your choice choose one or the other with no addendums

[michael]

you can choose either A or B with no add ons please choose one OR the other and then tell us why you chose as such

 

A))) a superb gem proof 66 ngc/pcgs wildly colored later date three cent nickel from the 1880's with killer eye appeal decent mirrors no cameo but again wildly toned on both sides

 

OR

 

B))) a nice choice xf pcgs/ngc semi prooflike really thick skinned greenish golden yellowish darkly colored civil war dated three dollar gold piece a civil war date that is either 1861-1864 but not the really rare 1865

 

which do you choose and why

[michael]

and you also get photos too

 

coin a

[michael]

coin b photo

[michael]

choose only one

 

and most

 

IMPORTANTLY TELL US WHY

[chinook]

 

Since the obverse design is almost the same I will choose the gold over nickel.

 

Who cares about 3cn anyway?

[Regis44]

I'd go with the gold too. It simply looks better to me and has more upward value potential.

 

That's from newie that would trade most of my collection for either.

 

Regis

[TJ'S Coins]

I will take the gold over the nickel for a) it's intrinsic value as a precious metal; b) it's historical significance as minted during the Civil War; c) being an XF it saw circulation which adds to the uniquenss of the coin - who handled it, where was it circulated, how was it used?

[MikeInFL]

Although that's a monster 3CN, I'll take the 3$G every time...Mike

[James_OldeTowne]

No question, the gold. For one thing, the gold coin's worth more - a LOT more - than the IIIcn. That's my only reason.

 

I would then sell the gold coin, and buy something I really want!

 

James

[zrlevin]

I'd go for the proof nickel. I'd like eye appeal over value, and there is something about early proofs that interestes me greatly.

 

Zach

[Hoot]

Gold - more significant historically, and very eye-appealing in-and-of itself.

 

Hoot

[michael]

thnaks for all the replies

 

now tell me james what would coin you buy for your collection with your ill gotten gains??

 

and

[michael]

and zrleven zach a wise choice on your part

 

i would pick the three cent nickel also

 

how old are you zach??

 

and what coins are you interested in collecting?

[zrlevin]

and zrleven zach a wise choice on your part

 

i would pick the three cent nickel also

 

how old are you zach??

 

and what coins are you interested in collecting?

 

Hi Michael!

 

I'm fifteen years old. I like to collect all types of coins, whatever seems interesting to me. I'm currently working on a Dansco 7070 album, and I'm enjoying it alot.

 

Thanks,

Zach

[kryptonitecomics]

I also go for the Proof 3C Nickel because I am a toning junkie and I don't have one of those for my toned Type set

[michael]

shane you are a man after my own heart when it comes to monster toned three cent nicks and this is the best i have seen so far in my short years and not so extensive travel in coindum

 

zack give me your full name and mailing address in a pm to me and i will have my friend send you an early large cent for your collection and also i will send you somethinmg really cool like a rare numismatic tome from the early 20th century and also a close up photo of the king of siam set in its original box of issue

 

pm me your address get your parents permission first

[zrlevin]

zack give me your full name and mailing address in a pm to me and i will have my friend send you an early large cent for your collection and also i will send you somethinmg really cool like a rare numismatic tome from the early 20th century and also a close up photo of the king of siam set in its original box of issue

 

pm me your address get your parents permission first

 

Thank you for your generosity michael! I sent you a pm.

 

Thanks,

Zach

[cpm9ball]

Without reading any of the other comments, I'd take the 3CN because I love the colors. If I cared more about gold, maybe I would have stayed married.

 

Chris

[Morgannut]

If both PCGS I'll go with the monster "A" III Cent because it will be a pleasure always to look at and I don't have one.

 

If both NGC I'll go with "B" gold--it's more desirable and I know how NGC grades these. Not sure I'd always keep it though.

[RoelSports]

Nice registry set on the buffs, and a great description...very educational...many thanks...scr

[Tradedollarnut]

B - because A exists only in Michael's fantasy world.

[MunkyMan95]

Yeah, I believe that I'd choose B also.

[SampledCarton-migration]

a

 

I am fond of gold , but if "A" only exists in someones fantasy world , im guessing it will bring a pretty penny later.

[TomB]

An immediate, unhesitating and strong vote for the three cent nickel. There truly is no need for discussion or defense, the images speak for themselves.