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WhitbyWhitby Posts: 1,341
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So, what is the best coin/s in your collection? I just received mine last night. My father has been dead now for a few years as he had a massive heart attack. Unknown to me, he had ordered proof and UNC sets from 1980 through 85. These were the basic sets, no commem included. My mother had mailed them to me. You know these sets are not top dollar sets. But, I will say that these things are why I collect. So, yes, Proof sets are very valuable.





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    holadudeholadude Posts: 316 ✭
    Just bought my newborn daughter a 2006 $50 Gold Eagle NGC PR70 UCAM as an investment.
    It is a very pretty coin, and more valuable than anything in my own collection.
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    jmj3esqjmj3esq Posts: 5,421 ✭
    I just sold my best coin last week. It was a 1928 St. Gaudens PCGS MS63. I know that it was a common date, but it was nice to me. I made a nice profit on it. I would have to say my best coin is my 1936 Texas PCGS MS66 Commem. I craked it out of a PCI MS65 holder. It has special meaning to me because I cherry picked it for pretty cheap. Its by far the pretiest coin ever minted.
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    CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,354 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My best coin is a half dime image
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    Rob41281Rob41281 Posts: 2,413 ✭✭✭✭✭
    not my best or most valuable but its my new favorite
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    http://www.ebay.com/sch/rs8199/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

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    drddmdrddm Posts: 5,473 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My best coins are my 1885 and 1912-S Liberty nickels PCGS MS64 and my 1914-D Lincoln cent NGC MS64 BN

    The 1885 and 1912-S are PQ coins.
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    BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,535 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>My best coin is a half dime >>


    Same here!
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    SciotoScioto Posts: 955 ✭
    All Darkside.
    GO AHEAD! I DOUBLE-DOG DARE YOU TO RATE ME A 1!
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    kryptonitecomicskryptonitecomics Posts: 9,185 ✭
    Can't pick just one........but for me the best doesn't mean most expensive.......and I am sure others feel the same way. Considering I love Toners.......I would consider this coin to be my bst/favorite right now:

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    What can I say I am a sucker for a counterfeit image
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    MrHalfDimeMrHalfDime Posts: 3,440 ✭✭✭✭
    Let's see. Come to think of it, my best coin is a half dime too!
    They that can give up essential Liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither Liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin
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    pf70collectorpf70collector Posts: 6,864 ✭✭✭
    1995 W ASE Proof NGC PF 69
    1999 NGC PF 70 Delaware Silver State Quarter
    1885 $1 Morgan Proof 62 NGC Cameo Ex Bolender
    2004 25th Anniversary Maple Leaf $50 Gold NGC MS 70
    2003 Multi-Holder NGC PF 70 American Gold Eagle Set
    2004 OGP $50 Platinum Proof
    PCGS PF 69 Cameo Franklin
    PCGS MS 70 2005 $50 Platinum Eagle
    PCGS MS 70 1986 & 1997 $5 Gold Eagle
    Montana State Quarter Die Clash

    Box of 20
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    BaleyBaley Posts: 22,663 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I need only reply, to show you both sides of my favorite coin

    I also have some rare draped bust coins that are dear to me.

    Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry

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    xphobexphobe Posts: 605
    kryptonitecomics, is that a New Haven Restrike? I love the color!

    BEST ... hmmm...

    most expensive: my 1796 quarter. However it's AG at most, with lots of scratches and problems.

    eye appeal: my MS64DMPL toned Morgan, but it's not worth much.

    most sentimental value: my MS62 Barber half, which my grandfather carefully saved in a little box since 1915 and gave to me.

    condition: any of my modern proof crap. Or some recent Denver mint Lincolns I pulled out of circ - quite startling how nice they are actually - almost prooflike mirror fields, and cameo heads. Denver seems to do a better job with business strikes than Philly.

    But overall, I like my 96 small eagle dollar the best. That's why it's my icon! image

    Come to think of it, I like every coin I own. To call one "best" would hurt all the others' feelings.
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    mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    Mine is not a half dime, but it is half of something.
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    RedneckHBRedneckHB Posts: 20,242 ✭✭✭✭✭
    All of mine are penniesimage
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    TheRavenTheRaven Posts: 4,172 ✭✭✭✭
    Most valuable is 1926 $10 PCGS MS-63

    Cost the most is 1913 $5 PCGS MS-62

    Favorite coin that is tough.....
    Collection under construction: VG Barber Quarters & Halves
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    LincolnCentManLincolnCentMan Posts: 5,347 ✭✭✭✭
    Currently, my best coin is a AU58 1913-S T2 Buffalo that is FULLY struck.

