Type Set Registry Question

MrBreeze

Is it better (as far as value to your Registry Set) to have better grades in a series, or a key date in lower grades? For instance, if I put in an 1896-S Barber Quarter at G6, would that be better than putting in an Au50 of a common date? Or, to put it another way, does Grade always trump rarity when it comes to "set value?"

LincolnCentMan

When you go to sell, I think you'll be happier with the liquidity of the better date set. As far as value goes, there's little difference in having a $500 common coin to having a $500 key date coin. Key date values tend to be a little more steady with a low likelyhood of going down.

David

itsnotjustme

However, for type set Registry points, the higher grade common coin is worth more (within the type).

MrBreeze

itsnotjustme

Thanks. That is exactly what I was trying to figure out.

Lincolncentman

Thanks. I agree with your opinion. I am trying to get some key dates in the best grade that I can afford. I would love to have some higher grade key dates, but I have a few coins in some of the series that are better grades, but not rare, and I was wondering which is better in "plastic paradise." As for the real world, you are exactly right.