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Whats the rarest coin youve owned? Present or past...

stinkinlincolnstinkinlincoln Posts: 2,733 ✭
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Just curious to see the vast array of uber cool coinage. Pictures are a plus, but not required.
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    fcfc Posts: 12,805 ✭✭✭
    probably the 1869P lib half eagle in XF but the 1859S lib half eagle
    is just as tough with a higher mintage of 13,220. PCGS VG10.

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    MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,618 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1722 Hibernia Halfpenny, Rocks Right, VF25 [PCGS] Ex Norweb
    Just 12 specimens traced in all grades combined...

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    1796 Myddelton Token, Copper, PF62 BN [PCGS]
    Another coin with just a dozen or so known...

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    I no longer own either coin.
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    ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭
    I've got some uber rare tokens and varieties. If you're referring to standard mint issue coins, it would probably be a 1913 T1 proof Buffalo nickel which I believe had a mintage of only 1,250. Problem is, I didn't find out it was a proof until after I sold it. image


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    ArizonaJackArizonaJack Posts: 4,029 ✭✭✭
    I have never owned or handled a rare coinimage
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    STONESTONE Posts: 15,275 ✭
    This POS is an R-7!
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    BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,535 ✭✭✭✭✭
    maybe this one?



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    raysrays Posts: 2,424 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    fcfc Posts: 12,805 ✭✭✭
    good looking bust there rays!
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    WiscaneWiscane Posts: 207
    2009 Lincoln Cent
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    DieClashDieClash Posts: 3,688 ✭✭✭
    10,000


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    OnWithTheHuntOnWithTheHunt Posts: 1,320 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Still own both of these

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    ambro51ambro51 Posts: 14,503 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Rare being a subjective term, Im going to say this one. Though there were several thousand 1937 Proof Buffalo Nickels struck, there are only 10 that are designated CAMEO

    Its a beautiful coin, I never tire of looking at it. Almost "too" perfect for a buffalo nickel.

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    If we talk "coin related" this Brenner Lincoln Plaque certainly is a rare piece. I recently learned that this is part of a larger plaque, with wording, and only 12 are known to exist. Mine has never been part of a plaque, as the mounting screw posts are untapped. (it also makes a nice icon!)

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    PreussenPreussen Posts: 2,307 ✭✭✭
    I've been told by several German coin experts that this one is likely unique in Proof. -Preussen

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    OneCentOneCent Posts: 3,561 ✭


    << <i>I have never owned or handled a rare coinimage >>



    Nor have I ... rare as PCGS would define rare not as many e-bay seller define rare!image
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    Collector of Early 20th Century U.S. Coinage.
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    lkeneficlkenefic Posts: 9,550 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I get the '16 DDO... what's the other one?? image
    Collecting: Dansco 7070; Middle Date Large Cents (VF-AU); Box of 20;

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    AnkurJAnkurJ Posts: 11,375 ✭✭✭✭
    A chain cent. No pics because I'm sure everyone here has already seen it image
    All coins kept in bank vaults.
    PCGS Registries
    Box of 20
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    OnWithTheHuntOnWithTheHunt Posts: 1,320 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I get the '16 DDO... what's the other one?? image >>




    Same thing, only dateless
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    ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭


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    << <i>I get the '16 DDO... what's the other one?? image >>



    Same thing, only dateless >>



    FYI: You can tell by the doubling on the feathers. A unique trait that makes seeing the actual date unnecessary.






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    ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭

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    I always loved this piece.






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    LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,702 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1857 flying eagle cent in "Ni" - unique.

    1864-L cent in Al - 1 of 2 known.
    Gone but not forgotten: IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal, CoinsAreFun.
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    TahoeDaleTahoeDale Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭
    1884 Proof Trade dollar, PCGS 63. Norweb collection. I will post as soon as the Tru-view comes back
    TahoeDale
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    northcoinnorthcoin Posts: 4,987 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Since it is apparently a pop of 1-5 per Breen, I guess it is the rarest coin I own. Link below for further description and Coin Facts identification of subject coin as 'unique."

    Coin Facts Description in linked thread



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    lkeneficlkenefic Posts: 9,550 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>I get the '16 DDO... what's the other one?? image >>



    Same thing, only dateless >>



    FYI: You can tell by the doubling on the feathers. A unique trait that makes seeing the actual date unnecessary. >>



    Thanks!
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    FatManFatMan Posts: 8,977 ✭
    Mintage 1120
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    Mintage 1811
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    Both are D mint single year types adding to the demand

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    mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
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    tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,799 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Believe it or not, it's a four way tie:

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    Edited to say: guess NGC doesn't like its images linked - anyone know how to do the 2 below???
    http://boards.collectors-society.com/attachments//441827-05c_1913_Olsen_holder.jpg
    http://boards.collectors-society.com/attachments//672090-T$1_1885_PF63CA.jpg

    Early Dollar Set
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    bidaskbidask Posts: 14,057 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This condition census 1739 gold guinea is pretty scarce. Notice the E.I.C below the bust. Stands for East India Company which some guineas were specifically struck for.