    David
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    nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    Many good coins have crossed my path. If best means most expensive then there is a tie for I have several that are priced about the same level. If best means one I appreciate most, it may be this one now:

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    dtkk49adtkk49a Posts: 2,492 ✭✭✭
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    BillJonesBillJones Posts: 35,982 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A few of favorites:

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    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 ... ?
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    CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,354 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Game over, we have a winner image
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    xphobexphobe Posts: 605
    Is it just me, or does Liberty on the half disme resemble Barry Manilow?
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    ERER Posts: 7,345 ✭


    << <i>Game over, we have a winner image >>

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    BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,967 ✭✭✭
    Not the best or most expensive but one of my favorites:

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    MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,192 ✭✭✭✭
    Mine is just a crappy matte-proof nickel.
    Collector of Large Cents, US Type, and modern pocket change.
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    CharlotteDudeCharlotteDude Posts: 3,333 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This would be my favorite coin, hands down...

    purchased with proceeds from a land sale that my grandmother had left me.

    Was in a 2nd generation PCGS holder when I took the photos... it's now in an XF-45 NGC holder.

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    xphobexphobe Posts: 605
    ER, those have got to be some of the most stunningly beautiful coins ever. The artistry of the post-mint enhancements, the vivid colors of the paint on Lady Liberty... The tasteful, dignified portrait of our most intelligent president ever, with the words "In God We Trust" seemingly emanating from his mouth... And the vertical columns in the background vaguely evoking the Twin Towers...

    Why, I don't know what to say. I'm feeling a little verklemmt. Discuss amongst yourselves...
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    lkeneficlkenefic Posts: 9,556 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have two favorites... and neither are my most expensive:

    1802 Large Cent F12

    1884 CC MS64 in a GSA holder (my prettiest Morgan)
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    CoxeCoxe Posts: 11,139 ✭
    Gee, a handful of prooflike Morgans are my best: 1901 (PCGS 61DM), 1904 (PCGS 64DM), 1892-O (NGC 64DM), 1903-S (NGC 65PL), 1903-O (PCGS 66DM), 1882-O/S (NGC 60DM VAM-5EDS), 1887/6-O (ANACS 62PL), 1893-O (PCGS 62DM), 1894 (PCGS 62DM), 1896-O (PCGS 62PL), 1897-O (PCGS 63PL), 1900 (NGC 65DM), 1900-O (NGC 65DM), 1901-S (NGC 62DM), 1904-S (NGC 65PL), 1902 (PCGS 66PL), 1896-S (NGC 62PL), 1888-O (NGC 66DM VAM-9), 1878 (ANACS 60PL VAM-9), 1878 (PCGS 65DM VAM-41A), 1878 (NGC 65DM VAM-2), ....... What do I choose? The 1901 can't be beat as the only certified DMPL of the date (and likely only 1 of 2 extant). The 1892-O and 1900-O look like a branch mint proofs. Personal favorite has to be the 92-O.
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    ledzep87ledzep87 Posts: 1,116 ✭✭✭
    The best coin in my collection is a 1875 dime.
    Great transaction with: Relaxn, Collectorcoins, OKCC
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    LincolnsRuleLincolnsRule Posts: 1,738 ✭
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    JJMJJM Posts: 8,130 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I hate these questions!!!!!
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    NumisOxideNumisOxide Posts: 11,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
    One of my favorites.

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    kryptonitecomicskryptonitecomics Posts: 9,185 ✭


    << <i>kryptonitecomics, is that a New Haven Restrike? I love the color!

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    Yes...and me too...I couldn't pass up this eye appealing example image
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    dwsswsdwssws Posts: 2,166
    Coxe that is an impressive list of PL/DMPL!imageimage
    steve

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    kiyotekiyote Posts: 5,636 ✭✭✭✭✭


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    2004 OGP $50 Platinum Proof
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    Ditto here...
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    CoxeCoxe Posts: 11,139 ✭
    Thanks for the compliment, Steve. I am nearing completion of the set with only a few difficult dates remaining (83-S, 93-S and 21-S). 89-CC isn't difficult, just expensive. My luck is that I'll finish right after the bull run dissipates and wait another 15-20 years to sell.
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    dwsswsdwssws Posts: 2,166
    Coxe, Best of luck in finding the pieces that you need! I have the same problem with the 89 cc (expense) so I can finish my CC set and give you a run for second in the Ngc vam registryimage ( since Rob Joyce is so far ahead of us)image
    steve

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    majorbigtimemajorbigtime Posts: 2,937 ✭
    "Best" is subjective.


    One of my favorites is my 1872 2-cent piece 1st Gen PCGS MS66RD!
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    JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>A few of favorites:

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    Game...Match and Set
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"

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