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My most valuable coin was an 1854 arrows at date quarter in about VG condition that in my eyes was priceless since it was given to me by "the tooth fairy" when I lost my first tooth and put it under my pillow. My dad was trying (very successfully) to get me interested in collecting coins. I say "was" my most valuable coin because it was donated back to the tooth fairy when my son lost his first tooth and I am happy to say the coin collecting gene appears to have passed down another generation.
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08/23/2014 3:30 pm
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LOL Having not put a price on the coin I posted I'm now curious about the values of some that others put up! Particularly coins that I know nothing about, so can't even guess. Mine? $3750 or so, in case anyone else wants to share.  Edited by Tom Goodheart
08/23/2014 12:23 pm
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United States
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Don't have pics cause it's in the safe. But my most valuable is a 1912 Soveriegn (.25oz) gold coin that I inherited from my Grandfather. He was a huge coin collector, in fact he is the one who got me into coins. Pretty sure it is worth around $325 if I remember right. Mark |
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Here's my most valuable treasure. It's an extremely rare "Restoration Issue" denarius minted during the reign of the Roman emperor Trajan (98-117 AD). Trajan issued a very small number of gold and silver coins using the designs of coins minted during the Roman Republic and by some of the early "good" emperors. All of these coins are known by just a few specimens. My coin is based upon the design of a Republican denarius issued by the moneyer Quirinus around 57 BC. The obverse has the bearded bust of Romulus he reverse depicts Ceres seated holding ears of coins. All the Restoration issue coins have the same reverse legend of IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST. I have only been able to find one other example of this coin, a specimen that is in the British Museum collection. Sorry about the quality of the photos. These are from the auction where I purchased it. The coin sits safely in my safe deposit box.   Paul Bulgerin
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my top 3 1909S VDB EF40 1798 T2 S-174 Large Cent VF35 1808 S-277 Large Cent VF25       |
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Probably this one, now that gold prices have dropped from their height a few years ago:   [Nice coin, lousy picture.] Paid around $1900, worth about the same. |
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NGC MS64 RB   |
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I would like to thank everyone for posting their coins so far.  There are some beauties out there, whether it is your 1909 cents  or that gorgeous 1883 proof Trade dollar  or anything and everything else. Thanks. What else you got? Keep them coming!!  |
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Paul B...I don't collect ancients but that is quite an impressive piece. What kind of value would place on it?
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I'm not sure as to its actual value since I've only been able to find one other example of this specific type.
There are nearly 50 different types of Restoration Issue denarii. I've come across around ten auction listings for various types and have seen them sell, depending upon the specific type and grade, for between $2,000 and $10,000 U.S.
Why Trajan had them struck is a topic of a great deal of speculation, but they may well have been presentation pieces given to important individuals.
I don't know what mine's worth . . . but it's priceless to me, the centerpiece of my Roman collection.
Thanks for asking.
Paul Bulgerin
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United States
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Paul Bulgerin - without being a killjoy, I'd be quite concerned about the authenticity of that piece. As bad as some coin photography is, a seller would certainly provide better images for a Restoration denarius and not take a picture of a coin with their finger behind it! It's hard to tell exactly but from the poor images, the style, type, and legends are unlike any Trajan Restoration denarius I've handled and scream modern to me.
I'd suggest taking better images of it and posting them to get some second opinions.
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Small Eagle -
I showed the coin to several ancient coin dealers at the Chicago International Coin Fair back in April and none of them had any concerns about it.
I did take better photos of it, but can't find them in my pictures file, so I had to go with the one from the original auction.
The original seller didn't know it was a restoration issue and had it listed as a Quinirus denarius.
Paul Bulgerin
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Barryg, thats a great proof. I have the same but graded less. Its prob my favorite. I remember as a boy my grandfather going nuts because he got it. He showed it off for a week to the family. Nobody cared but me lol  |
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United States
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Not good images but this is mine.   Doesn't look like much and a lot of collectors would snub it for the low grade, but it is the eighth known 1795 NC-3 large cent and believe it or not this one is tied for third finest known. Value? About $8K. |
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