How Long?

Affordable decent ones are usually the hardest to find for hard to find coins. Usually you can at least find the really junky ones or super high end ones but no one likes to let go of that middle area. When they do finally hit the market theyll generally cost more than a book value says they should, but its not like you really have other choices for it

I think the bigger question here is: do you buy fillers? I do not. I takes however long it takes me to find the suitable coin for a year set or anything presentable. There are tons of coins in my collection that I wouldn't want to showcase so I take my time finding the perfect coin in the grade I want it.

For me, it's varied. Sometimes I'll hold out and hunt for the dream deal for a long time and sometimes I'll cave and pay the going rate.

The bottom line is that it takes as long as we decide to let it take. We choose how long that'll be every time because we decide whether
we're going to pay the going rate vs. hold out for that dream deal as well as how long we'll hold out for.

Just not looking in or at the right places. For example have you tried to contact people in China? Might get you one made to order.
Not sure if you've tried coin shows but if there are any in your area, you might find exactly what your looking for. A good thing about a local coin show is the dealers are usually the same. Some get to coin shows all over the country and could look for exactly what you want. So if there is a coin show around you, go there and spend some time talking to dealers.
Not sure of your price range but there is a place called Miller's Mint, on line dealer. I just looked in the catalog from them and they have 3 listed. G-4, VG-8, VG-10. Great catalog. Request one if for nothing else a good reference.
And remember your looking for a coin with a mintage of 248,000 so not like they are all over the place.

When it comes to the US Twenty Cent Piece, I found the right one a few years ago and failed to buy it.

VG-F key dates are the only ones that most of us can afford, supply and demand kicks in and you end up seeing these coins go for a lot more (relatively) than they are worth. As a consequence, only the coins lacking eye appeal, are readily available.


That seems to be what is happening to me. I found a really nice G-6 PCGS 1921 Walker and the gentleman only wanted $195.00 for it. He did have make an offer on it so I offered $160.00, he countered with $190.00 and after I thanked him for his time I went back to my search.

I was told by someone here on the forum that Heritage or Teletrade would be a good place to keep an eye out, I signed up for there Wantlist but nothing yet. It will show up one of these days.

No! I am still looking for my white whales, all three of them. Settling is not an option when you have something in mind.


Um, carl:

Yes I know, same thing when I was looking for my 1921-D. Ended up paying more than I wanted to but I got a very nice looking G-6, I will probably do the same thing with the 1921-P also. Nice ones seem to sell at the auction houses at a good price though, just don't come around to often.

Good Luck with your search too!