This is a good point, but truthfully, the antique sterling silver market I am talking about, the entry point for a decent item, in good shape, with proper providence, will cost more then any coin I have purchased. And my advice for that person would be to seek out a person who is knowledgeable and trust worthy. Then, if you like the item purchase it. No different then coins. I guess the point of my question was not to get into a discussion of what I can or can not afford to do with my money. I got a good deal on this coin, you all assume I spent more then the coins worth, when my point was more how can I do more to make sure I do nt spend more then a coins worth, particularly hard to find or rare coins.
Now, my question was more of how to use this to better learn. This coin was a perfect example for me so this is why I asked the people here. How better can I decide the value of a coin when comps are not so easy to find. A few of you were kind enough to answer, and a few of you questioned the choice of what I can and can not afford. Now, I am not filthy rich, and I am not poor, I make more then enough to allow myself to have a few expensive hobbies and toys, the amount I have spent on coins at this moment, would not even cover the lowest priced pocket watch, or sterling silver item that I have in my possession.
I did consider these coins for me as starters, each and every coin you see in my collection was because I liked it, checked into it, and decided to buy. Some of you seem to think I did not leg work, well that was far from the truth. I guess all I was looking for was more help in how to better evaluate what could be considered a rare coin. Someone here did ask me a good questions, yes I like rare unique or hard to come by items, for example I recently purchased a 1714 Sterling silver platter owned by the 1st Duke of St Albans. It took me 3 months working with the dealer to prove providence, and decide upon a fair price for a one of a kind item.
So now I sound like I am showing off so I will stop, but again all I honestly wanted was some help for how better to check in the future, the people who did answer without judging me, thank you. I guess what I did was correct, use this site, and use ebay as a comp. I just never in my life expected to hear use ebay as a way to judge. But, again, this is a different market.
I will now go back and just read and learn, my first experience here at asking for help, left me feeling, well, judged. I do thank everyone for your time, and wish you all a blessed life. Clearly this is not the place for me to ask questions.