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Message:: [QUOTE="dave92029, post: 1068545, member: 26916"]If your intention is to collect the entire set of ASE may I suggest that you investigate the Census data of each set you are considering. People mention "Key Dates" for each coin, but that information is generally based on the total mintage produced by the US Mint. If you are considering collecting a set of NGC or PCGS in either PF69 or PF70 there may be different "Key Dates" It is my understanding the the "Key Date" for NGC PF70 is 1993 with only 203 coins. The NGC PF69 "Key Date" is 1997 with 6,382 coins. What this means is that only 203 complete sets can be completed in NGC PF70 based on the coins that have been already graded versus 6,382 complete PF69 sets. The difference in the Maximum number of coins graded in each Key Date will effect the overall cost of the sets. I have been accumulating NGC PF69 ASE. I feel that the ASE is a beautiful coin especially in Proof condition. Someone said that a PF70 is a PF70 is a PF70, BUT I have found that not all PF69 slabs are equal. These slabs have been owned and handled for a good many years, and the slabs do show scratches. Some of my slabs do not appear to have been handled gently. The quality of the photos that are available do Not in many cases identify the scratches. In fact, only after I have photographed my coins and magnified the image can I see scratches on the slab, etc. Happy shopping, show us photos as your collection progresses.[/QUOTE]