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I have $50 I'd like to spend on an old U.S. coin, preferably silver, and minted before 1850 and in above Fine condition. I have plenty of world coins and realized the oldest U.S. coin I have is an 1895 Barber dime lol. Anyways, suggestions on coins and/or reputable sellers are welcome. Please no self endorsement. Thanks!!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
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how, 'bout a 2 cent piece? not before 1850 but still they are very cool. other cool coins are 3 cent silvers, and Half Dimes |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You do realize that the combination of "silver, before 1850 and above Fine grade, for $50" is fairly restrictive, to say the least...  Possibility: 1841 to 1843 (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty dimeSomething like this? |
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Yeah I guess it doesn't necessarily have to be silver but thanks for the link
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I have $50 I'd like to spend on an old U.S. coin That 'may' not be the wisest way to go about buying a coin. I might suggest that you find something that you 'like' first, and then save up the money to get it.......that is, unless you are pressed for time and this $50 is just a burden to you anyway. |
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You could probably get a half-dime from the 1840s (depending on the exact year) in VF condition for under $50.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I would go with a Seated Liberty quarter in VF. There are several dates in the 1840's that can be found in VF condition for under $50 but it may take a bit of searching. |
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I know this isn't what you asked but I would save a little longer and try for an 1830's Capped Bust Half in VF condition.
I think you could find one for under $100. Maybe even in the $75 range. The old halves have so much more wow factor due to their size.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Seated Half Dime, dime or quarter should be possible in that price range. f you can go a little higher you could do the seated half or maybe even a capped bust half. If you don't insist on silver you can get a Matron head large cent back to 1816 in F. You might be able to get a Classic head Half Cent even older Or you can go for a higher grade and get a Braided hair Large cent, 1839 - 1857, almost up to XF for $50 |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I think the Capped Bust Half is a good idea, you can try like heck to get a nice one at $50 and it might be able to be done. Save up another 25 bucks and you can end up with one you will always be glad you bought. These scream classic United States coin! I think if you have patience and invest a little more and do some careful shopping, it will be one of your favorites in your collection always. The Large and Half Cents might surprise you too. Silver really has little to do with the coin once it becomes collectible for what it is rather than what it is made of. There is hardly enough silver in the half dollar to factor $50.00 into the equation, at least for now anyway. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I have to go with a Capped Bust half dollar as well, they were the economic workhorse of the US in the early 1800s and are plentiful enough to be quite affordable. You should be able to find a nice VG example for $50 or so with F-VF examples going for less than $100. |
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Agreed with capped bust halves...I've never been into the series too much but it seems a lock for this idea. However it can be hard sometimes as there is a huge cult following to them...I have a LOT of trouble winning them. Quote:I would go with a Seated Liberty quarter in VF. There are several dates in the 1840's that can be found in VF condition for under $50 but it may take a bit of searching. And agreed with him, as people tend to pay more for the early dates. Seated liberty half dimes/dimes are easier in the 1840s. The halves are tough like the quarters. |
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United States
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Well, if you don't mind the "not silver" aspect, you can get some very nice large cents for $50 pre-1850.
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Posted 09/19/2010 8:50 pm
