1) What are reasonable prices for modern blank planchet U.S. halves, quarters, dimes, nickels, and cents? Edit: looking at eBay completed auctions, it looks like 50 cent pieces go for about $30 or so...? 2) If they're not slabbed, are there any diagnostics you can look for to prove/disprove that they are genuine before receiving them? 3) After you receive them, what are the main items to check? Weight, dimensions, and magnetism? (@ToughCOINS, I saw that Commemorative 90% silver blank you have out there... that's pretty cool!)
Raw blanks usually are attributed by the weight There are Type 1 Blanks and Type 2 Planchets.. do you know the difference? The only blank that would stick to a magnet would be a rare 1943 Steel blank Do you want to see my collection?
I only have a cent blank and those are fairly inexpensive. Mine cost around 1.50 and it looks like ebay prices range from 1-5 (you can buy one for around 2 if patient).
@paddyman98, I don't know the difference. Enlighten me! And yes, I'd love to see what you've got. (And by magnetism, I meant that if it was magnetic, it was a fake)
OMG. I hope the mint doesn't find out that they could sell blanks for a profit. Anyway, are these blanks considered errors ?
some are just blanks that were never used, some have half strikes on them. the ones that were striked are more collectible in my eyes but I honestly don't think they are worth anything.
From my collection - Type 1 - Does not have an upraised rim. It is completely flat. Called a Blank. When you see a label for coin that states "Struck on a Type 1 Blank".. this it what it means Type 2 - Has an upraised rim, now it's considered a Planchet
I understand what you mean. Depends on the denomination and metal content though.. the following have a high premium From my collection - 2 Blanks and 2 Planchets
@Dougmeister I want to give you prices/values from my experience on raw examples. Others would disagree and say less or more. IMHO - 1 Cent Blank/Planchet - $5 - $8 1 Cent Steel - $30 - $40 5 Cent - $8 - $10 10 Cent - $8 - $10 10 Cent Silver - $50 - $75 25 Cent - $15 - $20 25 Ceny Silver - $50 - $75 50 Cent - $20 - $25 50 Cent Silver - $60 - $80 1 Dollar Golden - $20 - $30 1 Dollar Ike - $40 - $60 ASE - $75 - $100
1c are much more common, given that the Mint included a blank in several year's mint sets. Also with 1c, since the switch to Zlincons, the upsetting is done to the zinc blank before plating. So the type 1 has two forms (not-plated and plated). A type 1 plated blank would actually be a double error - it skipped the upset mill and was not struck.
Would love to know a dealer who sells 1943 blanks and planchets. Would want them slabbed already since it is too risky for me to buy these raw. Someone on eBay wants $150. I dont think they are worth that much even if slabbed.
