,000?

TahoeDaleTahoeDale Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭
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I appreciate that we all have a different view of very desirable coins we could dream about owning. Let's assume that each of the following coins are for sale, not auction, and that the purchase price is $75,000 (shipping included). You have $75,000 to spend, or several coins that equal $75,000 in trade that the seller is willing to accept.

Additionally, each coin is pq for grade, and is either originally toned or blast white, Ultra Cameo if a proof. Which coin would you buy and why.

1. 1901-S Barber quarter, MS 66 NGC
2. 1904-S Barber half, MS 66 PCGS
3. 1893-S Morgan dollar MS 63, NGC
4. 1921-S Walking Liberty Half, MS 65, PCGS
5. 1800 $10 gold, MS 64, PCGS
6. 1909-S Lincoln cent, MS 68, PCGS
7. 1895 Barber Half, Pr 69, NGC
8. 1892 $20 gold, Pr 65, NGC
9. 1815/2 Bust half, MS 65, NGC
10. 1803/2 $5 gold, MS 65, NGC
11. 1861 $2 1/2 gold, MS 65, PCGS
12. 1804 bust quarter, MS 64, PCGS


If there are any of the above coins you own, tell us about it.
TahoeDale
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  • eyoung429eyoung429 Posts: 6,374 ✭
    Myself? I would take the $75k and pay my mortgage off.

    Or buy the 1803/2 as I love error coins and gold!!!!! Best of both worlds.....then live out of my truck.....
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  • ziggy29ziggy29 Posts: 18,668 ✭✭✭
    I'd probably take the 1800 eagle. Nice, big, early gold. Mmmmm.... I suppose an pre-1800 date would be a little more than 75K?
  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,252 ✭✭✭✭✭
    What's with the 1861 quarter eagle at 75K???
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  • ddbirdddbird Posts: 3,168 ✭✭✭
    1893-S Morgan dollar MS 63, NGC
    That would be awsome!
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  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,797 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I would take the 1800 Eagle. Does one exist in MS-64?

    Or buy the 1803/2 as I love error coins and gold!!!!!

    I would not consider this an error coin. It is the only variety for the issue.

    Edited to add "why":

    The draped bust right design is my favorite US coin design, and I "need" an eagle for my US gold type set. I just was not planning to spend $75,000 for one!
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  • StuartStuart Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Dale: Of the coins that you mentioned I'd select the:
      1800 $10 gold, MS 64, PCGS
    However, if allowed to make a different choice, I'd select either a really choice 1795 Flowing Hair or a Draped Bust (Small Eagle) Dollar. Although I'm a Silver Dollar Collector, and the 1893-S is the King of the Morgans, I'd prefer to purchase either a classic Flowing Hair or Draped Bust Dollar in that high price range.

    I thought that it was interesting that you did not include either of those two other Silver Dollars in your options... Was this on purpose or just by chance??

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  • TahoeDaleTahoeDale Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭
    Mr Eureka found the slider in the group and has earned a prize for his "good eye".

    Congratulations for being careful about what you would part with, especially if it is $75,000.
    TahoeDale
  • TahoeDaleTahoeDale Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭
    Stuart,

    Had I included the early dollars in the $75,000 list, I am almost certain everyone would make that choice. These coins are so hot, that a MS 63 1795 draped bust herardic eagle, or a MS 62 Flowing Hair would have run away with the first pick.

    And good hunting to you, I saw your post and a 1795 FH in PCGS 55-58 will be a great addition to your type set.
    TahoeDale
  • dorkkarldorkkarl Posts: 12,691 ✭✭✭
    i'll take 30 bust dollars in circ, thank you very much.

    K S
  • dorkkarldorkkarl Posts: 12,691 ✭✭✭
    if i absolutely HAD to choose, i'd pick the 1893-s because i think it could be dumped the quickest, which is what i'd do. i'd rather have $75K cash then any of those coins.

    K S
  • nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    If I had to choose one of these, it would be the 1804 quarter without a doubt. High grade, super date, very historical. To me it has all the great things a coin should have.
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  • TomBTomB Posts: 21,200 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'd take the 1797 half dollar in original, attractive and problem-free VF30.
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  • aem4162aem4162 Posts: 421 ✭
    the morgan would look swell in my little box of coins, but several others would fill in a lot of spaces in my 19th & 20th century set
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  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,041 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1800 $10 gold, MS 64, PCGS no question about it.
  • flaminioflaminio Posts: 5,664 ✭✭✭
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  • STEWARTBLAYNUMISSTEWARTBLAYNUMIS Posts: 2,697 ✭✭✭✭

    dALE

    i would take the 1909 s Lincoln cent in ms 68 red as i could sell it for double that amount

    Stewart
  • orevilleoreville Posts: 11,953 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hmm, just yesterday I mentioned the virtues of the 1909-S cent in condition rarity mint state as one of the most underpriced dates.

    I must agree with Stew. But now that I see that he is onto my little secret it is no longer underpriced as Stew will make sure no one gets one cheap while he is napping!image
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  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    1800 eagle or the proof $20
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  • BunkerBunker Posts: 3,926 ✭
    1800 $10 gold, MS 64, PCGS that would be nice!
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  • jcpingjcping Posts: 2,649 ✭✭✭
    I would take this one "1804 bust quarter, MS 64, PCGS."
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  • coinguy89coinguy89 Posts: 2,151
    No. 9 without question.
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  • BaleyBaley Posts: 22,660 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1. 1901-S Barber quarter, MS 66 NGC
    2. 1904-S Barber half, MS 66 PCGS
    3. 1893-S Morgan dollar MS 63, NGC
    4. 1921-S Walking Liberty Half, MS 65, PCGS
    5. 1800 $10 gold, MS 64, PCGS
    6. 1909-S Lincoln cent, MS 68, PCGS
    7. 1895 Barber Half, Pr 69, NGC
    8. 1892 $20 gold, Pr 65, NGC
    9. 1815/2 Bust half, MS 65, NGC
    10. 1803/2 $5 gold, MS 65, NGC
    11. 1861 $2 1/2 gold, MS 65, PCGS
    12. 1804 bust quarter, MS 64, PCGS


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  • haletjhaletj Posts: 2,192 ✭
    21-s Walker, but only if I thought I could get all the other Walkers in ms64.
  • jdimmickjdimmick Posts: 9,674 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If the 1893-s $ were nice and original and un-dipped as you say, then I would choose it first, then I would go with the 21-s WLH second if blast white and struck well.

