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What would you rather own?
CoinJunkie
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I was looking at the MS67 1927-S Saint that SG posted the other day and thinking that as
cool as that coin is from a rarity standpoint, the aesthetics really don't do much for me. In
other words, if it were a common date MS67, I'd never want to own it. The price guide
lists the coin at $400K, which may be low, but let's use that for the sake of argument. So
if someone gave you $400K and the option to buy either:
A) The PCGS MS67 1927-S $20 (pop. 1); or
One each of the 1909 Roman proof $20 PCGS PR67 and 1911 matte proof $20 PCGS PR67 (both pop. 2)
Which would you choose?
cool as that coin is from a rarity standpoint, the aesthetics really don't do much for me. In
other words, if it were a common date MS67, I'd never want to own it. The price guide
lists the coin at $400K, which may be low, but let's use that for the sake of argument. So
if someone gave you $400K and the option to buy either:
A) The PCGS MS67 1927-S $20 (pop. 1); or
One each of the 1909 Roman proof $20 PCGS PR67 and 1911 matte proof $20 PCGS PR67 (both pop. 2)Which would you choose?
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Proof gold is remarkable stuff.
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However...
1. I'd like to see the proof gold first
2. I'd rather spend $400K on colonial era coins!
"I'd rather spend $400K on colonial era coins!"
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I'm with you, brother!!
Just goes to show, different strokes...
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<< <i>"I'd rather spend $400K on colonial era coins!"
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I'm with you, brother!!
Just goes to show, different strokes...
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That's all fine, but in the interest of keeping the thread on track, please don't respond
unless you want to select either A or B. Thanks.
unless you want to select either A or B. Thanks."
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You must be new to forums!!
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Ok sir, I'll be guided by you toward the answer B you want to hear also, and thanks for asking!
But really, I'd go neither, and choose an assortment of pre-1800 type in mid grades.
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<< <i>That's all fine, but in the interest of keeping the thread on track, please don't respond
Ok sir, I'll be guided by you toward the answer B you want to hear also, and thanks for asking!
But really, I'd go neither, and choose an assortment of pre-1800 type in mid grades. >>
OK, sorry if I offended anybody. I'm sure a thread about how you'd like to spend $400K on
any coins would be fascinating, but this isn't it. And I don't "want to hear" anything. I have
my preference, and was interested in what percentage of the board agreed or disagreed,
and why.
Cheers.
Mike
But I'd rather own a 1933 Saint <shhh>
But if I had my choice I'd rather have the 1873-CC no arrows James Stack Seated Quarter which graces the cover of Larry Briggs' book.
john
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That said, I'd choose B, but really it would depend on which coin(s) appealed the most to me.