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Only my third rattler

WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,149 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited January 29, 2026 1:29PM in U.S. Coin Forum

Rattlers are becoming very sought after and commanding strong premiums. If they have a CAC sticker, then even more so. I got this one at CAC guide price, which I thought was very fair. Only three or four of this issue with this combo have ever sold on HA and GC combined. So, even though I wasn’t in the market, I decided to pull the trigger, as I didn’t want this one to pass me on by. I think this one is better than 63 but I would be a fool to crack it out. This is a better date, too. So, Into my Morgan box of 20 it goes, which is almost full, now. This is number 19. :) And yes, there will be a box # 2. I think a good idea will be to use one box for keys and semi keys and the second box for the more common dates/mm examples. For those of you who know my collecting habits, I tend to stay in the MS 63 to 64 range for my Morgans. They are PCGS only. Unlike Walkers, they tend to be available, just as long as you have the funds ready.

Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

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  • interpolsinterpols Posts: 51 ✭✭✭

    looks very good!

  • ShaunBC5ShaunBC5 Posts: 1,917 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The Green Bean/Rattler is a fun combo. I have a few of each, but none with both. I think you were wise to grab this when you had the chance.

  • duck620duck620 Posts: 1,083 ✭✭✭✭

    I've got only one (1.2 Gen 1986-1989 ) 1949-S MS64 Franklin.

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,149 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @duck620 said:
    I've got only one (1.2 Gen 1986-1989 ) 1949-S MS64 Franklin.

    Cool! That’s a key date! Let’s see it!!

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • Morgan13Morgan13 Posts: 2,223 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice pick up

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  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,149 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Morgan13 said:
    Nice pick up

    Yeah, thanks. This slab is in perfect condition and the coin isn’t rotated or anything. It’s in there pretty snug for a rattler. The Coin is very choice, too. I knew right away that I had to do it and that it wouldn’t last very long, if I didn’t. Sometimes, you just know that you must act or you will regret it if you don’t.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • coinbufcoinbuf Posts: 12,327 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 31, 2026 10:31AM

    Congrats on your new coin/rattler holder purchase, the coin does look very nice for the grade.

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  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,149 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @coinbuf said:
    Congrats on your new coin/rattler holder purchase, the coin does look very nice for the grade.

    Thanks! ;)

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 12,016 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Definitely looks like it had a shot at the coveted gold bean, which would have driven up the price considerably.
    Nice pickup!

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  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,149 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @duck620 Very nice one! I really like it!!

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • duck620duck620 Posts: 1,083 ✭✭✭✭

    Thanks.

  • anablepanablep Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice date, looks a bit under-graded, and great combination of certifications. You did great with this pickup! Congrats!

    Always looking for attractive rim toned Morgan and Peace dollars in PCGS or (older) ANA/ANACS holders!

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  • duck620duck620 Posts: 1,083 ✭✭✭✭

    Walkerfan-Just looked at your beautiful Walker Register set "CONGRATS"

    Ken.

  • GoobGoob Posts: 313 ✭✭✭✭

    @Walkerfan said:
    Rattlers are becoming very sought after and commanding strong premiums. If they have a CAC sticker, then even more so. I got this one at CAC guide price, which I thought was very fair. Only three or four of this issue with this combo have ever sold on HA and GC combined. So, even though I wasn’t in the market, I decided to pull the trigger, as I didn’t want this one to pass me on by. I think this one is better than 63 but I would be a fool to crack it out. This is a better date, too. So, Into my Morgan box of 20 it goes, which is almost full, now. This is number 19. :) And yes, there will be a box # 2. I think a good idea will be to use one box for keys and semi keys and the second box for the more common dates/mm examples. For those of you who know my collecting habits, I tend to stay in the MS 63 to 64 range for my Morgans. They are PCGS only. Unlike Walkers, they tend to be available, just as long as you have the funds ready.

    Really nice rattler Morgan. Congrats!

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  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,149 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 31, 2026 1:15PM

    @duck620 said:
    Walkerfan-Just looked at your beautiful Walker Register set "CONGRATS"

    Ken.

    Thanks-It was a 14 year labor of love.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

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