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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;sturmgrenadier, post: 1319739, member: 18711&quot;]I collect early commemoratives. So far, I have 35 out of the 50 coin type set. I have tried to follow the sensible counsel more experienced collectors have given me to &#039;buy your keys first&#039;: I believe in the wisdom of this strategy, but have found&nbsp; implementing it to be somewhat problematic. Please allow me to explain: I&#039;ve knocked out the Panama-Pacific (MS-65) and Spanish Trail (MS-65), but obviously I have bought many of the cheaper coins, too, leaving some keys outstanding in my set. I&#039;m about to cash out of one of my stocks that I believe has peaked; this will free up about $3,500.00 for me to spend on my coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>In his great red book on early commmemoratives, the esteemed QDB recognizes the Hudson as &#039;one of the three rare type coins of the classic era of the early era.&#039; But in comparing the two, the Missouri has higher prices in grades MS-65 and higher. And no one questions that the Hawaiian is the biggest rarity of the 50 coin type set. So my question is: does it make more sense for me to buy a Missouri in MS-65 or an Hawaiian in MS-64? Both are roughly equally priced, and I find both designs equally appealing; so that is a wash. What other considerations should I take into account in making my decision between these two coins? Thank you for sharing your experience and insights fellow collectors.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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