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If you were going to buy one Saint in less than MS condition which would it be? I vote for 1908-S or 1913-S since they have mintage of less than 100,00 and are more scarce but not rare? I want some feedback.
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In a series there are always "key" dates which are recognized as such and disproportionately popular as well as expensive, ex: High Reliefs. There are other dates which are lesser keys which are often less available than the keys, but are a whole lot cheaper. For example, I could buy the key 1916 Standing lib quarter all day long, but the 1919-D is tough. Lincoln 1909-S VDB vs 1914-D too. Buy the semi-keys.
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Rest in Peace
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I would buy something that is still in black print on the NumisMedia price guide.
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Strike is what would be important to me for my Type Set. One of the first things that is wore down is Liberty's nose...she has got to have a nice nose. I also like the 1909/8 variety. http://www.PCGScoinfacts.com/Coin/Detail/9151Edited by oih82w8
10/31/2017 12:09 pm
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Rest in Peace
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It depends on your spending limit. You can often get Mid-range MS 63 in slightly tougher dates for the price of a common 64.
For the Saints, there are two buyers. Those buying the single highest grade they can afford for a type set and the big boys putting a set together.
Try to make a purchase that would have interest from both buying groups.
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Pillar of the Community
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If I were going to get a saint in less than MS condition, I would go for one of the high relief ones, simply because they are well known and most likely to hold their value.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I would buy the coin, not the date.  |
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Frog
Explain yourself, please? Are you saying buy the best condition coin you can get regardless of scarcity? With the Saints the date/mint is what makes the difference between a $2000 coin and a $200,000 coin. I am going to start rubbing my coins with frog skin again.
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If you are comparing the 1908-S to the 1913-S I think the 1908-S is the better choice. It's more expensive but is definitely harder to find and may have better potential for appreciation.
I agree with oih82w8 about the nose. Make sure you pick a Saint (any date) with a well-struck and mark-free face on Liberty.
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Terry, nice to see you are going for the gold. I have been looking for a MS 63 Sanit other than the 1924. I want one with full details and strong luster. I just want a quality example of one of the nicest coins every made.
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Explain yourself, please? Are you saying buy the best condition coin you can get regardless of scarcity? With the Saints the date/mint is what makes the difference between a $2000 coin and a $200,000 coin. I am going to start rubbing my coins with frog skin again. He is saying that he'd rather pay extra for a coin in nicer condition instead of paying more for a coin that was embossed slightly differently. I can't say I blame him. |
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