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What coin(s) would you love to add to your collection but know you will never be able to get? Why?
1933 Saint-Gaudens $20 gold coin
1913 Liberty nickel
1794 silver dollar
1964 silver Peace dollar
Tom Skulan Leland, N.C.
I’d love to add a highly detailed 1916 Standing Liberty quarter to my collection. But prices have skyrocketed them to where they’re out of reach. I’ve had a few in the past: one Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) VF-35, another was an Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) XF-40. Nice coins to be sure, and the centerpiece of my collection at the time. But none actually held the details I was hoping for! I’m always on the lookout for just the right piece. Even had a chance at one in an online auction once, but shill bidding prevented that acquisition. I no longer entertain that particular auction site. But, nevertheless, I still maintain a watchful eye at other, more reputable sites just in case the right
