A simple question: "If you suddenly found that you had $1,000.00 (+/- $500.00) to buy a single U.S. coin - and I have - which would you choose? Mind you, I'm a diehard, romantic collector and not an Au/Ag-speculator. So, CT community, over to you...
2019 S Enhanced Proof ASE... ... I kid! Seriously, I would probably get myself a really nice bust half or draped bust large cent.
I'm a longstanding/outlier Bust-series fan... might you recommend a date/grade for either denomination?
Mille grazie! Never even considered a draped bust large cent! I shall keep you posted - wish me luck!
I'd take a look at what I'm collecting and what I need but a Bust Half would definitely be in the mix.
I'd either get a 1906 US Philippines Peso in VF or better (good luck finding one that hasn't been cleaned), a high grade 1915 Expo Commemorative Half Dollar (they strangely trade at about the same price as a low grade 1915 commemorative quarter eagle), or an ARAMCO 4 pound US Treasury "disc" (that last one might stretch the $1500 upper limit a bit): https://www.ngccoin.com/boards/topi...-that-might-be-something-new-for-some-of-you/ As someone who sues telemarketers for pin money, I can certainly relate to the question of spending windfalls.
You are very welcome and good luck! Here’s some candy for you: This is what $650 got me: This is what $1000 got me (this coin was nearly fully-lustrous):
Probably a really nice seated quarter or half in high au with eye appeal. Maybe a no drapery quarter or a really nice a&r. Other possibility would be another trade dollars in 58 or 62-3 depending on year. 74 74-s 76 or 75-s would all fit the bill
Agreed. I have a nice one and sold a. Beauty a couple years ago. Was high on my want list but filled it right away when I started collecting again about 8 years ago
I'll second the Bust Half suggestion. You have a wide range of prices listed - $500 to $1500. For $500, I'd absolutely go for a nice, dark, EF, problem free mid date (late teens, early 20's). For $1500, you could go with a nice MS-62 or 63 with eye appeal and original toning from the later dates (late 20's or 30's). Or, you could go with a nice lustrous AU from the earliest dates (early teens, or maybe even earlier).