New member, seeking advice on which of my coins are worth slabbing.
granddad
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I purchased investment grade coins from Bruce Amspacher in 1983. I am going to sell them. Trying to decide which ones should be slabbed. Any advice appreciated. Grades listed were assigned by Mr. Amspacher.I. Coins I feel need to be slabbed:
1. 1872 $1 Calif. gold Lee20-A Prooflike MS65
2. 1857D gold $2 1/2 Lib. AU53+
3. 1898S gold $20 Lib. MS64
4. 1924 gold $20 St. G. MS64++
5. 1868 1/2 Dime Toned orig. Gem MS65+
6. 1885CC $1 Morgan Orange Gem MS65+
7. 1881S $1 Morgan Prooflike MS65++
8. 1923D $1 Peace Rev. Toned Superb MS67
9. 1936 50cent Commem. York Superb MS67+
II. Coins I intend to sell raw.
1. 1926 gold $2 1/2 Sesq. Commem. MS63+
2. 1889 3cent nickel PR65
3. 1879S $1 Morgan MS65
4. 1881-0 $1 Morgan Bold strike MS63+
5. 1926 $1 Peace MS63+
6. 1915 5cent Buf. Superb MS65+
7. 1931S 10c Merc. MS65
8. 1946 50c Commem. Iowa MS65++
9. 1935 50c Commem. Boone Toned MS65
10. 1936 50c Commem. Long Is. Orig. toning MS65
11. 6 piece set Jeff. 5c 1938-39-40-41-42-42II PR65
Am I on the right track?
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I've never heard of the person, and I hope he's a dealer, rather than a telemarketer type outfit.
Before you slab, though, take the coins to a dealer to be looked at, or at least provide us with photographs of the coins.
Jeremy
PS- Welcome aboard!
<< <i>Who is Mr. Amspacher ? >>
I've heard of him. The name rings a bell, anyway. (Don't worry- it's not a warning bell!) I couldn't tell you anything about him but I am positive I have heard the name.
Sounds like some nice stuff. Perhaps all worthy of submission.
Split up any worth less than $300 and use economy for those.
I don't normally say that, but you have some nice coins and who knows what they may be graded today compared to 1983.
New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.
You might want to get your pictures taken first.
The slab should help the sell price.
I'll bet you have some really nice coins there and wish you the best of luck getting strong prices for them. I'd consign them to Heritage for auction and probably slab all of them.
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Bruce was highly respected when i played coins in 88-89
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I'd slab everything you want to sell. For most people, a raw rare coin is a problem coin & you'll have a hard time getting what it is worth unless it is in either a PCGS or NGC slab. Before the sale, let us know the grades & people will suggest venues to sell these coins, along with reasons why they prefer the venue(s) they list.
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<< <i>8. 1923D $1 Peace Rev. Toned Superb MS67 >>
I can save you the grading fees on this one and just buy it raw!
Seriously -- if this as nicely toned as you say I would love to have a shot at this coin. I'm doing a toned-only Peace $ Registry Set and would like to upgrade my current coin.
Please let me know.
Michael