In a quandry!

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  1. KeviniswhoIam

    KeviniswhoIam Well-Known Member

    Here I am at the FIN show. I can only afford to buy one of the two:

    1875-CC AU55 $20

    or

    1787 MS62BN Fugio 8-B

    the gold is slightly more at $5500, and the Fugio is $5000

    help me here, folks!
     
    KeviniswhoIam, Jan 9, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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  3. BuffaloHunter

    BuffaloHunter Short of a full herd Supporter

    A nice quandary to be in!

    Myself, I would be all over the Fugio.
     
    BuffaloHunter, Jan 9, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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  4. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    I say Fugio...
    fugio-cent-obv-rev.jpg
     
    SensibleSal66, Jan 9, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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  5. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    You can’t go wrong with either one. I’d take the gold but that’s because I have a Fugio. :)
     
    Collecting Nut, Jan 9, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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  6. The Meat man

    The Meat man Supporter! Supporter

    Fugio!
     
    The Meat man, Jan 9, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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  7. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Photos
    What did the CC 20$ cost a year ago?
     
    Pickin and Grinin, Jan 9, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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  8. mrweaseluv

    mrweaseluv Supporter! Supporter

    My thoughts the same as P&G... much of the value of the CC $20 is in the gold price and as variable.. but easier to resell later.. the Fugio on the other hand would be harder to sell but more likely to retain it's value over time.
     
    mrweaseluv, Jan 9, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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  9. ddddd

    ddddd Member

    Having no pictures and just going off what I think is cooler, I would pick the Fugio.
     
    ddddd, Jan 9, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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  10. Tall Paul

    Tall Paul Supporter! Supporter

    The Fugio gets my vote.
     
    Tall Paul, Jan 9, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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  11. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    SHHHHH, don't tell my wife, but I have both. Either one is going grow in value, good luck with your decision and congrats!
     
    Mr.Q, Jan 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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  12. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    The Fugio Cent is more interesting. Oddly enough, I have never been fascinated by the Carson City Mint. I don’t know why.
     
    johnmilton, Jan 10, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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  13. Publius2

    Publius2 Well-Known Member

    Hands down, the Fugio.
     
    Publius2, Jan 10, 2026 at 7:52 AM
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  14. KeviniswhoIam

    KeviniswhoIam Well-Known Member

    Well, it appears the consensus is the Fugio…….you know, they’re a bit of them off the floor, and I think I’m losing my eyesight squinting at them, most being BN! I believe the 8-B varietal being pretty common and cheapest might be the one.
     
    KeviniswhoIam, Jan 10, 2026 at 7:57 AM
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  15. BuffaloHunter

    BuffaloHunter Short of a full herd Supporter

    Looking forward to seeing pictures!
     
    BuffaloHunter, Jan 10, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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  16. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    If you are buying to make money I would go with the double eagle only because gold is rising like a batch of new bread dough. If you are buying to enjoy, absolutely the Fugio.
     
    Randy Abercrombie, Jan 10, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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  17. KeviniswhoIam

    KeviniswhoIam Well-Known Member

    Ergo, the quandry I am in. I decided to go the enjoyment route, since in half a century of collecting, I have never sold a coin. Somewhat speaks for itself, I guess.
    Well, off to the show, we shall see if it’s still there!
     
    KeviniswhoIam, Jan 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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  18. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Best wishes
     
    Collecting Nut, Jan 10, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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  19. BRandM

    BRandM Counterstamp Collector

    I'd take the Fugio. I love colonials so it's an easy choice for me. Years ago I had an extensive collection of colonials but I don't remember if I had a Fugio,...I think I did though.

    Bruce
     
    BRandM, Jan 10, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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  20. Aunduril

    Aunduril Well-Known Member

    Fugio!
     
    Aunduril, Jan 10, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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  21. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    The Fugio is winning hands down.
     
    Collecting Nut, Jan 10, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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