If money wasn't a hinderance, what classic series would you collect?

291fifth · May 28, 2009 9:34PM

Classic = 1933 and earlier.

You are very wealthy and can buy any coins you want.

What one series would you collect ... you only get to select one.

My choice: Liberty Seated Quarters - a series I once collected, never finished, and wish I hadn't sold back in the 1980's.

ambro51 · May 28, 2009 9:50PM

CSA complete restrike and original plus csa minted "us" gold.

10 coins, only a guess but it may be a 1 to 2 million dollar set. (maybe more there are only 2 original half dollars in private hands...God knows what one would bring at auction, might be record breaking)

Numismanic · May 28, 2009 9:51PM

1807-1834 Capped Bust $5 Gold.

JZrarities · May 28, 2009 9:52PM

Stellas

ebaytrader · May 28, 2009 9:52PM

Small size Capped Bust Half Eagles.

jhdfla · May 28, 2009 9:57PM

Highest grade mint state seated dollars I could find.

curly · May 28, 2009 10:51PM

18th century coins.

DeepCoin · May 28, 2009 10:56PM

If funds were no issue and I could only collect one series, I would collect bust dollars. However, if I wanted the thrill of a long chase, then I would pick a seated liberty series as they were made for a long time. If I wanted to chase varieties, I would go for a complete collection of bust halves by Overton number.

dragon · May 28, 2009 10:57PM

I think it would be neat to put together a killer complete set of $5.00 Indians with all the really tough S mints in high grade.

guitarwes · May 28, 2009 11:00PM

I would collect toned MS Capped Bust Half Dollars in 64+.

I guess you could say that money is actually 2 hinderances, it's money causing you not buy money. dumb ain't it?

Longacre · May 28, 2009 11:05PM

Draped bust early gold.

I would literally just hand board member mrearlygold a check for a few million dollars and tell him to pick me some winners.

Barndog · May 28, 2009 11:15PM

I'd still collect capped bust half dimes by die marriage

Geoman · May 28, 2009 11:17PM

If money wasn't an issue, I would collect MS Large Cents. I have always like these, and some of the Red examples are stunning.

For some reason, gold just doesn't peak my interest.

StubbyMcNumbthumbs · May 28, 2009 11:20PM

I agree with DeepCoin and I'd go for Capped Bust Halves by variety. The thrill is in the hunt!

Gemineye · May 28, 2009 11:36PM

Gold bricks...!!...

dorkkarl · May 28, 2009 11:38PM

proof early copper

K S

MidLifeCrisis · May 28, 2009 11:40PM

High grade colonials...at least the highest grade available.

tradedollarnut · May 28, 2009 11:46PM

Early $10's

ColonialCoinUnion · May 28, 2009 11:53PM

Early large cents, which I would then artfully arrange on a "Green Ascota" marble table top, sort of like this:

Treeman · May 28, 2009 11:56PM

I'd stick with Large Cents, they're fun when I'm not wealthy, they'd be even more fun if I was wealthy!

19Lyds · May 29, 2009 12:25AM

Native American Cents in BU.

rgCoinGuy · May 29, 2009 12:26AM

<< <i>High grade colonials...at least the highest grade available. >>

This would be my choice too.

Merc · May 29, 2009 12:48AM

1794-1804 Dollars. Ok the 1804 wasn't made in 1804, but it is a neat coin. I like them for their size and rariety.

SmallEagle · May 29, 2009 12:50AM

I was going to say 1793 large cents but CCU beat me to it.

eyoung429 · May 29, 2009 12:59AM

I would have to do the entire bust half series by marriage in 66

LindeDad · May 29, 2009 1:21AM

Seated Liberty Half dollars in gem or better. A lot of years and mints to play with.

OKbustchaser · May 29, 2009 1:24AM

The same one I do. It just wouldn't have as many holes.

Torrero · May 29, 2009 1:48AM

Early Gold. Mostly $10 and $5 pieces.

lordmarcovan · May 29, 2009 1:51AM

If I had deeper pockets, I would be collecting 19th century proof Type, with plenty of CAM and DCAM proof gold. The ultimate eye candy.

veryfine · May 29, 2009 2:06AM

A complete set of uncirculated Liberty Cap large cents, 1793 - 1796

adamlaneus · May 29, 2009 2:09AM

Gold.

BECOKA · May 29, 2009 2:12AM

Early gold for me starting with the $10 eagles.

stinkinlincoln · May 29, 2009 2:22AM

Proof $3 Gold, and Proof Seated quarters.

yellowkid · May 29, 2009 2:27AM

So many choices! I really like large cents.....

JedPlanchet · May 29, 2009 2:53AM

Complete set of Quarter and Half Eagle Indians ca. 1908-1929 in MS65 or better ... I really like the incuse design.

TennesseeDave · May 29, 2009 2:59AM

Probably the same series I collect now,only in MS-65 or better.I would also want a complete US type set in gem BU.

jmj3esq · May 29, 2009 3:38AM

Bust dollars would be fun. I complete set of Saints wouldn't be too shabby either.

messydesk · May 29, 2009 3:46AM

<< <i>Early $10's >>

by die marriage, of course.

rhedden · May 29, 2009 4:13AM

Bust and Liberty Head gold, and as much Proof Seated and Proof Bust as I could lay my greedy mitts on.

tjkillian · May 29, 2009 4:20AM

<< <i>Seated Liberty Half dollars in gem or better. A lot of years and mints to play with.

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Now that is what I would do too! You have good taste!!

tmcsr69 · May 29, 2009 4:24AM

All of them.

CrowHill · May 29, 2009 4:34AM

Seated Dollars..

lathmach · May 29, 2009 4:40AM

Liberty Seated Quarters.
I collect them now, but my collection would show some major improvements if I had unlimited money.

Ray

DDR · May 29, 2009 4:42AM

Early Dollars, Double Eagles, Gem Buffalos.

quickwing · May 29, 2009 5:38AM

I think CCU has made a fine statement!

MikeInFL · May 29, 2009 5:49AM

<< <i>Early large cents, which I would then artfully arrange on a "Green Ascota" marble table top, sort of like this:

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I concur -- at least about the coins.

dogwood · May 29, 2009 6:22AM

OK, so I saw the Large Cent image and instantly thought Fantasy counterfeits, right? But I looked at the pop report and I see these actually exist.
Uhmmmm