Modern Sleepers & Flippers

First off, this thread is for modern collectors – so, all you classic only collectors out there, no need to rain on our parade, we know how you feel.

So, the question is, are flippers depressing the market price of some modern coins with potential to move much higher? If any come to mind, please list them. Some that I believe will see better days are:
1. 2011 25th ASE Sets
2. 2014 Coin & Currency Dollar Sets
3. 5 Star General Uncirculate Half Dollar (the lowest minted modern commemorative half dollar)
4. Several recent Uncirculated Commemorative Dollars
5. S Mint Business Strike AtB Quarters
6. 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2013 Uncirculated Mint Sets

 

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I used to think the silver proof sets but the mintages are misleading due to the special sets now offered.

 

Many of the classic commemoratives were ignored in their time and are worth more now. If a commem has a low mintage I buy one. Not looking to get rich but who knows what will happen in 30-40 years.

 

Yep, I like the silver proof sets too. After combing them all, I think the 2013 has the lowest minted quarters at 606,142 and 2012 has the lowest minted dime & half dollar at 445,612.

 

Yep, even though there are some dud designs, there are many great ones. And, to boot, they are silver dollars, not half dollars.

 

2011 25th anniversary ase's I made some quick money with. The commems will take some time to appreciate (if at all) but I don't plan on selling any. Coin and currency sets I generally don't buy but I did pick up three of the Sacajawea sets because of the enhanced finish on the dollar coin. One to keep for the collection, one to bust out and put in the album, and one to maybe flip in the future if I see any demand for the set.

Silver proofs I collect because I like the look of silver in coins and anytime I can get something 'new' in 'coin silver' I do it. I probably won't win with these but I know they'll always be worth something. I mean, heck, I could be spending the money on booze, women, and gambling and wind up with nothing to show for it at all.

 

Reminds me of, I think, a Mark Twain quote, that goes something like, "I spent 90% of my money on women & liquor, the other 10% I wasted".

 

I've never been what you call a "classic only" collector, but since you don't want anyone to "rain on your parade" how do you expect to get honest answers?

Chris

 

Quips like that are why this great American author will be commemorated on coins next year.

 

Yep, looking forward to that one.

 

The purpose of this thread is to not get bogged down in a debate over whether or not moderns are worth collecting. Some of us have decided they are worth collecting and the purpose of this thread is to discuss which moderns have the most potential. Opinions contrary to this are not necessarily honest, they are simply contrary opinions and there are treads for those opinions, just not this one.

 

I like the ultra-high relief 2009 gold one ounce for future growth.

 

I can understand the first 4 of these, but the last 2 don't make any sense to me. Why are these even on the list?

 

Do you think that the 2015 UHRs will drive up demand for the 2009?

 

Because OP is hopeful and optimistic? It's a list of possibilities Paul. Subjective, just like third party grading.......

 

I also believe it will be a strong performer. It has the same classic design as the St. Gaudens $20, and not an obscenely high mintage (though it's far from rare). And, being gold, it has a bit of downside risk insurance built in. I know I want one.

 

Fair enough! In that case, I think those you listed in your original post might have possibility in 50 years or more.

Chris

 

2009 ultra high relief in my opinion is the coi of the modern era. It will not be ultra rare like some coins, but it will be number 1 by demand I think. I am keeping mine. I already flipped all 5 of my 25th ASE sets.

 

Like Green mentioned, I like them. The AtB S-Mint business strikes appear to be concentrate in a few hands, as they were sold only in rolls & bags, so they'll be for sale, at least individually for awhile and may not have a chance of taking off until album pages are available and the supply starts to dry up.

2008 Mint Sets contain the lowest mintage (745k) Memorial Cents. 2009 Mint Sets contain low mintage (a little more than 2008) bicentennial cents in original composition, 2010 Mint Sets contain what may be the lowest mintage Shield Cent, as well as the lowest mintage coins for most of the other circulating series, and 2013 Mint Sets have lower sales than 2012, yet still sell for about issue price.