What to buy with extra $250

sly

I'm looking for a good solid coin in the range of 200-300. Any ideas of what I might want to look for? I just want to make sure the coin I purchase looks good. I don't want to just buy it b/c it falls in my price range.

mozeppa

at that price ...it won't be very big.

StrikeOutXXX

Do you have any specific collecting interests???

bigtime36

Gold, gold is always good!

sly

No real preference for this coin, I just want to stay away from dimes nickels and quarters.

sly

Specific dates, mints, etc are welcomed.

pursuitofliberty

<< <i>Do you have any specific collecting interests??? >>



That is the question ...

you can pick up a nice AU or better coin for that range from a variety of series dating back to the 19th Century

A Choice AU (AU55 to AU58) to Nice Unc (MS63) from the following series can be had, even a "better date" if you stay in the AU grades

Shield Nickel
Seated Dime
Seated Quarter
Liberty Nickel
Barber Dime
Barber Quarter

Like the early 20 Century Classics? How about a better date, near Gem Mercury Dime or Walker? Or maybe a Choice Unc Standing Liberty?

Heck, $250. will buy a lot of coin if you think about it and look around



editted to add - now he says he wants to stay away from nickels, dimes and quarters

sly

Oh well, thanks for the advice though.

Newcomp103

1921 Peace Dollar (PCGS AU58...most of them have nicer eye appeal than the MS60 because of the luster).... great value for the money and a coin that is highly sought after by many collectors.

StrikeOutXXX

<< <i>Specific dates, mints, etc are welcomed. >>



OK, looked back through your posts since you've been here. Looks like you're a copper fan mostly.

Personally, I'd stick with something certified, and as high a grade as possible. there are plenty of coins for $200-300, just a few possibilities:

An MS Braided Hair cent
Low - Mid MS common Indian Heads
1909s Lincoln - Low MS

If you narrow it down to one series, and rough condition you want, that will narrow down the years, then do a wanted to buy ad in the BST and see what gets offered to you.

Cladiator

Personally I'd go with something like one of these...



or



or

GoldenEyeNumismatics

Buy an 1840's half eagle from the Philly Mint. Cheap, old, and cool!

AnkurJ

Tickets to a broadway play!

beep

My vote



Brian

sly

Aren't those coins a little overpriced at anacondas??

Darkmane

I've found out, in the last month moreso....

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.

Anaconda coins make me smile. That's what it's all about, baby.

younique

Are you looking for a "good, solid coin" in your words, to hold on to long term? Or are you simply looking to hold on to short term? Your answer makes a huge difference to those who may respond. Timing is everything & a very important factor in your investment strategy.

ModernCrapNut

Since you like IHC, here is one of several PCGS graded cents on the bay.

Link

fivecents

I would buy the nicest, dirty draped bust half that I could for $250.

PerryHall

<< <i>Gold, gold is always good! >>



Agree. A nice Liberty half eagle from the 1880's would be a good choice. Should be able to buy one in a top tier slab for $250.