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1 or 2 ???

topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
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A recent poll asked which coin you'd keep forever. I posted #2
Then I got to thinking if that really is the one.
In all likelihood, I'll keep both til I'm extinct, but this is really a tossup.
Both are about same price.
Whatcha think? 1 or 2 ? :)

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1 or 2 ???

This is a private poll: no-one will see what you voted for.

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  • matt_dacmatt_dac Posts: 961 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Tough to beat old proof gold in my book. Awesome!

  • KkathylKkathyl Posts: 3,762 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I agree about both heck I have hard time parting with circulated coins I find in change. 😂

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  • OldhoopsterOldhoopster Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'm a sucker for any1794-1836 silver and gold, so the choice was easy. But the Proof is a great looking coin

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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would keep both....but if forced to choose....well, I am a known gold bug.... ;) Cheers, RickO

  • KliaoKliao Posts: 5,697 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 1, 2019 8:02AM

    The proof is more attractive to me.

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  • lkeneficlkenefic Posts: 8,590 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I love the look of proof gold, but I'm a sucker for for the capped bust design! Yeah... keep both!

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  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @lkenefic said:
    I love the look of proof gold, but I'm a sucker for for the capped bust design! Yeah... keep both!

    That's the plan....but ya never know. :D
    Just ask Ian...... :D:D

  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,318 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The 1802 $2.50 for me. Has a lot of character. PR63 tends not to be a terribly attractive proof grade, although the pictures of yours look pretty nice.

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  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @messydesk said:
    The 1802 $2.50 for me. Has a lot of character. PR63 tends not to be a terribly attractive proof grade, although the pictures of yours look pretty nice.

    True. I looked at a bunch for the proof. :)

  • renman95renman95 Posts: 7,037 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wrong forum, I thought this was a L or R thingy... :p

  • BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,515 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @renman95 said:
    Wrong forum, I thought this was a L or R thingy... :p

    just go with the bust

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  • BaleyBaley Posts: 22,663 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I almost always prefer the older coin, particularly USA pre-1808

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  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'll take # 1 please ! :)B)

  • Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 1, 2019 9:27AM

    Number 2 because #1 is one of the ugliest coins I could imagine. Remember, you asked. o:)

    I had to edit this as #2 at the beginning made everything big.

  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Insider2 said:
    Number 2 because #1 is one of the ugliest coins I could imagine. Remember, you asked. o:)

    I had to edit this as #2 at the beginning made everything big.

    Well, I didn't ask for CRITICISM!!!!!

    Now I'm so sad I may just SPEND them! :'(

    2 will BUY more. :p

  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Baley said:
    I almost always prefer the older coin, particularly USA pre-1808

    Well, it was a "change find" for me when I was a kid.

  • 1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,111 ✭✭✭✭✭

    1

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  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 29,282 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I went with the proof as well. both are worthy

  • jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 36,820 ✭✭✭✭✭

    2 VERY different things.

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  • CoinstartledCoinstartled Posts: 10,135 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Circulated coin is the better choice.

  • Peace_dollar88Peace_dollar88 Posts: 1,228 ✭✭✭✭✭

    tough choice. I guess I would have to take both!

  • Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @topstuf said:

    @Insider2 said:
    Number 2 because #1 is one of the ugliest coins I could imagine. Remember, you asked. o:)

    I had to edit this as #2 at the beginning made everything big.

    Well, I didn't ask for CRITICISM!!!!!

    Now I'm so sad I may just SPEND them! :'(

    2 will BUY more. :p

    How can you possibly be sad? Either coin is a worthy addition to any collection. The ONLY opinion that matters with coins such as these is yours. Thanks for posting them! :)

  • coinpalicecoinpalice Posts: 2,464 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would take 2, old proof gold is where it's at

  • telephoto1telephoto1 Posts: 4,964 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Put me in the "like 'em both but I love old gold" camp. Also, not to pick nits, but the proof is only a 63. Ha!


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  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @telephoto1 said:
    Put me in the "like 'em both but I love old gold" camp. Also, not to pick nits, but the proof is only a 63. Ha!

    I know. But why spend 64 money for a bezel coin? :p

  • Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 9,270 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like the wonky appearance of #1 especially the date. Peace Roy

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  • OnastoneOnastone Posts: 4,158 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 1, 2019 3:33PM

    Coin #2 is shiny. A lot of collectors are attracted to shiny coins. It is pretty, but....I like coin #1- the color is very attractive, looks more like seasoned gold to me!

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,752 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 1, 2019 4:34PM

    Coin #2

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  • CameonutCameonut Posts: 7,384 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It should be no surprise that I'd prefer the cameo....

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  • ashelandasheland Posts: 23,767 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The 1802 all day long!

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  • WCCWCC Posts: 2,895 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I am in the minority. I have never cared for this design, though I know it is highly liked by most US collectors. I'd rather have the proof gold.

  • OnastoneOnastone Posts: 4,158 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Insider2 said:

    I had to edit this as #2 at the beginning made everything big.

    That's a riot! Yep, if you start a sentence with #, you get GIANT LETTERS!!!!! That happened to me to, I had to go back and change it also!!!!!!

  • sellitstoresellitstore Posts: 3,053 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Flip a coin.....

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  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @sellitstore said:
    Flip a coin.....

    Looks like I'm stuck with ...both. :s>:)B)

  • blitzdudeblitzdude Posts: 6,604 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would keep both but would have to remove those hideous green stickers off the slab. Congrats!

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  • divecchiadivecchia Posts: 6,688 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like the proof.

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  • KliaoKliao Posts: 5,697 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @blitzdude said:
    I would keep both but would have to remove those hideous green stickers off the slab. Congrats!

    What do you mean hideous??? I love CAC stickers! Especially on new holders!

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  • SmEagle1795SmEagle1795 Posts: 2,199 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Absolutely #1

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