    The only reason I didnt choose the gold as I dont collect gold?
  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,252 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'd go for the 1892 $20 if it's as nice as you say.
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  • ARCOARCO Posts: 4,396 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Probably the 1904-S

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  • shylockshylock Posts: 4,288 ✭✭✭
    As usual high grade small cents get no respect in this forum. If PCGS graded a 1909-S 68RD I'd love to see it, let alone own it.
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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,380 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Right on Shylock! For my money I'd buy a 1877 IHC MS66R, a 1888/7 in 64RB or a 1864 c/L Proof. On the other hand, if RickKay would sell me the copper schoolgirl in 68R....imageimage
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  • relayerrelayer Posts: 10,570 ✭

    I'd go with the 1895 Barber Half, Pr 69, NGC
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  • TahoeDaleTahoeDale Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭
    Stewart, and the other small cents enthusiasts:

    I apologize for not including any coins from the series you guys love, other than one that does not exist. But I am on the lookout for the MS 68 red 1909-S cent. It appears to have the greatest upside over $75,000.

    The 1800 $10 appears to be the favorite in this group. Thanks for all the responses and thoughts re a nice dream.
    TahoeDale
  • MFHMFH Posts: 11,720 ✭✭✭✭
    Dale,

    I'll chime in with the NGC 66- 1901-S Barber quarter with the PCGS 64 - 1804 Bust quarter a close second.

    Reason being: I need the 01-S to complete my set and I have lusted after the 1804 quarter since I started collecting.

    You offered some very tough choices ... and they are all great coins.

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  • ashmoreashmore Posts: 126 ✭✭
    If the 1861 2 1/2 is a D mint coin, that's my pick! Otherwise, the Bust $10.

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  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,954 ✭✭✭✭✭

    12. 1804 bust quarter, MS 64, PCGS

    Because at $75K it's a steal and I like it the best out of the choices.

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  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,082 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well that 93-s Morgie in 63 would nicely upgrade my Morgan set; esp if it would crossover. As popular as the series is there just aren't THAT many opportunities to own a nice MS example.
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  • dollardudedollardude Posts: 1,263
    Although the 1893-S Morgan would be tempting, I'd go with the 1800 $10 gold, MS 64, PCGS. This would be a nice piece of history from when the mint first started striking coins, and a gold one to boot.
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  • lloydmincylloydmincy Posts: 1,861 ✭
    Of COURSE the 1909-s in 68RD would be a big upswing coin. BUT IT DOESNT EXIST. What PCGS SHOULD do for the heck of it, is buy a 67RD for itself (Hall), and regrade it to a 68RD, and see what fool would pay the most, just for the holder. A true 68 should not exist after almost 100 years have gone by...
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  • Rob790Rob790 Posts: 547 ✭
    1804 bust quarter, MS 64, PCGS would be my choice. Now just need to find where I left that check book ...
  • coppercoinscoppercoins Posts: 6,084 ✭✭✭
    I'd MUCH rather have the cash...none of those are necessarily appealing to me.
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  • mozeppamozeppa Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭
    lincoln 69 d.d.o.

    mint state red or red/brown
  • slideridersliderider Posts: 1,834
    1893-S Morgan. I think the demand will keep the prices moving up faster than most of the others.
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  • UncleWigglyUncleWiggly Posts: 2,467
    After looking at the list several times I have come to the conclusion that I am incapable of making such a decision.


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  • coinlieutenantcoinlieutenant Posts: 9,310 ✭✭✭✭✭
    mmmmmm.....proof gold for sure

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  • NeptuneNeptune Posts: 2,221
    number five - number five - number five
  • HootHoot Posts: 867 ✭
    1804 bust quarter, MS 64, PCGS, but only toned because if it were blast white, then it'd be silly. Alternatively, give me the '21-S Walker! image

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  • jomjom Posts: 3,441 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The Walker or the 01-S quarter.

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  • Steve27Steve27 Posts: 13,274 ✭✭✭
    3. 1893-S Morgan dollar MS 63, NGC

    This would be a nice coin to own, and it would be the easiest to sell if needed.
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  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 33,964 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think that the 1804 Bust Quarter would be fun. The mintage was low, and the coins were generally well struck, which one cannot say for the 1806 and '07 coins of this type.

    I've seen so many examples of this coin, that I don't think that it is a great rarity overall. But it is interesting AND it sort of like a miniature 1804 silver dollar. image
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  • Conder101Conder101 Posts: 10,536 ✭
    1804 quarter

    Why? Well I like the early coins, but I don't really care for gold so that left me with the 1815 half and the 1804 quarter. Both are the key date or their series but I like smaller denominations better than the larger ones so I went for the quarter. Besides he 1815 half is widely recognized as the a key, but the quarter is not as well known.
  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,335 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I wouldn't spend $75,000 on any coin. If I had to pick one from the list it would be the 1893-S Morgan simply because it would be the most marketable.
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  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    1800 $10 gold, MS 64, PCGS
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