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So I have sold off a few of my sets, and a few other miscellaneous items, including some higher value comic books, and have managed a few thousand dollars to take a strong start at a new collecting pursuit. I am getting more into coins with high eye appeal and luster As you know, I have sort of started an indian quarter eagle collection. I would like to go for the 11-d, prefereably XF-AU, problem free(no weak d either)...so this would land me somewhere in the 4k neighborhood...something like this. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1911-D-NGC-...ht_977wt_867I have also loved the $3 gold piece for a while, and I own several, an AU55, and an AU58 details scratched. I would love to upgrade to something like this....a lustrous captivating beauty!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/1878-PCGS-M..._2287wt_1352Another area I think would be interesting to get into, is NGC star material. Now Morgans are all over the place, but something like this MS66 Saint Gaudens with a star would be an excellent way to start an NGC star collection. What a beautiful lustrous clean MS66star saint for 3k! http://www.ebay.com/itm/26156481369...ht_25wt_1238edit: to add. I recently sold my Xf detail damaged 1927-s SLQ. While most of the collection is in the AU range or upper XF; I have been pondering something like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...231311770372I could get the seller to go down a few hundred in price outside of ebay. Its a beautiful coin, but I have never really been into conditional rarities. Also, been putting together a type set of $5 libs. I have the charlotte, Dahlonega and San Francisco. So the major toughies are out of the way....but Carson City and New Orleans could be a challenge. For some reason I have been really intrigued with this 1875-CC NGC VF25. http://www.ebay.com/itm/29115392542....m1423.l2649It is one of the rarest Carson City half eagles with only 150 known. The details are weak, but there is surprisingly a lot of luster on this example. So many decisions.......  Someone please give me your thoughts. So anyways, I wanted to get some feedback as to which direction that YOU would go given these options. It is a big decision, and forum feed back is always appreciated. Edited by johnny54321
08/22/2014 10:29 pm
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Wow, John, I just looked at these ebay links and all are very nice coins. The CC gold is not the prettiest in that grade, but to own a coin with only 150 known examples would be way cool ! The saint or the 27s would get my vote. They are both beautiful, and would also be easy to move if you ever tired of owning them. |
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I would have to go with the 1908 star, That is a beautiful coin!! But again, your list is a tough choice!
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If you're going to pursue $3 Gold, I would advise you to avoid 1854, 1874 and 1878 common dates. The very rare low mintage $3 gold's can usually be obtained for not much more than those common dates. ie you can obtain an 1879 $3 Gold (3,000 minted) for about the same price as a common date 1878 $3 gold (82,300 minted). JMO
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I'd vote for the 1875-CC $5. I like the double CC mint mark and the coins are generally tougher/more expensive in higher grades.
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Of the choices you posted go with the $3 gold,always liked them and I see them going up in value and easy to sell in the future. John1  |
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I think you should go for the $3.  |
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I would go for either the 11-D or the 1908 MS-66 star. As g048406 said, you can buy much rarer $3 gold for not much more. I would wait for a rarer example. The 1911-D is inhibiting your quarter eagle set and the MS-66 saint is just plain beautiful.
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Quote:
If you're going to pursue $3 Gold, I would advise you to avoid 1854, 1874 and 1878 common dates. The very rare low mintage $3 gold's can usually be obtained for not much more than those common dates. ie you can obtain an 1879 $3 Gold (3,000 minted) for about the same price as a common date 1878 $3 gold (82,300 minted). JMO That is true if you are looking at AU grades. But I'm looking at MS63 grades, and it is a much bigger difference there. Even the 1854 passes up the 1878 quite a bit in that grade range. |
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thanks all. I am really tempted with the 1908 star, as it ends in a few hours....hmmm.
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John,
You have to do what you think best, as you will live with your choice.
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If it were me, I'd buy the coin that makes my heart race and minimize the importance of rarity, stars, stickers, grade level or what other people collect in my decision making.
I'd also prefer to see the coin in person to truly know if it makes my heart race....
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08/23/2014 4:32 pm
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First of all, if I had a few thousand to spend on my collection, here is what I would be doing   . Out of the choices given, I would take the 66 Saint. The $3 looks pretty amazing also. Let us know what you do! |
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Thanks guys. I think I'm gonna make a run at the 66 star. I already own a raw 1908(62 or so), so I could sell that one. The princess is tempting too..... But I think a star NGC set would be fun.... And quite challenging
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66 star for the win!! woohoo! I have learned that color and luster the most important qualities to me in a coin.
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Posted 08/22/2014 11:17 pm
