I guess the definition depends on what your collecting goals are for the series. A no problem 1820 B-5 any any grade would be good, but they are prohibitively rare above VF.
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The 1820 B-5 is one of my favorite examples that is underrated in my opinion. If you already own an example then you are ahead. Naturally, owning an example that is "nice" no matter the grade, should fit the bill of collecting no matter the series. If you own a coin that isn't as "nice" that doesn't mean it should be discounted by any means. If I had to choose to own an 1820 B-5 or the 1828 B-2 I would go with the 1820 B-5, but in reality I wouldn't be faced with that sole decision.
I wouldn't pass up a coin as you described even if it had 3 very small dig/marks right under the eagles left wing-as viewing the coin. I like your coin, the coin is rare, hang on to it. I enjoy looking at most any early quarter, no matter the grade or coindition.
Most would probably love to have perfect high grade cc coin in our collection but the truth is our pocketbook doesn't always allow for this................
Persuing choice countermarked coinage on 2 reales.
Enjoyed numismatic conversations with Eric P. Newman, Dave Akers, Jules Reiver, David Davis, Russ Logan, John McCloskey, Kirk Gorman, W. David Perkins...
<< <i>doh! you ttt the thread but do not show your beautiful new example and tell us how much she cost? DOH! >>
Well, Baley, as Jeff pointed out, my '24 is pictured in another thread, but I suppose I'll add it again on this thread so someone else can see it when they find this thread again in about 2 years as for what mine cost...well, it was quite a fair price I thought.
I loved seeing all the examples and hearing just how hard they are (or were?) to find.
Positive BST transactions with: too many names to list! 36 at last count.
I am verrrrrrrrrry happy to have acquired my 1824 prior to the price increases over the last 5 or so years. I have never even had another opportunity to buy one as nice...
As was stated above, they are extremely rare in higher grades. The finest known is an MS65 (Eliasberg), but there are very few others in all UNC grades (I have only tracked 5 examples so far).
As a testament to the rarity of high grade 1824 bust Quarters, the last one to sell at auction (1/2009 an MS-64), sold for $115,000...and that was in a somewhat depressed market.
There is one Proof (63) known, however there is much room for discussion on the validity of such early proofs.
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I wouldn't pass up a coin as you described even if it had 3 very small dig/marks right under the eagles left wing-as viewing the coin. I like your coin, the coin is rare, hang on to it. I enjoy looking at most any early quarter, no matter the grade or coindition.
Most would probably love to have perfect high grade cc coin in our collection but the truth is our pocketbook doesn't always allow for this................
Enjoyed numismatic conversations with Eric P. Newman, Dave Akers, Jules Reiver, David Davis, Russ Logan, John McCloskey, Kirk Gorman, W. David Perkins...
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Since this is an 1824 thread, I guess I can show off mine too
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Proof Buffalo Registry Set
Capped Bust Quarters Registry Set
Proof Walking Liberty Halves Registry Set
<< <i>doh! you ttt the thread but do not show your beautiful new example and tell us how much she cost? DOH! >>
Well, Baley, as Jeff pointed out, my '24 is pictured in another thread, but I suppose I'll add it again on this thread so someone else can see it when they find this thread again in about 2 years
I loved seeing all the examples and hearing just how hard they are (or were?) to find.
As was stated above, they are extremely rare in higher grades. The finest known is an MS65 (Eliasberg), but there are very few others in all UNC grades (I have only tracked 5 examples so far).
As a testament to the rarity of high grade 1824 bust Quarters, the last one to sell at auction (1/2009 an MS-64), sold for $115,000...and that was in a somewhat depressed market.
There is one Proof (63) known, however there is much room for discussion on the validity of such early proofs.
QN
Go to Early United States Coins - to order the New "Early United States Half Dollar Vol. 1 / 1794-1807" book or the 1st new Bust Quarter book!