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Russell12
Russell12 Posts: 850 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I am working on a PCGS Type set, and been getting a few lower grade PCGS key date coins. I have been spending up to $400-ish on the type coins and a little more for the key date ones. I have an 'extra" $1000 from my tax refund, any thoughts on what I should get next? Here are some Type coins I need and some Key dates also . . . thoughts?

Three Cent Silver
Seated Liberty 20 Cents
Capped Bust Quarter
Liberty Seated Quarter
Barber Half Dollar
Liberty Seated Dollar
Trade Dollar
Fugio Cent

1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent
1922 No D, Strong Reverse Lincoln Cent
1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent
1972 Doubled Die FS-101 Lincoln Cent
1937-D 3 Legged Buffalo Nickel
1916-D Mercury Dime
1942/1 Mercury Dime

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  • Mr_Spud
    Mr_Spud Posts: 7,272 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I vote you go for the Liberty Seated Dollar

    Mr_Spud

  • DelawareDoons
    DelawareDoons Posts: 3,444 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 14, 2024 1:23PM
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    An AU Trade dollar and a 42/1 Merc would be my $1k gone.

    "It's like God, Family, Country, except Sticker, Plastic, Coin."

  • WildWestHalfDollars
    WildWestHalfDollars Posts: 7,106 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 14, 2024 1:33PM
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    1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent

    Liberty Seated Half Dollars

  • johnny9434
    johnny9434 Posts: 34,111 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    A nice liberty seated dollar I'd be happy with 👍

  • jacrispies
    jacrispies Posts: 1,638 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    ^ Seated Dollar!!

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  • Smudge
    Smudge Posts: 10,001 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I wish I would get a tax refund.

  • MarkKelley
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    @PillarDollarCollector said:
    1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent

    Not gonna get one for $1000.

  • PeakRarities
    PeakRarities Posts: 4,858 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    What Feld says. No reason to limit your options yet, let one speak to you.

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  • WildWestHalfDollars
    WildWestHalfDollars Posts: 7,106 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @MarkKelley said:

    @PillarDollarCollector said:
    1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent

    Not gonna get one for $1000.

    This either of these 2:

    1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent
    1922 No D, Strong Reverse Lincoln Cent

    Liberty Seated Half Dollars

  • Russell12
    Russell12 Posts: 850 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @MarkKelley said:

    @PillarDollarCollector said:
    1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent

    Not gonna get one for $1000.

    I know, I may have some wiggle room in the $1000

  • STLNATS
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    I'd do either the fugio cent or the seated dollar.

    Always interested in St Louis MO & IL metro area and Evansville IN national bank notes and Vatican/papal states coins and medals!
  • Morgan13
    Morgan13 Posts: 2,697 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Be patient then you'll be happy long term with your purchases.
    I have two DPL's on the BST because I ended up with multiple dates from not being patient.
    Relax and enjoy!

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  • Clackamas1
    Clackamas1 Posts: 1,725 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 14, 2024 6:54PM
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    Do not get in a hurry -pick the hardest coin to get (type) ; That way it is all easy cruising as you get closer to completion. I do not think anyone has lost money buying an 1877 Indian cent or a high relief St if you have them for a decade.

  • pursuitofliberty
    pursuitofliberty Posts: 7,927 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'm also of the mindset that if you have a short list, be patient and wait for something that's on the list and absolutely speaks to you.

    That said, if you see a Capped Bust Quarter that check's all the boxes, don't hesitate. The right ones rarely come around.


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  • DelawareDoons
    DelawareDoons Posts: 3,444 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Smudge said:
    I wish I would get a tax refund.

    Withhold more. ;)

    "It's like God, Family, Country, except Sticker, Plastic, Coin."

  • Smudge
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    @DelawareDoons said:

    @Smudge said:
    I wish I would get a tax refund.

    Withhold more. ;)

    With a timber farm?

  • jesbroken
    jesbroken Posts: 11,253 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Instead of the 3 legged Buff. I would go for a truly nice 1913 S Tll AU58 Buff.
    Good luck and do show us your choice.
    Jim


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  • DelawareDoons
    DelawareDoons Posts: 3,444 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Smudge said:

    @DelawareDoons said:

    @Smudge said:
    I wish I would get a tax refund.

    Withhold more. ;)

    With a timber farm?

    I woodn't know.

    "It's like God, Family, Country, except Sticker, Plastic, Coin."

  • World67
    World67 Posts: 13,098 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I collect seated quarters, but I'm going to say seated dollar.

  • airplanenut
    airplanenut Posts: 22,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Smudge said:

    @DelawareDoons said:

    @Smudge said:
    I wish I would get a tax refund.

    Withhold more. ;)

    With a timber farm?

    (Over)pay quarterlies. It should be easy to get yourself a refund.

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  • NeophyteNumismatist
    NeophyteNumismatist Posts: 1,117 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I totally feel your dilemma. When the coins get tough and expensive, stretching for them becomes nerve wracking and you want to make the most of the opportunity. Like you, I create a list and try to prioritize it.

    My biggest piece of advice is this... buy something you love! Don't buy something with problems because you feel like "this is your shot". When the newness of the coin wears off, you will see those problems. You will not be able to unsee them. Make sure you smile at the coin for years to come (even after the monetary "good deal" feeling dissipates). Your future self will thank you... and if you decide to sell it, you will thank yourself again.

    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.

  • crazyhounddog
    crazyhounddog Posts: 14,252 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I haven’t got a tax refund for decades 😂🤷‍♂️

    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • lcoopie
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    @MFeld said:
    You listed quite a few coins that you “need”. Why limit your options, by deciding ahead of time which one to pursue? Look around, be patient and buy the one your see that makes you happy.

    He’s like the coin Solomon

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  • mikee999
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    @crazyhounddog said:
    I haven’t got a tax refund for decades 😂🤷‍♂️

    That’s because you don’t cheat like most tax non payers do.

  • MFeld
    MFeld Posts: 17,146 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @lcoopie said:

    @MFeld said:
    You listed quite a few coins that you “need”. Why limit your options, by deciding ahead of time which one to pursue? Look around, be patient and buy the one your see that makes you happy.

    He’s like the coin Solomon

    I appreciate the nice comment. However, I’d never suggest that a coin be cut in two.😉

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  • mikee999
    mikee999 Posts: 619 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Smudge said:
    I wish I would get a tax refund.

    You have to cheat more like “us.”

  • PeakRarities
    PeakRarities Posts: 4,858 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @mikee999 said:

    @crazyhounddog said:
    I haven’t got a tax refund for decades 😂🤷‍♂️

    That’s because you don’t cheat like most tax non payers do.

    @mikee999 said:

    @Smudge said:
    I wish I would get a tax refund.

    You have to cheat more like “us.”

    OR they might just be self employed, which is a more likely explanation.

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