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United States
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I like gold because it's the most noble metal and IMO the most beautiful. However I also like silver, Buffalo nickels and small cents. |
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Pillar of the Community
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I really like classic US gold coins - probably because I can't afford them!  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I love classic US Copper. My favorite coins!
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I like classic American coins in all three metals. The metal in the coin has nothing to do with the quality of the design. Gold just happens to be only one metal that is used in coins. Nothing wrong with a Flying Eagle cent, or a Buffalo nickel. I just love the neo classic designs of American coins of the 1850's to the 1950's in general. In particular, I am a fan of the designs Weinman, St Gaudens and the innovative designs of Pratt. They just scream AMERICAN !  Why shouldn't a Country make a statement on it's circulating coinage? Edited by sel_69l
06/11/2017 10:22 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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As far as US Classic coins, I can only speak from what I've owned.
For some reason, I really like classic circulated silver. There's something about the color compared to BU that appeals to me.
Plus the designs are still beautiful even in VG condition.
In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Not much of a fan of copper. Silver has many attractive designs, as well as a lot of variety among the commemoratives. I love the Indian designs on gold, but not so much the Saint-Gaudens, and the other classic gold designs have the same relative blandness as the coppers.
While my favorite designs are among the gold, there are only two of them. For overall appeal and variety, I give the edge to silver.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My favorite would be silver, I just love the look of a wholesome, problem-free silver coin, whether circulated or MS. I do enjoy looking at classic gold, but I suppose that I avoid getting attached to it because I couldn't afford it. As for copper, there's just so many nuances in grading it per EAC standards that I get too confused.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Silver dollars and the $10 and $20 gold pieces.....just so beautiful
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1475 Posts |
I also love US silver coins of all types. BU and well circulated. Both are beautiful.
Also, nickels & cents are great too!
Edited by Coconutjoe
06/12/2017 03:26 am
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Silver by far! it looks quite beautiful when fresh and white, it can take on attractive, natural looks when honestly circulated, and can have the most beautiful toning. I'm a silver guy all the way!
Feel free to call me Will.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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All coins are more attractive in top grades. The Walker design suffers a bit more than most - a wear line develops along the body of the eagle, and along the line of Liberty's body.
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United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Copper, copper has a "warmth" to it that silver and gold can't match. They come across as cold and sterile.
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United States
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Love copper and silver , dislike gold . Probably because I never was able to afford them .  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1839 Posts |
Silver by far for me. The reason can be summed down to one word.
Toning
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United States
114 Posts |
Silver for me, no question. I can find a beautiful silver example in any grade, without feeling disappointed. Lustrous gold coins are stunning, but under an AU grade and I think they lose most of their appeal. For copper I only really enjoy looking at large cents (and Flying Eagle cents, if they count). |
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Posted 06/11/2017 9:56 pm
