Poll Question: What coin do you regret selling or passing up?

I regret not buying a 1994 American Silver Eagle and regret not buying more American Silver Eagles when the premiums were lower.

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My purchase regret is that back in the early 1990s I had the opportunity to purchase a really well-done love token at a coin shop. It was an 1892 Colombian Exposition half dollar where one side was shaved down and engraved in fancy script, as a first-place award in an Atlanta, Ga. bicycle club with a date of 1901. The price was $5.

Rick P., Address withheld

No question. An ANACS G 6 details 1918/7 Buffalo nickel bought for 145.00 in the mid-80s. Just owning it now would be great; I don't even care about what it's worth.

David Nederostek, Address withheld

A coin that I regret selling, 1909s VDB over 50 years ago in fine condition. 

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About a decade ago, I was at a coin show in Ann Arbor, Mich., where I spotted a very choice AU58 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter. I had not yet started my SLQ set, but knew that a colleague of mine was looking for this exact coin and grade to complete his set, so I successfully set up the seller with my colleague. Fast forward to now, and that is the exact date and grade I need for my set. Prices are a lot higher today than they were then, but more importantly, I have yet to find one half as nice as the one at Ann Arbor. 

Dave H., Address withheld

A few years ago my coin dealer offered me an 1895-P proof Morgan dollar, graded PR-63 or better.  He made a fair quote at $35,000.  I hesitated to invest that much, so I asked a dear friend of mine if he wanted to go in halfers on it, hold it for 5 years and then sell it.  He thought about it, then said no.  We had to let the dealer know in 48 hours as he had someone else interested.  5 years later it was worth over $70,000.  Made me sick then, still does!!   

Larry McCoskey, Louisville, Ky.

A dealer friend offered me a mid-grade original 1916-D mercury dime in the early 70s at a dealer-dealer price. Have thought about it many times.

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A coin I regret passing up was a 1914-D cent that I saw at a local auction in the mid 1990s. I had been talking to another fellow, and he was interested also, so I let him bid, and he got it for $25.00. It was in rough condition with heavy environmental damage, but to this day, I still do not have a 1914-D in my set.

Daryl Conley, Truth or Consequences, N.M.

Not one coin I missed buying. I bought them all. Missed selling my Morgan, Peace and Walking halves sets. Also the three Barber sets. 

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