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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Treashunt, post: 441167, member: 6763&quot;]Since I did not want to seem to hijack stldanceartist &#039;s thread I started this one.</p><p>Comments?</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Naturally, for the last few months, the coin market has been quiet, however, it traditionally slows down for the summer months, and then picks up once again in the Fall. Starting with one of my favorite series, Barber dimes, the two dates that seem to fit the bill are the 1895 S and the 1904 S. Both are lower mintage dates and are included in a popular series that is attracting more collectors every day. It was not too long ago, 2002 to be exact, that they listed for far less at $20 (for the 1895 S) and $25 for the 1904 S, both in a grade of good. Today they each list at $45 and there are many collectors who would be glad to pay that, if they could find the coins. If you find any of these dates that are properly graded, and without problems, you probably won’t go wrong. </p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There are many other dates that I also like, but they are more expensive. Skipping ahead to Barber quarters, there are a number of underappreciated dates that you may be able to find at a decent size coin show. The dates that I like are the 1892 S, 1896 O, 1897 S, 1901 O. Each is a date with a lower mintage and they seem to have appreciated some during the past four years.&nbsp; Each is still difficult to locate, especially without problems, in the current market. The only reason that the prices are not higher is possibly because dealers are having a hard time locating inventory. If there are not enough coins for sale the market tends to be quiet. In past years I could find several of each date at most coin shows. Today it seems that if you can find one of each date at a medium size show you are doing very well. </p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Staying with good condition, the 1892 S currently lists at $35, the 1896 O is $27, the 1897 S is $45 and the 1901 O is also $45. A quick look back to 2002 shows prices (respectively) of $14, $4, $13 and $18. Each date has appreciated quite well in only four years, however, they are getting more and more difficult to find. I will buy as many of each date that I can locate. Sadly, during the last twelve months I have only been able to find two each of the 1892 S and the 1896 O, and only one each of the 1897 S and 1901 O. These coins seem to be very undervalued at the current market prices. </p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Moving on to Standing Liberty quarters, there are two dates that seem to be very good values at current prices, the 1927 D, with a mintage of 976,000 and the 1927 S, with only 396,000 seem to be very worthwhile at $15 and $35 each. Staying with our budget, the 1927 S was priced at only $9 as recently as 2002. Collectors and hoarders have watched this date for years and nothing has ever happened with it, but suddenly it has started to move. Collectors of this series know that the dates before 1925 wore off very quickly, and then they were recessed to protect the date from wear. However, they still wore quickly. With a mintage under 400,000 pieces the 1927 S has to be a better date, and the Standing Liberty quarter collection is finally starting to be more appreciated, even in circulated condition. In March of 2005 I was able to acquire a piece in very good condition for $20. Today it lists for $45, not a bad 125% return in less than a year and a half. Looking back, I acquired my first piece, in good condition in 1997 for the massive sum of $2, yes that is the correct cost. Today, as you know, it is worth $35. Or 1,650% in nine years, that even beats the inflation that we had Jimmy Carter was President. </p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Moving up to half dollars, let’s stay in the Barber design. The first date that fits our dollar requirement is the 1896 O listing for $40 in good condition, then the 1901 S, which is $35, both are early dates in the series and are popular.&nbsp; Also consider the 1904 S, 1905 P and 1905 O, all of them in good condition. These last three dates all have mintages under 700,000 to as little as nearly 500,000. They seem to have been ignored for far too long and have increased a bit in value since 2002. Originally they (1904 S, 1905 P and 1905 O)&nbsp; retailed for $14, $9 and $10 (in 2002) and the dates are now trending for $22, $40 and $25 respectively. Sure, they have appreciated in the past four years, but they have two requirements that we look when considering dates: 1) low mintage; and 2) popular series, but not too popular. </p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The last two pieces that you may consider are the 1916 P and D Walking Liberty half dollars. They are part of an extremely popular set and, importantly, are the first year of issue for the series. Collectors commonly collect first year of issues when they decide to start a type set, that is, one coin of each design. The 1916 P has only 608,000 minted and the 1916 D just over one million. Neither was actively saved at the time, a half dollar was a lot of money then. In very good condition they each list for $50, just squeaking into our price restraint. </p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Finally, there is one more one more that you may consider, I just had to sneak one more in. This time, consider the Morgan dollar, a nice large coin and there are twenty five different dates and mint marks that fit our price requirement, and, this time, each of the dates is in uncirculated condition. In MS (Mint State) 63, which is a choice uncirculated coin, these dates are fairly available, and should be relatively easy to locate at most dealer’s tables. However, don’t jump on the first piece that you see. Look around and select the piece that appeals to you the most. Remember, buy in haste, repent at leisure. Look for pieces that are nice, few bag marks and, preferably graded by a third party grading service. </p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Until next time, good luck and good hunting.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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