MS63 & MS64 are the grades for me!

Petescorner

I like Mint State coins. I think it's great to collect coins that have never been circulated. But getting caught up in the 65 vrs 66 vrs 67 game, where one tick can mean a 10-fold difference in price, is something that I dislike about really high grades.

I know that MS 60-62, are often frowned upon as being uglier than AU-58's.

With my range now narrowed, I started collecting Buffalo Nickels (my series of choice) in MS-63 & 64 grades. While they're not the "Super, GEM+" examples that you see in 66 or 67 slabs, they are (for the most part) still really nice coins, and still "mint state." They are also far more affordable, making it possible for me to complete the series without having to win the lottery.

Does anyone else share this collecting philosophy, or am I alone in this reasoning?

DHeath

Dan,

That is my chosen grade range for Peace dollars, and early Washingtons. I think it is perfect because nice eye-appeal coins can be found, and it doesn't take as long to rebuild the warchest for the next purchase.

rainbowroosie

How about a matching set of Lib nickles in 64, smashed out and displayed in a Capitol holder!! Cool looking set at a reasonable cost.

airplanenut

At least get a nice 38-D in 66... only around $40... I love mine... all sharp and shiney and golden... ahh... MS buffs... great idea!

Petescorner

Jeremy, anyone can buy a PCGS 38-D in MS-66. Try finding one slabbed by PCGS or NGC in MS-63. Now, there's a challenge!

Russ

Yep, MS64 rules!

Russ, NCNE

jom

Pete: Yes, you are not alone. But I don't concentrate on the grade at all. I concentrate on the COIN. That is really what it comes down to...that and how much it costs seem to be the most important things.

As far as a well matched set: Is it the coins that are being matched or the slabs? I ask this question because I get the impression that many think a "matched" set means having the slabs say all the same grade when it fact it is supposed to be the coins that are matched (and how they look) rather than the grade. Right?

jom

relayer

Ahhh 64. I built my gold type set in 64.

Better then choice, but not at gem prices.

dbldie55

<< <i>How about a matching set of Lib nickles in 64, smashed out and displayed in a Capitol holder!! Cool looking set at a reasonable cost. >>



Sort of what I am doing. A matched set in 64 (and I have a Capital Plastics holder in my room).

prooflike

I like the 64 grade also for Morgans, affordable(except keys/semi-keys, but plenty of other dates) and can find some decent looking stuff in that grade.

airplanenut

<< <i>Jeremy, anyone can buy a PCGS 38-D in MS-66. Try finding one slabbed by PCGS or NGC in MS-63. Now, there's a challenge! >>

Here's how:

1- Buy 3 MS66 ones
2- Crack them out
3- Place them in a bag
4- Shake
5- Shake some more
6- Just a little more shakin'
7- Resubmit
8- Question the bodybag
9- Resubmit again
10- Where'd the rub come from?
11- Resubmit once more
12- Perfection! Houston, we have 63s!

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