You're having delusions of grandeur again. - Susan Ivanova Well, if you're gonna have delusions, may as well go for the really satisfying ones. - Marcus Cole
A 1914-D penny in Fine condition - unslabbed - given to me by my father when I ws 6 years old - worth more than the collective value of every coin I've ever owned - to coin a phrase - it's priceless.
Collecting eye-appealing Proof and MS Indian Head Cents, 1858 Flying Eagle and IHC patterns and beautiful toned coins.
“It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so.” Mark Twain Newmismatist
Similar to what newmismatist said. My dad gave me a 1909S VDB when I was just starting to collect at about 8 to 10 years old. He knew I needed it but had no idea of any value. It is probably in EF condition. It's the most valuable coin I have not necessarily the most expensive. My dad is gone but that coin will be here forever.
Here's my most valuable piece, my 1792 half disme. But given the sharp increase in the value of many early coins, I've got a couple of others that are snipping it her heels.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
I bought a NGC AU50 1800 Bust Dollar from a Collectors Universe auction about 5 years ago. Stopped coming to this site after they quit the auctions. If I remember right, the auction didn't describe it as a 'dotted date' variety, which it was so I got a nice suprise. Its a nice attractive coin.
Anyway, looks like you folks have a lot of fun with these emoticons, so I wanted to try some out. LOL.
oops--- typo-- i bought the chain cent a few YEARS (almost three) ago not a few weeks ago. Even then, i wonder if i got the last identifiable chain cent to ever be sold for under a 4-digit figure
<< <i>BillJones: Your half disme is snipping back very well at the other wannabes! >>
You know, a funny thing, like the late Rodney Dangerfield, I don't get not respect from a few of the big dealers, but there are other big dealers who are constantly bugging me to consign my "wannabe coins" in their auctions. I guess they are not above selling coins that bring 5-figure bids in their auctions. Sorry, but I can't help the 6-figure only guys though.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
“A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly."
The most expensive coin I own is a 1921-D VAM-1AT "Jet O" Morgan dollar. There are only three known. I only own it for about five more days. Here are some pictures. Can I do that?
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How do you define "expensive"?
Are you implying: a) what we paid for it, b) what the PCGS price guide says it's worth, c) the current "real" market value of the coin or d) Bid/Ask
A little clarification, please
<< <i>How do you define "expensive"?
Are you implying: a) what we paid for it, b) what the PCGS price guide says it's worth, c) the current "real" market value of the coin or d) Bid/Ask
A little clarification, please >>
Definately answer C
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42/92
About $6k -- but that might change soon. I'm hoping anyway
Russ, NCNE
Box of 20
<< <i>Most expensive and most valuable are not the same thing.................
Russ, NCNE >>
<< <i>paid $739 for a chain cent a few weeks ago-- by far and away the most i've ever paid for a coin. Don't regret it one iota >>
That's one I most desire to obtain. Where did you find one at that price, and is it slabbed? Do you have a pic you could share?
Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."
Acquisition cost ... 1885-CC Morgan PCGS MS61
Catalog vaule ... 1878-CC Morgan PCGS MS64
Steve
Happy Rock Wrens
You're having delusions of grandeur again. - Susan Ivanova
Well, if you're gonna have delusions, may as well go for the really satisfying ones. - Marcus Cole
Book cost: $1000 for same coin. (Not that I think it is worth that) But still my highest.
“It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so.” Mark Twain
Newmismatist
My 1795 PCGS 45 Flowing Hair Dollar with Silver Plug,is the best I can do.
Much more than I have ever paid for a single coin.
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etexmike
Anyway, looks like you folks have a lot of fun with these emoticons, so I wanted to try some out. LOL.
Probably either the same one or 1794 in F to VF.
Jim
09/07/2006
Most $ paid: 1803/2 $5 Half Eagle; PCGS AU-55
<< <i>BillJones: Your half disme is snipping back very well at the other wannabes! >>
You know, a funny thing, like the late Rodney Dangerfield, I don't get not respect from a few of the big dealers, but there are other big dealers who are constantly bugging me to consign my "wannabe coins" in their auctions. I guess they are not above selling coins that bring 5-figure bids in their auctions. Sorry, but I can't help the 6-figure only guys though.
- Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC
myCCset
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That is one sweeeet coin, can't wait for the giveaway!
Dr J
My omnicoin collection (or how my coin photography has progressed)