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I have assembled a set of 1962 Proof coins (my birth year) in NGC PF-68 Ultra Cameo. Most of them cost more than a set would cost raw.
It depends, Bill. If the half is ultra cameo it can be worth hundreds.
Look at 1926-S Buffalo Nickels. Some Mint State coins lack a full horn. You just have to know yur coins and which ones are known for good strike...
He says he's a dealer, but yet doesn't know what to do with a common date proof set... I'm a bit puzzled, but I tried to just answer his question.
Having bought and sold a few of this particular date, the only advice I would give is this: Don't grade these unless you think they'd grade Cameo...
If that's what you choose to believe then, be my guest. A quick note about grading - coins are graded against other coins of the same date and...
Those are superlatives. They speak specifically to Full Strike on a coin. They are the highest points on the design and even when a coin is very...
Strike is already a criteria for grade. Why include it a second time?
He should see the price on the 1/4 oz Buffalo gold
dwhiz, you ordered 8/1, correct?
gonna wish you lots of luck on this one. The coins were popular at issue and that hasn't changed.
I have a complete set of Mint sets going back to 1959. I agree. You need to recognize the subtleties between different sets in order to spot the...
The envelopes are available on eBay for pretty cheap. I agree with Doug.
Flippers, yes, but collectors??? Isn't that a bit of victim blaming?
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20th century type is where I started seriously collecting coins. Your post hit a nostalgic warm spot in my heart.
VERY NICE!!! I'd post a youtube video of applause, but I'm at work and they block youtube
I've seen Plain Jane sets straight from the Mint go for upwards of $60. Things change, and the markets go with them. Be careful.
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