I've just finished collecting all proof American Silver Eagles (no 1995w) in the original govn't packages with coa's. I also have the 20th anniversary silver set and the 3 burnished coins from 2006-2008 in original boxes with coa's.I was thinking of getting the M.S.set 1986-2009 either graded or in a album. Do you think this would be wise even though they are bullion.To me it just seems not to be finished.Also would you have the MS coins graded or in a catalog.Your help is appreciated.R.Beck
I don't see any reason not to collect the MS set. If your set seems incomplete without them...then go for it. But, I don't think I would get graded examples. All these coins were struck nicely and are usually very high grades and IMHO the premium required to get a graded set doesn't make it worth it. As you said, these coins are only bullion. Because of the collectivity of the series, you will pay more than bullion for them. I would minimize the premium you pay by purchasing raw coins.
Congradulations on your proof set completion. I would buy the bullion coins ungraded. If you look at them (in bulk the easiest is ebay) you'll notice 99.9 of all the slabbed ASE's are MS69 or 70. I have actually only seen one slabbed coin of this type for sale at less than MS 69. These big silver coins are well struck and I never wanted to pay the premium for the slabs. After saying this apparently many do, it just boils down to your preference and as always how much you are okay with spending. These big coins in an album look very impressive to me.
I totally agree with the last two posts....I have three sets in Danscos for my grand kids....they/we love them. Beginning to get a bit of album toning around the edges but they look awesome. Am working on 3 complete sets of the proofs....have 1999-present so far....kinds pricey endeavour..
without 1995w is considered not complete. that is why the price is so high. because it is few. and people need to complete the set must have one to do that task.
I don't agree with that. The 1995-W was issued in a special set. One can consider a set complete without the special issue coins if they so chose. It's totally collector's choice. Is the set as 100% complete as it could be without it...no, but if it's not in the collector's goal that it doesn't matter. It's just like collecting Lincoln Cents. I have a complete Lincoln Cent set without proofs. I consider it complete...but some wouldn't.
The uncirculated ASEs are not "just bullion." They are perhaps the best looking coin ever produced by the US Mint. No gimmicks. Just a classically beautiful design relatively unchanged from year to year. Although they never circulated as money, someday they might be considered in the same light as morgan dollars. They are well worth collecting. Most are very high grade so slabbing would only be for personal preference.
The reason I referred to it as "just bullion" is because that is what it was produced for. So, the coins are very nicely struck resulting in the majority of them being easily found in very high grade. That being said, it is a very popular coin and because of that it does command a small premium above it's bullion value. I wouldn't increase the premium any further by buying a slabbed version because the coin is so common in high grades.
Mine are starting to do that also. I have other silver coins in the same type albums and none of them are doing this. Are they more prone to tone because of the high silver content?
I figure its what makes you happy. I have a ASE MS set slabbed, another MS set in a Dansco and the proofs in OGP. I happen to like the proofs in the OGP in lieu of the slab. The 20th. Anniversary set 1 slabbed 70's, 1 slabbed 69 and 1 in the OGP. Like I said what ever makes you happy. Have a complete set of Kennedy halfs with the proofs in a Dansco,am sure a few of the coin would grade high but I like the way the set lookes in the album. Have a few other sets in Dansco if I purchase a high price coin I will buy it graded and break it out as I guess I am old school and just like the coins in albums not in plastic.
To slab or not to slab depends on what a collector wishes to do with their collection. If it was purely about the money, nobody should ever purchase a Dansco album either. In the case of ASEs, there are two possible ways to profit. The first is from a rise in silver prices. The second comes from future numismatic value after the Mint discontinues the series.
Actually I have a graded proof and ms set, then the all the original mint proofs - and started collecting the MS examples they set out. I think they are bullion coins, but I like the silver better than the gold. I also agree you do not need the 95W for a complete set. Enjoy and collect what you like.
100% hogwash!!! complete... ok, never mind if a person cannot buy the 1995w, that does not make their set incomplete. in this hobby, a 'set' is complte when the collector says its done. it really doesnt matter how mnay holes they may or may not have!!! PLUS - i completely agree with CamaroDMD
I bought capsules for the MS coins like the mint uses on the proofs. Eagle Holders makes a 3 ring binder page that holds these. Link below. It makes a great looking display. The 1995 W was actually easy to get when it came out. Collectors were so mad at the mint in 1995 because they had to spend $999 to keep the set complete. Many bought the set and sold the gold. At that point they only had about $150 in the Silver Eagle. I never went with the slab idea on these because of the milk spot problems. For some reason, those proofs left in the mint capsules, had fewer problems. https://www.eaglecoinholders.com/os...d=300&osCsid=b2400820692ac3951a568d1036b8b878
I completely agree, as Dansco albums (and every other album) has been shown to damage coins because of the sliders. If it was completely about money for me, I would probably try and buy them all in OGP with COAs. If I wanted to store them in some way so they could be seen without damage...I would probably use Intercept Shield holders and put them in some kind of a page.
