If you had to pick one of the 2 you mention, which is your favorite?
I don't own either of those two anymore as I decided to concentrate on circulation strike coinage [I like mint luster], but limiting my choice to one of those, yes I'd pick the 1885 as well.
The only one I currently own is the 1870-S seated dollar in MS62.
Id take either and be happy, but personally Id like the 1885. That thing has to be a true thing of beauty. Not knocking the 1913nickle. Not that I could though.
<< <i>If you had to pick one of the 2 you mention, which is your favorite?
I don't own either of those two anymore as I decided to concentrate on circulation strike coinage [I like mint luster], but limiting my choice to one of those, yes I'd pick the 1885 as well.
The only one I currently own is the 1870-S seated dollar in MS62. >>
wowsier, another dream coin. I have to say though, I will always be partial to the TD proof reg set you put together, which brings me to another question> How long does the withdrawal last from the sale of such numismatic treasures?
man I would think I would have all kinds of seperation issues!
<< <i>If you had to pick one of the 2 you mention, which is your favorite?
I don't own either of those two anymore as I decided to concentrate on circulation strike coinage [I like mint luster], but limiting my choice to one of those, yes I'd pick the 1885 as well.
The only one I currently own is the 1870-S seated dollar in MS62. >>
wowsier, another dream coin. I have to say though, I will always be partial to the TD proof reg set you put together, which brings me to another question> How long does the withdrawal last from the sale of such numismatic treasures?
man I would think I would have all kinds of seperation issues! >>
I don't miss the TD proof set, nor the 1913 nickel, but I do miss the 1884 and 1885 trade dollars [both Eliasberg].
No, wait- I sold that for $900. Boiler78 might've cut me a deal when I bought it. I might've paid him $700-and-something. I forget.
It was a breathtaking piece.
I have sold three or four coins in the $1K+ range, but cannot recall ever buying one for more than $700-800 or so. I guess you might say I still haven't made it into the four-figure pricetag club. Nor am I likely to, on my salary.
That's OK, though. There are plenty of nice coins to be had in my preferred range ($500 and below).
MOST of the time, I stay below a hundred bucks, really.
In 1986 I paid $10,000 for a gem 1867-s quarter which was my "trophy" coin for over 17 years. It's nice to own pop 1 finest known coins that bury the runner-ups. For a while I was bent on completing a gem- finest known denomination 1867-s mint set but gave up as the dime and half eluded me.
I didn't exceed that amount by much until 2002 when I purchased a MS66 1874-s half and an 1862 MS67 half.
I'm more comfortable with coins in the $1K to $7K range though.
so far as I can remember I have never spent over 1000. on a single coin ... although I have tried more than a few times (the last one I missed by one day at HLRC's site), and I returned what I thought was a kindof a crappy coin at $2500. last spring which I saw listed last week with a CAC sticker and a glowing description on a leading dealers website (he posts here so we'll not further discuss) for 3250?
but over 500. more than a dozen times
including todays new arrival
bidask - wow! 88.k - but in some ways, probably priceless
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
$1,200, but it went from a F12 to a VF25....frugality for the REALLY RIGHT coin. What that coin is, yet, is anyones idea, but figure when I know what it is, it WILL be the REALLY RIGHT coin!
Sometime this year I want to add a Dahlonega or a Charlotte minted Half Eagle and that purchase will bump up my most paid for a coin a bit. Looks like VF35 is the top of my budget when I buy.
I've bought a lot of very expensive coins for resale, but those don't really count.
The most I've spent to put a coin in my collection is $16,100, for this one:
It's from the Eliasberg sale, and was cataloged as follows:
1830/29 2 escudos. Nueva Guatemala mint. Fr-28. MS-65 PL (NGC).
6.79 grams, 22.50 mm. Types as above. Bright yellow gold with deeply reflective surfaces, an extraordinarily lovely example of the date and design type. Sharply struck and well centered, a marvelous specimen that may rank among the finest known of the type. This overdate is unlisted in the Krause-Mishler reference. ($2,500-4,500)
From the John H. Clapp Collection; Clapp estate to Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr., 1942.
BTW, I never bothered to slab it. (Grades in the catalog were NGC's, and buyers had the option to have NGC slab the coins at those grades for a minimal fee.)
Andy Lustig
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
<< <i>$5200.00 for a PCGS MS64 1932-D Washington that has since went on is merry way. >>
Almost makes me ill to think that anyone would spend that sum of cash on a MODERN coin that is #1, not all that rare (excluding conditional rarity), and #2, contains about $3 worth of metal.
In 1992, I paid $500. for a raw 09 S VDB. I put it on layaway for several months while I made payments. I submitted it to PCGS. It now resides in a MS61 RED OGH.
<< <i>$5200.00 for a PCGS MS64 1932-D Washington that has since went on is merry way. >>
Almost makes me ill to think that anyone would spend that sum of cash on a MODERN coin that is #1, not all that rare (excluding conditional rarity), and #2, contains about $3 worth of metal. >>
You can extend that concept to just about ANY coin.
