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Valued Member
United States
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I've been wondering, if I could have a complete set of coins from any year in US history, which would I choose? There are so many things to consider - rarity of the coins, interesting designs, odd denominations, historical significance, etc. I finally settled on 1916 for a number of reasons - the large variety of coins issued that year with the change over from the Barber coinage to the new designs, the rarity of the Type 1 SLQ, the Walking Liberty half being my favorite coin design of all time, and the knowledge that these were carried by soldiers going to Europe during WWI. It made me wonder what year others would choose, as well. And even more interesting to me, is why you would choose that year. If you want to join the discussion, just tell us what single year, 1776-2014, would you choose to have and why. Assume that it would be given to you by a magic leprechaun and doesn't cost anything  , but it also isn't resellable, so do not consider actual resale value of the coins. I think this provides for a more interesting discussion of the merits of various years, beyond a strict modern dollar value. Anybody with me on 1916? |
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Moderator
 United States
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1916 is a good choice. I counter with 1873.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5825 Posts |
1793
That's when coins were first struck for use in the US.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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'64 Last of the Silver coins. '76 for the IKE type one  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I chose 1916. There is a huge variety in that year. I would have a second choice of 1907.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
711 Posts |
All great answers. Of those thrown out there, I like 1916 and 1873 best. Adding 1943 to the mix. The only steel coin with the steel Wheat cent. One of the few years with the silver War Nickel. Great designs on the other three coins. WWII era coins. What's not to like. |
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United States
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
12255 Posts |
I would choose 1915.
As a commemorative collector, I would love to own a complete set of the silver and gold commemorative coins struck for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition held in San Francisco in 1915. The set includes a silver half dollar, a gold dollar, a gold quarter eagle and two varieties of a gold quintuple eagle ($50).
It would be nice to own the only $50 gold coins struck by the US (prior to the modern bullion coins).
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
Puerto Rico
778 Posts |
I choose 1916. My second choice 1907 (Saint Gaudens high relief)
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United States
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Moderator
United States
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1793 for sure.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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1933 for me.....if you own that one year you could be rich...lol
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Valued Member
United States
457 Posts |
1849, gotta get that $20 liberty head...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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1916 would be my first choice. I'm a big Mercury dime and SLQ fan. I also like 1853 from just a design standpoint , which I am currently trying to get one of each denomination. So far I got a Half Dime, dime, and half dollar from that year. |
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Valued Member
United States
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I would have to say 1921 as well. Still had the Mercury dime and two dollars in the same year. |
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Posted 11/24/2014 2:57 pm
