Key date quarters: which would you buy?

You are at a hypothetical coin show, and your favorite dealer has just offered you four key quarters: a 1796 in strong Good-4; an 1873-CC Arrows Seated 25c in F-12; a 1901-S in VG-10; and a 1916 Standing Liberty in EF-40. All are attractive for their respective grades, and after reviewing current pricing data, you and the dealer agree that all four have a current fair market value of $11,000, his asking price.
Assume you have the money to buy only one, which one would you buy, and why?
Assume you have the money to buy only one, which one would you buy, and why?
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I am an early type guy and the 1796 quarter is one of my favorite coins. However, I have to go with the 73-CC in F-12. This is the most egregiously undervalued coin you listed above, assuming it is a problem-free F-12.
I believe this is a rarer coin than the 1870CC quarter.
Ray
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Me personally, I'd get the 73CC.
I can't help but wonder though in the next 25 or so years which series will pick up a larger % of collectors and drive the prices up faster though. I want to think the SLQ will gain in popularity as that is what a lot of the younger people can afford now, and as they get older, they will want to complete the set. I don't know too many teens/young adults collecting bust quarters though.
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<< <i>For you Barber people, how 'bout the 13-S - lowest regular issue mintage non-gold coin in 20th century? >>
Not a bad choice.......for that kind of money you could find a lower mint state, 13-S quarter. Personally, and for substantially less money, I would prefer a nice XF or AU 13-S over a lower mint state, 13-S. The pops are extremely low for NGC and PCGS graded XF/AU 1913-S Barber quarters.
Since I collect Barber quarters and halves, I'll have to go with the 01-S in VG-10.
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The 1916 was last on the list by far.....
<< <i>I would buy the 1873CC Liberty Seated Quarter in a heartbeat. I've only owned one in my life, and foolishly returned it to the dealer because of the condition.
I believe this is a rarer coin than the 1870CC quarter.
Ray >>
An 1873-CC quarter in problem-free Fine-12 is a really rare coin, much rarer than the others, so that's the one I would buy assuming that I had the money available. In any condition, I think it is slightly rarer than the 1870-CC quarter; in problem-free condition it is a lot rarer IMO.
Thanks, Rhedden, for adding some of the earlier coins to these questions, makes it more fun!
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Right now I would pass on the 16 SLQ as it is overpriced as well as readily available. The 01-s quarter in Vg-10 is a bit tougher, but more have come available recently due to the higher price. IMO, in this grade, they are getting top heavy price wise.
The 1796 I have never owned, and I like a great deal, but more available than one would assume, and IMO currently priced too strong. The first year type demand drove the price up, but available for a price at most major auctions.
The 73-cc quarter hands down is the one I would pick, one I dont own one, and secondly a great type coin and popular CC. Very tough coin in problem free condition. I am not sure if its tougher than the 70-cc and 71-cc across the board IMO, as it varies depending on the grade range you are reffering too.
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I went w/ the 1873-CC because I know that this coin rarely comes to market compared w/ the 1796. I know both seldom come to market, but man, the 1873-CC is just one of those coins that is underappreciated. Really, I think both are underappreciated, but the 73-CC has my vote this time.
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