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Pillar of the Community
United States
2335 Posts |
I really like the look of the 3CN. I only have one but they are at the top of the list of coins I want, right next to filling my 7070. No coin shops around here, I can't afford MS examples, & it's really hard to tell from the pictures on ebay if the coins are problem free. Because of that I'm having a hard time finding any that I like. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1173 Posts |
I like the 3CN, and try to find nice examples every time I go to a show or visit a shop. Not much of an ebay shopper, but may be forced to go that route some day. Even if you don't collect the series, it never hurts to pick up nice examples...they won't get easier to find in the future! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2600 Posts |
I have only recently started buying them. Here is my latest purchase. Image Insert: Image Insert: Paid about $40 and I thought that was a steal. Jim |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1541 Posts |
Jim, that's a nice 3CN. Beauty.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3234 Posts |
Yep, Jim...that was a steal. I'm afraid you'll just have to hand it over here now....
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1283 Posts |
The only 3CN I own is an 1888 NCG 62. Total Minded: 36,500
Until I started looking into those I had no idea how dramatic an affect "demand" has on the price. A 1909-S VDB has more than ten times as many in the market, and it's still many times more expensive.
If the 3CN suddenly becomes popular the prices will jump HUGE. The thing is, the lack of demand has lasted this long... what would cause such a turn around?
I searched for an 1885 (only 1000 minted!) for a long time and only found 1 on Heritage. It would have been my first purchase of that magnitude and I just didn't have the guts to do it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3234 Posts |
Now you know why I was so excited to finally find a nice 1883 that was a definite business strike. You're right...the prices are absolutely STUPID for these coins...as in stupid LOW. If anyone was thinking of collecting them, I think now is a good time to start. It's conceivable these things can start taking off once all the new State Quarter and Presidential dollar collectors start moving backward and discovering what this country minted over 100 years ago! |
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Rest in Peace
United States
2884 Posts |
As I stated in my earlier post rarity is one thing and scarcity is another. I chased after the 3CN'S AND 3CS's for many years and had a tough time locating many of the dates. I find some dates in the Shield nickel series to be hard to find as well and not just the proofs but some of the seemingly common dates as well. As has been stated, I agree that at some point this series will boom. I am always on the lookout for coins in both series. Mike  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3234 Posts |
No one said it wouldn't be a challenge!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3234 Posts |
Interesting. Well over 250 views but only 35 responses?!
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Valued Member
United States
306 Posts |
I lucked out big time. I bought a used set of Whitman Type Set albums. I looked them over to make sure someone didn't write the condition of the coins which used to be there. (I hate that.) There was no writing and they looked new to me so I bought them. When I got home I opened it up and saw part of a coin. I moved the slider and pulled it out from behind the blue. It was an 1854 Three Cent piece. It was only a G4, but what a way to start a Type Set! :D |
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Valued Member
United States
76 Posts |
I personally like the odd denominations - Half Cent, 2c, 3c silver and nickel, and 20c. I have a couple 3c pieces, but nothing valuable. Not sure why there's so little demand for them, but if there hasn't been demand in over 100 years, I don't think it will suddenly spring up out of nowhere. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3234 Posts |
Always Write: You have a point and that point has been brought up before, however there's one thing different with this decade and the future that wasn't around (like it is today) just 15 years ago....the Internet. New collectors are able to learn more information and learn it faster than ever before. Plus, decent coins are becomingly increasingly hard to find in the marketplace even though prices are static. Something's gotta change.....one could hope!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2600 Posts |
There was an interesting article that came with this months Grey Sheet about Peace dollars and why they are undervalued and seeing a real growth. Only a matter of time before the 3CN realizes the same recognition and growth. I agree that now is the time to buy them. Jim |
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Valued Member
United States
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Maybe people will start seeing the value, scarcity, and just how cool the 3c pieces are. Yes, the Internet helps with communication and education, but also seems to keep over-hyping whatever is currently hot instead of making under-appreciated things more popular. Plus, the Internet has been around and popular for at least several years now - have they become more popular or more valuable in the past few years? (I don't know the answer, I'm really asking.) Heck, 3c pieces weren't even popular when they were circulating currency and everyone knew what they were or even had some! (Sorry, low blow...  ) My strategy is to collect them because I like them, and not bank on them suddenly surging in popularity and price. If they do, it's a great bonus! Anyway, since I don't have many yet, I'd like the prices to stay nice and low, at least until I buy all the ones I want!  |
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