If I could own any coin, it would be the 1907 U.S./Philippines Proof Peso, KM-168 variety, made on a planchet of the same diameter and fineness used from 1903 to 1906.
This unique coin, pictured above in its display case, resides in the Manila Museum in the Philippines.
Pictured below is the unique sister coin, the KM-172 variety, made on a planchet of the same diameter and fineness used from 1907 to 1912, currently in a PCGS PR65 holder.
My Father-in-law found a 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter in circulation decades ago. When he and my Mother-in-law passed away, I had it conserved and graded. It came out as a VG-10. I sold it to split between my wife and my Brother-in-law. I always wished that my Wife and I had the cash available at that time to “keep it in the family” but that was not the case.
My choice for the one coin is a 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter, FH in a grade above MS-64. Maybe someday. HM
I always wanted (and I have one and I posted it a couple years ago) a coin that is one of a kind and so unique that a simple error doesn’t qualify.
Beyond that I always wanted and I will get one someday a really nice Gobrecht dollar.
Didn't Canada and Australia each create a small number of extremely large gold coins that were several feet in diameter and weighed a couple hundred pounds? Anyone know which one is largest? That coin might be a good candidate for a coin I'd like to own.
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@PerryHall said:
Didn't Canada and Australia each create a small number of extremely large gold coins that were several feet in diameter and weighed a couple hundred pounds? Anyone know which one is largest? That coin might be a good candidate for a coin I'd like to own.
I found it, the Australia 1 tonne (32150.7 oz) .999 9 gold. It's 31.5 inches across and 4.7 inches deep. It was so large, it could not be die struck and had to be cast. There was a cool video out there somewhere, I'll have to look and see if I can find it.
Melt value $63,469,018.38. I'll let the whole US coin rule slide for this one since we had a pillar dollar earlier. If you really want to have a world coin, go ahead, but you have to post pictures with it!
I missed out on the 2020W V75 Gold Eagle (only 1945 minted). Wish I had that, but even a PF69 version I saw on an HA auction woulda easily been 5 figures (including Buyers Premium). Out of my reach.
After that, the reverse proof Gold Eagle and reverse proof Buffalo are on my wish list (I forget the years, but I think 2013 and 2016 respectively). Back then I found reverse proof an acquired taste ... I hadnt yet acquired.
I got lucky and snagged one from the mint and was mighty miffed that it only graded a PF 69 DCAM during the onsite grading at begining of this month at Baltimore show.
Thought of swapping it and upgrading for a 70, but the jokers were only willing to give me $2500 for it while wanting $4000 for the other one.
Decided it was surely not worth it and might crack out the one with me sometime later and re-submit it
Agreed....but as this is technically a pattern and not a coin, and since it's basically unobtainable for most of us, I'll settle for a runner-up and nominate the MCMVII High Relief Saint.
Nice old thread, some damn good coins mentioned here, seriously.
For me it'll be the 1792 Half Disme, without hesitation. If you'd have asked me 20 years ago it would have been the same answer but a complete pipe dream. Lately though I've not been able to shake the idea from my head of selling off a great majority of my collection to be able to have just one 1792 H10¢. To be honest, I think at some point that's going to happen. As long as the Lord lets me walk this Earth long enough to get the courage to do it. I just feel so strongly that I need to add my name to that list. In a way I feel like my entire collecting journey is ultimately leading me to this. I know it's weird but it's how I feel.
If that wonderful coin didn't exist I think I'd have a hard time deciding between a 1794 $1 or a 1795 $10.
@GoldFinger1969 said:
....but as this is technically a pattern and not a coin.
This would be a great topic for a new thread. Technically, is a pattern a coin or is it not a coin?
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1891-O Proof Seated Dime. I love that it was created in the year that both the New Orleans Mint started minting minor silver again and the Seated Dime series came to an end, plus it's a branch mint proof.
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Actually it would be a set, the King of Siam Proof set.
A high grade Chain Cent would be nice. I’v seen nice AUs for $150,000. If I gave up some other stuff, I could arrange that. BUT the King of Siam set would be out reach no matter what I do.
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I always wanted the 1909 VDB Matte proof cent. I watched the price go up and up but just never bought one.
MS68 Half Disme.
A few but far from all!
Latin American Collection
Better than none at all!!!
Liberty Seated Half Dollars (lower circulated grades)
Many come to mind, but
1792 Half dimse
1802 Half dime
1859 or 1860 Transitional Pattern Half dime
1870-S Half dime (Unique)
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If I could own any coin, it would be the 1907 U.S./Philippines Proof Peso, KM-168 variety, made on a planchet of the same diameter and fineness used from 1903 to 1906.
This unique coin, pictured above in its display case, resides in the Manila Museum in the Philippines.
Pictured below is the unique sister coin, the KM-172 variety, made on a planchet of the same diameter and fineness used from 1907 to 1912, currently in a PCGS PR65 holder.
For US coins, I've always liked this one.
Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association
$20 Saint or the highest graded red 55 DD cent.
A really good quality colonial era American coin. The money of it would be neat and all, but I just love early american history.
