congrats on completing the set!!! It looks awesome and I LOVE the Intercept Shield album. Can we see the reverses?
I believe that the coin would grade MS-66. It's a very average blue envelope Ike (40% UNC) and these coins saw very little handling. This is a...
don't forget that the 1804 Dollars were struck in 1834 :D
I forgot to add RD. MS-65 RD
Ms-65
I'd submit it to NGC. Cameo Franklins command a decent premium
1962 is the year I was born. I don't collect Franklins as much as 1962 proof coins and cameo and ultra cameo coinage of the pre-1965 era in...
me too! Happy Family Day!!!
I say that NGC graded it VF 30
the type II mint mark from 1979 is the same as the Type I mint mark from 1981. The ones that command a premium are the type IIs of each year
PCGS has a price guide as well http://www.pcgs.com/prices/
Cannyn, the Type II mintmark is the one that commands the premium. Fortunately on the nickel the spread isn't too big between the two
Happy Belated Birthday Rickie you old plunger sniper!!!
Alan, you do realize that the Jefferson is the Type I mint mark, don't you?
congrats on your Eagle Scout!
If I was trying to conserve the flashy white color I would probably consider air-tites. Or if an album appeals most there are albums that are made...
JCB, I don't think that he's advocating sending in $18 coins for certification but rather to buy certified coins that are $18.
be careful of the albums that you use. If paper touches your coins they will tone. Proofs are such lovely coins it is a shame when they tone...
It's not really that difficult. They are all over eBay at similar prices and entire original 1961 proof sets can be had for around $20-25 or...
This is an awesome set to collect, Alan. I am glad to see that you have discovered it. Maybe we can compare notes as we go forward.
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