What would you look for in a Monroe Commemorative?

dan1ecu

Monroes take a big jump in price between 64 and 65. What would you look for in a nice MS64?

Thanks,

Dan

BillJones

Half way decent eye appeal, full luster, no big marks.

I've seen acceptable coins in MS-63 and 64 holders. I've seen very few MS-65 graded pieces that were worth the big premium.

David Bowers summed up the Monroe Commem in his book on commemoratives year ago.

Don't expect to find a beautiful Monroe; it does not exist. Buy are reasonabely attractive coin and move on to the next piece for your set.

Clankeye

<< <i>What would you look for in a nice MS64? >>



I would avoid one with splotchy, or dirty looking toning. I've seen this a lot with Monroes. Toning that looks more like a stain than anything else.

BillJones

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<< <i>What would you look for in a nice MS64? >>



I would avoid one with splotchy, or dirty looking toning. I've seen this a lot with Monroes. Toning that looks more like a stain than anything else. >>



I'd also avoid the ones that have been cleaned to death. That is true of a lot them. They look like paste.

Clankeye

Double post--sorry.

My forum skills are rusty.

Clankeye

<< <i>I'd also avoid the ones that have been cleaned to death. >>



Absolutely.

So I guess short answer: find one with original skin, nice luster, and white/light or attractive toning.