$500 to spend on a coin - which would you buy?

[TerrapinWill]

If I had $ 500 to spend on a coin, I would probably look at 1885 CC MS 63. I like Morgans and would love that year, mint mark and condition.

[Gunsmoke]

If I had $ 500 to spend on a coin, I would probably look at 1885 CC MS 63. I like Morgans and would love that year, mint mark and condition.

 

What's special about that year/mint mark?

[TerrapinWill]

I like morgans, I would like a CC, and at a good grade

[Count_Erfit]

Easy one. Carson City $10 gold. Waaaaaay underpriced and almost half the price is bullion.

[Hoot]

A late-date, MS63/64 large cent with excellent toning!

 

Hoot

 

Not a buffalo?

 

Why the large cent?

 

Sorry Gunsmoke, hadn't seen your question until now.

 

For me, it's that there's a lot of American coin history and the history of the Mint wrapped up in large cents. I also find them quite beautiful, especially with a thick, original, shiny brown patina. Add to that a great strike, and they are one heck of a coin!

 

I think there's still a lot of bang for the buck with large cents, even though there's a pretty large collector base. It's an area of true intrigue for me due to the value, beauty, variety, and history.

 

Hoot

[Coinguy89]

Im surprised no one bought this piece! It's so cheap considering the rarity, toning, grade, and color. Look who's on it, Lincoln cwt's are HOT! If I had $400 I would snatch this one up right away. An R-9 for $400, that is crazy, the only reason I would believe it's so cheap is that it's circulated, but barely.

[reid1836]

Probably a 1937-D 3 Leg Buffalo nickel, somewhere in the F-12 to F-15 range. With the new buffalo reverse design coming out in Feb, 2005. I think the 3 legger is an prospect for a leap in values. Of the most popular in the Indian head nickel series, it `s primary focal point of value is the buffalo on the reverse. I fully expect an increase in values across the board on the series. But, think the 3 Leg will see the greatest amount of interest and value increase.

[Oldtrader3]

You can buy a MS63 Coronet half eagle for about $500.00. I think that they are underpriced now, considering their scarcity.

[laurance-migration]

I recommend an M65-RD Indian Head Cent, 1900 through 1907. These are relatively low pop on both NGC and PCGS. You can still find a very nice coin for under $500, but the prices are creeping up.