Which would YOU keep and why?

tradedollarnut

Let's say down the road I decide to sell my dollar set but wish to keep a favorite coin for a momento and to use in a type set. Which no motto example from my shortlist of favorites would YOU keep [and why]?

The Garrett 1848 [PCGS MS66]. The only example known above MS63 for this low mintage date. Wonderful color and mint bloom.



The Fairfield 1849 [PCGS MS67]. Tied for finest certified No Motto Dollar at either service. Essentially perfect with just a touch of strike weakness.



The Akers 1854 [PCGS MS66]. The image just doesn't do this coin justice, the colors are electric and clear with fully lustrous fields.

Longacre

The pictures don't come up for me.

Regardless, if the coins are not stickered, I would sell them all immediately in a Well-Managed Liquidation.

Cladiator

I'd keep which ever one is worth the most money. Then sell it and buy half dimes.

doh

*yawn* show off

Bochiman

All very nice!
For appeal, I would keep the 1854 (now, understand, I have no concept of value of these at the moment).
However, I do like the fact that the 1848 Garrett is a good amount above the next closest graded example....seemingly untouchable.

partagas

You couldn't go wrong with any of the three. But I am partial to the 54. It is a beauty! My second choice would be the 48.

RYK

I would keep the 1854. Its image has the most eye appeal.

Longacre

VERY hard choice. If I had to keep just one, I would keep the '49. The look just appeals to me the most, that's all.

mgoodm3

1848. I like the look and the strike

PrivateCoinCollector

The '54 by a long shot.

jmj3esq

I wish I had to make taht tough decision. All are absolutely unbeleivable, but i like the 1854 the best.

BigRed

I would enjoy looking at the 54 everyday so it would be that one for sure, its a beauty.

ColonialCoinUnion

The Garrett 1848 because it is stunning, and because I'm a sucker for a Garrett pedigree.

All three are spectacular though.

Russ

This is an impossible choice.

Russ, NCNE

Broadstruck

The Garrett 1848 [PCGS MS66].

FinallyHere

I'd probably just sell the set and look for a nice looking coin for your type set Bruce

Pistareen

The 1848. If it's gorgeous, finest known by 3 points, has a world-class provenance, and is a scarce date, how could anything be better?

I actually think it's the prettiest one there, too.

richardshipp

Beautiful coins.

To answer the question I don't think you need to look at the coins or the pictures... look to your memory and answer one question...

Which one made your heart pound the fastest/hardest when you were trying to buy it? That's the keeper

DoubleEagle59

hands down....without question..

I'd keep the '48 because of its ultra rarity compared to others graded.

Arizonadesertrat

The 1848 coin--it has it all (provenance, superior preservation with respect to other 1848 coins, and nice strike).

prooflike

I like the The Garrett 1848 [PCGS MS66]. I think it has the best strike.

jmski52

I'd go with Longacre and keep the '49. I like the mellow look and state of preservation.

messydesk

The 1848. For a type coin, strike trumps grade, so the 1849 in 67 loses there. For pedigrees, Garrett beats Akers. For appearance, the 1848 with its subtle coloration is more alluring than the 1854, which is a little more brashly stunning.

ColoradoCoinGuy

I would go with the 54. Not because of the toning but because of the fullness of the strike.

Connecticoin

Garrett 1848. The toning complements the coin nicely without dominating it. Plus I like that it is the finest by 3 grade points.

Fairlaneman

Hands down the 48 because of the look. Whats your pick and why?

Ken

JJM

3rd one............just because

secondrepublic

1848

dwssws

<< <i>The 1848. If it's gorgeous, finest known by 3 points, has a world-class provenance, and is a scarce date, how could anything be better?

I actually think it's the prettiest one there, too. >>

mcheath

I would keep the 48 Garret if i had to pick one.

MrEureka

...but wish to keep a favorite coin for a momento and to use in a type set.

I refuse to answer the question!

If you're going to sell, sell them all, if for no other reason than to avoid being tempted to build a type set. Too much money, too little challenge. Better to find another challenging series to attack, something that nobody has ever done as well as you can.

SeattleSlammer

Man, and I thought I had a few nice coins.

Keep the '49!

Lakesammman

I'D KEEP BOTH #1 AND #3.

RichieURich

I would keep the 1854. IMO it has the most eye appeal, is the rarest of the 3 dates, and is very difficult to find so fully struck.

IRCWCoins

That 1854 is AWESOME!!! It has great color and a very full strike.

The weak strike on the 1849 kills it for me.

Tonedbuff

Definately the 1848. The combination of eye appeal and strike do it for me.

NHSBaseball

All of those coins are priceless- they should be displayed at the Smithsonian. The Garrett coin is my fave.

pontiacinf

You did not play fair here Bruce. The choices should have been limited to 2 with one being clearly ugly and worthy of the trash bin

Seeing as you did not do that, I would have to go with with the 1854, as if the color is as you describe, its gotta be a killer

Bochiman

<< <i>I'D KEEP BOTH #1 AND #3. >>



I basically already said the same so I should be the giveaway winner!

Bruce, you have my address still, right?

DorkGirl

I would have to see them in hand to make an informed decision.

rkfish

1849

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options26

I would keep the 48, but let me know when/if the 2 go on sale. I may want to be the new TDN. I would expect a couple years of your expert advice while I was putting together the sets though, included in the purchase.

MidLifeCrisis

Although I think the Akers 1854 is a prettier coin...I'd keep the Garrett 1848 for the same reasons CCU and Pistareen gave.

Monstavet

I guess I would have to dip them and resubmit for upgrades before making that decision.



j/k !!!!

The '48 for me - as other have stated - great strike, ultra rarity and history - an untouchable coin. When you make this decision, I will PM my address to take those horrible other two coins off your hands.

lordmarcovan

<< <i>Which would YOU keep and why? >>

Damn, I wish I had such a difficult decision to make!

Those are all droolworthy, but that 1854 kicks arse and takes names.

mozeppa

1848

reason?....i believe that this coin has its most beautiful days to come yet!

themaster

1848 A stunning coin with nothing covering up any of its beauty.


Have a Great Day!
Louis

Stuart

TDN: First of all you are fortunate to have the opportunity to select from these beautiful 3 coins!! I would like to make a case for the third coin, based upon the incredibly strong strike (all stars fully struck and display full radial lines), combined with the beautiful blue obverse rim toning and brown reverse rim toning.

I place a lot of emphasis on strong strike + eye appeal, especially for a Type Coin to display all of the coin details which the designer meant to be displayed and seen.

Musky1011

The 1848 low mintage and the subtle beauty of the coin

speety

I'd keep the 70-s and 73-cc for your two type coins. If anyone points out having two with motto coins and you are criticized for it, they are complete idiots imho.

O and if you do sell the set, sell em all and allow the set to remain intact...it is amazing and it will never be duplicated again, ever.

Mark