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Hi, just wanted the general consensus out there. Say you have a long running series, like Lincoln cents, and you have to choose between an earlier date (pre 1935) in MS65 or MS66, or a later date (1955-1970) in MS67 or MS68, with both coins being essentially equal in value per the retail guide. The later date in that condition is more scarce per the pop reports. Neither is considered a "key date." Aside from filling a hole in the registry set, would you be inclined to go with the earlier date or the later date, and why? Thanks.
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<< <i>Hi, just wanted the general consensus out there. Say you have a long running series, like Lincoln cents, and you have to choose between an earlier date (pre 1935) in MS65 or MS66, or a later date (1955-1970) in MS67 or MS68, with both coins being essentially equal in value per the retail guide. The later date in that condition is more scarce per the pop reports. Neither is considered a "key date." Aside from filling a hole in the registry set, would you be inclined to go with the earlier date or the later date, and why? Thanks. >>
Depends on a few factors.
Did I want each coin in the "best grade affordable" or just all nice coins above a certain grade? If the former I might be tempted by the nicer semi-modern. If the latter, I'd probably go for the early date.
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I'd go with the earlier date..Mintage figures do it for me also..
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Buy the coin with the best eye appeal.