Post a coin you like - under $30.00

[pendragon1998]

I've been seeing so many beautiful and expensive coins since I came here that it's easy to forget that it's possible to have a lot of fun collecting coins that aren't wildly expensive. I know that at this point in my young life I'm not going to be buying many $100 coins, much less $1000 coins. Eventually, this will change, but I sincerely hope I never lose the ability to enjoy the more modest coins out there. Let's see what great coins y'all have that you bought at (or are valued) under $30.

 

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I bought this 1883 centless Liberty Head Nickel when I was a boy around 15 years ago. I don't remember exactly what I paid for it, but it couldn't have been more than $5-$10. I'm still learning to grade these, but I should think it's around EF-40. Overall, an interesting issue, what with the no cents issue almost everyone in collecting is aware of. This specimen has little in the way of luster, but has a fair degree of eye appeal for the grade, especially in hand - in my opinion, at least.

 

[WinstonWare]

I love under $30 coins! Nice V nickle. I don't own one yet.

 

$18

 

 

$10

 

 

$20

 

 

$10

 

 

[WaxonWaxov]

Nice 1883 w/o, Pendragon.

 

I was a Liberty Nickel guy back in the day. The ding on the L in Liberty might detract from the grade because the quality of that word is one of the benchmarks of grading Liberty Nickels.

 

Nice photgraphy, Winston. I pulled a 1964 Kennedy out of circulation on a blackjack table at the Tropicana in Vegas last week.

[Bruceswar]

I got this for under 30 bucks...

 

[TomB]

This was under $30, but with shipping I believe the total was just a tad more than $30. For those unaware, finding an authentic Japanese yen from this time period that is completely original and fairly well circulated is near impossible. However, everyone wants a dipped-out, AU piece of garbage, which are extraordinarily common, and will pay multiples of what this one cost.

[WinstonWare]

Dipped out is the way to go! Tom not be a dumbbunny but is the 416 the date? Nice design on that coin. I had never seen one before.

[James_OldeTowne]

At three bucks each, I could buy ten of these!

 

[jtryka]

Dipped out is the way to go! Tom not be a dumbbunny but is the 416 the date? Nice design on that coin. I had never seen one before.

 

That is the weight isn't it? 416 grains 0.900 fine silver.

[James_OldeTowne]

[WinstonWare]

That is the weight isn't it? 416 grains 0.900 fine silver.

 

Ahhh. That would make sense. So the date is in Japanese? Do we know around what time this coin is from...in English?

[Prethen]

I recently purchased this for $25. It's probably worth about $50, though....is that cheating? I LOVE the look of this beautiful peace (even though it wasn't minted in the U.S.). A real coin that use actually used for commerce, probably in the U.S.

[MunkyMan95]

 

That reminds me... I was going to buy one of those

[astrostu]

I don't have a picture, but most probably know what they look like -- the Silver Bullion proof coins put out yearly since 1986. From the mint, they're under $30, though the ones from the mid-90s command quite a premium these days.

[MunkyMan95]

I just got in the mail a 2000-P proof SAE NGC PR69DCAM. Didn't cost me but about $25.

[TomB]

Howdy Winston, the year on the coin in arabic numerals, which are actually a Hindu system, is 1893. The three symbols on the left side of the coin, above 416, represent "Dai Nippon" or "Great Japan". The six symbols on the other side of the obverse read, from right to left, "Nen" or "Year" "26" "Mutsuhito" or "Meiji Era". The first year of the Meiji Era was 1868, so the twentysixth year was 1893.

[jtryka]

What an awesome 8 reales!

[Stanley]

While it’s not my favorite series though I have a few sets, this MS 1999 D cost me $9.00. Plus Economy Submission Fees. It’ not a good image but in hand it looks like it is chrome plated and virtually flawless. The cheeks and the hair is void of the usual bag marks with the only marks being on the outside obverse surface of the rim at 4:00.

 

27.00 for this one in the slab.

[Bruceswar]

I recently purchased this for $25. It's probably worth about $50, though....is that cheating? I LOVE the look of this beautiful peace (even though it wasn't minted in the U.S.). A real coin that use actually used for commerce, probably in the U.S.

 

Sweet coin! I like the design alot..

[Bruceswar]

Since he started it I am going to follow him up....

 

[Stanley]

Does yours have a date Bruce ?

 

 

Cost 50 cents

[WinstonWare]

BCG & Bruce, I love those 8 Reales. I've been trying to hold off on buying one, but you guys are making it difficult. Great coins!

[TomB]

Here's an 8R that is a little older and that has perfect, original patina but also has an old hole at 12:00 o'clock and the remnants of some ornate inscription on the obverse. It set me back $18.

[WinstonWare]

The peer pressure is killing me!!!

[pendragon1998]

While it’s not my favorite series though I have a few sets, this MS 1999 D cost me $9.00. Plus Economy Submission Fees. It’ not a good image but in hand it looks like it is chrome plated and virtually flawless. The cheeks and the hair is void of the usual bag marks with the only marks being on the outside obverse surface of the rim at 4:00.

 

Looks like one of the 1999 special mint set coins, which were the double-struck product of dies with a proof-like polish - the result being coins with the odd chrome-like effect you note.

[Stanley]

I believe you’re correct on that Michael. And if memory serves me right, I wanted to return them because the seller described them as if they were Proof Cameo. And rather than argue and risk getting negative feedback, I decided to just keep them. And yes they look chrome plated.

[MunkyMan95]

Spider, what'd it grade out? I think you posted the grade somewhere... Just can't remember what it was.

[Stanley]

MS68 NGC

[pendragon1998]

Here's an 1853 large cent. I think it's in F-12, but my experience with this series is limited. Y'all agree?

My cost: $0.00 - it was a gift from Jazzy. Man, I wish things had turned out better with that whole situation.

 

(PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DON'T TURN THIS INTO A JAZZY THREAD!)

 

[zrlevin]

Here's my 1854. It was a gift from MikeinFL. Thanks again, Mike!

 

 

 

I think I need to re-image this one...

 

Zach

[rexcat]

Found this guy hanging out in a half price bucket a few years back at a local show, $19.50, nice cameo in an old holder.