$500, "Burning a hole in my Pocket..." "I DID IT!" Even found an "Stack's & Bowers",Auction SALE!

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joeykoins
joeykoins Posts: 18,856 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited August 11, 2023 8:44AM in U.S. Coin Forum

lol,
Hi guys,
Yes, I just fortunately, sold a rare currency item (2013 $1 Duplicate Star Note) for $1200 and I received my prize in my bank TODAY!
Well, I already paid some credit card bills and gifted my beautiful wife with a sum as well.
Now, comes my joy to Reap in my Harvests!
:D
So, I would love to take $500 and buy a special coin for my collection.
What would you guys suggest?
I have an idea what I would be fond of but how 'bout you my friends?
Boy, is this FUN.
A nice problem to have, right?
:D
Thanks

"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
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  • joeykoins
    joeykoins Posts: 18,856 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I was leaning towards the super low mintages of those
    Seated Halves!
    Even a lower grade by PCGS/NGC
    would definitely be an option.
    Some have 4000-6000 Mintages!
    Under rated coin, indeed!
    For $500, I can probably pick up a G-VG?
    :*

    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • joeykoins
    joeykoins Posts: 18,856 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Lol,
    Thanks
    Yeah, Gold was always my "not-to-interest" route.
    :p
    Just the fact that the options for picking up coins/silver, for much more less money!
    Thanks
    🙂

    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • Jzyskowski1
    Jzyskowski1 Posts: 6,650 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 4, 2023 9:56AM
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    Put it away. Wait until You find that special coin. You’ll know but for now. Patience may be your friend. Remember, while you and I like the 2oz vault others don’t. Perhaps a big ole bar of silver bullion. Have fun. Thanks 🙏

    Perhaps with your new eBay store you might want to put that away for the taxman. He’ll be visiting you. Just a thought 💭😎

    🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶

  • cameonut2011
    cameonut2011 Posts: 10,914 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 4, 2023 10:09AM
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    There are a lot of nice Capped Bust Halves in the XF range or better

  • Overdate
    Overdate Posts: 7,318 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I would opt for a proof Indian cent. Typical mintages in the low thousands, and available in PR64 red-brown for less than $500.

    Many late-date seated halves have mintages under 10,000, but I believe that most of them (both proof and business strikes) were struck for collectors and have a much higher survival rate than usual for this series. Hence the reasonable prices.

  • Goldminers
    Goldminers Posts: 4,414 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    1,000 rolls of Lincoln cents and start looking ;)

    My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set

  • JJM
    JJM Posts: 8,129 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Gold

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  • ctf_error_coins
    ctf_error_coins Posts: 15,433 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 4, 2023 11:41AM
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    You seem to like roll searching for errors coins as I did many years ago.

    Here is what I did.

    I put all the profits of my minor error coins finds into buying a major error coin that would be impossible to find roll searching. I repeated this exact process probably a thousand times.

    Free major error coins paid for with roll searching labor.

  • Downtown1974
    Downtown1974 Posts: 7,189 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    You could add some Libertads to your collection (if you’re doing a set). I’ve seen you post quite a few of them in the past.

  • ChrisH821
    ChrisH821 Posts: 7,152 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    For a second there I thought you managed to get a $500 note from the bank :D
    If saving it or paying off something else is not necessary, I would suggest a nice Buffalo Nickel if you don't have one.
    Maybe a proof Walker?

    Collector, occasional seller

  • NeophyteNumismatist
    NeophyteNumismatist Posts: 1,117 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 4, 2023 12:31PM
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    I would pick a nice Braided Hair half cent in MS63-64BN. You don't have to choose between beautiful and scarce.

    I am a newer collector (started April 2020), and I primarily focus on U.S. Half Cents and Type Coins. Early copper is my favorite.

  • joeykoins
    joeykoins Posts: 18,856 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @ctf_error_coins said:
    You seem to like roll searching for errors coins as I did many years ago.

    Here is what I did.

    I put all the profits of my minor error coins finds into buying a major error coin that would be impossible to find roll searching. I repeated this exact process probably a thousand times.

    Free major error coins paid for with roll searching labor.

    Lol, yeah, that's what I been doing now, $500 box of quarters. Then, searching through them. Until I decide what to do with that $500!
    Thanks guys
    :)

    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • joeykoins
    joeykoins Posts: 18,856 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @ChrisH821 said:
    For a second there I thought you managed to get a $500 note from the bank :D
    If saving it or paying off something else is not necessary, I would suggest a nice Buffalo Nickel if you don't have one.
    Maybe a proof Walker?

    Lol,
    I was just showing that $500 bill to show how much I am planning to spend.
    Thanks 😊

    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • Smudge
    Smudge Posts: 10,001 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Gold. The older the better.

  • NumisOxide
    NumisOxide Posts: 11,049 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Early date 1839-1849 seated half dollar in AU condition!

  • UpGrayedd
    UpGrayedd Posts: 825 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'd buy a VaultBox. ;) Sorry, I couldn't resist.

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  • Jzyskowski1
    Jzyskowski1 Posts: 6,650 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Joey. Check it out. Yours for only $500. 😂😂😂. A strap of hundreds

    🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶

  • DCW
    DCW Posts: 7,877 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Jzyskowski1
    Did you leave that in the dryer too long? 😆

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  • Jzyskowski1
    Jzyskowski1 Posts: 6,650 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    My daughter in law collects miniatures. Mini- Brands. I believe is the company. 😂😂😂

    🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶

  • Jzyskowski1
    Jzyskowski1 Posts: 6,650 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Here’s the end result for mentioning that which shall not be mentioned 😂

    🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶

  • daltex
    daltex Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @joeykoins said:

    If you have this, don't let it go for a $500 coin!

