1951 roosevelt for big money

davids5104 · July 20, 2020 7:30AM

https://www.greatcollections.com/merch.php?id=853268

I was a losing bid on this lot, but was surprised when I saw last evening what this coin went for. It has nice color, but I was surprised. Am I missing it as a variety?

David

ShaunBC5 · July 20, 2020 8:12AM

I looked at that one early in the week. It’s pretty, but I must be missing the same thing you are.
I guess it’s not tooo far above PCGS retail for a + (which it’s not graded at). There apparently were two people two viewed it as worth that. I hope one is really happy today and I assume one is not.

Jimnight · July 20, 2020 8:37AM

I went as far as checking the Cherrypickers Guide for the 1951. I didn't see anything.

I think when it comes to the grade + toning and the luster on this dime ... bidders love this stuff and will pay.

Just my opinion.

Rob41281 · July 20, 2020 9:28AM

I tried making a few strong bids on it before dropping out at $300. I definitely think it ends up in at least a 7+ holder and maybe a couple bidders thought it has a chance at an 8?

fiftysevener · July 20, 2020 9:50AM

I think a lesson was learned when they graded dimes MS 68 with obvious hits. this one looks relative mark free with nice original tone, a solid coin in my book.

coinbuf · July 20, 2020 9:56AM

Many people now feel that the rattler/OGH holders have been picked over so attention is being paid to the solid blue and even the blue fade holders by those looking for upgrade contenders. I don't know if this one falls into that category but its possible.

TomB · July 20, 2020 9:59AM

I did not bid on the coin, but my experience indicates to me that the 1951 issue is not as often found with attractive toning as something like the 1951-S, so perhaps that had something to do with it. Alternatively, the coin appears to be covered with pretty strong die polish lines, which might make some think it could get into a PCGS PL holder (if they now offer that for Roosevelt dimes) and then it would be worth significantly more.

CoinJunkie · July 20, 2020 10:23AM

@coinbuf said:
Many people now feel that the rattler/OGH holders have been picked over so attention is being paid to the solid blue and even the blue fade holders by those looking for upgrade contenders. I don't know if this one falls into that category but its possible.

It's in a recent vintage holder. I really like the toning, especially for a 51P (which is a tough date for nice color), but I almost never pay up big for upgrade candidates based solely on photos. I watched, but didn't bid.

mannie gray · July 20, 2020 2:14PM

@CoinJunkie said:

@coinbuf said:
Many people now feel that the rattler/OGH holders have been picked over so attention is being paid to the solid blue and even the blue fade holders by those looking for upgrade contenders. I don't know if this one falls into that category but its possible.

It's in a recent vintage holder. I really like the toning, especially for a 51P (which is a tough date for nice color), but I almost never pay up big for upgrade candidates based solely on photos. I watched, but didn't bid.

You're right that it's a hard date with vibrant colour.
Most are brownish/orange/grey with subdued luster.
Once in a while you will see a flashy white one with golden/yellow/orange rims but that's about it.
I bid on this one but dropped out when I thought the profit in it was gone.

CoinJunkie · July 20, 2020 2:48PM

Here's the 1951 in my Registry set, also graded MS67. I paid about a fifth of what the Sunset coin went for, but to be fair, I don't think mine has as much upgrade potential.

keyman64 · July 20, 2020 2:48PM

It sold for a bit over 67+ money, according to the PCGS price guide. I did not look up auction history or anything else. That does not seem unusual for a coin that a few people want to engage in a bidding war over. That said, it seems like a big gamble based on the photos provided. The amount of carbon spotting through "BERT" that has eaten through the luster layer, along with possible carbon at the rim at 4:30-8:30 on the obverse seems to be quite limiting for the coin. There's a possible carbon spot on the neck and up in the hair. Some of the color is decent but it isn't magical by any stretch. It certainly isn't FB/FT either. I think the coin is okay but would not have been for me.

johnny9434 · July 20, 2020 4:02PM

Nice dime

lablover · July 20, 2020 5:24PM

@CoinJunkie said:
Here's the 1951 in my Registry set, also graded MS67. I paid about a fifth of what the Sunset coin went for, but to be fair, I don't think mine has as much upgrade potential.

Jason,

You'd be crazy not to submit your 51 multiple times for upgrade. That's a solid + coin, or better.

lablover · July 20, 2020 5:25PM

@davids5104 said:
https://www.greatcollections.com/merch.php?id=853268

I was a losing bid on this lot, but was surprised when I saw last evening what this coin went for. It has nice color, but I was surprised. Am I missing it as a variety?

David

This will end up in a + holder.