What was the toughest coin you ever traded away or sold?

Shamika · May 22, 2005 2:33AM

I recently traded away my much desired 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent that I've had for five years. It was graded PCGS MS65RB and had flawless surfaces, but what I got in return was much more desirable for my collection.

Still, the S-VDB was a tough coin to trade away as I'd always wanted one since I was a kid. However, I figure there's always a good dozen or so mint state examples available at any particular time, so it is replacable.

Anyone else want to share?

XpipedreamR · May 22, 2005 2:37AM

32D Washington quarter, PCGS MS62. It just didn't have the sparkle that I like, and I was ruthlessly trimming down the collection at the time.

I kind of wish I had it back

RYK · May 22, 2005 2:49AM

I have been focusing my collection to only include a couple themes. In the process, I have been selling off some really nice coins. The two that were the hardest to give up were an 1857 $20 PCGS MS-61, with the look of a 62/63 and an 1854-O $2.50 NGC MS-62, with a beautiful, prooflike surface.

Russ · May 22, 2005 2:50AM

I sometimes regret selling the Flea Market Morgan. But, that's mostly because after I sold it I found out it upgraded, (briefly), and I could have made a hell of a lot more money.

Russ, NCNE

Louis · May 22, 2005 2:57AM

A MS65 Missouri Early Commemorative half that was really premium for the grade, with nice "skin".

Shamika · May 22, 2005 3:00AM

<< But, that's mostly because after I sold it I found out it upgraded, >>

markglicker · May 22, 2005 3:01AM

It is tough as a dealer, because I want to keep every coin. The toughest for me, are any with the Eliasberg pedigree, as I have a dream of reassembling his collection.

MrHalfDime · May 22, 2005 3:24AM

This is a no brainer for me. I once cherry-picked the finest known example of the 1837 LM-3/V5 Capped Bust half dime, which is a tough R6 coin. It was one of my nicest half dimes, and a real star in my collection. Later, Russ Logan convinced me to trade it to him for two other rare Capped Bust half dime die marriages, plus his VF-35 example of the LM-3. At the time, it was a great opportunity for me, as it gave me a significant leg up to completing the 91 die marriages for the series, but in retrospect, I would love to have that coin back. I was the underbidder for it at the Logan Auction Sale, but alas, was unsuccessful. The coin can be seen here:

http://rob.com/russ/collection/1840.html

MacCrimmon · May 22, 2005 3:25AM

1917D Buffalo Nickel - PCGS MS66

BAJJERFAN · May 22, 2005 3:28AM

Well lets see; a few 1893-s Morgans, a couple 92-s, a few 89-cc's some 94's and some 93-o's. That ought to do it.

jdimmick · May 22, 2005 3:51AM

Probably was my 1912-s Liberty Nickel in PCGS-64. It was a fantastic coin and a near miss 65. But the price had about topped out on this coin, and thier are numerous available in 64 and 65. Thought it was a good opprotunity to sell it into the recent strong market, and did very well on the coin. But it was very nice and tough to let go. Also, I am no longer collecting!

Shamika · May 22, 2005 4:12AM

<< This is a no brainer for me. I once cherry-picked the finest known example of the 1837 LM-3/V5 Capped Bust half dime, which is a tough R6 coin. >>

See the coin here!

MrHalfDime,

I agree. That was a beautiful coin to let go. Hope you reunite with it someday.

Robgetty · May 22, 2005 4:14AM

1872 2 cent. Hard to find undamaged business strikes.

(But I found a MS64 upgrade, so I'm happy)

pursuitofliberty · May 22, 2005 4:20AM

Easy one here too ... I've let a few go that I miss, a Choice AU 13-sty2 Buff with a killer strike comes to mind ... but hands down, the 94-O Dime I bought at the Seattle ANA in 1990 for spread money (seller agreed to sell it to me as a PQ Choice AU) I think I miss the most ... got tight on money about a year and a half later after my daughter was born and sold it to a very good dealer/friend who agreed it would probably go Unc. It 63'd, and the last time I saw it, it was on it's way to strong hands. He made some of it up to me, but I wish I had the coin today.

nwcs · May 22, 2005 4:26AM

My gold coins to help pay for a new car. It was tough and wish I still had them. But they are replaceable. Just gotta wait for gold to go down some more.

BAJJERFAN · May 22, 2005 5:03AM

I had about 20 1 ounce gold eagles once; smoe days I kinda wish I still had em

mnmcoin · May 22, 2005 5:40AM

See avatar. I miss her very much!!

morris <><

tradedollarnut · May 22, 2005 5:48AM

I really regret selling this one:

Russ · May 22, 2005 5:49AM

TDN,

Cool coin. Franklin mint?

Russ, NCNE

boyhowdy · May 23, 2005 2:29AM

1896-O Barber dime PCGS MS64. It went to a board member.

