Ugly and rare, or common and beautiful?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by lordmarcovan, Feb 1, 2026 at 3:49 PM.

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Assume the two choices are coins of equal dollar value. Which would you go for more?

  1. The ugly rarity

    4 vote(s)
    23.5%

  2. The beautiful but more common one

    13 vote(s)
    76.5%
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  1. geekpryde

    geekpryde Husband and Father Moderator

    Give me the pretty one every time.
     
    geekpryde, Feb 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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  3. Joshua Lemons

    Joshua Lemons Well-Known Member Supporter

    I really enjoy the artistry and design of coins supported by attractive toning, strong luster and/or flashy fields. I love looking at coins and ones without good eye appeal just don't make the cut for my collection.
     
    Joshua Lemons, Feb 1, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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  4. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    I would choose the gold in a collectable condition. Though I would still have to wait for the right buyer. They both have there same Caveats.
     
    Pickin and Grinin, Feb 1, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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  5. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    Interesting question and good question. I don't always go for rarity, but if a nice rare coin shows up in a low grade I will take it (and I can afford it). And I agree the 2 posted are not bad at all. I like them - and doubt I could afford either of the two. So I am not going to vote. :)
     
    mark_h, Feb 1, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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