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It's a tough one, but in terms of US coins, I'd probably spend it on getting some coins for my 7070 (which coins depend on what is available). If country wasn't a factor, I'd go with a KEVII Sovereign for my Sovereign type set. |
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United States
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That's a tough choice, really. I would probably shoot for getting some key dates that I need, like a 1914-D and 1931-S LWC. And if I had anything left over, I'd pick up a couple LWC upgrades. |
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United States
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Cameo Proof Franklin maybe a 1954 or 53. OGH if I could find one. I found a 56 that was PF68Cam in an OGH at the FUN show last month. Got it for a great price but would like a couple earlier than that.
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United States
179 Posts |
I'd start looking for a Vermont copper, one of the more common varieties, looking for a well centered and on a smooth non ground recovery planchet. Full legends and hopefully a date well struck, in Fine to low VF. ••• About six years ago I'd be looking for a Gold dollar, PCGS or ngc slabbed in AU, a date I needed for the series date mm set
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United States
331 Posts |
Would have to save it and let it grow a little bigger. For an 1877 IHC. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4897 Posts |
Like the Vermont Landscape idea. Would very much consider a mid grade Nova Eborac also.
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United States
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Bump  How about a round two? Quote:
Let's say you have $500 to spend, and it must be on a coin (or coins). What would you buy? Would you find something graded? Something Carson City? Just thought this would be a fun topic to post. Cheers! A nice PCGS/NGC Carson City Morgan sounds good! Edited by Joe2007
04/16/2014 01:10 am
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United States
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I would get an 1837 no stars dime and half-dime, 1823/2 Dime, 1873 Arrows Dime, 1873 Arrows Quarter, 1838 Bust Half Dollar, 1873 Arrows Half Dollar, 1873 Seated dollar, all in mid to low grades so that they are in the budget requirements. This would take out about a third of the holes left in my LoC Type Set. |
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United States
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Lots of good suggestions here. My advice is to be sure the $ are applied toward your specific collecting goal. Having a focus will save you some frustration later by accumulating a collection that is too diffused. I'm a type collector and my focus is to obtain pieces that distinctively show a coin's design and that pleases my eye. I typically avoid rarity coins since that would likely result in more design wear for the dollars spent. So, if you're similar to me in my objective, then you could have these two common pieces with a distinctive look for $500:   |
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United States
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Since this is a bump ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/1919-D-Walk...em2a3ae5dcb31919 Denver coins are an overlooked investment opportunity. Eye appeal above all for a higher grade circulated set. Reason? WWI has ended and the need for large numbers of coins fell off. So did mintages from Denver.  Edited by matthewvincent
04/16/2014 6:42 pm
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United States
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Catbert, That Buffalo nickel is outstanding. A common date in an UNCOMMON state of preservation! |
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United States
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Quote:
Let's say you have $500 to spend, and it must be on a coin (or coins). What would you buy? Would you find something graded? Something Carson City? Just thought this would be a fun topic to post. Cheers! Put $500 with your $500 and buy an un-searched BAG of Ikes. |
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United States
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United States
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I would use the $500.00 and my money to buy a 1913 S Type 2 in AU-55.
Please consider donating the money to me!
{Joking, I know it's not a give away)
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United States
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With $500 I would probably buy all circulated Franklin 1/2s! Or a lower grade 1909sVDB to complete the cent book!
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