1952 Superbird 25c what are they worth in a 68?

djdilliodon

I recently bought a 1952 proof set cause the half i thought looked awesome and noticed the quarter was a superbird and had a good shot at going cameo. Well the grades posted today and the quarter didnt make cameo (its def close) but it graded a PF-68 at NGC. What can one expect to get for this coin? The highest grade i can find from realized auction prices on a 1952 Superbird is PF-67. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Russ

I would guess between $450 and $550.

Russ, NCNE

MadMarty

Was it designated on the holder?

djdilliodon

<< <i>Was it designated on the holder? >>



NGC no longer designates superbird's so its not on the holder but it is indeed a superbird.

Russ

<< <i>Was it designated on the holder? >>



That's a good question. Somebody said NGC stopped designating these.

Russ, NCNE

Russ

<< <i><< Was it designated on the holder? >>

NGC no longer designates superbird's >>



In that case, you can throw out the estimate I posted. You'll likely about half of what a designated one would bring.

Russ, NCNE

djdilliodon

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<< <i><< Was it designated on the holder? >>

NGC no longer designates superbird's >>



In that case, you can throw out the estimate I posted. You'll likely about half of what a designated one would bring.

Russ, NCNE >>



At first i thought the same thing but after browsing heritage and looking at ones that are attributed and not attributed they basically bring the same price.

cmerlo1

I sold an ANACS 65 a while back on eBay for about $250.00, if I remember correctly...

bushmaster8

So how you do on the half anyway?

djdilliodon

<< <i>So how you do on the half anyway? >>



The half came back a PF-66 and also was a very frosty coin but didnt go cameo I guess the fields where not mirrored enough on them or they saw a break in the frost that i didnt. Its ok i have a few more halfs that are nicer which will go in during this coming week

kiyote

Me, dredging up old posts! This is the first Proof 68 Superbird I've ever seen for sale..

Link to Ebay auction.

It's up past $700. That said, I'd love to have it!

fc

<< <i>Me, dredging up old posts! This is the first Proof 68 Superbird I've ever seen for sale..

Link to Ebay auction.

It's up past $700. That said, I'd love to have it! >>



maybe it is the pics but i thought i recalled being able to see the "S" so much easier? If there are other examples out there where the "S" is so much easier to
see I would wait for one of those...

My eyes are not getting any better with age... and being able to see a coin's attirbutes without
a loupe is very critical for any reasonable enjoyment in my opinion.

kiyote

I remember the same thing, FC.. like on a few there was a plain, obvious S stamped right on the bird's chest. I took it from $560 to $710 and bailed, as it would have been an unplanned needless purchase and we're in the middle of a soul crushing depression.

Update: Winning bid was $810.

ProofArtworkonCircs

With the weak S and what looks like hand engraving of the tailfeathers, this coin looks more like a FS-902.

The fifth edition of the CPG describes this as a later die state of the super bird die. However this coin is so perfect, it must be an early die state. I am beginning to think that we have two separate super bird dies. Any comments on this? I do not have too good a record at identfying varieties from pictures.

kiyote

I can't speak to that but I can supply a good webserver to host the image of the coin, designated on the holder as FS-901, for easier future reference...

fc

I cannot even clearly see the S in that large pic... And is not the strike just a tad poor. I would not call it hammered at all but i can be totally wrong. Not a bad strike but not hammered. maybe it is the pic. I though the rev eagle breast should have more detail for example.

ModCrewman

Here's my 67:



And my 66:

lasvegasteddy

me likes that 67...that's the crowd i'm in...

RadioContestKing

Ok here is One of my 67 cameo's and on any of the cameo or dcam the S jumps out at you, the others not so much. I do find it interesting that a Proof 68 sells for more than the 67 cameo's but it IS the top pop for that grade. I do doubt very much it is the 902, remember the dies were so wore out is the reason they added the tail feathers plus in the picture off ebay the leaf is going in the slot not to the right like the 902. I fell in love with these when I joined 2 years ago and have over 6 now with 2 of the cameo's 67 which thanks to our host changing the price guide from 1500 to 800 has not helped those at all. Enjoy tom

Pegasus1

Hay Guys, I just wanted to say I finnally got home and the 68 superbird is Beautiful, and fits right into my collection...Glad you guys all liked it too. Capt. Dave

djdilliodon

Boy I wish I still had my 68. I believe I got about $400 out of it.