Ike rattlers
BigJohnD
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I occasionally go through my coins, as I have been an avid collector throughout the years, and look to downsize if something doesn't fit my "cup of tea". When doing such, I research as to whether or not this was a good investment or bad, keeping in mind that I could care less as this is a hobby, not a full-time job. That being said, it's fun to make money. Sooooo I found these bad boys who apparently are in demand. NOT FOR SALE. Can anyone shed light on as to why they are at such high levels?
My hoard is pictured.
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As far as I know, it is just another fad of the rattler phase. Ikes were fairly new when PCGS was slabbing in rattlers, so they weren't sent in to be graded often. Same idea as a 2005-D dime being sent into PCGS now, seems like a waste of money. Apparent rarity in that niche market.
Nice hoard by the way!
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Its the rattlers. Any rattler brings a premium. I sold 2 with Roosevelt dimes for $120 last year.
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I think the series is up some too. I have watched a few auctions go for surprising money, especially if they have attractive toning!
Nice group of rattler Ike dollars..... The holders and grades are price drivers. Cheers, RickO
when PCGS started grading, they did not grade moderns
I just recently put a PCGS set together, the market on the series is definitely higher from when I started. And the price for rattlers is insane...seems completely illogical to me. A 73s silver in 67 goes for 35 bucks...a 65 rattler will go for 200!
Here's one of mine. I have a ‘74 somewhere too.
If you really want to have some fun try finding a clad business strike in a Rattler.
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It is a combination of increased demand for rattlers and Ike Dollars not having a high supply in rattler holders. There were also a few people on YouTube and Instagram that documented collecting rattler Ikes, which I think helped increase demand some more.
A couple guys are doing sets. Get a gold CAC and you can ask stupid money.
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Even just the green bean some are asking stupid money:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/175550352063
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Been collecting Rattlers now for about 20 years,
Have 14 Ike's in rattlers, 13 silver and 1 clad, (71-D MS-64)
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