Set 2: Vote for my best purchase at the Winter FUN Show

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by C-B-D, Jan 5, 2018.

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Which was the better buy?

  1. 1870 ANACS MS61 50c -$525

    46.4%
  2. 1864-L PCGS MS64RB -$950

    53.6%
  1. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    $525!
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    $950 (Snow 10 RPD, tied for 2nd finest known... cherrypicked).
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  3. spirityoda

    spirityoda Coin Junky

    seated half by far. just my opinion.
     
  4. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    I'm a fan of the Indian cent in this particular pairing.

    The half has nice eye appeal for a 61, though.
     
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  5. bsowa1029

    bsowa1029 Franklin Half Addict

    I understand the significance of the L on the Indian and think that’s a special coin for sure. But the seated half takes the cake in every category for me.
    I prefer those old white ANACS holders over most other holders, I prefer larger sized coins over smaller, prefer silver over copper, it has nice toning and I love the seated design.
    So for me it’s all personal aesthetic appeal and really has nothing to do with scarcity or “numismatic importance.”
     
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  6. Youngcoin

    Youngcoin Everything Collector

    I'm a fan of that seated half.;)


    Thanks,
    Jacob
     
  7. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    I voted purely on aesthetic value and not the costs associated. I find the 1864 much more attractive.
     
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  8. Nathan401

    Nathan401 Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

    I won't choose between the two, fantastic acquisitions!!
     
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  9. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    The 1864 L has an interesting RPD too many known to try and do the attribution this morning.
     
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  10. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    If you are asking purely for "Which coin has the most profit potential based on the price you paid?", then the clear answer is the Indian.

    The half is attractive, but I'm not convinced it is accurately graded. I think you paid a 58 price for an attractive 58 coin.

    The Indian, however, has a bit of potential upside. There is a Snow-10, PCGS MS-64 RB, that sold a few years ago on Heritage for $1234
     
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  11. kountryken

    kountryken Well-Known Member

    I'm a very small time coin collector, on a sometimes nonexistent budget, and, since I do have a small "type" collection, I really appreciate the seated half. But, since I actually have an Indian Head collection (don't ask each coin's condition), I have to go with the Indian. Both are great coins! BTW, I'm not complaining, I'm very blessed, and get great satisfaction out of the coins I do have. Also, I look forward to seeing the coins some of you are able to buy and keep them for future generations to enjoy!
     
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  12. ddddd

    ddddd Member

    1870 Half slightly wins out for me due to the reverse color.
     
  13. PlanoSteve

    PlanoSteve Well-Known Member

    Both great, but the IH is the winner for me.
     
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  14. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

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  15. Santinidollar

    Santinidollar Supporter! Supporter

    To my eye, as they say at the race track, a photo finish. But the Indian Head wins in a head bob.
     
  16. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    a snow 10a,10b. rpd 011 sweet coin nice pick up
     
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  17. Stevearino

    Stevearino Well-Known Member

    Been flip-flopping like an amoral politician (not all politicians, mind you) as you folks have been chiming in. But, considering all things, would take the half: my paternal grandfather's birth year and a great color, as long as I don't have to buy it from @C-B-D.

    Steve
     
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  18. Oldhoopster

    Oldhoopster Member of the ANA since 1982

    I like the 1864-L
     
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  19. RBBDoughty

    RBBDoughty Author, President Oklahoma Numismatic Association

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