5 circulated coins $1200 or less should be in most collections
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I mainly collect proof coins but i am working on a box of 20 circulated coins. I want to go the circulated route because i want coins that were used in daily life and not put up as soon as they were released. I do not have much of a start. I have a PCGS VG8 Large cent, a 5 dollar PCGS vf35 1844 O. Basicly the budget is 250 dollars or less per coin. What 5 coins do you think need to be included?
Mark
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working on proof shield nickels # 8 with a bullet!!!!
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I could build a box of 100 circulated coins - I love them.
There definitely needs to be a Draped Bust denomination, they look great circulated.
I'd say a CBH also.
A Chain Cent if you want to spend a little more.
If you're only going to get 5 coins, choose a popular design, and maybe a rarer date.
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A barber half dollar would be another.
Two very highly used coins, findable in your price range, with a cool circulation history to ponder.
Try a '38 D Walker Half in XF or better. A great coin that you might be able to pick up in AU for under $250.
These circulated widely in the 40s and 50s and who doesn't like Walkers? They're gorgeous.
half-cent
1853 (or 1853-O) half dollar (the A&R are pretty cool)
half-dime
To each their own, but the ones I chose above are in addition to what you have (I probably wouldn't have gotten the $5 gold but that is still cool).
I would get ones that circulated, a lot, but that people nowadays either don't know about or don't see much of.
I wouldn't get a buff nickel, a merc, an IHC, a lincoln, any of the moderns, or even a barber.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
The 1921-S walker is still cheap in strong VG-10 at well under $100.
an XF small size Capped Bust Dime
a VF/XF 1875-S 20c Piece
a VF/XF better date Barber Half
an F/VF Carson City Morgan Dollar
1915 FN12 Barber half.
1909-S VF20 Indian Cent.
1899 Uncirculated Morgan dollar.
One So-Called dollar in Mint State.
peacockcoins
Seated half dollar
Trade dollar
Morgan dollar
Peace dollar
2) 1862-S Fine Seated Quarter. Not the toughest of the 60-s but nice to have.
3) Early Type Bust Half. Color and originality.
4) Type VF Trade Dollar
5) Type Fine Drapped Bust Cent.
Try picking up a nice honest original VG10 or Fine large sized capped bust quarter. You'll be a while hunting, but you can find them. You'll thank yourself down the road.
You might just manage to land a nice honest original Good draped bust quarter in or around this range, too.
Might be nice to pick up a VG-ish Seated Dollar, also. Been a while since I've priced those, but it seems like you could probably do it in your range.
You could certainly land a VG-ish draped bust half.
While their current hyper-popularity is a little bit off-putting (drives the prices to silly places relative to scarcity) a nice capped bust half is a classic thing to own. You won't touch the AU's these days at your budget, but for well under $200 you could find a sweet two-tone gray XF that would make most people happy. You could probably scoop up a nice VF for half that or so.
1. 1804 Half Cent in XF40
2. 1819 Large Cent in AU
3. 1857 Flying Eagle in AU
4. 1908 S Indian Cent in AU
5. 1912 D Liberty nickel in AU.
I'd also recommend an 1851-O 3 Cent Silver (and 3CS really), a middle grade, slate gray, CC Morgan, a Capped Bust Half, and a Flying Eagle cent. All beautiful and historical pieces in your price range.
half cent
two cent
three cent (silver as a personal preference)
half dime
double dime
It's always fun to show these to non collectors. (And a great bar bet, too.
<< <i>After feeding all of the information into the computer this is the recommendation. 1. 1804 Half Cent in XF40 2. 1819 Large Cent in AU 3. 1857 Flying Eagle in AU 4. 1908 S Indian Cent in AU 5. 1912 D Liberty nickel in AU. >>
You spent the whole budget 5x. $1200 total. --Jerry
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<< <i>After feeding all of the information into the computer this is the recommendation. 1. 1804 Half Cent in XF40 2. 1819 Large Cent in AU 3. 1857 Flying Eagle in AU 4. 1908 S Indian Cent in AU 5. 1912 D Liberty nickel in AU. >>
You spent the whole budget 5x. $1200 total. --Jerry >>
Right from the PCGS priceguide..
1804 Half cent ef40.......$400
1857 Flying Eagle AU55.....$250
1819 Large Cent AU55........$400
1908 S Indian Cent.AU-55...$200
1912 D Liberty Nickel....MS60.......290 AU not listed probably around $200 though.
That ads up to $1450 dollars at full PCGS priceguide. You should be easily able to shave about $200 dollars off that total, puting you at $1250.
Not sure what guide you are using, but remind me not to use it when buying coins.
JJ
1. 1928 Oregon Commemorative MS64
2. 1917 Type 1 Standing Liberty Quarter AU58
3. 1913 Type 1 Buffalo Nickel MS65
4. 1908-S Indian Cent AU55
5. 1909vdb (coming soon)
...I guess they aren't all circulated, but a couple fit.
An 1883 N/C Nickel (surprised no one mentioned it yet) - a nice AU will set you back almost nothing
A Barber Dime, Quarter & Half (except for the 1892 Ps which were saved), - a nice AU type won't set you back much
A Type IHC in AU would be a good idea.
With the money less than $1,200 spent, take the spouse somewhere for the weekend.
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