Thanks to this thread and those who commented you now have me looking at my pile of Ikes. Going to sell some various coins to a dealer in two days . I can hold off as I don't need the bucks right now.
@flyguyfl said:
Thanks to this thread and those who commented you now have me looking at my pile of Ikes. Going to sell some various coins to a dealer in two days . I can hold off as I don't need the bucks right now.
@Clackamas1 said:
1968-D MS64FS - first FS 68-D Jeff
Nice score - Did you find that one?
I did. It was quite a score. There is now a second FS which I found as well.
You suck. I can't even find a '68-S.
Oh my I have not heard the "you suck" since Russ was around. I miss that guy. yeah the 68-s is super hard as well. I have a 66FS that I found but I only made like 3 of them out of thousands of mint sets just for 1968.
Russ was a force unto himself.
I see a lot of '68-S's that are almost FS and I might even have a FS. It's that close.
But I never see a '68-D that is even in the ball park.
I'm guessing your two FS '68 Denvers are from the same dies and were shipped to the same geographical area in mint sets.
The two I know of were from different dies. I actually have a 6 step but it has a sizeable mark through the steps so it will never be FS. I also have an MS67 68-S full on 6 step with the same issue.
Yes. That's another problem with both of these two coins; numerous gouges across the steps.
It was also the planchet flaws that could not get struck out. I swear the mint use to put plancets on a freeway for amonth before striking them
You're right. A lot of those gouges originated in the planchets.
There are remarkably few of these coins that even come close to FS and so many have the gouges that it's a wonder that any FS exist.
In my opinion, yes, absolutely. The 1954-S cardboard sleeve for the 1954 US Mint Set has produced many wonderfully toned WQs (my specialty) with the same colors and patterns as that Franklin half dollar. This sleeve contains coins with a more pure green than the great majority of other years and mints, in my experience, and the green often has orange/red as well as light pink/violet next to it, as well.
In my opinion, that 1954-S Franklin toned in a US Mint Set.
I swung and missed only about 15 times on the 82s. I can’t imagine missing at 1,500 a pull.
I suppose it’s alright if you recoup a decent percentage on the resell.
Hmmm.
In my opinion, yes, absolutely. The 1954-S cardboard sleeve for the 1954 US Mint Set has produced many wonderfully toned WQs (my specialty) with the same colors and patterns as that Franklin half dollar. This sleeve contains coins with a more pure green than the great majority of other years and mints, in my experience, and the green often has orange/red as well as light pink/violet next to it, as well.
In my opinion, that 1954-S Franklin toned in a US Mint Set.
Thanks for the expertise Tom. Now I can properly envision that Franklin in it's mint made cardboard holder with the other denominations. And boy what a sight, particularly when they take on those green, orange, fuschia colors, and combined with that intense SF luster, I mean....It leaves ya speechless.
In my opinion, yes, absolutely. The 1954-S cardboard sleeve for the 1954 US Mint Set has produced many wonderfully toned WQs (my specialty) with the same colors and patterns as that Franklin half dollar. This sleeve contains coins with a more pure green than the great majority of other years and mints, in my experience, and the green often has orange/red as well as light pink/violet next to it, as well.
In my opinion, that 1954-S Franklin toned in a US Mint Set.
Thanks for the expertise Tom. Now I can properly envision that Franklin in it's mint made cardboard holder with the other denominations. And boy what a sight, particularly when they take on those green, orange, fuschia colors, and combined with that intense SF luster, I mean....It leaves ya speechless.
Yes, that luster you showed earlier (trio thread) had me agape, thoughtless as well. You may have created a monster showing me that monster.
In my opinion, yes, absolutely. The 1954-S cardboard sleeve for the 1954 US Mint Set has produced many wonderfully toned WQs (my specialty) with the same colors and patterns as that Franklin half dollar. This sleeve contains coins with a more pure green than the great majority of other years and mints, in my experience, and the green often has orange/red as well as light pink/violet next to it, as well.
