It depends on who you ask. Some folks consider everything post-1933 as modern. I honestly don't consider 1950's as modern, but figured I would include it for those that do.
FWIW, when NGC first started, they wouldn't grade anything modern (later than 1954). So, when they changed that, anything later than 1954 was considered modern. Chris
I use 1964 as the last date of interest to me. As for the term "modern" that's a subjective definition, i.e., call it as you wish. At least there's a general agreement when discussing commemoratives (after 1954 is modern).
I wonder if future generations will consider modern what we consider modern. I know in the state I live, you can get a classic car license plate if it is over 25 years old. Today's modern cars are the classic cars of the future. To me, coins from the 50's seem long ago.
Truly some nice coins. As far as the actual designs, the Reverses are "okay" in my opinion, but can't compare to older U. S. coins. And the Presidents and Ben can't hold a candle to Lady Liberty. Again, IMHO.
Anything after the 15th-century is modern as far as I'm concerned. But yes, Endeavor, those are beautiful coins! I love the silver Ikes, I love all the Bicentennial designs, and who in their right mind could argue with Kennedy and Franklin halves? Nice set.
Commemoratives yes, because that's when they stopped minting them and did not mint them again until 1982. But what Chris was talking about though was that prior to 2001 NGC would not grade or slab any coin that was minted after 1964. He said '54 but I assumed it was a typo. And yes, there are many different dates that some folks use to mark the line as to what is a modern coin. But as far as the TPGs are concerned, modern coins begin with those minted 1965 and after. If a TPG uses the term modern coin - that's what they are talking about.
Nope! Modern $15 12 working days 12 working days All US coins 1955 to present. No patterns, die trials, etc. Maximum value $1,000. Five (5) coin minimum. Note: Five-coin minimum waived for America The Beautiful 5-ounce silver quarter. Tier fee includes Early Releases or First Releases designations. Certain modern coins must be submitted under a higher tier. For a current list, visit NGCoin.com/modern.
Oops! My mistake! You're right about the (original) 1964 cut-off, and when they started accepting moderns, they went back 10 years for the cut-off (1955). Thanks for catching my mistake, Doug. Chris
Well, I didn't know they changed their modern tier down to '55 either. But then I don't submit coins and never have.
