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It could be AU58, but i will guess MS62 RB.
Either way, a nice one.

@WCC said:

@jmlanzaf said:

@WCC said:

@NJCoin said:

Yes, I agree. Even at 151K, I don't think they are a slam dunk at $245.

Mintages that seem "low" now might not seem so low in 10 or 20 years. With this inflated issue price presumably carrying over into future years, it's not going to stay "low mintage" for long. I think this year's set has somewhat more appeal than other modern proof (and mint) sets due to the anniversary, but not much.

I won't be surprised if it's temporarily hot and then ends up like the 1999 silver proof set which initially sold for $00s (when spot was much lower) due to the SQ program novelty. It's bullion coinage now. Yes, I know much lower mintage for the 2026, but not actually low. There are very few coins (even US) proportionately with this number which will survive longer term in similar quality.

Longer term, I expect the buying of annual sets and collecting of these series to decline too. At this price, it's not like there aren't far better values and more interesting coins for a similar cost.

Not a few, a lot. It's another uncompetitive US Mint offering.

Proofs are not business strikes. It does make a difference in the market.

Yes, I know. I'm quite confident the outcome will be similar for both.

I have little doubt the price will be cheaper in a few years. However, I also have no doubt the business strike cents will continue to carry a significant numismatic premium, unlike the 1999 silver proof set.

The 2017 EU cent is NOT a business strike. But with a mintage of 215,000 it still sells for $20+ a decade later. I would expect the long term price of the 2026 circulation strikes to be above that.

The other obvious comp would be the 1996-W dime which is still a $10 to $15 item DESPITE a mintage of 1.5 million and being in a less collected series.

PlastX and elbow grease should work unless there's a really deep scratch.

@PerryHall said: Did you seal the wood? I've read that certain types of wood will off-gas vapors that can react with some coin metals.

Good point. Like my rubber band threads, I choose to take every precaution to avoid anything stupid from happening, even if it might seem unlikely. Coupled with the extra space for storage mentioned above and these get the "pretty, but no thanks" response from me.

Really didn’t need to weigh or check with magnet, photo was sufficient

Most GSA collectors use NGC for grading their dollars. NGC does not put it in an oversized slab and just puts a grading band around the GSA slab, at the bottom. Therefore it can be put back in the GSA box. GSA dollars are the only coins that I get graded at NGC. All others go to PCGS.
bob

@Creg said:
C’mon, Buckshot…

Your suggestion on marking it?

I cutt'd my subscripshuns from tin to ate.