1893 columbian half comm. need opinions on which coin to purchase

[dan3e]

Hello,

I am looking to purchase a 1893 columbian Comm. half. Please look at the pics and give me your opinion on which coin looks the best to purchase. Thank you all for your time and help! Sincerely, Dan

[dan3e]

here is th rev of the last coin

[James_OldeTowne]

I would pass on these and look for one with semi-prooflike to prooflike tendencies. Those tend to be the best struck and most attractive pieces for the money.

[TomB]

Truly, I would advise you to pass on these three. The first coin has a fingerprint on the obverse, the second has a lifeless obverse and the third appears rather slate grey. These can be found nicer with some patience.

[cpm9ball]

Somebody call a cop! You guys took the words right out of my mouth.

 

Chris

[michael]

agreed with the above posters

 

a common coin like this is always available so why buy something that is below average in eye appeal?? or even average in eye appeal?

 

when for a little more looking you can find a MUCH better coin

 

pick something that is outstanding for the overall look, grade and MOST IMPORTANTLY EYE APPEAL

 

 

i also like james suggestion

 

good luck and welcome to the boards!!

 

 

[dan3e]

will do! Thanks for the advice, Sincerely, Dan

P.S. I love being able to get opinions/advice here...its the best!

[dan3e]

Good advice! I will continue my search! Thanks, Sincerely, Dan

[dan3e]

911 got your message! i'll keep seaching. thanks, Sincerely, Dan

[dan3e]

will do, I will be patient and find one with awesome eye appeal! Thanks, Sincerely, Dan

[dan3e]

will do! i'm up for the challenge! when i finally one with good eye appeal i will post it and see what everyone says. thanks, Sincerely, Dan

[dan3e]

check out these coins........? Thanks, Dan

[dan3e]

What about this one? thanks, Dan

[dan3e]

what about this coin? Thanks, Dan

[physics-fan3.14]

I like either of the last two you posted. The PL looks to be very nice, with a good bit of cameo on the devices. The second one (the MS-65) looks to be quite attractive. If you can get either of those for a fair price, I would take them.

[Coindude]

These last three are much more pleasing than the first ones you put up.

[dan3e]

I like the ms65 one too, I like the rainbow toning and eye appeal. Thanks, Dan

[dan3e]

I like the last one that is ms65 with rainbow toning. I think it has good eye appeal. What do you think? Thanks, Dan

[michael]

the others are not too good

 

this one seems REALLY NICE!!!! above average eye appeal great lustre and surfaces buy this one!!!!!!

 

its worth

 

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

retail $400-425 or thereabouts

 

my pricing is based on current auction sales including the juice with some added umph for the eye appeal of this particular coin serial number as below

 

serial number 13991959

[jesbroken]

Here is a nice MS63PL, for an example, coin on ebay. You decide but I think PL is the way to go for this coin. Good luck and hang in there you will find the one that grabs you.

Jim

 

Ebay

 

OOPS! I see you already found it--Jim

[kryptonitecomics]

I like the 1893 in PCGS MS65 the best and I think it's going to be a little more colorful in hand. That's the coin I would buy based on what you have posted so far but there are a lot of attractive pieces on the market so getting a good look at a lot of coins is alwats wise. (thumbs u

[dan3e]

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU AND I'M PURCHASING THIS COIN! THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO GIVE ME YOUR ADVICE AND OPINION. I REALLY APPRECIATE IT! SINCERELY, DAN

[dan3e]

HI SHANE.

I AGREE AND I'M PURCHASING THIS COIN! THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND ADVICE, I REALLY APPRECIATE IT! SINCERELY, DAN

[James_OldeTowne]

Dang, I like that NGC MS-63 PL, and in a no-line holder to boot!

 

That PCGS MS-65 looks above average as well.

 

For me, the appeal of a PL Columbian half is irresistible.

[mommam17]

I like them in GEM 65 prooflike. There is only 24 certified by NGC with 2 higher for the rarer 1893.