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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I was wondering what might be the most expensive "common" coin. What I mean is that it would be a coin that was minted for normal circulation, we know that its mintage figure is accurate, and while it doesn't get sold a lot, it is not uncommon to see for sale. (Put another way, it's not an 1804 dollar, an 1894-S dime, or a 1913 nickel.)
When it sells, it commands a very high dollar count, due to its low mintage, scarcity in collectable condition, or simply its popularity. Or for another reason.
I'm curious to hear from a lot of people as to what pops into their heads.
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United States
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Something like the 1909-S VDB? I dont think of these as rare at all yet they still command high prices.
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Russian Federation
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1909-S VDB, most likely. Or maybe 1914-D (or 1922 plain for that matter).
Could be something else slightly more expensive, but the 1909-S VDB is the one I would think of immediately.
Or something gold, I suppose. When it comes to old gold it's hard to say what really counts as "not uncommon to see for sale" - there's more of a continuum than a boundary.
Continuing that thought, I suppose Russian platinum could be a possibility.
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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1946 Newfoundland 5¢ only about 2,000 minted.
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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Russian Federation
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1946 Newfoundland 5¢ only about 2,000 minted. We're not talking about the most rare inexpensive coins (though that in itself is an interesting category). |
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Canada
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Depends on your definition of expensive and common, it's all relative. Though the 1948 Canadian dollar commands a very high price relative to the number minted very few actually entered circulaton as collectors knew from day 1 that this would be the key date dollar. The 1946c circulated and its scarcity wasn't immediately known.
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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I go for the 1950 d Jefferson nickel. It's rare but not too many people collect them. They are the key to the series and sell for atleast $15, but you can still find thm in circulation if you search a lot. Edited by Bertensgrad
10/27/2014 5:57 pm
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United States
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The 1950-D nickel was saved by the roll as people recognized the low mintage.
This has led to the belief by some that circulated examples are less common than uncirculated ones.
The 1909 cents were hoarded from day one. Compare the 1914-D.
The 14s were NOT saved. While less expensive, they are not as easily found as the 09s.
Back in the day 1955 Roosevelts were scare in circulation. Today they are so much junk silver.
Surviving population must be considered, even more so than absolute mintage.
50-D Nickels survived; 14-D Cents no so.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Any PF-70 1-OZ gold bullion coins.
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Pillar of the Community
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Belonging to be part of a relevant list would be:
1930 Australian Penny
1923 Australian Half Penny
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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How about the 1978-S Morgan $ that was a PCGS "XF,Details" grade that sold for $11,500? That was a VAM 111. When you add varieties to the equation things get out of hand real fast.  |
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We have a threepence from 1935 that's getting harder and harder to find. We went decimal in 1967 and as the 1935 coins had silver content a lot were melted down, so although there were quite a few made they are getting more and more expensive to purchase.
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United Kingdom
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There are quite a few UK coins I'd put in this category, such as the Edward VII halfcrowns of 1905. Two shillings and sixpence was a lot of money back then, so few of these got put aside at the time of issue. On the other hand, the pennies of 1950 and 1951 were saved in large numbers and their value has not changed much in the last 30 to 40 years.
Of course there are lots of very common coins that are extremely scarce in Mint State...
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