Another LowBall Kennedy goes for decent money

braddick

I was watching this one all week. My hopes of adding it to my collection of lowball 1964 Kennedys were quickly smashed. It's not even a PO1, for crying out loud!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Kennedy-Half-PCGS-FR02-Certified-Lowball-/194016087240?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=CUU23dGcOpRZY0prn18qALQU%2B2Q%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Zoins

That’s a really interesting looking coin. The date is essentially gone but the rim is still defined.

Higashiyama

Interesting coin, though the P01 sold by Heritage for $ 960 last fall does seem more attractive!

Jimnight

Lowball coins are bringing big bucks.

291fifth

I wouldn't even offer melt.

YoloBagels

I bought this one for $3 a week ago. They are cool but I prefer to make my own unless I can get them close to face/spot.

Zoins

@YoloBagels said:
They are cool but I prefer to make my own unless I can get them close to face/spot.

By make your own, do you mean wearing it down or getting it slabbed?

braddick

@YoloBagels said:

Looking at the edge it appears to be clad. If so, no date means it won't get slabbed. It's a novelty, yet of little to no interest to a lowball collector.

ricko

While I cannot understand the attraction of these super worn coins, I am glad that there is a segment of collectors that like these. Collect what you like and like what you collect. Cheers, RickO

YoloBagels

@Zoins said:

@YoloBagels said:
They are cool but I prefer to make my own unless I can get them close to face/spot.

By make your own, do you mean wearing it down or getting it slabbed?

Both

I currently have a '74 half, '78 ike, 2007 ASE, and 1999 SBA as my pocket pieces. I have lost a couple of coins over the years but in the future I hope to get a full set of PO01 type and maybe silver eagles.

Namvet69

Yup, I don't get it but to each his own. Plenty of room in this tent. Peace Roy

koynekwest

Time to get my rock tumbler out and turn it into a coin tumbler.

Dave99B

Crazy price, but a very cool piece. I love certified lowballs, but prefer early copper, and gold.

Dave

rec78

@ricko said:
While I cannot understand the attraction of these super worn coins, I am glad that there is a segment of collectors that like these. Collect what you like and like what you collect. Cheers, RickO

Agreed, you can always wear a coin down more, but you cannot put detail back on a coin. There is a home for everything.