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A friend of mine actually owned all three (not at the same time) it was neat being able to hold them and study them up close. I've had the chance to hold several 1804 dollars, 3 different 1894-S dimes and all the 1913 Liberty nickels, I'd take the least rare of all of them I suppose the 1804 dollar Class I not the re-strikes. Of all the super rare coins I'd choose either the Brasher Doubloon, the Unique Pattern Indian Head/Flying eagle Ultra High Relief $20.00 gold double eagle, or the 1793 Chain cent in PCGS SP67 "The Coin". "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440Edited by westcoin
01/03/2016 12:18 am
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Westcoin--I really envy your experience. I would love to have held any one of those coins!  If I could own one, I'd take the dollar--a beautiful classic. |
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I'm a Barber dime guy so I'd probably pick the 1894 s but to be honest a class 1 1804 is very tempting. I have no interest in the 1913 V nickel but I can understand the allure people still feel towards them even after a lot of the mystery dissipating. Same with class 2 and 3 1804 $1. |
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I would go with the 1804 dollar Just because it is so rare and unique and I like the size of the dollar.
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Westcoin--I really envy your experience. I would love to have held any one of those coins! Don't envy me, envy Dwight, the owner of them all. I got to examine 4 1913 nickels and 3 different 1804 dollars at various ANA summer seminars, and even the Garrett Brasher doubloons, I was lucky enough to have Dave Bowers teaching the course I was in, right before the Garrett auctions, and the John Adam's 1794 Large Cent sale. He was nice enough to bring some coins along with him to study. The ANA also has the 1913 nickel and 1804 dollars in their collection, I believe any member could probably schedule a supervised visit with them in advance, though I'm not positive on that. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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Quote:The 1913 Liberty nickel. For some reason it has always intrigued me. Ever since that Hawaii 5-0 episode huh jbuck  |
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Quote:The ANA also has the 1913 nickel and 1804 dollars in their collection, I believe any member could probably schedule a supervised visit with them in advance, though I'm not positive on that. Isn't that in Colorado? Going to see them is a nice thought, but as a nearly retired college prof living in rural Georgia, I think I'll have to be happy just knowing that I've chatted with someone who has seen them.  Edited by Brian Mc
01/03/2016 11:24 pm
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Isn't that in Colorado? Yes in Colorado Springs, about 55 miles South of Denver. If you are a member of the ANA you can access their virtual collection online. https://www.money.org/"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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Awesome topic. I love the design and size of the 1804 Silver dollar,but do not like the fact that most were restrikes struck in 1834 I believe. The 1913 has always fascinated me as well. I did get to SEE one at the Baltimore show a good decade ago I believe. I was a smaller lad and remember asking my dad why do they have guards by the coins..and then I got my answer.
Anywho out of the three it would have to be the 1804 Silver dollar because of the size mostly.
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As per my previous reply, a bit over a year ago: Quote:Basically what Conder101 said: if the dollar is one of these Class III restrikes I'll take the dime, otherwise I'll take the dollar. I think I'll add one other qualification: if the dime is G-4 or lower, I'll take the dollar either way. That said, I agree with TypeCoin971793 that I don't really want either. |
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1804 Dollar. Specifically, the Parlemee-Reed specimen (a type 1), a personal favorite of mine not to mention that the coin is on display in Omaha (where I live)!
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01/04/2016 10:54 am
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Quote:Ever since that Hawaii 5-0 episode huh jbuck You got that right, Danno.  |
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Technically all three are fantasy pieces. Not made for circulation of through various nefarious means.
That's why my all time favorite had got to be "The Coin" the first U.S. Coin struck - 1793 Large Cent in MS67! Best historical coin of all time IMHO.
"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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Agree w/Westcoin. Nothing else even comes close for me.
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