Steve

mirabela · May 23, 2005 4:57AM

First coin I ever made with one of the services. This was ANACS in the photo-cert certificate days, maybe 1983 or so? I was about 11 years old... My dad used to buy a lot of coins from this vestpocket guy who sold out of the back office of a dry cleaning plant. He opened his own shop after a while, but I think it folded before very long. While he was there, I bought from him an 1865 3cn which he had as XF40. I studied that coin... and I was sure it was a weakly struck MS. Bought it for I don't know, 11 bucks? 14? ANACS concurred with my judgment, calling it MS60. I was jubilant.

Sold it the week I graduated from college along with some other things so I could buy decent clothes & shoes to go find a job in.

Julian · May 23, 2005 5:16AM

Not because I wanted to, but because it was a fiscal necessity, J-1776. However, as a dealer, everything that I have is for sale.

pharmer · May 23, 2005 5:17AM

1958P wheat, submitted it through Teletrade raw/PCGS graded/back to TT for auction program. It became the first 67, I quickly got up to speed on what that meant, and put in a ridiculously high buyback before the auction to be sure of getting it back, would have cost me at most 10% of the buyback. It sold, at almost twice my buyback bid. Big money, but I didn't need the money, and it still bugs me a lot.

Shamika · May 23, 2005 5:53AM

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GoldCoinLover · May 23, 2005 6:01AM

My standing liberty quarter I spent $20 on. It went to a swap with a forum member here, Boom.

itsnotjustme · May 23, 2005 6:14AM

2001-W $5G CVC in PCGS MS70. It was my first and only MS70. But it just wasn't worth to me the price others were willing to pay!

1976-P T2 $1 in PCGS MS67. It was also a home personnaly made coin. It would have been the star of my Ike set... but again what it was worth to others was far more than it was worth to me!

Blade · May 23, 2005 6:16AM

1799 $10 graded NGC MS61 (my icon coin). Yeah, I made a boatload of cash for other collecting interests but it was a great coin to own. Would love to have that and my other coins, though not feasible given my current budget.

zenny · May 23, 2005 6:27AM

<< Not because I wanted to, but because it was a fiscal necessity, J-1776. However, as a dealer, everything that I have is for sale. >>

can't top that...........

au58 · May 23, 2005 6:59AM

I once sold an ANACS photo graded and certified 1916-D Mercury Dime in VF-20. The diagonal bands were so strong that it looked like they were about to fall off the coin. That coin would easily make EF-45 today. But I also sold a Ruger Model 77 in 7mm magnum and a Smith and Wesson Model 27 with 8 3/8 in. barrel in .357 magnum. I was young and stupid and I thought I needed money to my wife to be an engagement ring. I sure would like to have those guns back.

morgannut2 · May 23, 2005 7:12AM

Every 1894-P Morgan (5) in XF/AU-55 I've owned, and Every 1893-S Morgan (VG6 thru VF-35) (6 total)---I was a moron not to keep every one, although at least I saved a choice 94-P.

michael · May 23, 2005 8:01AM

uncirculated 1836 reeded edge half december strike

barberlover · May 23, 2005 8:20AM

Sigh !!!

Funny you should ask this question today, inbetween deciding wether to hang on till the end or pay bills before I get a job or raid my 401 K to keep my coins the practical side of me took over. I know longer own my 1892 S barber half. Its on its way to its new owner. I will not say who but it makes it less painful to know its going to a fellow barber lover.

Les

MORGANHUNTER2 · May 23, 2005 8:32AM

Sigh !!!

Funny you should ask this question today

My thoughts exactly- I'm about to put up my entire collection that I have listed in the registry. Came back from my doc today- wife was not amused to know that the cancer in my system is going to most likely leave me dead shortly- so I either sell off what I have in my set, and then try to get rid of the raws that I have plus about another 100 - all Morgans. And then get rid of everything else that I have bought just to have for future slabbing. I'm a little pisst at this time- but what can ya do at someone who turns 50 in 4 months- I may not even get to use my friggin AARP card. Sorry I vented here.

Lakesammman · May 23, 2005 9:04AM

1858 LL proof, PCGS P65 - reward offered for her return!

Shamika · May 23, 2005 9:52AM

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busco69 · May 23, 2005 10:30AM

A 1873 cc Trade dollar ms 63-64 Nice coin but it was raw sold it for 1000.00

DorkGirl · May 23, 2005 10:38AM

<< 

<< Came back from my doc today- wife was not amused to know that the cancer in my system is going to most likely leave me dead shortly >>

MORGANHUNTER2,

I'm terribly sorry to here that.

>>

Don't be sorry for venting, vent all you want. I'm so sorry to hear that terrible news

What was the toughest coin you ever traded away or sold?

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