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"I Like Ikes" Registry Set
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Just saw this registry set being auctioned by Great Collections. The total bid for 29 coins so far is over $39,000. I must have been living under a rock. I thought Eisenhower Dollars were, along with their little Susan B. Anthony cousins, barely-above-face-value mint set material.
https://www.greatcollections.com/search.php?mode=product&searchid=&q=i+like+ikes&series=&sort=01
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WOW my pocket is shallow and I gave too many give aways
I bet the owner is thrilled to the moon and back 
" I thought Eisenhower Dollars were, along with their little Susan B. Anthony cousins, barely-above-face-value mint set material."
Not quite,,,,, and IKE prices have fallen greatly in the last 6-8 years.
Alot of the big money coins are selling at 50-75% discounts,
Let's see what the 1972-P Ty 2 MS66 sells for. It was once a $16,000 coin. ------ Sold $7094.25
The 1972-P Ty 1 MS66 was a $10,000 coin. ----- Sold $2068.89
The 1972-S in MS69 was a $7,000 coin back in 2003. ----- Sold $1912.50
The 1976-S in MS68 was a $1500 coin. --------- Sold $1350
I am just as happy with this, and it cost me a lot less money.
The made for circulation Ike Dollars were not of the best quality, so the high grade ones are scarce. Still I look a raw few pieces in my coin box and fail to share in the excitement.
Only registry set I have completed is the Eisenhower dollars, although it is nothing for me to brag about only ranked 62nd. Now if I could just afford the gold kennedy and I would finish that set too. Registry is quite enjoyable for me putting together full sets.
Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Zero. Voltaire. Ebay coinbowlllc
A 1971-P business strike Eisenhower in true Gem+ condition with booming luster is a rare coin indeed, along with the 76-P Type 1 in equal standing.
Aside from what was discovered in the NNC a couple of years ago (some specimen strikes of business-strike issues in perhaps MS/SP 67+/68 territory), I believe there exists perhaps 1-2 true MS-67 1971-Ps out there. Now, the 76-P Type 1 on the other hand, might really max out at 66+, as shown in the current population report.
After finding raw and making ~10 1972-P Type 2s in 65 over the past few years, my next "targets" will be the 71P and 76PT1 in at least 65+ to 66. They are still out there raw in Gem and Gem+ as original rolls have been leaking slowly onto the market.
To add, I also find the 72-P Type 1 and Type 3 in 66 to be a challenge as well. Now none of this is ground breaking news to an Ike Aficionado, but it is lost on the average collector.
I have always admired James's and now ACR 1976-P Ty 1 MS66.
It has to be the finest known coin for the date and MM.
Ikes were never my thing but I know that these and many other moderns are becoming more popular and collectable.
Good luck to the consignor and the bidders.
“I may not believe in myself but I believe in what I’m doing” ~Jimmy Page~
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947)
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
Such Ikes are altogether condition rarities.
The prices for those coins in MS65 are around 25 bucks. The huge devices and open fields on those things just invited too many hits.
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
I like Ikes and I'm sorry to hear prices have been sagging.
Here's one of mine. Grade wise, it's a lowly MS68DCAM with pops at 1,757 / 32,746! Of course, the color stands out which is why I love it!
Jamie, I'm going to debate that comment. While I fuly agree that one is certainly a sharp coin, I've held it in my hands and without a doubt this one is my choice:
OK, I forgot about Andy's coin. I like them both.
“Let's see what the 1972-P Ty 2 MS66 sells for. It was once a $16,000 coin. ------ Sold $7094.25
The 1972-P Ty 1 MS66 was a $10,000 coin. ----- $2068.89”
The 72-P was once even higher than the $16,000! But, even using $16,000 and $10,000, that means around $26,000 for the pair and then, Sunday, the lowest (ever?) sales price at auction for the pair at less than $9,200.
In 30+ years of PCGS grading, there are still just -8- Ty 2 and -11- Ty 1 in top pop grade of MS66. Not to mention, the Ty 2 is a fairly high ranking coin in the Top 100 Moderns set. True condition scarcities in the MS66 grade.
Wondercoin.
I guess I’ve been under that rock for quite a while. Were the $16,000 prices during the 1980’s silliness or a more recent Registry Set induced spike?
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It was not the 1980’s. It was a handful of years ago when the pop was just a few coins. Even today, that PCGS pop sits at only 8 coins. But, there is a big difference between pop 2 or 3 vs. pop 8.
Here is what Coinfacts says about the Ty 2...
“The 1972 Type 2 Eisenhower Dollar is the key coin to the entire series. This variety was only struck from one known reverse die. This is one of the primary reasons why there are so few examples available compared to any other date and mint mark of this series. All 1972 Eisenhower Dollars should illustrate several countries or islands below Florida but on the 1972 Type 2 coins the islands are very flat and almost indistinguishable.
The 1972 Type 2 Eisenhower Dollar was accidentally struck with a reverse die intended for proof coins only. A typical circulation strike die producing Eisenhower Dollars at the time was producing about 100,000 coins each. Therefore, more than likely less than 40,000 coins of this variety exist in all grades combined since many of them circulated and have considerable wear making them hard to identify. Also, many others coins have been lost over the years.
MS65: In MS65 it is a very difficult coin to obtain and commands thousands of dollars.
MS66: In MS66 grade it is practically unheard of and it usually brings well in the five figures.”
Wondercoin
Yes, I was the under bidder on a Ty 2 MS66 at $15,500 several years back.
That is one auction I am now glad that I lost.
maybe we can petition the mint for a 50th anniversary Gold IKE for 2021 ? how do we go about doing that ?
If I can say so myself, very professional presentation of the 1972-P Eisenhower Dollar Ty 1 and Ty 2 pair of coins in pop top PCGS MS66 grade by MonsterCM.
eBay # 163292924596
Wondercoin
Come on Mitch,,,
You need to learn how to post a link,,,
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-P-Clad-Type-1-and-Type-2-Eisenhower-Dollars-PCGS-MS66-NONE-GRADED-HIGHER/163292924596?hash=item2605044ab4:g:CcwAAOSwk3RbtHjf
However,,,,,, both coins do look like they deserve the grade.
My Ike dollars are still in their purchase containers.... well, I think I have a couple of raw ones as well....However, the coins still in containers are nice - not 67+ nice...but I did not pay much for them... since I acquired them many years ago. I should look at them again.... Cheers, RickO
I like Ikes to the extent that I have a Dansco full of them. It was a fun and not expensive project, and one that I have not thought about being rid of to make room for other coins or because of a lack of interest.
High grade Ikes are really tough to find. I've actually quit looking thru raw coins, since I haven't found anything worth grading in years.
That toned 76-P Type 1 looks pretty darn nice. My set coin was awesome (clean, fully struck and super lustrous)
Ike Specialist
Finest Toned Ike I've Ever Seen, been looking since 1986
James, I remember viewing your set at PCGS table at a Long Beach show a few years ago.
I liked EVERY coin in your set back then. They were all "the Real McCoy."
This highest set is really amazing. A few coins in it I sure would like to have purchased separately.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-1978-Eisenhower-Ike-Dollar-PCGS-All-Time-Finest-Registry-Set-26-Coins/123311978926?hash=item1cb5f779ae:g:nUsAAOSwgY9Xeu8g
National Commemorative Medals of the U.S. Mint:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/medals-tokens/national-commemorative-medals-united-states-mint-1940-present/alltimeset/195526
Interesting. I wonder if it will sell.
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