If money was no object

[azda 979]

If money was no object, what coin would be first on your purchase list: For me, i have no idea as yet, i'm still relatively new at this, but i'm interested to know what a seasoned collector would buy, lets not be to outrageous though, lets say for arguements sake that you have a spare 20-30k

[The Future 11]

With the added condition that you could never sell on it would have to be a high grade victoria gothic crown. Its probably a common choice but I think the coin is stunning.

[scott 144]

any of these

commonweath shilling

newark siege shilling

15th century noble

[azda 979]

With the added condition that you could never sell on it would have to be a high grade victoria gothic crown. Its probably a common choice but I think the coin is stunning.

Thats 3k down then

[The Future 11]

With the added condition that you could never sell on it would have to be a high grade victoria gothic crown. Its probably a common choice but I think the coin is stunning.

Thats 3k down then

Okay then, an 1879 Gothic crown

[azda 979]

Ok, i've had a wee think, and considering i like my halfcrowns, it would have to be this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230441565876&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[Peckris 579]

I'd go and track down all those gorgeous Matthew Boulton Soho and post-Soho proofs and patterns of the copper series. I'm pretty sure that would absorb most if not all that cash supply!

(Yes, I also love those Willy 4 'shield in mantle' proofs, and the Vicky Goth crowns )

Edited March 4, 2010 by Peckris

[Coin_Hunter 0]

Well I'd build the most comprehensive collection of Celts in the world! It's possible, given the fact there's still less than 1,000 seriously dedicated collectors worldwide and, oh the small issue of funds not being short ehehe...

[azda 979]

Yes but you are limited to 30k

[Coppers 58]

I doubt that 30K would suffice, but if money were no object...

halfcrown

[Rob 3,152]

For 30K it would have to be a big hammered gold piece such as a triple unite or a nice fine sovereign. It's still not enough for a Henry VII though.

[Peter 615]

If money was no object I probably wouldn't collect.

[RLC35 288]

If money was not a concern, I would own this 1827 Penny (MS63). It was sold by Colin Cooke for some ungodly amount. It is only one of two 1827 pennies in this grade.

[Coppers 58]

If money was not a concern, I would own this 1827 Penny (MS63). It was sold by Colin Cooke for some ungodly amount. It is only one of two 1827 pennies in this grade.

I believe it was sold for somewhere in the neighborhood of £10K. So, you'd still have £20K left over.

[azda 979]

Peter, if money was no object, i'd be poor collecting all those nice UNC coins

[Gary D 76]

As a coin collector surely money is the object

[Guest jamsey]

The first coin on my list would be the UNC 1827 Penny Colin Cooke sold a few years ago, as mentioned above. I remember viewing the coin on a visit to Colin's house, it was just sat on his desk, it caught my eye and I fell in love with it immediately!

Alternatively a 1797 Penny struck in Gold or an Edward VI, Mary, or Elizabeth I fine Sovereign.

I would like to add a Triple Unite to the list but I am not sure if 30k would even suffice for a really choice example?

[declanwmagee 122]

The first coin on my list would be the UNC 1827 Penny Colin Cooke sold a few years ago, as mentioned above. I remember viewing the coin on a visit to Colin's house, it was just sat on his desk, it caught my eye and I fell in love with it immediately!

Alternatively a 1797 Penny struck in Gold or an Edward VI, Mary, or Elizabeth I fine Sovereign.

I would like to add a Triple Unite to the list but I am not sure if 30k would even suffice for a really choice example?

if money was no object I'd be driving round the country picking up all these sacks of predecimal everyone seems to have in their lofts!

[Peckris 579]

The first coin on my list would be the UNC 1827 Penny Colin Cooke sold a few years ago, as mentioned above. I remember viewing the coin on a visit to Colin's house, it was just sat on his desk, it caught my eye and I fell in love with it immediately!

Alternatively a 1797 Penny struck in Gold or an Edward VI, Mary, or Elizabeth I fine Sovereign.

I would like to add a Triple Unite to the list but I am not sure if 30k would even suffice for a really choice example?

if money was no object I'd be driving round the country picking up all these sacks of predecimal everyone seems to have in their lofts!

I can guarantee that by the third sack you would be shouting "NO! NO! No more..."

[scott 144]

as you find out its a bag of 1967's and 1936's in average circulated lol

[Red Riley 2]

if money was no object I'd be driving round the country picking up all these sacks of predecimal everyone seems to have in their lofts!

So you must have a rear wheel drive BMW or Merc. All that weight in the boot improves grip no end, especially in the snow.

Edited March 13, 2010 by Red Riley

[Peckris 579]

as you find out its a bag of 1967's and 1936's in average circulated lol

if money was no object I'd be driving round the country picking up all these sacks of predecimal everyone seems to have in their lofts!

So you must have a rear wheel drive BMW or Merc. All that weight in the boot improves grip no end, especially in the snow.