What Previously Owned Coin Do You Miss The Most?

I thought about selling mine for a brief moment. My granddad bought it sometime in the 60's for 80 bucks. I know I would never buy another one if I sold it so I probably never will. I honestly dont think I have sold a coin that I regret or wish I still had.

I had a really nice 1909-S Indian that was NGC graded XF40. I sold it a little while ago and I kind of miss it.

In reading the replies, many of the missed coins are keys but others are relatively common. Funny how we can get somewhat attached to certain coins and value them beyond simple assets for which we are but temporary caretakers. The Oregon Trail half is quite a work of art, and those high grade coins sure have eye-appeal. Others, like key coins, are prized for their scarcity. Certain coins remind us of bygone times and cause us to reflect upon history. The, there are those coins that have some curious aspect about them, like the 1942/1 dime, a glaring error. Some of the coins missed are gone by choice, be it voluntary or sacrificial, and others not. The selling of one's prized coins to provide for family needs is truly selfless and reminds me of the "Gift of the Magi" story. Great hobby, this ...

Hi Upstate,
My guess is that many of us attach some degree of sentiment to particular coins. I do still have one "coin" that my Dad gave me. He wasn't a collector of anything, mind you. It's a counterfeit Walker Half, lead-based, I suspect. That one's not worth much to anyone but me. There are a few other coins and tokens I prize, simply because they came from old friends who've passed.

Many coins and tokens have stories attached. Some are personal stories, some are hobby-related stories, and others can conjure up history. These stories transcend physical beauty to my old eyes. I've often given coins as presents to friends and folks from church. Attaching some story makes the coin more special. My favorite gift to give is the lowly widow's mite. Such gifts are ones that, if lost or misplaced, would surely be missed.

I miss my 1854 Arrows at date quarter. It was given to me by the "tooth fairy" for the first tooth I lost, it had been given to my father for the first tooth he lost and when my son lost his first tooth, it passed on down the chain. My grandfather had taken it out of his restaurant till back in the early 1920's to put under my dad's pillow. My son assures me it will flow on down the line if he ever has a child.

That is an incredible story! I definitely understand that you miss it, but knowing where it is now and where it will go. Priceless.

perfect thanks, mine is is uncirculated condition as well. I only found one website oher then ebay with the coin which listed it for 135$, on ebay all the coins I saw had no bids. I'm thinking of getting it graded by pcgs if my dad allows me too.