So, Who Has All the MS68 1976-S Ikes?

itsnotjustme

Someone slabbed a mound of these months back. While proces are lower, they have not dropped to what can be expected for the population--particularly with the rapid increase.

I want to get mine below $200....

GRANDMA,
Your thread got me looking at what it takes to upgrade my Ikes!

joeyuk

That was back in November the pops jumped. thread link

jcping

Brian,

IMO, PCGS significantly lowered their standards when they graded the 200+ MS68 1976-S Ikes last year.
Go to teletrade website and see the photos. These coins won't be in an MS68 1976-S holder two years ago.

If you are looking for low standard MS68 1976-S Ikes, be patient, it will be around $200 in a few years unless Ike market becomes hot again. If you are looking for old standard MS68 1976-S Ikes, expect to pay much more to get a decent one. It is up to you to buy the coins or buy the holders.

Just my two cents.

itsnotjustme

jcping,
Interesting. On my most recent modern submissions, I feel the grades were tough. I wonder what event allowed many low end coins to sneak through?

I certainly look at more than the number on the holder. And among Ikes there certainly are descrepancies, with some particularly low end clad MS66 and MS67 coins existing.

jcping

> I wonder what event allowed many low end coins to sneak through?

Good question to the major submitter(s)

segoja

JC is correct.

Much junk out there.

The TT coins are really ratty looking.

Occaissionally one shows up that is nice. I'll scarf those up for $300-350.

The others are 67's masquerading as 68's...and worth maybe $75 tops.