Grades AU55-58 coins...undervalued, hidden gems...?

KollectorKing

- which series do you think are priced at "bargain" levels?
- do you buy them raw or certified; if the latter which service would you recommend?
- if raw, where do you acquire yours...ebay, dealers or?
- any dealers specialize in AU55-58 coins?

MadMarty

Easy, I make my own!!!

KollectorKing

MM...mind sharing some of your secrets...don't wanna monopolize it do ya?

coinkat

An original 1892-s Morgan that hasn't been dipped or enhanced in any way is a very tough coin. Look at the pop reports, look at the greysheet bid/ask in MS60 and AU, Look at the popularity of the Registry, and that should tell you there are not enough MS examles to go around. There are some unattractive dipped out ones that have been slabbed that hurt this particular date. I view this as under valued and underrated in terms of overall scarcity.

MadMarty

Hey KK, Can't tell you! Russ has been trying to get me to spill the beans for years!!!

BAJJERFAN

For some of us the key dates and semi-key in AU50-58 are all we can afford in the Morgan series; that is IF you can find decent ones.

Bikingnut

I liked my AU58 34P Washington so much that I decided to try and put a set together using only 58's. So far I've got 5, with 2 more on the way from board members here. Of the five I have, the 45D is really nice. I put it beside a 44P in a PCGS 65 holder and I can't tell the difference. There is one big difference though, the 45D cost me only 10.00. I really like the 58 grade in the Washington series.

1jester

WElcome, KK!

Baley

depends on the coin. recent coins I like in gem bu and proof. last half of 19th century coins I like in choice AU and low Unc grades. early 19th and late 18th century coins I like in the middle and low circ grades like Very Fine and Very Good. Sometimes I'll buy raw, sometimes I'll buy certified coins and break them out. I like to see them with only air between the coin and my eye, and feel the metal edges. i like to display them in albums instead of boxes of slabs. but thats just me.

KollectorKing

Hey guys -
Cut it out; you're making my mouth water and tempting me to ca$h in my panda/maple leafs to start acquiring the tasty morsels.

RGL

Whew, just when I thought there was no market for my "gem" AU-55 1944-S Washington ...

lordmarcovan

AU58 and MS62 are the bargain grades. More bang for your buck, no doubt about it.

(I originally typo'ed "more bang for your Buick", LOL)

Blade

I agree completely. I'm building a type set and have a few AU58s that look 63 and cost a fraction.

One of the coolest sets I saw was Tonelover's AU Standing Lib collection. Here is a link to his post. What a great way to collect.

LINK