In my opinion, that 1954-S Franklin toned in a US Mint Set.
Thanks for the expertise Tom. Now I can properly envision that Franklin in it's mint made cardboard holder with the other denominations. And boy what a sight, particularly when they take on those green, orange, fuschia colors, and combined with that intense SF luster, I mean....It leaves ya speechless.
Yes, that luster you showed earlier (trio thread) had me agape, thoughtless as well. You may have created a monster showing me that monster.
Happy to share! Glad you appreciate those the way you do!.....Us Barber collectors seem few and far between these days.
@Coinscratch said:
I edited my post and lost most of it...But basically I can envision selling off all of my made collection thus far for one piece like that
A Barber half in MS 67+ you ask? And an S mint at that? They are out there, not too many, and now is not a bad time to buy one, as most of the big collectors are gone now, Hansen has his two complete sets, but of course finding the right coin, is very tough. An 05-s, or 08-s would fit the bill......In 67, they are a little more attainable, but in 67+ with CAC there are so few to choose from.
@Coinscratch said:
I edited my post and lost most of it...But basically I can envision selling off all of my made collection thus far for one piece like that
A Barber half in MS 67+ you ask? And an S mint at that? They are out there, not too many, and now is not a bad time to buy one, as most of the big collectors are gone now, Hansen has his two complete sets, but of course finding the right coin, is very tough. An 05-s, or 08-s would fit the bill......In 67, they are a little more attainable, but in 67+ with CAC there are so few to choose from.
I just checked the price guide and yea the plus will most likely be out of reach. I was thinking 10 to 12 not 30.
@Coinscratch said:
I edited my post and lost most of it...But basically I can envision selling off all of my made collection thus far for one piece like that
A Barber half in MS 67+ you ask? And an S mint at that? They are out there, not too many, and now is not a bad time to buy one, as most of the big collectors are gone now, Hansen has his two complete sets, but of course finding the right coin, is very tough. An 05-s, or 08-s would fit the bill......In 67, they are a little more attainable, but in 67+ with CAC there are so few to choose from.
I just checked the price guide and yea the plus will most likely be out of reach. I was thinking 10 to 12 not 30.
This one is a plus.
Yours, whatever it is looks better to me.
That is one incredible 1903-s quarter! Holy cow! Here's the obverse to compliment the reverse. This is a 1907 P, in 67+ CAC ex. Steve Duckor collection.
@Eldorado9 said:
Sorry, I think we veered off topic here
That's quite alright I'm moderating this thread besides I'll be back down to earth tomorrow.
The luster looks muted on the '03 although maybe it's just the Trueview and a true monster in hand.
Earth meaning (que the violins) I would have to slowly and painfully sell every coin I own then somehow conjure up another 4 or 5k and somehow that's supposed to be the easy part? Can we talk? simple yes or no, and I'm thinking yes. Send it all to GC?
So a question for the experts: would it be worth my while to send some of my Franklins or for that matter any of these colorfully toned coins in to our hosts for grading? Is this the type of colors buyers look for or are these ugly? I possess a ‘51, ‘55 through ‘58 original sets. Some samples of what I mean are posted here.
@jfriedm56 said:
So a question for the experts: would it be worth my while to send some of my Franklins or for that matter any of these colorfully toned coins in to our hosts for grading? Is this the type of colors buyers look for or are these ugly? I possess a ‘51, ‘55 through ‘58 original sets. Some samples of what I mean are posted here.
I would send in the quarters and halves for sure as long as they’re not all beat up. They actually look nice color wise.
Comments
Not to be pedantic here, but these and the 1964 set above don't really fit here because they are proof sets.
You know, you're exactly right. I was thinking mint set, it's a proof set. Disregard my above.
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Thanks to this thread and those who commented you now have me looking at my pile of Ikes. Going to sell some various coins to a dealer in two days . I can hold off as I don't need the bucks right now.
Try the BST first.