1915-S $50 Pan-Pac Octagonal
Cheers, RickO
My Father-in-law found a 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter in circulation decades ago. When he and my Mother-in-law passed away, I had it conserved and graded. It came out as a VG-10. I sold it to split between my wife and my Brother-in-law. I always wished that my Wife and I had the cash available at that time to “keep it in the family” but that was not the case.
My choice for the one coin is a 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter, FH in a grade above MS-64. Maybe someday. HM
I always wanted (and I have one and I posted it a couple years ago) a coin that is one of a kind and so unique that a simple error doesn’t qualify.
Beyond that I always wanted and I will get one someday a really nice Gobrecht dollar.
I second rickos choice of the $50 Pan-Pac.
Just another PCGS $20 DE or AGB close to melt add to my stack.
The finest 1799 Large cent
or an 1873 cc no arrows quarter
Didn't Canada and Australia each create a small number of extremely large gold coins that were several feet in diameter and weighed a couple hundred pounds? Anyone know which one is largest? That coin might be a good candidate for a coin I'd like to own.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Smart choice would be the current most expensive , but I'd be happy this one.
I found it, the Australia 1 tonne (32150.7 oz) .999 9 gold. It's 31.5 inches across and 4.7 inches deep. It was so large, it could not be die struck and had to be cast. There was a cool video out there somewhere, I'll have to look and see if I can find it.
Melt value $63,469,018.38. I'll let the whole US coin rule slide for this one since we had a pillar dollar earlier. If you really want to have a world coin, go ahead, but you have to post pictures with it!
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1873 CC dime.
bob
1792 half disme or
1848 Cal. 2.5
Gem chain cent for me!
Tom
1823/2 quarter for me!
Not exactly US, but a Higley copper!
I would love to have any type of Walking Liberty, I love the design of the Eagle on the reverse
The colonial "NE" coin.
Hands Down!
1795 $10 65 CAC, who could ask for anything more?
There are others but this has got to be my #1.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
Definitely the Judd 1776
https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1907-20-j-1776-1905/62238
Sunshine Rare Coins
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1907 Indian Head $20, Judd 1905 (formerly Judd 1776)
Ron Guth, Chief Investigator
The Numismatic Detective Agency
My ultimate coin would be a mint state chain cent, Ameri.
Definitely this one
Or this one?! I’m torn
A 1964 SMS Kennedy.
This one would be nice.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
I missed out on the 2020W V75 Gold Eagle (only 1945 minted). Wish I had that, but even a PF69 version I saw on an HA auction woulda easily been 5 figures (including Buyers Premium). Out of my reach.
After that, the reverse proof Gold Eagle and reverse proof Buffalo are on my wish list (I forget the years, but I think 2013 and 2016 respectively). Back then I found reverse proof an acquired taste ... I hadnt yet acquired.
A really nice choice AU 1796 or 97 small eagle half dollar
I would love to have a 1929 $5 Indian to complete my date set. I won’t be able to afford one anytime soon.
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I got lucky and snagged one from the mint and was mighty miffed that it only graded a PF 69 DCAM during the onsite grading at begining of this month at Baltimore show.
Thought of swapping it and upgrading for a 70, but the jokers were only willing to give me $2500 for it while wanting $4000 for the other one.
Decided it was surely not worth it and might crack out the one with me sometime later and re-submit it
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/quarters/PCGS-2020-quarter-quest/album/247091
Didn’t that get ripped off, or am I thinking of something else?
I think the one you are thinking about was in Europe.
It was stolen in Europe but it was a Canadian coin on exhibit in Germany. Here’s an article: https://apnews.com/article/berlin-theft-canada-gold-coin-d88d421d23f4a0afc77823558be6c18c
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MS 65 1916 SLQ
Agreed....but as this is technically a pattern and not a coin, and since it's basically unobtainable for most of us, I'll settle for a runner-up and nominate the MCMVII High Relief Saint.
Nice old thread, some damn good coins mentioned here, seriously.
For me it'll be the 1792 Half Disme, without hesitation. If you'd have asked me 20 years ago it would have been the same answer but a complete pipe dream. Lately though I've not been able to shake the idea from my head of selling off a great majority of my collection to be able to have just one 1792 H10¢. To be honest, I think at some point that's going to happen. As long as the Lord lets me walk this Earth long enough to get the courage to do it. I just feel so strongly that I need to add my name to that list. In a way I feel like my entire collecting journey is ultimately leading me to this. I know it's weird but it's how I feel.
If that wonderful coin didn't exist I think I'd have a hard time deciding between a 1794 $1 or a 1795 $10.
This would be a great topic for a new thread. Technically, is a pattern a coin or is it not a coin?
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
J1776 or 1849 double Eagle
Any V nickel pattern. It's a goal of mine to own one some day.
Dwayne F. Sessom
Ebay ID: V-Nickel-Coins
My V Nickel Registry Set - https://pcgs.com/setregistry/alltimeset/71874
1891-O Proof Seated Dime. I love that it was created in the year that both the New Orleans Mint started minting minor silver again and the Seated Dime series came to an end, plus it's a branch mint proof.
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Actually it would be a set, the King of Siam Proof set.
A high grade Chain Cent would be nice. I’v seen nice AUs for $150,000. If I gave up some other stuff, I could arrange that. BUT the King of Siam set would be out reach no matter what I do.
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One of the 1877 Half Union $50(gold) - Proof pattern.