    (Yes, I know)

  • Jzyskowski1
    Jzyskowski1 Posts: 6,650 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 4, 2023 9:50PM
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    @DCW said:
    @Jzyskowski1
    Did you leave that in the dryer too long? 😆

    You caught me. Second half of money laundering gone bad. Shrinkage 😂😂😂

    🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶

  • joeykoins
    joeykoins Posts: 18,856 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Picked this up until my favorite LCS comes back from vacation, Wednesday! My BEST chance for a deal!
    Then, I'll hunt for my $500 purchase.
    Thanks 😊
    In the meantime...


    ??? :*
    Doesn't this look like a
    "Silver Ender?"


    There sure looks like there is a difference?

    :*

    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • may
    may Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @JBK said:

    @MarkKelley said:
    Three choices:
    1. Pre-1933 gold
    2. Pre-1933 gold
    3. Pre-1933 gold.

    Have you ever considered Pre-1933 gold? :*

    Stop the hate against 1933 gold!! It counts too! :D

  • joeykoins
    joeykoins Posts: 18,856 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @joeykoins said:
    Picked this up until my favorite LCS comes back from vacation, Wednesday! My BEST chance for a deal!
    Then, I'll hunt for my $500 purchase.
    Thanks 😊
    In the meantime...


    ??? :*
    Doesn't this look like a
    "Silver Ender?"


    There sure looks like there is a difference?

    :*

    OK, here is the questionable ender!
    Awww, just wishful thinking.
    1983p


    Onto the other 49 rolls.
    Thanks

    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • joeykoins
    joeykoins Posts: 18,856 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @asheland said:

    All your suggestion coins are
    GORGEOUS!
    Thank You.
    :)
    <3

    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • asheland
    asheland Posts: 24,546 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @joeykoins said:

    @asheland said:

    All your suggestion coins are
    GORGEOUS!
    Thank You.
    :)
    <3

    Thanks man! 👍

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  • joeykoins
    joeykoins Posts: 18,856 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 11, 2023 7:48AM
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    OK guys,
    Here is my purchase!

    The 1987 Panda proof

    1 oz.
    Rare w/ Low Mintage
    30,000 & .925 Silver










    I want to Thank ALL of you guys that helped me!
    <3
    One more thing...
    Actually, I only spent $400!
    Not the full $500, that I intended. It was priced at $500.
    My LCS knocked off $100!
    :)

    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • Steven59
    Steven59 Posts: 11,234 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Really?

    "When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"

  • NeophyteNumismatist
    NeophyteNumismatist Posts: 1,117 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Congrats. I am glad you are happy with your NEWP! That's what really matters in the end.

    I am a newer collector (started April 2020), and I primarily focus on U.S. Half Cents and Type Coins. Early copper is my favorite.

  • joeykoins
    joeykoins Posts: 18,856 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 10, 2023 11:47AM
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    Thanks
    These Panda proofs are really special and unique.
    None made in 1986 & 1988. The '87's changed in metal contents.
    The 87's are Sterling Silver, .925!
    Plus, with the original container box, along with the serial number and w/paper certification!
    The Mintage is Low as well.
    30,000.
    Sold for much higher on Ebay, than what I paid for it!
    The earlier ones, 1983 - 1985,
    Have Mintages of Only 10,000!
    Some more info.
    Before the 1987's.
    They were 38.6 in diameter
    w/ .900 silver contents
    The 1987's
    40.0 in diameter
    Sterling.925 silver
    The 1989
    8000 Mintage.

    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • pointfivezero
    pointfivezero Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks for the detail, Joey - sounds like a winner.

    I just returned from Shanghai. I should have looked for some at the coin stores there!

    Tim

  • joeykoins
    joeykoins Posts: 18,856 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • Jimnight
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    Nice one!

  • asheland
    asheland Posts: 24,546 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very cool!

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  • airplanenut
    airplanenut Posts: 22,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @joeykoins said:
    The 87's are Sterling Silver, .925!
    Plus, with the original container box, along with the serial number and w/paper certification!
    The Mintage is Low as well.
    30,000.
    Sold for much higher on Ebay, than what I paid for it!

    I don't see any price history for a raw example with the box on eBay. Where are you seeing they've sold for much higher?

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  • OAKSTAR
    OAKSTAR Posts: 8,770 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Sorry @joeykoins, but I have to agree with @Steven59 I would never disparage you or anyone from buying what they like or want.

    You were given some great suggestion and examples of some beautiful American coins. Although most of the crap in my house was made in China, I would never go out of my way and internationally seek out and buy any products made in China!!.. Including coins!!

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • gumby1234
    gumby1234 Posts: 5,901 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I have a nice raw panda coin somewhere. Its colorized and over the 30 or so years I have owned it it has picked up some pinkish purple toning around the whole coin going about 1/2 an inch in from the rim. When I get home I will look for it and take pics.

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  • ChrisH821
    ChrisH821 Posts: 7,152 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    To each their own, if you like it that's good, and if there is an upside that's even better.
    Lots of good suggestions in here though.
    My understanding is eight is somehow significant or lucky in Chinese culture so let's try to make eights in that serial number... two zeros is basically a sideways eight, three plus five is eight, eight is eight, four is half of eight... so.. there ya go.

    Collector, occasional seller

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