I'm a sucker for toning so these will arrive this week. Along with about 25 more sets of my current favs, 75, 76, 77, 78, 82, and 83.
You're right. A lot of those gouges originated in the planchets.
There are remarkably few of these coins that even come close to FS and so many have the gouges that it's a wonder that any FS exist.
One of my wins 67+
Whoopsies - After this one plopped out I checked CoinFacts only to find 3 MS> @gumby1234 said:
I was so excited about my order I forgot to mention (here) what happened with those '82 souvies
A few 67s here and I want bother with the 66s & fbs.
Mint set toning?
Very nice Eldo! I imagine these sets from the fifties should be on my radar too. But at cost x 10 even the thought is daunting.
Edit: x 100?
In my opinion, yes, absolutely. The 1954-S cardboard sleeve for the 1954 US Mint Set has produced many wonderfully toned WQs (my specialty) with the same colors and patterns as that Franklin half dollar. This sleeve contains coins with a more pure green than the great majority of other years and mints, in my experience, and the green often has orange/red as well as light pink/violet next to it, as well.
In my opinion, that 1954-S Franklin toned in a US Mint Set.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
I swung and missed only about 15 times on the 82s. I can’t imagine missing at 1,500 a pull.
I suppose it’s alright if you recoup a decent percentage on the resell.
Hmmm.
Thanks for the expertise Tom. Now I can properly envision that Franklin in it's mint made cardboard holder with the other denominations. And boy what a sight, particularly when they take on those green, orange, fuschia colors, and combined with that intense SF luster, I mean....It leaves ya speechless.
Yes, that luster you showed earlier (trio thread) had me agape, thoughtless as well. You may have created a monster showing me that monster.
Happy to share! Glad you appreciate those the way you do!.....Us Barber collectors seem few and far between these days.
@Eldorado9 Is that a fact? Which year would be the easiest and cheapest way to get an S in a 7+?
I edited my post and lost most of it...But basically I can envision selling off all of my made collection thus far for one piece like that
A Barber half in MS 67+ you ask? And an S mint at that? They are out there, not too many, and now is not a bad time to buy one, as most of the big collectors are gone now, Hansen has his two complete sets, but of course finding the right coin, is very tough. An 05-s, or 08-s would fit the bill......In 67, they are a little more attainable, but in 67+ with CAC there are so few to choose from.
I just checked the price guide and yea the plus will most likely be out of reach. I was thinking 10 to 12 not 30.
This one is a plus.
Yours, whatever it is looks better to me.
That is one incredible 1903-s quarter! Holy cow! Here's the obverse to compliment the reverse. This is a 1907 P, in 67+ CAC ex. Steve Duckor collection.
Sorry, I think we veered off topic here
That's quite alright I'm moderating this thread
besides I'll be back down to earth tomorrow.
The luster looks muted on the '03 although maybe it's just the Trueview and a true monster in hand.
Earth meaning (que the violins) I would have to slowly and painfully sell every coin I own then somehow conjure up another 4 or 5k and somehow that's supposed to be the easy part? Can we talk? simple yes or no, and I'm thinking yes. Send it all to GC?
So a question for the experts: would it be worth my while to send some of my Franklins or for that matter any of these colorfully toned coins in to our hosts for grading? Is this the type of colors buyers look for or are these ugly? I possess a ‘51, ‘55 through ‘58 original sets. Some samples of what I mean are posted here.
I would send in the quarters and halves for sure as long as they’re not all beat up. They actually look nice color wise.
Sort of where my passion for coins has evolved.
My rule of thumb is to send in anything attractively toned.
CAC and price guides go out the window for modern coins.
I do this even for generic dates.
To me they are works of art, especially when found in the wild with exceptional toning.
It is cheap protection and insurance until you can make an informed decision.
I generally get my cost, plus a small (or large) premium
Future collectors get to own a cool coin.
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I think original double mint sets are scarce and only getting tougher to find truly original.
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I wonder how well clad coins would tone in the same old packaging?