A decent $100 collector coin for a gift?

coinmanic

Please suggest a decent slabbed coin for a gift. Must have a bit of historical and rarity factor. Does such a coin exist?

Patches

probably can't go too wrong with a mint state Morgan dollar

coinkat

Does it have to be a US coin?

coinmanic

Good idea. Not real rare but an MS65 can be picked up for just over $100

anoldgoat

I take it since you're looking for an MS65 that this is for a collector.

cinman14

<< <i>Good idea. Not real rare but an MS65 can be picked up for just over $100 >>



I bought this for a little over a hundred...

Swampboy

Not that rare but how about an AU58 LM 1864 (or '65 '66 '67) Two Cent piece.
Should interest anyone who loves American history and isn't necessarily into numismatics.

coinmanic

Thinking maybe a Civil War era Half in VF. Certainly historical

RedTiger

It would help if you described the recipient and the occasion.

I give lots and lots of coins as gifts. Almost everyone likes them. I'm not so sure about your idea of slabbed, especially if it is for a non-collector. With all that, here are some suggestions: a coin from a war year such as 1812, Civil War era, or World War I, or World War II might make a good gift depending on the person's background. A coin from the year that person's town was founded is another historical idea. 100 year old coins are often good choices for a new baby, or a wedding.

Dollars and half dollars are the obvious choices. Most non-collectors and casual collectors appreciate them more, and for most dates, they give more bang for the amount spent on the purchase.

tightbudget

Mass. colonial copper might work

fc

all i can add is make it a big large honking round coin.
none of this small stuff.

GritsMan

I love many of the modern one-ounce silver issues from other countries. New Zealand and Australia have put out some beauties, and can't go wrong with Britannias (sp?). For something really different--and IMHO highly collectable--take a look at Daniel Carr's silver Ameros. Gorgeous designs, very low mintages, and unique--though not technically currency.

SamByrd

a decent cc coin dime or quarter a nice circ can be had for a hundred with some looking. original xf Standing liberty quarter not easy to find in a slab though. vf barber half original un dipped example again tough to find. Original flying eagle cent in xf or au again not easy to find in a slab.

zap1111

You might be able to find a good looking early capped bust half with an attractive, original look in the F-VF range.

Elcontador

I'd get a flashy Unc. WW II dates Walker. I don't know what they go for these days in the various grades of Unc., but they're attractive, large coins. Personally, I much prefer this design, than that of the Morgan or Peace Dollars.

commoncents123

A non collector would tend to appreciate something lustrous and shiny, such as an MS64 Morgan. But you could get a nice Seated Half as well.

MORGANHUNTER2

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<< <i>Good idea. Not real rare but an MS65 can be picked up for just over $100 >>



I bought this for a little over a hundred...

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cars

I vote large or half cent. I love em.

pennyannie

Morganhunter- Keets coud have bought that ms65 for about 11 bucks compared to the 1901 s barber quarter that is high.

For 100 bucks, a nice unc morgan, or you can be mean and get them a solid date unc bag of mid 1970's lincoln cents.

Justacommeman

<<probably can't go too wrong with a mint state Morgan dollar >>



<< <i>Good idea. Not real rare but an MS65 can be picked up for just over $100 >>



I thought you knew a 150 year old dude with a bag full of them? Grab one when he's napping and leave a hundie..............MJ

GoldenEyeNumismatics

a pleasant Seated Lib half.

Meltdown

<< <i>Please suggest a decent slabbed coin for a gift. Must have a bit of historical and rarity factor. Does such a coin exist? >>



I think a commemorative half dollar from whatever state they reside in, or were born in would be pretty cool.

lkenefic

I think it would depend upon what the person already collects. If you know this [or can readily find out] buying something that augments their collection would definitely be a plus.

Leo

lcoopie

go to the BST bargain thread
soty has a nice toned morgan-64