Heritage: 1962 PR70DCAM Quarter, "A stunning Registry coin that quite literally has no equal."
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This should be a very interesting auction closing tomorrow.
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Not sure I would have given it a 70. Nice looking Quarter tho'.
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Not so sure this should 70. What is that mark next to the Y of LIBERTY?
I attended a local show a few years ago where I found a 1962 proof set in a Capital Holder that the dealer asked $45.00 for. I stupidly passed on buying that proof set because I thought the price was too high.
Contained in the proof set was what I refer to as the "Unicorn Of Proof Silver Washington Quarters made from 1936-1964".
The coin was a flawless DCAM that also had multicolored, eye popping, true rainbow toning on both sides of the coin. The toning was heaviest at the rims and as one moved away from the rims towards the center of the coin the toning shifted colors and became less heavy. The toning framed the central devices on both sides of the coin.
I kick myself every time I think about passing on that coin (I hope that one day I will see it again at another local show and if I do I will buy it).
The PF70 coin pictured in this thread looks great, but it does not hold a candle to the "Unicorn" coin that I passed on purchasing.
I feel your pain.
$45 won't even buy a modern $1 ASE in today's market.
Removed comment. Thought auction was complete.
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I would take 10 bags of proof 65-67s raw before paying up for that common coin
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Deleted comment. Did not realize coin was for sale
Martin
why report on it a single day before the auction close? It exceeded a buy price limit now? I personally think it is not in great form to discuss an auction coin the day before the actual auction closes (as opposed to the day after). For one thing, if this is encouraged, I can then link my own consigned coins to auction here to get very important last day free advertising. Think about it. There are other factors as well.
For the record, I have no interest in bidding on this coin. My comments here are my belief in not affecting an ongoing auction as there is plenty of time to discuss it as soon as it ends. I understand there are exceptions to this rule (and every rule) like a thread here announcing well in advance the auction of a monumental coin and it being followed throughout the auction process. And, then there are the 99.9% of the other coins I am talking about.
Just my 2 cents
Wondercoin
The only thing that makes me worry about the 70 is the spot underneath Washington’s chin and the spot underneath it the left wing of the eagle (viewers left).
the thing that should worry anyone about any "70" graded coin is time.
It seems that the owner of such a coin would want to go to extensive lengths to avoid getting scratches on the holder. Although they have no bearing on the coin's value, they are a real distraction when inspecting a coin in "technically perfect condition," especially when judging it from internet photos.
That quarter is certainly amazing. I realize the pictures may make it look better than in hand... but the grade indicates it is truly superb. I am not a quarter collector, but one like that would certainly get my attention if I saw it in a set at a show. Cheers, RickO
Seems there are too many things going on with this coin to be considered MS70.
At best, it is probably PR68.
Chris
I would think that everyone in the grading room would have to agree on MS70 with the coin in-hand. If one or two graders don't see it as technically perfect, then I can't believe PCGS would let it go as a "slider 70" (whatever that is!).
I heard it was found in a parking lot.
I'm underwhelmed. Common date coins do nothing for me regardless of the claimed high grade.
I agree with a lower proof grade, but I don't think it's a business strike.
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
Sorry, that was supposed to be PR68.
My bad.
Chris
The coin sold for $7,800.00.
It is astonishing that a condition rarity example of such a common coin sold for that much.
They don't make'm like that anymore! Impressive coin.
I knew it would happen.