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United States
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A $20 bill is all you have, so in most cases silver eagles would be out.
What would you buy?
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United States
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There's not much you could do with a $20. I would say in all cases a silver eagle would be out. I suppose I would get a nice high grade Indian cent for my set |
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United States
1234 Posts |
I'm working on filling out a few quarter folders with low end cheap hole-filler, fill it then upgrade  So I'd get 4 quarters... in fact I just did that earlier this month. If the prices slides much more or you'd allow 2 bucks wiggle room I'd say get a Morgan to fill that folder  |
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Canada
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$20 isn't much to do anything. I'd probably end up buying scrap silver because that's pretty much all you could get.
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United States
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In my area, currently $20 can often buy a raw Morgan up to even in an XF grade, or a lightly circulated Peace dollar. I'm always happy to make that exchange. Colligo ergo sum
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United States
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Quote:In my area, currently $20 can often buy a raw Morgan up to even in an XF grade, or a lightly circulated Peace dollar. Doesn't happen in my area of the country. It is very difficult to find any Morgan for under $25 here although I have found a dealer that has culls/lower grade Morgan's for $23. Maybe I should consider relocating to your area! To the opening poster question I'd probably look for a high grade Walking Liberty half or Mercury dime on that budget. Perhaps a few early 1960's proof sets would be available at that price point. Some more common year large cents in lower grades but problem free might also be available. Edited by Joe2007
05/11/2014 7:09 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1531 Posts |
By a well-circulated Morgan from the LCS (they're $21, so I'd have to do a bit of bargaining.)
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 United States
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 Scottk to CCF If you are interested in old coins you can buy a decent Large Cent from the 1840-1850's. Also, some Liberty V nickels are available especially the 1883 No Cents variety. Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
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United States
1959 Posts |
Here is a little ditty I picked up for 20 bucks. Seated half dimes and Seated dimes are a good trade for a $20 bill in my opinion. And the thing is, this wasn't a particular bargain. That's just what they go for. Heck, early Mercs in VF--EF range go for more. Yes, this is a common date, but still.... The obverse pic is closest to the in hand color. Horrible pics.   |
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United States
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To the opening poster question I'd probably look for a high grade Walking Liberty half or Mercury dime on that budget. Perhaps a few early 1960's proof sets would be available at that price point. Some more common year large cents in lower grades but problem free might also be available Another option: Try bidding on ebay for items that usually sells for few dollars more. It doesn't cost anything to bid and if you happen to win, now you got a good deal. |
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United States
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I would buy a very high grade 1996W dime. Probably around MS64 or if I found a deal higher. I know its not silver or anything but its a cool coin. Key date and even though I would probably overpay, itd still be something I would love. Edit: oops didnt see this was in classic section. Its gotta be an IHC for me if we have to choose classic Edited by duncanbishop24
05/11/2014 8:14 pm
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United States
6370 Posts |
I would probably buy a filler for my type set. It would have to be around fair because there isn't much left in my LoC type set album.
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United States
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I would say in all cases a silver eagle would be out. If you looked hard enough, I bet you could find an ounce of silver for twenty dollars. |
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For $20, I'd go junk silver picking.
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United States
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I'd dig through the bargain bin or look through the foreign boxes for some old copper. I can usually find a coin or two from the 1700s with 20 bucks.
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