I thought it would be nice to see what you thought was that one coin you can't let go. Maybe this one coin has an amazing story to it, or that this coin exemplifies some of the key characteristics in what you look for in collecting. Maybe it's that one coin that has a special sentimental value to it that is worth more than anyone can pay you for. All I ask is that you post just one coin, and give a brief description as to why you chose it. For me, it was a simple choice. I chose my 1938-D Jefferson nickel. This coin was one of those "risky" ebay purchases, the pictures were poor, and I paid around $4 for it. I was shocked to see what actually came in the mail. I've had this coin for about a year now, and for some reason its always the coin i turn to first when looking at my collection. Not many of my coins have any sentimental value to it, heck i hardly hold on to coins very long at all. But this coin will stay with me for a while. It has that "hard to describe" feeling to it. This coin shows virtually flawless surfaces, well struck, and in my opinion has amazing eye appeal. This coin is by no means my most expensive coin in my collection, but if I had to sell all but one coin I would be inclined to keep this one. So take a minute or two, and think real hard about that one coin that you can't let go. I look forward to seeing some good stories, and great coins!
Nfs This 1878-CC was given to me around 1970 by an appreciative parent. It is not for sale. I told the story here at CT one time.
Granted I have trillions of nickels, but this is the one that will never go. This was the first coin I bought, from the first coin show I went to.
tough question, I have a good number of coins I would hate to (won't) let go. I guess my 1805 draped bust half is the forever keeper. it's a nice ef40 and just thinking of the history back then and since makes it extra interesting.
Here's one of mine that will always be apart of my collection. It was given to me by My Uncle Bill back in 1965 it has never been taken out of the 2x2 he put it in ,and the true color of this coin is still red. I am not a cent/ penny collector. I do have some in my collection, but this one will never be sold or traded. It by far is not the most valuable cent I own. My Uncle was also a coin collector and helped me with my collection. This novelty cent was one of the first of its kind..... as it's Kennedy looking at Lincoln ,and as both presidents had been assassinated. Both had alot of similarities as U.S. presidents. I have alot of fond memories of my Uncle as he had passed a few years after giving me this coin. Yeah it's just a cent but means alot to me. I hope to pass it on to my nephew and then on to his son.
