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  • CopperWireCopperWire Posts: 492 ✭✭✭
    If you sell this coin, we want an update!
  • commoncents123commoncents123 Posts: 2,648 ✭


    << <i>If you sell this coin, we want an update! >>



    roger wilco!
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,799 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have sold enough of my "never sell" coins that I know never to say never.
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • DenverDaveDenverDave Posts: 2,164

    I'll Never say Never but it would take a lot to sell this one...image

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  • lkeneficlkenefic Posts: 8,340 ✭✭✭✭✭
    ...never say never...
    Collecting: Dansco 7070; Middle Date Large Cents (VF-AU); Box of 20;

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  • dohdoh Posts: 6,457 ✭✭✭
    I was thinking through my box of twenty and I'm not really sure I have one I would *never* sell. Much of what I have is upgradeable. The closest coin I could come up with is this 1815 Quarter. I don't think I would ever upgrade it, but if I ever stopped collecting CBQs, I'd probably be willing to let it go to a good home.

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  • yellowkidyellowkid Posts: 5,486 ✭
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    I had a good friend who passed away a couple of years ago, it was a joke with us whenever we spent too much on a piece(antiques in this case), He would say "I'm taking this to the grave with me" and then a year later he would sell it, for another 'take to the grave piece". I miss him. Here's my "take to the grave piece."
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,799 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This may be heresy here, but I do not think I have ever "loved" a coin. I enjoy them, appreciate them, and they never nag me or get on my nerves. Coins are inanimate objects. I would not hesitate to exchange any of them for another inanimate object or service (ie. to employ Longacre to be my manservant image ), if circumstances dictate such. This includes coins that have been in my family for over 100 years.
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • goodmoney4badmoneygoodmoney4badmoney Posts: 1,289 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Here's one I won't sell any time soon.

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  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,612 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The 1805 dime is the piece that got me totally hooked on early U.S. type coins about 35 years ago. The dealer from whom I bought it graded as an "EF." image

    It's now a PCGS AU-58, and I agree with that grade.

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  • zap1111zap1111 Posts: 1,298 ✭✭
    Denver Dave

    That's a VERY impressive CBH. Thanks for sharing it.

    I have a 1796 LIberty Cap large cent my great-grandmother gave me when I was very little - she said her grandfather gave it to her. It will go to one of my grandchildren, God willing.
    zap
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  • KentuckyJKentuckyJ Posts: 1,871 ✭✭✭

    I'm in the never say never group. In reality it's a temporary play of shadows and light. We need it and then we don't. When we don't, we let go. You might keep on going for thousands of years. You might rise above it all and move on tomorrow. Who knows? Don't take it too seriously. Enjoy it while it lasts but put it in perspective and know it for what it is.
  • anablepanablep Posts: 5,158 ✭✭✭✭✭
    As I've said before, any and all of my coins may be bought for a price. None of them are "loved" but they are all appreciated.

    If I (or my family) need the money, any or all of my coins would be sold...
    Always looking for attractive rim toned Morgan and Peace dollars in PCGS or (older) ANA/ANACS holders!

    "Bongo hurtles along the rain soaked highway of life on underinflated bald retread tires."


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  • commoncents123commoncents123 Posts: 2,648 ✭


    << <i>I'll Never say Never but it would take a lot to sell this one...image

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    These are all nice coins, but WOW I am floored by this one!
  • BlindedByEgoBlindedByEgo Posts: 10,754 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Check out my current listings: https://ebay.com/sch/khunt/m.html?_ipg=200&_sop=12&_rdc=1

  • LeeGLeeG Posts: 12,162 ✭
    I've proven to myself many times over, "never say never".
  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,208 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>This may be heresy here, but I do not think I have ever "loved" a coin. I enjoy them, appreciate them, and they never nag me or get on my nerves. Coins are inanimate objects. I would not hesitate to exchange any of them for another inanimate object or service (ie. to employ Longacre to be my manservant image ), if circumstances dictate such. This includes coins that have been in my family for over 100 years. >>



    Never fall in love with something that can't love you back.
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  • mumumumu Posts: 1,840
    Is that 1811 CBH in an NGC holder?
  • illini420illini420 Posts: 11,466 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Probably this one, only 3 graded higher and I can't imagine any of those 3 being that much better to where I'd want to part with the one I already have:

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  • CocoinutCocoinut Posts: 2,515 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My avatar, purchased October 1971 for $95, which was a lot for a kid working full time and going to college. It was included in my first submission to PCGS in 1987 or 1988.

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    Here's another, a PCGS MS66:

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    Jim
    Countdown to completion of my Mercury Set: 1 coin. My growing Lincoln Set: Finally completed!
  • TexasNationalsTexasNationals Posts: 3,837 ✭
    Any of my coins are for sale, you may not like the price thoughimage
  • JungleFeverJungleFever Posts: 516
    I love my box of 20, been updating it regularly.......BUT......as the quality of online coin photography has improved to the current level, I am spending much more time enjoying photos
    of other people's coins than my 'live'' ones....

    So, as long as I can look regularly and get my daily/weekly coin FIX which I do online.... I suppose any/all of my coins probably will be sold if no family member wants them. Of course I still have plans to live to be 110, so I'm only half way aged.

