Weakly struck....absolutely - Typical of a Type I IKE. Scratches/hits on the moon....absolutely. If that horrible toning were removed, I think...
Totally agree. For example, PCGS registry site has multiple registry sets for different coins. For IKEs, you have the complete UNC variety...
My absolute favorite modern commemorative. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
I definitely agree with you there! CuNi coins always get this dull toning going on and I hate it. IKEs and SBAs get it. I don't like the...
What one has to realize guys is 1. you are paying for the grade. 2. The type I coins were horrible strikes which is why there is a type II....
Just received my personalized copy of the Encyclopedia of the Commemorative Coins of the US by Anthony Swiatek. Of course, I haven't had a chance...
I agree with you that low mintage does not equal key date, but we are talking about modern coins not classic (pre 1955 coins). And maybe the 09...
Hey Zach, before you send them off, consider the cost for each coin if you were to send them into NGC. You are looking at $17 each for grading...
I understand what you are saying, but I disagree with you. Technically, nearly all the modern key dates are part of some special set or edition....
Nice one Chris! What about these two beauties! [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
How about this modern key? [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
Another Modern Series with both its key coins for its series. [ATTACH][ATTACH] [ATTACH][ATTACH]
This is a key coin for a very modern series. [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
What year is the IKE?
What you mean is the 1972 Type2. The Type 2 Is often called the King of Ikes due to it low mintage and high desirability to complete the Ike...
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This service is not free and the cost becomes prohibitive to a small time collector such as myself.
At this recent ANA show in Philly, I was speaking with a highly respected author of many coin books about this very topic. The example we used...
Its the same reason why people were spending upwards of $50-100 on the SanFran 75th Anniversary ASE set before it even went off sale and now are...
Almost looks as though there is some doubling going on there on the reverse, especially with the right bell handle.
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