Silver Towne Coin Grading and Certification
cameonut2011
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Can anyone tell me anything about these? Are these worth anything as novelties above and beyond the numismatic value of the coins?
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There is a recent thread on these maby some info in there.
Probably some value to collectors of unique packaging.... I do like the coin though, so if it goes up for sale, PM me... Cheers, RickO
I don't recall ever seeing one of those before. When do they date from?
Yes there is a premium to these above the coin value as they aren't commonly up for sale.
Here is a snippet of info from Conder:
"SILVERTOWNE Certificate issued by Leon Hendrickson’s company in Winchester IN. Silvertowne did these in 1986 - 1988 but stopped after John Hunter left the firm"
Interesting that at any time in the past a MS63/64 common date Walker was considered part of a numismatic portfolio.
Didn't we just post on these? I showed you mine and you showed me yours
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/983364/anyone-remember-large-silvertowne-slabs-from-the-early-80s
Actually, I guess it was just @astrorat and myself...
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Census:
C-1060-A @astrorat 1986S Ellis Island PF65
C-1112-A @cameonut2011 1942 Walker MS63/64
C-1215-A @BStrauss3 1940D Mercury MS65/64
C-1254-A @astrorat 1963 Lynchburg MS62/63
The Ellis Island coin was minted starting on October 18, 1985 (https://www.pcgs.com/books/silver-dollars/Chapter24Listings-010.aspx) which gives us internal evidence that these date from the very end of 1985 or later.
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I don't have any information on the date of certification. It isn't my coin, I posted it for a friend who was unfamiliar with CU. Thank you everyone for your help!
I also had someone contact me and tell me that Silver Towne had purchased 30 or 40 of these back though the years. Apparently someone saw a lot of upgrade potential and cracked the pieces out.