| Author |
 Replies: 21 / Views: 2,819 |
Page 2 of 2
|
|
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
3343 Posts |
I look at those early dollars and always lose interest before pulling the trigger. Same thing with the 1795 half. It'd be sort of great to have one, but something more interesting always shows up and I forget about them.
I had a nice VF 1803 half for a while, but lost interest in it and swapped it for a common half eagle a few months ago. I'd eventually swap an early dollar the same way. They're not all that rare.
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
I am a fan of gold coins, (ref. my avatar), but wisdom has long since infiltrated my thinking.
Gold is really just another coinage metal.
What way do you think? Would you be rather thought of as numistmatist, or a collector of gold coins?
"All that glisters is not gold" - Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice.
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
For sure most of the early dollars are not rare, but they are spectacular as a type coins. Indeed, for silver issues, I would say they are among the top 5 type coins in the entire US series. Oh boy, look out.  Edited by Coinfrog
01/20/2019 7:43 pm
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
3343 Posts |
The flowing hair coins are spectacular and priced to match.The busts are sort of spectacular. I like seateds better than the busts, and accumulate them. The only busts that grab my attention are the clashed halves 1811-1815.
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
|
|
Pillar of the Community
5464 Posts |
I don't know much about either of them. I guess basically, I haven't paid much attention to them over the years because they are way beyond my budget as well. It probably wouldn't be the best financial move but I would go with the Double Eagle. It's just eye appeal for me. Just thought it is one of our most beautiful coins.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
3479 Posts |
Quote:
The flowing hair coins are spectacular and priced to match.The busts are sort of spectacular. I like seateds better than the busts, and accumulate them. Agreed! My first purchase was a flowing hair dollar and I still have it but I pull out my Seated dollars far more frequently than the flowing hair if that says anything. |
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
But what you can afford and realllllllllly want.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
3343 Posts |
sel, I have an 1854-S eagle in my hand that I bought for $100 over spot. Natural wear F12, with a rim nick that would probably get it a conditions grade. It's as numismatic as any conditions grade 1795 flowing hair half at 2x the price, and far rarer.
It appeals to me for many reasons. Hard to find, good flipper, good value, first year SF mint at the peak of the gold rush. Most of all it's the gravitas in my hand. A silver half is bigger in size but noticeably lightweight in comparison. Gold is different from the other metals bcause of this. It's compact wealth, and has been for 5000 years.
I don't care for the larger double eagles. They're too big to carry in a pocket, and carry too much value to function as everyday money. They were meant to be moved in sacks straight from the mints to Europe.
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
Edited by thq
01/21/2019 12:16 pm
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
4692 Posts |
Note: I noticed that there is a 1799 PCGS VF-20 on ebay under $2,000 if the OP is interested. |
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
1315 Posts |
Thanks for all the input. I'm going to visit my LCS Saturday a.m., with money in hand. I've worked hard & saved up for these. It's a good thing I don't have a Pay pal account, or I'd be on ebay every day shopping. My last big ticket item I picked up was a complete Barber half set last year. My goal is one early silver dollar & two double eagles. |
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
17884 Posts |
Quote:
My goal is one early silver dollar & two double eagles. Can't decide which he wants, so gets both. Sounds like the solution to me. Edited by Conder101
01/22/2019 11:31 am
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1315 Posts |
I forgot how to reply with the quote, but yes my goal is to buy three coins.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
4692 Posts |
OP, if you don't purchase coins on ebay, you should at least print out ones for sale so you can show to your LCS in order to get a competitive price. |
|
Moderator
 United States
189222 Posts |
Quote:
Can't decide which he wants, so gets both. Sounds like the solution to me.  |
|
Moderator
United States
189222 Posts |
Quote:
I forgot how to reply with the quote, but yes my goal is to buy three coins. How to QuoteIf you are using the Quick Reply box... 1. Type [qu
2. Paste the text you want to quote
3. Then type [/qu If you are using the Reply to Topic link... 1. Paste the text you want to quote 2. Highlight it 3. Then press the 'Insert Quote' button:  So this... [qu ote]Quoted Text[/qu ote] Looks like this... Quote:
Quoted Text |
|
Page 2 of 2
|
Replies: 21 / Views: 2,819 |
Page 2 of 2
|
First Page
Posted 01/20/2019 7:32 pm
