1911 strong D $2.5

hiijacker · May 29, 2013 1:14PM

What do you think? Should I go for it?

lcoopie · May 29, 2013 1:24PM

go for what?

hiijacker · May 29, 2013 1:32PM

to pay strong money to buy it

HoledandCreative · May 29, 2013 2:31PM

Looks genuine, is picture from Coinfacts?

commoncents05 · May 29, 2013 2:51PM

How strong is strong money? The 1911-D is undoubtedly the key date, but they are quite plentiful. Does "strong" just mean a lot of money, or is it "strong" as in well over price guides and auction prices? If the latter, I would suggest to wait for another to come along.

-Paul

mozin · May 29, 2013 2:52PM

How can we give you advice on this coin without knowing whether or not it is graded by PCGS or NGC, and at what grade? If it is a raw coin, I would pass on it, simply because there are so many counterfeits.

steveben · May 29, 2013 3:46PM

if you collect the series, then, yeah...i guess you should go for it since it's the key date. however, for that kinda money, i'd much rather have this:

there are over 7,800 1911-D $2.5 estimated survivors. there are only 600 of the $5 above. the $5 has more gold, is much more rare, and has way more character... think about it!

Boosibri · May 29, 2013 7:21PM

To me the 11-D $2.5 is one of the most over valued coins, period. I have no desire to ever own one.

milkcoin · May 29, 2013 7:53PM

Yep.

PerryHall · May 29, 2013 9:30PM

<< To me the 11-D $2.5 is one of the most over valued coins, period. I have no desire to ever own one. >>

It's a supply and demand thing. This coin is extremely popular because it's the only key date in the only US gold coin series that can be completed by the average middle class coin collector. It's not too hard to understand when you think about it.

CaptHenway · May 29, 2013 9:32PM

<< if you collect the series, then, yeah...i guess you should go for it since it's the key date. however, for that kinda money, i'd much rather have this:

there are over 7,800 1911-D $2.5 estimated survivors. there are only 600 of the $5 above. the $5 has more gold, is much more rare, and has way more character... think about it! >>

Gorgeous!

CaptHenway · May 29, 2013 9:34PM

<< What do you think? Should I go for it?

>>

Are you doing a date and mint mark set?

The coin is genuine.

From the pictures I cannot guess whether it graded AU-58 or MS-63.

Zoins · May 29, 2013 9:52PM

<< Are you doing a date and mint mark set?

The coin is genuine.

From the pictures I cannot guess whether it graded AU-58 or MS-63. >>

I'd guess PCGS MS-62

Zoins · May 29, 2013 9:53PM

<< if you collect the series, then, yeah...i guess you should go for it since it's the key date. however, for that kinda money, i'd much rather have [PCGS 27521913] [...]

there are over 7,800 1911-D $2.5 estimated survivors. there are only 600 of the $5 above. the $5 has more gold, is much more rare, and has way more character... think about it! >>

jdimmick · May 29, 2013 9:59PM

I bought one a few years ago,(pcgs 58) as part of a deal, really just wanted the 1909-O $5 that came with the deal. I kept if for a bit, but every major show you go to, there are countless numbers of 11-d 2 1/2 's in every grade from xf45 to ms-63. So I sold it off into the market, actually made about 500 bucks on the coin since owning it, actually used it too offset the out of pocket cost on a rare seated quarter. Hadn't missed it since.
Earlier this year ended up getting another one in NGC 58 in a deal, (to resale) that was actually just a tad nicer than the pcgs coin, but by then the price had risen about 1k since I had owned the prior and this was a difficult sell at this level, thankfully Dave k helped me move it at at a show, and I think we each made a hundred bucks.

PerryHall · May 29, 2013 10:10PM

<< if you collect the series, then, yeah...i guess you should go for it since it's the key date. however, for that kinda money, i'd much rather have this:

there are over 7,800 1911-D $2.5 estimated survivors. there are only 600 of the $5 above. the $5 has more gold, is much more rare, and has way more character... think about it! >>

Beautiful coin but you are comparing apples to oranges. Most people want the 1911-D to complete a series set while most collectors who buy early gold are type collectors and don't care what date they buy. I've always liked the 1803/2 half eagle in this series since the overdate is very obvious to the naked eye.

TwoSides2aCoin · May 29, 2013 11:42PM

Steveben made a profound statement:

"Think about it ! "

The deal is: Do not take too long to think about it. LOL

hiijacker · May 30, 2013 12:52AM

<< 

<< Are you doing a date and mint mark set?

The coin is genuine.

From the pictures I cannot guess whether it graded AU-58 or MS-63. >>

I'd guess PCGS MS-62

>>

It was just graded on a first time submission as an MS-62 in a secure plus holder. I think I can get it down to PCGS price guide of $12,500.

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mrearlygold · May 30, 2013 1:38AM

Very popular sets in all grades. Between business strikes and especially proofs I've purchased millions of dollars of these coins and even though they're not a part of my mainstream inventory, I like em under certain conditions. Personally I would never buy a raw 11-d on ebay or anywhere else without having it in hand first. Based on a picture? Never.

CAC'd sets are challenging. See how long it would take to have all pcgs holdered ms-61's. Now see if you can get them all cac'd.

While they are common there are uncommon ways to have fun with them. Have fun!

BillJones · May 30, 2013 5:19AM

I think the real question is what are you going to get for one with a weak D? The answer is that it is going to sell for a whole lot less than one with a strong or average D. A nice mint mark on a 1911-D $2.50 is a prerequisite for getting a good price, not a reason for getting a premium price.

mozin · May 30, 2013 9:24AM

<< What do you think? Should I go for it?

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Compare it to my coin, might help you decide.

veryfine · May 30, 2013 10:54AM

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<< To me the 11-D $2.5 is one of the most over valued coins, period. I have no desire to ever own one. >>

It's a supply and demand thing. This coin is extremely popular because it's the only key date in the only US gold coin series that can be completed by the average middle class coin collector. It's not too hard to understand when you think about it. >>

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mozin · May 31, 2013 8:09AM

I was expecting some people to comment on my posted coin when compared to the OP coin. I listed them one after the other.

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Boosibri · May 31, 2013 11:02AM

<< I was expecting some people to comment on my posted coin when compared to the OP coin. I listed them one after the other. >>

Your coin appears to have significantly more detail through the headband and in the stars. The fields on the OP's picture look odd, almost dimpled.

As said by others, super tough series to grade and must be seen in hand. From the pictures, even if I didn't hate the date, I would pass on the OP's pictured coin.

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ColonelJessup · May 31, 2013 10:56PM

<< ....... I think I can get it down to PCGS price guide of $12,500. >>

Noooooooooooo !

Edited to add:

MS62 CDN bid = 9,500, ask = 10,300
MS63 16,000 - 17,250

s4ny · June 1, 2013 1:56AM

I think lower, like $11,500. These are at the same price as 10 years ago.

mozin · June 1, 2013 5:35AM

Here is the holder for the coin I showed in my previous post. It took me awhile to find the coin, but I have yet to see a better one at the same PCGS grade.

Boosibri · June 1, 2013 5:41AM

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<< ....... I think I can get it down to PCGS price guide of $12,500. >>

Noooooooooooo ! >>

ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

BillJones · June 1, 2013 6:35AM

I have owned this one for over 20 years.

1911 strong D $2.5

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