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I don't own either of those two anymore as I decided to concentrate on circulation strike coinage [I like mint luster], but limiting my choice to one of those, yes I'd pick the 1885 as well.
The only one I currently own is the 1870-S seated dollar in MS62.
<< <i>The only one I currently own is the 1870-S seated dollar in MS62. >>
thank you for including me in this most generous giveaway
myCCset
The cost of a full kitchen renovation.
<< <i>about 2k at the time, maybe less.
Surely that's a DCAM, right? What's up with the PR68 grade?
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<< <i>What's the most you ever paid for a single coin?
The cost of a full kitchen renovation. >>
Ah, one should not neglect to factor this in to the opportunity cost!
<< <i>If you had to pick one of the 2 you mention, which is your favorite?
I don't own either of those two anymore as I decided to concentrate on circulation strike coinage [I like mint luster], but limiting my choice to one of those, yes I'd pick the 1885 as well.
The only one I currently own is the 1870-S seated dollar in MS62. >>
wowsier, another dream coin. I have to say though, I will always be partial to the TD proof reg set you put together, which brings me to another question> How long does the withdrawal last from the sale of such numismatic treasures?
man I would think I would have all kinds of seperation issues!
Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill
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<< <i>If you had to pick one of the 2 you mention, which is your favorite?
I don't own either of those two anymore as I decided to concentrate on circulation strike coinage [I like mint luster], but limiting my choice to one of those, yes I'd pick the 1885 as well.
The only one I currently own is the 1870-S seated dollar in MS62. >>
wowsier, another dream coin. I have to say though, I will always be partial to the TD proof reg set you put together, which brings me to another question> How long does the withdrawal last from the sale of such numismatic treasures?
man I would think I would have all kinds of seperation issues!
I don't miss the TD proof set, nor the 1913 nickel, but I do miss the 1884 and 1885 trade dollars [both Eliasberg].
You do have some of the BEST coins ever!
For this.
No, wait- I sold that for $900. Boiler78 might've cut me a deal when I bought it. I might've paid him $700-and-something. I forget.
It was a breathtaking piece.
I have sold three or four coins in the $1K+ range, but cannot recall ever buying one for more than $700-800 or so. I guess you might say I still haven't made it into the four-figure pricetag club. Nor am I likely to, on my salary.
That's OK, though. There are plenty of nice coins to be had in my preferred range ($500 and below).
MOST of the time, I stay below a hundred bucks, really.
As for the most expensive coin I own right now, I paid $575 for it. I won it in an auction- its fixed price was originally $675.
I didn't exceed that amount by much until 2002 when I purchased a MS66 1874-s half and an 1862 MS67 half.
I'm more comfortable with coins in the $1K to $7K range though.
roadrunner
and the book price on that one coin is now at $3700.00 so I did ok
Somewhere a little under $500.
I can only dream of some of the coins that people here buy.
You wouldn't believe how long it took to get him to sit still for this.
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
but over 500. more than a dozen times
including todays new arrival
bidask - wow!
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
Tyler
Other than that...quantity, not quality.
Otherwise I have never spent nearly that much on any other coin.
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1899 Mint Set
ebay ID: 78terp
ANA # R-3143946
1899 Mint Set
The most I've spent to put a coin in my collection is $16,100, for this one:
It's from the Eliasberg sale, and was cataloged as follows:
1830/29 2 escudos. Nueva Guatemala mint. Fr-28. MS-65 PL (NGC).
6.79 grams, 22.50 mm. Types as above. Bright yellow gold with deeply reflective surfaces, an extraordinarily lovely example of the date and design type. Sharply struck and well centered, a marvelous specimen that may rank among the finest known of the type. This overdate is unlisted in the Krause-Mishler reference. ($2,500-4,500)
From the John H. Clapp Collection; Clapp estate to Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr., 1942.
BTW, I never bothered to slab it. (Grades in the catalog were NGC's, and buyers had the option to have NGC slab the coins at those grades for a minimal fee.)
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
<< <i>$5200.00 for a PCGS MS64 1932-D Washington that has since went on is merry way. >>
Almost makes me ill to think that anyone would spend that sum of cash on a MODERN coin that is #1, not all that rare (excluding conditional rarity), and #2, contains about $3 worth of metal.
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<< <i>$5200.00 for a PCGS MS64 1932-D Washington that has since went on is merry way. >>
Almost makes me ill to think that anyone would spend that sum of cash on a MODERN coin that is #1, not all that rare (excluding conditional rarity), and #2, contains about $3 worth of metal. >>
You can extend that concept to just about ANY coin.
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<< <i>Since when is a 32D quarter "modern"? I always thought "modern" was 60-65 to present. If Im wrong, please show me the light... >>
I even own one of them.
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<< <i>Since when is a 32D quarter "modern"? I always thought "modern" was 60-65 to present. If Im wrong, please show me the light... >>
I even own one of them.
Me, too!
Heres mine...