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which one of these half eagles...

stevebensteveben Posts: 4,654 ✭✭✭✭✭
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...should i part company with?

A:
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B:
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comments welcome!

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  • AnkurJAnkurJ Posts: 11,370 ✭✭✭✭
    Tough call, but I like coin A better because of the crust!
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  • tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,271 ✭✭✭✭✭
    depends on what your collecting goals are
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  • LanceNewmanOCCLanceNewmanOCC Posts: 19,999 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Tough call, but I like coin A better because of the crust! >>


    +1, go with the dog whenever possible, they are man's best friend image

    so part with B, easily replaceable
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  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,599 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you aren't sure about either then you should sell both then buy one that you are crazy about and in turn would NEVER cause you to ask a question like this again. Unless a coin is some rare variety, I think each coin purchase should be done carefully so that you and your trusted friends/family believe you only have awesome coins that are great examples for their grade. This is something I will need to work on but for now my focus is on varieties...just finding them is a win for me!
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  • magikbillymagikbilly Posts: 6,780 ✭
    To answer the questions as asked I voted "B".

    Eric
  • stevebensteveben Posts: 4,654 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>depends on what your collecting goals are >>



    well, these coins were purchased for my $5 liberty head mint mark set...these two i picked up for a little over melt for the "p" coin in the set. since then, i have decided to cut one loose to make room for another coin. i just thought it would be interesting to see which of these people like best...for whatever reason.
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭
    For registry set purposes, I would keep B and sell A (to RYK). For overall enjoyment, I would sell B. Both are approximately the same value.

    I have been known to keep two coins when I am not sure what to do.
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,188 ✭✭✭✭
    A looks nice and has some character and eye appeal.

    B looks boring and the mark in the left field is distracting to my eye.

    I voted to get rid of B.
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  • JustlookingJustlooking Posts: 2,895 ✭
    Agreed. The sweeping mark on the obverse of B is a negative, although the luster is really nice. Stick with A. Dirty and sweet!
    Let's try not to get upset.
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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 47,073 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If they were mine I'd keep both. I'm anticipating that the financial problems of this country will get worse and PM's will do quite well in the future. Nice looking coins by the way.

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  • ajmanajman Posts: 1,359 ✭✭✭
    Both coins have distracting marks to me. Coin A with the mark just off Liberty's chin and on the reverse shield and coin B in the left obverse field, but overall I like coin A because of the eye appeal and crust.
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  • DorkGirlDorkGirl Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭
    Sell them both and buy a higher grade with color......image
    Becky
  • sniocsusniocsu Posts: 1,293 ✭✭✭
    Keep B
  • s4nys4ny Posts: 1,573 ✭✭✭
    Sell both. You do not seem attached to either of them. Look for an XF no motto Eagle.


  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Sell both. You do not seem attached to either of them. Look for an XF no motto Eagle. >>


    I believe the OP needs a Philly half eagle for his $5 gold MM type set. (See my sig line)
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 35,046 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like B better than A, but the 1899 half eagle is no great shakes. You can get a better one from the proceeds of the sale of both of these pieces.
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  • TheRavenTheRaven Posts: 4,149 ✭✭✭✭
    I would sell B....

    The mark on it is distracting to me.....

    A has a nice look.
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  • originalisbestoriginalisbest Posts: 5,971 ✭✭✭✭
    My preference would be to keep both; were you to sell one or the other (flip a coin as to which) I'd do it only if needed to get a gold coin of similar value; say, a different common date Lib $5 (if you just like the idea of having a different date) or perhaps an Indian $5 in AU, etc. image
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 47,073 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Don't forget that when most collectors sell their coins they usually get wholesale values and when they use the money to buy a new coin they pay retail prices. Sounds like a losing proposition. When you do this with stocks it's called "churn and burn" and the same principals apply to a coin portfolio. Now, if you have lost all interest in a particular coin, you're better off trying to get trade in value for a new and different coin from your dealer.

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