Early US Dollars - I want one!

I really want to own one of the early American Dollars. Either the "Flowing Hair" or the "Bust" dollar. I would prefer an 18th century date. Can someone give me a an idea on what I would be spending and where I could get one. I would like to do business with a reputable dealer or a forum member. This does not have to be a perfect coin. I would prefer the coin be "uncleaned" with all the major details in tact. In the end I will take what I can afford.Any ideas or advice.

All responses are appreciated!

Thanks

 

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Gosh we all WANT those Noob. Alas I have none to trade. :smile

 

Anyone?

 

Price ideas

Flowing hair http://www.collectorscorner.com/Category/Category.aspx?catId=736&tl=false


Bust dollars http://www.collectorscorner.com/Category/Category.aspx?catId=23&tl=false


I would contact Lost Dutchman or 900 fine (who has one on his site for $9200)
and sells ancients also
http://www.900fine.com/inventory/US

 

Much thanks Jester. I'll check em' out.

 

Go to the Heritage Auctions website and review all the grades and prices of early dollars to give you a better idea of cost vs. quality.

 

I got bitten by that bug ca. 2004 and purchased a nice original 1799 in VF-35. One recommendation I can make is don't buy a details coin or a coin with any damage. Good honest wear is better than damage and is immanently more collectable if you are a purest like myself. My coin was purchased after a decently long search for a nice dark circ cam example by Ira Stein. These are one of those things that you can contact a reputable dealer like Matt, Ira etc and have them search for you.



And then my wife figured out how much I spent on it, had a cow and made me promise to sell it. I sold other stuff instead and kept "Anne".

 

Yea I might have to do that. I was thinking of the $1500 -$2000 range. I just can't do a $9K, although I am sure his coin is probably worth it. I think I might have to look around. I really don't see these things "getting" cheaper.

I am sure these dealers will chime in - they are members.

 

Try here good people https://www.northeastcoin.com/inventory.jsp# Coins with underlined prices are negotiable. Click the price to make an offer!

 

Yeah, they aren't cheap. I am sure I wouldn't buy my flowing hair again at today's prices. If I were into US coins still I might be collecting draped bust dollars though.

I actually like my 1803 most of all. The infamous 1804 dollars were originally struck with 1803 dates, so owning an 1803 might be owning the "real" 1804.

 

I think I saw a 1794 Flowing Hair in MS-62 on EBAY with the incredibly low BUY IT NOW price of $74k. It might have have been a 1795 come to think of it. Its a pretty lofty goal you have your sights set on, but there is nothing wrong with planning for the future. As for myself, I am saving up for the next time the Judd-1776 is offered for public sale...

 

I don't need ms. I am not spending 74k, even if I had it to spend. Thanks.
What is a Judd?

Btw for 74k it better go 0-60 in 3s, Aaaaaaannnnd it better be red!

 

Thank you for giving me another reason to never get married... too much arguing. When was the last time "Anne" complained to you about anything? Exactly...

 

Check out this BEAUT
http://www.rarecoinwholesalers.com/p/118666/1802-draped-bust-1-heraldic-eagle

You know the saying though... If you have to ask the price....

 

I suggest first establish a budget. Then decied on the grade you want. I highly sugest get one graded by either PCGS or NGC. If the coin was cleaned 40 years ago or more it could have developed a luster. As far as where to find one. I would suggest buying one from a repultal eBay seller. Another option is a coin show. There's one dealer that goes to a lot of my local coin shows who usaly brings $150,000+ in early silver dollars made 1803 or older. So hit a few shows. You could also hit local auctions. Some guy at the last local one got a 1799 for $2200 OTD. You can also put WTB or WTT. Good Luck Zach.

 

I had a similar desire about a year ago and picked this coin up in a partial cash / trade deal: (Sorry for the poor pictures.) The only way I was able to handle the cost was to trade about $700 in junk silver (when it was about 25x face) against the negotiated price. Overall, I was happy to get my hands on a non-details 1795 dollar. Perhaps you could work a similar deal when you find a coin you like.

 

Zach,
Thank you. I would like one with all the details maybe 25-30 and Id like to stay under $2000. Dated 179x. Sound reasonable?

 

Under $2k for a 179x problem-free dollar in VF25/30? This does not sound reasonable to me.

 

AN, what you really need to do is talk to a dealer like Tom B (I always forget your back sorry Tom) Matt or Ricky and tell them what your looking for and they can tell you what to expect (grade wise) for the amount of money your willing to spend.

 

Here some that are going to auction at Long Beach http://coins.ha.com/c/search-results.zx?Ne=304&N=51+792+4294952696+315

The first one should go for around 2