Capped Bust quarter for type set - ideas?

Having lurked here, and occassionally posted, I've noticed that there are a
few fans of bust coinage. I'd like to ask these people, or anyone else
who'd like to chime in, the following...

I've been working on a quarter type set for the past year or so. Currently,
I have:

1858 Seated Quarter MS-64 (NGC)
1916 Barber Quarter MS-66 (NGC)
1917 SLQ MS-65 FH (PCGS)

I'd like to add a Capped Bust quarter to this set. Considering the
condition, price, rarity, etc... of the above what would be your
recommendation for an example which:
1. Is not astronomically priced ( $1500.00, give or take)
2. Is a good representative (if such a thing can be had )of the capped bust
series..
3. Is, and probably will remain, collectible (ala my SLQ)
4. Is a good representative balance between price, and rarity.

Obviously I am just beginning my research into bust coinage, so please be
kind .

-jim-

Jim and Lynn Lasher wrote:
I'd like to add a Capped Bust quarter to this set. Considering the
condition, price, rarity, etc... of the above what would be your
recommendation for an example which:
1. Is not astronomically priced ( $1500.00, give or take)
2. Is a good representative (if such a thing can be had )of the
capped bust series..
3. Is, and probably will remain, collectible (ala my SLQ)
4. Is a good representative balance between price, and rarity.

Something in the 1830s in AU55-58 condition would fit those criteria to
a T, methinks. Look for one with nice eye appeal and it will co-reside
happily with your other quarters.

--
Bob

On Fri, 6 Feb 2004 19:04:28 -0700, "Jim and Lynn Lasher"
wrote:

1. Is not astronomically priced ( $1500.00, give or take)
2. Is a good representative (if such a thing can be had )of the capped bust
series..
3. Is, and probably will remain, collectible (ala my SLQ)
4. Is a good representative balance between price, and rarity.

Due to expense your only UNC option would be the later close-collar
strikes, after 1831. You will not be able to achieve much more than MS60
at that price level. I would recommend a really hot looking AU slider.
That would give you the option of picking up one of the earlier open collar
dates.

All bust quarters remain HIGHLY collectable, even the G6s.

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