Which of these would you rather have in the $550-575 pricerange? (AU Pillar dollar vs. DCAM 3cN)

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by lordmarcovan, Apr 28, 2017.

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Which do you like more?

  1. #1: the 1761-Mo Mexico 8R, PCGS AU50

    26 vote(s)
    47.3%

  2. #2: the 1888 USA 3cN, PCGS PR65 DCAM

    26 vote(s)
    47.3%

  3. #3: can't decide- like 'em both about equally

    2 vote(s)
    3.6%

  4. #4- don't like either of 'em

    1 vote(s)
    1.8%
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  1. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    1761-Mo Mexico 8R, PCGS AU50 (for sale @ $550)

    I could have this in an even swap for the 3cN coin below. Might even be able to squeeze the additional $25 price difference out of the other party, but not any more than that.

    I've wanted one of these for some time. Had a high grade example several years ago, but it was heavily polished, and therefore not "keeper" quality. This one has about the right kind of toning, I think.

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    1888 USA 3cN, PCGS PR65 DCAM (purchased from Pinnacle Rarities for $575)

    My coin. I might keep it. I dunno. I like both.

    But I can't have both. I can only have one.

    The other party understands my dilemma, and consented to this poll.

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    lordmarcovan, Apr 28, 2017
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  3. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    They both are sweet but as a collector of three cent pieces the proof would be my choice hands down.
    The date in itself is a tougher date to begin with. Your image of its quality and color is another factor.
     
    Paddy54, Apr 28, 2017
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  4. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    I fully realize that many people will have inherent biases towards one category or the other, and that's OK. This does not pretend to be a "scientific" poll.

    Nor does it really determine what I'll decide. I just thought I'd hang this out there while I thought on it.
     
    lordmarcovan, Apr 28, 2017
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  5. longnine009

    longnine009 Darwin has to eat too. Supporter

    The Pillar
     
    longnine009, Apr 28, 2017
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  6. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    Proof 3 centers like yours are extremely common. You can easily replace it in the future. So.......
     
    C-B-D, Apr 28, 2017
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  7. Dave Waterstraat

    Dave Waterstraat Well-Known Member

    The proof 3cN is sweet but I like the 8R for the history. Tough choice, good luck!:)
     
    Dave Waterstraat, Apr 28, 2017
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  8. Nicholas Molinari

    Nicholas Molinari Well-Known Member

    1761 Mexico all day.
     
    Nicholas Molinari, Apr 28, 2017
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  9. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    I would go with the 1888. Pretty coin. It would be worth much more than $575 if it were DCAM.
     
    ldhair, Apr 28, 2017
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  10. Mad Stax

    Mad Stax Well-Known Member

    Can't go wrong either way.
    I'm a fan of the 3 cent piece personally, though.
    More of a US collector, so I am indeed biased.
     
    Mad Stax, Apr 28, 2017
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  11. Nathan401

    Nathan401 Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

    I'm a sucker for silver, and that Pillar dollar is awesome!
     
    Nathan401, Apr 28, 2017
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  12. H8_modern

    H8_modern Attracted to small round-ish art

    I'd keep the 3CN because I think you could find a comparable pillar dollar raw for significantly less money. It's a nice 8R but they made millions of them.
     
    H8_modern, Apr 28, 2017
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  13. okbustchaser

    okbustchaser I may be old but I still appreciate a pretty bust Supporter

    The Pillar...but then, I am HEAVILY biased against proof anything...an '81 MS-65 three center (PCGS says $575) I would take over the Mexican coin.
     
    okbustchaser, Apr 28, 2017
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  14. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    I like the three cent piece the most, but would be torn, between the two.
     
    Pickin and Grinin, Apr 28, 2017
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  15. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Stick with the US
     
    Collecting Nut, Apr 28, 2017
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  16. Dougmeister

    Dougmeister Well-Known Member

    I'm a Type-Set kind of guy and *love* the toning on the 3-cent nickel... I can't quite make it out in your pics, but if the vertical bands in the "III" are all distinct, that's definitely the one I'd vote for.

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  17. Rheingold

    Rheingold Well-Known Member

    Take the coin in better condition, that's my advice.
    If you need money you can sell it faster.
     
    Rheingold, Apr 28, 2017
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  18. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    It isn't DCam.
     
    C-B-D, Apr 28, 2017
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  19. Dougmeister

    Dougmeister Well-Known Member

    Copy & paste error from the poll. My bad.


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  20. iPen

    iPen Well-Known Member

    If it were DCAM, then I'd go for that based on looks.

    And I like the year 1888 for some mysterious reason, like 1942 and 2012; but not in the same way as 1776. So I'm biased...
     
    iPen, Apr 28, 2017
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  21. chascat

    chascat Well-Known Member

    Get them both!
     
    chascat, Apr 28, 2017
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