UPDATE Question on 2 Washington proof 25c's

kiyote

They say "buy the best for your money!" and I can afford either of these, but is the $129.00 coin worth the premium?

EDIT-- these links are long dead-- cut to the chase on the update message

1954 PCGS PR68 Washington Proof for $79

1954 PCGS PR68 Washington Proof for $129.00

The reason I ask is, though I can afford either, I can always use the $50 I save towards another coin. The pricier one looks nicer, but it has a better pic, too, so it's hard to tell.

Rather than do heads or tails, I thought I'd ask my friends here on this forum!

MikeInFL

The second coin is overpriced. However, the seller is accepting best offers. I'd offer them a little over the price of the first coin and see where that leads. In any case, be sure you get a return privilege...Mike

kiyote

I didn't notice the best offer link! Thanks for the heads-up!

IrishMike

You can buy one in an NGC holder for $25. Think of how many more you can buy with the money you saved.

Russ

I wouldn't buy either one unless I could view them in hand first. They're both from bulk submissions during a time when PCGS standards were less strict than currently.

Russ, NCNE

CarlWohlforth

The first coin doesn't have a closeup photo or any reverse photo.

The second coin is expensive and doesn't look as perfect as I would like for a premium priced PR 68.

I like brillian proofs from the 50s. I like cameo proofs even more! You can find PR 68s with some frost on the devices. If I was buying a PR 68 I'd look for one with just missed cameo frost on the devices and a coin that was spot and haze free. A coin like that would be worth the $125 to me.

100proof1957

Appears to be a "Widget"

i start my widget bids at 15 % of guide !

kiyote

Thanks for the advice, everyone! I'm antsy 'cause I want a nice proof 54 coin in this grade and so far only see these on Ebay... the thrill is in the hunt, and it shouldn't be too hard to find a nicer one.

Thanks, Russ, about the info on the bulk submissions-- how can you tell? (What's on the label, etc)

kiyote

Update and Bump.. I ended up getting a PR68 Washington quarter what, almost six years later for $72.

Eh, that's at least some savings.

DenverDave

Wow... Six years, that's dedication...!

Nice Pick-Up...