$20 -> 1 Coin Gift...what Do You Buy?

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bwbollom Valued Member United States 293 Posts	Posted 04/19/2011 6:47 pm Say you have a friend who isn't a coin collector, but has shown interest in your stuff. You're on a limited budget...say ~$20US...and want to buy 1 nice coin as a gift for them. What do you select? Let's assume that they haven't given any specifics...like never said "quarters are my favorite coins" or anything like that. They've shown interest in US modern & classic, world coins, bullion, ancient Roman & Greek, slabbed & raw...pretty much anything you've shown them elicits a "WOW!" or "That's really cool!" You want to give 1 coin that might inspire a new collector. What do you give? Pics please Edited by bwbollom 04/19/2011 6:49 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Fuzzy317 Moderator United States 14463 Posts	Posted 04/19/2011 7:02 pm ~$20US narrows the field. I would probably get the best Franklin half that would purchase. Its part classic coinage and part US history. Edited by Fuzzy317 04/19/2011 7:03 pm Report this Post to the Staff
bwbollom Valued Member United States 293 Posts	Posted 04/19/2011 7:03 pm To answer my own question and get the ball rolling, I'd probably buy the oldest and best grade, ANACS (or other) graded Walking Liberty half dollar that I could find for $20. This would be old enough to be a "classic" US coin. It's large enough to show beautiful detail in AU or better. The design is one of my favorites. It's a nice chunk of sliver which is rising in value rapidly these days. Having a graded example would allow them to either keep it as is and know it's protected without needing to go do anything else, or break it open to add to an album. That's what I'm thinking so far, but I'm curious what others would select and why... Report this Post to the Staff
bwbollom Valued Member United States 293 Posts	Posted 04/19/2011 7:06 pm Quote: ~$20US narrows the field. I would probably get the best Franklin half that would purchase. Its part classic coinage and part US history. I like it! I think a silver half is a great selection. I only said Walker over Franklin because I like the design more and you could find an even older date for about the same price. ~$20 is completely arbitrary, but I just like knowing what people would select given certain limitations... Report this Post to the Staff
Fuzzy317 Moderator United States 14463 Posts	Posted 04/19/2011 7:12 pm Quote: I like it! I think a silver half is a great selection. I only said Walker over Franklin because I like the design more and you could find an even older date for about the same price. I chose the Franklin half, because the question was a coin for a non-coin collector. Hopefully coins or history might spark an interest. Report this Post to the Staff
rachums107 Pillar of the Community United States 3345 Posts	Posted 04/19/2011 7:28 pm with the Walking Liberty half, because its a depiction of Liberty, which makes it seem older Report this Post to the Staff
Jdgarst0720 Valued Member United States 259 Posts	Posted 04/19/2011 7:29 pm I would aggree with the Walker! That is a great coin. Report this Post to the Staff
AlmostCollectible Valued Member United States 384 Posts	Posted 04/19/2011 7:50 pm Walking Liberty is certainly a good choice, but just to give you more options, I'll throw in the 2-cent 3-cent coins. Odd denomination + they are more then a century old. Report this Post to the Staff
bmanofnbc Pillar of the Community United States 1424 Posts	Posted 04/19/2011 8:01 pm For $20 you should be able to find a decent large cent, you cen bet they never got one of those back in change. Report this Post to the Staff
mshev Valued Member United States 312 Posts	Posted 04/19/2011 8:16 pm You could also get a fairly high grade Mercury dime, if you went with one from the 40s and not full bands. Report this Post to the Staff
w1a9c8k5 Pillar of the Community United States 1348 Posts	Posted 04/19/2011 8:41 pm no no no no Go with something older. Get them really thinking, "This coin is really over 130-150 years old?" try and find a decent large cent or something. I agree the halves are cool but go with something that they won't see every day. An old copper would be my gift of choice. Report this Post to the Staff
Tunnioc Pillar of the Community United States 3179 Posts	Posted 04/19/2011 9:02 pm I would agree with a nice Walking Liberty half. Its a large coin and a beautiful design, hence the highly sought after Silver American Eagle Bullion Coins. Report this Post to the Staff
Flook Valued Member United States 172 Posts	Posted 04/19/2011 9:16 pm Walking Liberty halves are beautiful designs....i'd go with the liberty because thats what started my collecting a couple years ago!! not sure how old your friend is....i was only 14 when I got my first walking liberty and I've been hooked since....anything you get will be appreciated though post pics whatever you go with!! Report this Post to the Staff
TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 04/19/2011 9:30 pm I think a nice Buffalo nickel could be had for $20.00 or a common date Indian Head cent. I too agree on a Large cent. Too bad you didn't ask last year. A common Morgan dollar would have been in the budget. Report this Post to the Staff
Deltron Pillar of the Community United States 508 Posts	Posted 04/19/2011 9:38 pm Agree with bman, get em a large cent. You can get a decent F-12 with no issues for around 20 bucks. Report this Post to the Staff
jimineez Valued Member United States 287 Posts	Posted 04/19/2011 11:06 pm +1 on the walking liberty...I prefer some precious metal in my coins! Report this Post to the Staff
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