    Best........
  • dizzyfoxxdizzyfoxx Posts: 9,823 ✭✭✭
    I've learned to never say "never" but I think it's safe to say that this coin will stay around for a long, long time. Historical date in history, scarcity, originality... Tough to achieve all three in a coin and when you do, it's sure something special.image
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  • OneCentOneCent Posts: 3,561 ✭
    I think that if I had to sell this coin, I'd leave the hobby. Then again, maybe notimage.

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  • DorkGirlDorkGirl Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I'm in the never say never group. In reality it's a temporary play of shadows and light. We need it and then we don't. When we don't, we let go. You might keep on going for thousands of years. You might rise above it all and move on tomorrow. Who knows? Don't take it too seriously. Enjoy it while it lasts but put it in perspective and know it for what it is. >>



    Well said!image

    Becky
  • ThePennyLadyThePennyLady Posts: 4,494 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm in the "never say never" group, BUT I don't agree that you can't "love" your coin(s). I do LOVE my coins, maybe not the same way I love my husband and boys, but I can honestly say my coins bring me lots of joy and mean a great deal to me, and I would hate to have to part with them. The two that I just acquired (1877 and 1914-D) which I posted here earlier this week and which are now part of my signature are ones that I would hate to have to part with, and which I can't imagine even upgrading. But besides, these two babies, among others, here are some coins I wouldn't want to ever give up, partly because I can't imagine that I would ever find replacements for them.

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  • MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,550 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I have sold enough of my "never sell" coins that I know never to say never. >>


    Ditto
  • QuarterCollectorQuarterCollector Posts: 1,384 ✭
    All of these coins are outstanding.

    I would have to say this one:
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  • QuarterCollectorQuarterCollector Posts: 1,384 ✭
    And this one

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  • a039a039 Posts: 1,546 ✭
    I sold this one and always regretted it, then a member here posted it, he was nice enough to sell it back to me.

    Another member is nice enough to have hosted the image all these years...


    There are some darn nice folks on this forum...








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  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    There a few in my collection that I would not think about selling. This is only one of a bunch I would cry to have to give up.
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  • DenverDaveDenverDave Posts: 2,164


    << <i>Is that 1811 CBH in an NGC holder? >>



    Thanks for the kind words all, she's the crown Jewell...

    Right now it's in a PCGS MS62 but I see an upgrade in her future...

    Here are some larger photos...

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  • darktonedarktone Posts: 8,437 ✭✭✭
    Nice coins everyone! I would post one of mine but they all got ripped off image
  • RaufusRaufus Posts: 6,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My fugio cent. Camera is down or I'd post the pic.
    Land of the Free because of the Brave!
  • RaufusRaufus Posts: 6,819 ✭✭✭✭✭


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    << <i>Is that 1811 CBH in an NGC holder? >>



    Thanks for the kind words all, she's the crown Jewell...

    Right now it's in a PCGS MS62 but I see an upgrade in it's future...

    Here are some larger photos...

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    WOW, what a beauty!!
    Land of the Free because of the Brave!
  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • FullStepJeffsFullStepJeffs Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭
    Well, since none have posted any yet... I'll start with this one:

    The first 1938 Proof 68 to be graded ATS... I still think it looks better than all of the rest...

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    Or, for another view...

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    Steve
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  • veryfineveryfine Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭
    Certainly not rare or valuable, but it has the look that I crave. I can't say "never" but it would be hard to let go. How about probably never?image
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  • etexmikeetexmike Posts: 6,850 ✭✭✭
    This coin might not fall into the never category. But, it would be one of the last ones to go. image

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    Mike
  • OnlyGoldIsMoneyOnlyGoldIsMoney Posts: 3,409 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I cannot say I would never sell this coin but I would need a compelling reason to part with it.

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  • StuartStuart Posts: 9,762 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I've learned never to say never, however it would take a lot for me to part with this. I think that it looks pretty attractive...

    1799 AU Draped Bust Dollar
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    Stuart

    Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal

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  • BaleyBaley Posts: 22,663 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Never is a long time, but this will be around a while

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  • HoledandCreativeHoledandCreative Posts: 2,821 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Never is a long time.

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  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,656 ✭✭✭✭✭
    HoledandCreative:

    I understand not wanting to sell that one... That is perhaps the most unusual Hobo I have ever seen

    Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.

  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,656 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.

  • StuartStuart Posts: 9,762 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Baley: There's something really alluring about a well-struck Reeded Edge Capped Bust Half, dripping with mint luster like the one that you have posted in this thread.

    I have always admired the look of that coin, and have appreciated when you periodically share her with us. image

    Stuart

    Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal

    "Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
  • garsmithgarsmith Posts: 5,894 ✭✭
    I wouldn't sell any of the Sacies in my proof set - they look like my wife.


    Asawa dollars
  • stinkinlincolnstinkinlincoln Posts: 2,733 ✭
    Every coin I have has a price. Im not sure what that price is for some, but nothing has a spot forever.
  • jgrinzjgrinz Posts: 985 ✭✭✭
    I will never sell it but my kids may image

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