Hi guys, been busy with college acceptances and such. I was looking through some coins and wanted to get your opinions on these sets. These have had one owner since minted. I live in an area with a climate that induces this type of toning with the mint packaging of the 50's. Basically, what are these guys worth and should I send them in. The colors are much brighter and vibrant than the pictures. Also, what would you like close ups of and how common is this toning? These are just quick shots I took so you can see the toning etc. I must have 5 to 10 sets all with toning ranging from rainbow to blue to magenta and light green and yellow. Thanks for looking, Henry
If anything will grade very high and has incredible toning... maybe. Otherwise you may be better off selling as a set. Sometimes people will pay decent money for these even though they are not that tough to find. Also, be sure to check for varieties.
Thanks for the tips. I will get some more pics up of the coins with better toning. I think several of the Franks are FBL and the Roosies are FT. I was wondering if they would be better as a set since the toning matches.
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Have you been buying them or had them for a quite a while ? I ask because if you've been buying them then you know what they cost. But last time I looked they were bringing around $250. As for breaking them up and sending them in - do you intend to keep them or sell them ? I can't really tell from your pics what the coins might grade, but unless you are reasonably certain they would grade at least a 67 then no it's not worth sending them to a TPG - IMO.
I am selling them for a friend. I see 210 in the Greysheet, not sure how accurate that is. I will get some closeups and better pics of the toning.
It's probably more accurate than when I last looked on ebay. But if you are selling them then I definitely would not spend the money to grade them. As I said, unless you are reasonably certain they will grade 67 or better it's not worth it. Do the math - grading costs vs value.
I wouldn't send in the nickels or cents, but I think I have a shot at some FT's and maybe some stars on the dimes. I know the stars won't add value, so I will probably sell them raw.
Do you really think that someone would pay $250 for a 1957 mint set that has been removed from the mint packaging? The toning in the shown coins aren't too good to my eye. I would put the value of this set at $50 maximum.
No, I don't. What did I say that made you think I did ? My advice was to leave the set as is, in the original packaging. OK, if that's what you think. But even original sets with no colorful toning at all sell for multiples of $50.
