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Found a 1952 proof set with a Superbird quarter. My first one. What are these worth?
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The proof set is in a capital holder and all five coins have a similar appearance. All have attractive, light toning. The coins in the set (except the half) are gem (65 or better).
I put a small deposit on the set to get the dealer to hold it until the next time I am at the shop when I will pick it up and pay the balance.
The three silver coins have toning on both sides of the coins. The toning is light across the entire surface of the coins. However a second separate set of toning has developed along the rims of the silver coins. The rim toning is multi color and very vibrant. The colors include green, yellow, orange and red. Very, very attractive.
The quarter is a superbird with a very small "s" present on the eagle's chest. I did not look close enough at the quarter to see if it has engraved tail feathers. Will have to look for this next time I see the
So what is the value range for a gem 1952 superbird with eye appealing multi colored toning?
I put a small deposit on the set to get the dealer to hold it until the next time I am at the shop when I will pick it up and pay the balance.
The three silver coins have toning on both sides of the coins. The toning is light across the entire surface of the coins. However a second separate set of toning has developed along the rims of the silver coins. The rim toning is multi color and very vibrant. The colors include green, yellow, orange and red. Very, very attractive.
The quarter is a superbird with a very small "s" present on the eagle's chest. I did not look close enough at the quarter to see if it has engraved tail feathers. Will have to look for this next time I see the
So what is the value range for a gem 1952 superbird with eye appealing multi colored toning?
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-Wes
Recipient of the coveted "You Suck" award, April 2009 for cherrypicking a 1833 CBHD LM-5, and April 2022 for a 1835 LM-12, and again in Aug 2012 for picking off a 1952 FS-902.
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Link to My Registry Set.
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-specialty-sets/washington-quarters-complete-variety-set-circulation-strikes-1932-1964/publishedset/78469
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I currently own a 66 and 67...the 67 is attractively toned and I believe could CAM with a dip.
I used to be famous now I just collect coins.
Link to My Registry Set.
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-specialty-sets/washington-quarters-complete-variety-set-circulation-strikes-1932-1964/publishedset/78469
Varieties Are The Spice Of LIFE and Thanks to Those who teach us what to search For.
The toning on the coin, particularly the reverse is very nice. The coin has no hairlines and in my opinion is a gem (65 or higher).
<< <i>I recently picked up a raw one on ebay with an assist from Tommy1. It's going off to our hosts in a bit. Had all sorts of trouble trying to capture the S in a photo. Here's my attempt: >>
looks gr8 from that image
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The 1953 ETF There are 21 total graded with a New Cameo being made by a Member and than you have 3 Proof 67 and 4 Proof 66. Price guide on the Proof 67 says 5 grand? But Its way OFF. These are 2 Coins that I found the second one of Each to be Graded and of course there are only 10 of us collecting the Series.
So its supply and demand........There are even a few who have Registry Sets With Varieties that sold the ones they found........I Love all Mine.Good Luck. Enjoy
I used to be famous now I just collect coins.
Link to My Registry Set.
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-specialty-sets/washington-quarters-complete-variety-set-circulation-strikes-1932-1964/publishedset/78469
Varieties Are The Spice Of LIFE and Thanks to Those who teach us what to search For.
Thanks guys !!!
<< <i>My PR 65 1953 with REF sold at Great Collections for a measly $400 back in January or so compared to the $2,750 guide, the price was pretty disappointing. Though I didn't set a reserve, and had tried to sell it on Ebay unsuccessfully for several months before the sale, so I don't fault GC at all.
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I'd be faulting someone or something after a whack like that, including myself!
My 53 ETF PR66 Example which I picked raw on Ebay for $58 Bucks sold for $3,549.00. 1 week later, Heritage sold another PR66 for $1,400. Heritage then resold that same coin a few months later and the second time it barely broke $800. I believe a forum member bought it, cracked it and PCGS gave it a PR67.
A 52 RETF Example PCGS PR 62 sold recently for $512 on ebay,
and a 52 RETF ANACS PR65 went for only $195. Those were both no reserve auctions which always run the risk of limiting the upside by number of views. So really, how can one determine the correct price point?
Several months ago when the pops were much lower, I ran a true auction for a 52 RETF PCGS PR66 example. I knew the risk. It was really one of my favorites, a former PCI graded PR66 CAM, unattributed in a Rick Tomaska Signature Holder. I tried to make the CAM with PCGS but it fell short. Again, like with Dons example I had it listed for quite awhile before running a true auction.
My true auction ended at $348.
My buyer then flipped it within the month for $650 buyitnow.
Recipient of the coveted "You Suck" award, April 2009 for cherrypicking a 1833 CBHD LM-5, and April 2022 for a 1835 LM-12, and again in Aug 2012 for picking off a 1952 FS-902.
<< <i>A PCGS PR 62 sold recently for $512 on ebay >>
For a quick second you had my hopes up, then I noticed it was for a Hand Engraved Tail Feathers FS-902.
My PCGS PR 62 almost got a speedy listing
I've been hording them for years and I do not think they are particularly rare. In fact, I sometimes had trouble finding "non Superbirds" to replace the ones cherried from sets. I recall several instances where I bought a single proof for a replacement and it was a Superbird as well!
Now, finding a nice cameo Superbird is a wonderful find!
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