I have this beautiful set which contains all 4 proof gold eagles, the 1/10,1/4,1/2 and one ounce, as well as the rare 1995-W proof silver eagle. Each coin is encapsulated and all are housed in the original deluxe velvet case. I have seen these priced at anywhere from $3,125 to $35,000. The latter one was in ICS holders and graded PR70. Now I don't believe mine are 70 grade coins, but they are exactly as they were shipped from the Mint. Question: What is this set worth?
The highest amount a willing buyer who knows all the facts will pay, if that is at or higher than the least you would be willing to sell it for. Or, to put it another way, The lowest amount you would take, which doesn't exceed the maximum a willing buyer who knows all the facts is willing to pay for it. (Bullion value of the gold is ~$788 and silver is at $7.03, so including dealer discount the set should go for an absolute minimum of ~$725.)
lucky! i want to find/purchase a W mint coin so i can give it to my mom. Her father went to West Point and unfortuantly died while she was still in high school.
I tried to figure this out without looking at any other posts. I think you could probably get a minimum of $3,500 for the set because of the coveted silver eagle. If someone wanted it bad enough, you could possibly get a lot more. I haven't looked at recent prices for them. Personally, I think coins are prettier and more valuable in the original velvet cases than in slabs. Most recently minted gold and silver coins are high enough quality to satisfy me without having somebody bless them as 70s, and I prefer the originality of the mint packaging. But I'm not going to buy it from you because for that amount of money I could probably buy most if not all of the $5 commemorative gold coins minted since 1986. I like the variety of designs better than the bullion coins.
Gentlemen, guess I should have said this set and any part of it "is not for sale" now or any time in the near future. Never done business that way and won't start now. The reason I was asking was that someone wanted to trade coins and I had no idea what the exchange rate might be. I know what he says his coins are worth, so now I got to see if I can cover it with this set. If not I'll just wait until something else comes along. Thanks for your information, it is appreciated.
The last 2 sets sold on ebay went for $4750 each on June 30. I have seen the 1995-W eagle alone in the $3500-$4000 range. Actually, looking closer, these were Heritage Auctions listed on Ebay.
Old Dan, I concur with BZ on the ASE. I'm not very familiar with the AGEs, so I cant help you there. But, the ASE alone is at least a $3,500 coin today. Of course getting it certified, especially by PCGS, would add to its value. (I know many will argue that point, but many collectors will pay a premium for the slab, and for the 1995-W, it's substantially more, than others in the series). I've been watching that particular ASE over the past year or more and have seen it go from $2,000 a year ago to almost $4,000 now. I'd personally keep the ASE and trade the AGEs.
Thanks for the info., and you may be right on keeping the ASE. Although, I originally purchased three sets, and offered one each to my two children.(one was for my wife). They were only interested in the gold so I pulled the ASE from the set and gave them what they wanted. So, as you can see, I've already got two ASE's and also the complete set. i was under the impression that a full set was better than a split up set.
I take back my valuation based on the better information posted by others. I was estimating the value of the AGEs at a minimum $1200 and the ASE at $2300. Apparently I was not very close. But I would be inclined to keep the AGEs and sell the ASE. I mean, this is one bullion silver coin that isn't even that scarce, or at least the scarcity is artificial (i.e., they are only hard to get because those who hold them won't sell -- for now). There are over 30K floating around, most in very good condition. There are other modern gold and platinum coins with similar or smaller mintages for lower prices and higher intrinsic values. This looks like a mania or a bubble to me, and perhaps the 1995 ASE should be exchanged for something that will have more permanent value. Or maybe I just don't understand. It wouldn't be the first time.
Was looking through ebay today for other proofs and found 3 of your sets ranging from $4600 to $5700 all with days left to go. There are also graded 1995-W proof SAEs going for $4K+
1995 w am. eagle set i saw this set published at numismatic news selling for $7,500.00. the ads dated august, 2005. sell it and retired old dan. and more power to your 80th birthday. p.s. ms 70 around $50,000.
Dan, Not knowing what the other person wants for his' coins, it is really hard to advise you of which coins to keep and which ones to sell or trade! However, I agree that having the coins Graded and Slabbed would be the best route as it would increase their values significantly, especially if they are MS-69 or MS-70. Go to a Professional Coin Dealer in your area and see what he/she thinks about the grades of the coins and then you will have a better idea as to their worth. Since the AGE's are significantly cheaper and very much more obtainable than the ASE, it would be much easier to replace them for a 1995-W Anniversary Set. Trade the AGE's towards the set that you want or sell them to buy it. You can then decide on whether you want to hold on to the ASE's or sell them or you purchase the AGE's to have two complete 1995-W Anniversary Sets. In any event, even if you do have the coins Graded and Slabbed, hold onto the Cases as many Collectors still want them and they even fetch fairly decent prices on eBay. Good luck and I hope you come out well on the trade or purchase! Frank
