eBay: 1970-D PCGS MS67 Kennedy. Pricing Speculations?

braddick · September 9, 2003 1:39PM

Here is a coin just a few years ago would have told you would NEVER exist! Although MS66's could be located the Superb GEM grade of MS67 would not be reached for this date.
Well, WRONG!

Here is one being featured on eBay (Heritage Long Beach Sale).
http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=28292&item=2190486171

I think we're getting better at this (!)
What will be the final hammer price?

Could this be, outside of the 1964 SMS and the DCAM 64 AH and SMS's, the most expensive Kennedy to date?

wondercoin · September 9, 2003 1:46PM

Pat: I actually sold the coin a couple years ago after buying it on Teletrade.

IMHO there will likely be more MS67's of this coin slabbed as the mint sets were hoarded and a quick look at the undergrade pool sees the "pop" is fairly high. Having said that, of course, the coin is very desireable.

Wondercoin

cladking · September 9, 2003 1:54PM

Wondercoin; The mint sets were hoarded in large quantities but they trickled out
for many years until there was a flood in the 1996 to 1999 era when the price went
up a little. I'd be hardpressed to say that they were all dispersed but they do seem
to be pretty much accounted for at this time. By the same token though these have
been looked at a little harder so there may well be some gems put back.

While this date is a tough coin in the set like the '69 and '68 issues, they do occasionally
appear very nice.

This set has suffered a lot of attrition because of the small date, the half, and a few gems
that show up in them.

wondercoin · September 9, 2003 2:03PM

CK: Very true.

Actually, there is another aspect of the 70(d) Kennedy which is highly desireable on the few specimens where it can be found in gem quality. Do you know what I am speaking of?

Wondercoin

cladking · September 9, 2003 2:22PM

What? The pretty neat DDR or the PL?

wondercoin · September 9, 2003 2:27PM

CK: Correct!! - THE DEEP PROOFLIKE SURFACES rarely found on true gem 1970(d) coins. These are the caviar of 1970(d) Kennedies. If PCGS were recognizing DPL 1970(d) Kennedies, figure at least a 3 point bonus - making an MS65DPL on par with an MS68 in my book!!!

Wondercoin

PS - I would also give "PL" coins a 1 point bonus

cladking · September 9, 2003 2:59PM

The PL's are tough for these without a lot of marking. I've seen a virtually perfect
example with a huge gouge on the cheek.

braddick · September 9, 2003 11:19PM

I love these in PL. I bought a PCI MS65 PL (back in the older, green insert, long dash- "PCI-knew-how-to-grade" days) and it now rests in an NGC 'MS64 PL' holder. It appears just like a 1965 SMS and even boasts slight contrast!
I wish PCGS would designate 'PL' on their holders.

I like the 70-D but am afraid most all have been cherried for the good coins!

cosmicdebris · September 10, 2003 12:22AM

I have an MS66 pop 157/2 That MS67 sure would be a nice upgrade.

cladking · September 10, 2003 12:42AM

<< <i> I have an MS66 pop 157/2 That MS67 sure would be a nice upgrade.

>>

Beautiful coin! Is that your MS-66?

cosmicdebris · September 10, 2003 12:43AM

YeP

poptopsRus · September 10, 2003 5:44AM

That 66 sure looks nice too.

cosmicdebris · September 10, 2003 6:26AM

I wonder what a 66 like this would sell for right now?

eBay: 1970-D PCGS MS67 Kennedy. Pricing Speculations?

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