what would you like???

erwindoc

If price were equal, what would rather have... a common coin in an uncommon condition( condition rarity) or a rare coin in a common condition (key)?

CuKevin

I would prefer a true key in a more common grade over the other option.

Constantine

I'd rather have the rare coin in a common condition. I believe there is a greater chance for higher grades to be made on common coins, whereas a rare coin may just indeed stay that way.

UNLVino

Key

BustHalfBrian

<< <i>If price were equal, what would rather have... a common coin in an uncommon condition( condition rarity) or a rare coin in a common condition (key)? >>



I think there are less "common coins in uncommon conditions" obtainable than "rare coins in common conditions".

For this reason, I'd choose the first.

BryceM

Depends.

For investing purposes..... the key date.

For just 'cuz I like it..... gotta be an MS67 1923 Peace Dollar. Purdy!

sniocsu

Keys

rkp

Key date.

Justlooking

I'd like a key date in common condition ... as long as it was problem-free and relatively clean ... just good, honest wear.

LochNESS

Condition rarity, especially if it's proof strike and silver. I'd much rather look at a beautiful coin, than an ugly pot of gold.

But honestly I like to have my cake and eat it, too. I shop for the keys in high grade and if I can't afford or can't find, then I go for the more common years.

TwoSides2aCoin

I like what i have and am weaker than wealthy. Pity, but that's the way it goes when one starts with a dollar and ends with a dime

s4ny

Prefer a rare coin in common condition. The 1838 AU55 Gold Eagle is valued at
$25,000, a bit less than the 1900 in MS66. The 1900 is very common, but very rare in
MS66 where it is valued at $27,500. I don't know if I would notice much difference
from the MS64 valued at $3200

To me, the 1838 is much more desirable.

I also think a seller of the 1838 would get stronger bids than the seller of
the 1900.

MidLifeCrisis

My knee-jerk answer is a rare coin in a common condition.

But reality is rarely as black-and-white.

The real answer is: it depends.

Eye appeal is a crucial element of the decision.

291fifth

A key coin.

silverpop

don't have enough info to make such a choice

AMRC

Depends on what a person's goal is. Personally, I would want the one that is closer to a top pop. But that is just me.

daOnlyBG

Key date- I think their collectibility would grow over time at a faster rate than the common coin.

ambro51

Go price a really high grade common 1853 P gold dollar. It will shock you

nwcoast

I'll take the rare coin in common condition....
Condition rarity on moders just could be fleeting- depending on the issue. JMO

PerryHall

<< <i>I'd rather have the rare coin in a common condition. I believe there is a greater chance for higher grades to be made on common coins, whereas a rare coin may just indeed stay that way. >>

Ditto.

lcoopie

I don't even know what a rare date is

donzme

In general, I'd vote for a key coin.

But any purchase I make depends on the market demand for the lower grade, key coin versus the high grade, common coin...can I readily sell it in the future without taking a loss?

Taylor101

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<< <i>If price were equal, what would rather have... a common coin in an uncommon condition( condition rarity) or a rare coin in a common condition (key)? >>



I think there are less "common coins in uncommon conditions" obtainable than "rare coins in common conditions".

For this reason, I'd choose the first. >>


me too. High five Brian.
Taylor