what coin would you buy for a $1000

An MS/PF60 pattern quarter or PF63 seated liberty quarter

 

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I agree, I'd go for a gold $10 eagle. They're a little out of my price range right now!

 

Gold $20 Eagle...

Or, a 5 pound silver coin.

 

Me, too.

 

An Indian One Dollar Territorial Gold Piece (Period One Perfered) in any condition I could muster. This is very doubtful on the regular market, but might get lucky if I were at the right Estate Sale.

 

I would fill a few hole in my seated Dime + half dollar collection.Or find a nice MS-65+ 1897-O Morgan Dollar

 

Big dreamer maybe.

Also, such a question is a little harder for me since $1000 on a coin is doable. I have spent that or more for a coin. Its like asking others "what dream coin would you buy if you had $100 to spend on a single coin?"

 

Probably a nice high grade indian half eagle

 

I'd probably go for a 35-40 Draped Half or an MS Seated Liberty Quarter

 

This thread reaffirms that no one collects what I do -- and thus, less competition!

 

I'd probably get a really nice '42 proof walker to complete my '42 set.

 

My aswer to your question is "I don't know". When I return from the World's Fair of Money in Philadelphia, I might know & would probably post it here. :smile

Someone mentioned $10 Indian gold. I might give the same recommendation. It is a beautiful coin with a lot of gold in it. I would add that the $10 Indian should be purchased certified.

 

from the pic it is nice for the grade

 

I would love to buy an AU 1839-O RE half dollar for $1,000 or thereabouts, but unfortunately it costs about $1,500 for an EF45 if you are looking for a nice coin. A true AU would be over $2,000.

 

1859 Indian Head Cent PCGS MS64

 

$650

http://www.davidkahnrarecoins.com/p-346-18065-o101-r3-vf-25-650.aspx

 

That 1910, 10$ Indian is lovely.

 

This 1859 cent used to be in my Dansco 7070 Type Set Album. Now there is an empty hole in the album & the coin resides in a SDB. At least I have this photograph.

 

You wont be able to buy a 1839O in AU or a Bust Half in Mint state for $1000.

I personally would purchase a solid AU Capped Bust Half or a VF35 Draped Bust Half.
Or a MS64 Matron head Large Cent.

I was fortunate to buy this for around $1400. I consider myself VERY lucky for the opportunity.