A 1963 cent in really nice proof is worth maybe $50. A not so nice proof in a 70 holder is worth $40k. What's that - a factor of 800? A pop bazillion MS68 Morgan is worth $3k, a pop 9 for the type MS68 is worth 20-30 times that.
I saw an MS69-PCGS once at Long Beach, circa 1995 (?) in Jack Lee's case. Didn't ask the price, though.
Sad to say, I was thoroughly underwhelmed. Ultra-grade Morgrans (68 and up) seem to be a technical exercise more than anything else, but few seem to have a corresponding level of eye appeal.
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Glenn
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White common date (as if there is such a thing), which I think is 1880-S at pop 5.
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Are they in the Smithsonian??? Gimme a break!
Besides, aren't 68's worth something like 3K? How much more are 69's worth?
Schitt, I just don't understand this stuff...
Edited to say that YES, a nice 68 could be worth something more than 3K.
Edited a second time to say that YES, if you like it you should buy it, regardless of the price. (Karl made me say that.)
Edited a third time to say that I want to be there when Karl pays 100K for an 1881-S Morgan that he likes.
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A 1963 cent in really nice proof is worth maybe $50. A not so nice proof in a 70 holder is worth $40k. What's that - a factor of 800? A pop bazillion MS68 Morgan is worth $3k, a pop 9 for the type MS68 is worth 20-30 times that.
Seems cheap!
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Sad to say, I was thoroughly underwhelmed. Ultra-grade Morgrans (68 and up) seem to be a technical exercise more than anything else, but few seem to have a corresponding level of eye appeal.
09/07/2006
Glenn