    NGC 65, Millennia Sale.

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    WinstonWinston Posts: 154
    I need to re-iamge this coin but...
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    SilverEagles92SilverEagles92 Posts: 6,787 ✭
    Here you do, TDN. Some awesome coins.

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    bidaskbidask Posts: 14,057 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PCGS Proof 67 DCAM

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    Bayard1908Bayard1908 Posts: 4,184 ✭✭✭✭
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    TennesseeDaveTennesseeDave Posts: 4,922 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The rarest coin I ever owned was a 1955/55 Lincoln.Anacs MS-60(looked 63)Sold It to a forumite.
    Now,probably an 1817/3 CBH.
    Trade $'s
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    stinkinlincolnstinkinlincoln Posts: 2,733 ✭
    Uhhhh, WoW!!! I figured some cool coins would come out, but man I was not expecting alot of these amazing coins to come out. Thanks to everyone so far for posting.
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    StaircoinsStaircoins Posts: 2,590 ✭✭✭✭

    1848 D over D Half Eagle, PCGS AU53. Less than 25 known to exist. PCGS has certified just 15 in all grades.

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    (and currently available! image )

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    mcmximcmxi Posts: 890 ✭
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    If I was half as smart as I am dumb Iwould be a genious
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    coinlieutenantcoinlieutenant Posts: 9,329 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Mintage of 1660.

    PCGS MS64. Pop 2/0

    Sure do miss it...image

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    stinkinlincolnstinkinlincoln Posts: 2,733 ✭
    That $5 gold piece is amazing! Really proof-like.
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    clackamasclackamas Posts: 5,615 ✭
    I own the Unique FS 1968-D Jefferson
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    speetyspeety Posts: 5,424 ✭
    This is an R-7 last i heard:

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    Here's our rarest business strike:

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    Want to buy an auction catalog for the William Hesslein Sale (December 2, 1926). Thanks to all those who have helped us obtain the others!!!

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    seanqseanq Posts: 8,841 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A handful of the clips in my Lincoln set are the only ones known for the date, in fact the pops of most of the post-2000 cents could be counted on one hand. If you don't count errors or really obscure varieties, then the rarest coin I've owned is probably the one below:

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    Sean Reynolds
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    ChrisRxChrisRx Posts: 5,619 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>1916 matte proof Lincoln Mintage approx 1050. >>



    More like 600
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    alohagaryalohagary Posts: 2,839 ✭✭✭✭
    amazing coins
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    RunnersDadRunnersDad Posts: 1,080 ✭✭✭
    I have nothing too add coin wise, but I must say that all of your examples are beautiful!
    Mike

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    19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,524 ✭✭✭✭
    So far........1 of a kind.

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    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



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    DMWJRDMWJR Posts: 6,103 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Staircoins - I couldn't resist fixing your white balance ...

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    Doug
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    SaorAlbaSaorAlba Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Rarest USA coin:

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    Approximately 24 known

    Rarest cent:

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    Lettered edge variety, 37.000 struck.

    Rarest $20 Gold Piece:

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    18.402 struck at the Carson City Mint that year.

    Rarest of them all:

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    Scotland, David II(1329-1371) Groat or fourpence, said to be one of three known examples with seven arcs in the tressure around the monarch's bust.

    I also own a coin of James VI that is one of three known examples.
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    StaircoinsStaircoins Posts: 2,590 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Staircoins - I couldn't resist fixing your white balance ... >>

    Thanks, Doug! Wow - I think you upgraded my coin!
    Maybe I'll keep it now, instead of selling it! image



    (I'm still figuring out the software for my new D60... )
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    TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 45,260 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A Cheerios Sacagawea. It was way too expensive when I bought it. It was purchased with the belief that it was rare. What's happened since has proven this.
    My theory is that 500 exist. The other 5000 (supposed amount) were not boldly detailed tail feathers and were in a subsequent shipment to General Mills. Two correspondences with this company cannot corroborate, nor invalidate. The best recollection was "Oh yeah, I remember the ten million penny giveaway". Further inquiries turned up nothing. But they looked for me and wrote me back. They had no way of retrieving this information. It's still left to conjecture on how "rare" this modern pattern is.

    Time will tell and a lot of eyes searching.

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    tjkilliantjkillian Posts: 5,578 ✭✭✭
    Only 7 graded by PCGS in all grades. This is the lowest graded of them, so it is a Pop 1/6

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    Tom

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    DNADaveDNADave Posts: 7,350 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I wish I'd never sold this. image

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