A shout out to Modcrewman, way to go!!!

keets · May 28, 2013 11:15AM

Now come and brag a little about your big score.

Al H.

milkcoin · May 28, 2013 11:22AM

Lets hear!~!!

cladking · May 28, 2013 12:07PM

<< Now come and brag a little about your big score.

>>

Ya' got my attention.

I hope it's a new pop top of a circulating coin.

ModCrewman · May 28, 2013 12:15PM

Well you see...there was this modern coin that I submitted to PCGS at the beginning of the month that came back with a rather lofty grade on Friday...won't have it in hand until Thursday as it just shipped from PCGS today.

It was one of those coins that just pops at you out of that $8 proof set and says...take a gamble...submit me. You know the type, the ones that need a 69 DCAM grade to even cover your grading costs. The type that you say...you're a beautiful coin...but I don't really need to send more of my money to Newport Beach only to be disappointed. I thought to myself...this one HAS to be a 69 DCAM...after making 3 68 DCAM's of the date. Well, I was wrong once again...but this time, I was pleasantly surprised by changing the Condition Census on the top end...adding the only 70 DCAM of the date and denomination...in fact it's the only 70 DCAM in a 10 year stretch.

So knowing that I'm a collector of 1950-70 proofs...anyone want to peruse the pop reports and guess at the coin that I made? (We just as well drag this out a little bit as I won't be able to post pictures until I get it in hand later this week.)

LogPotato · May 28, 2013 12:27PM

<< ..................So knowing that I'm a collector of 1950-70 proofs...anyone want to peruse the pop reports and guess at the coin that I made? (We just as well drag this out a little bit as I won't be able to post pictures until I get it in hand later this week.)

>>

Ok, out on a limb here...68-S 50C

RichieURich · May 28, 2013 12:55PM

1962 quarter?

BryceM · May 28, 2013 1:07PM

Wow!!

That's impressive. There aren't too many 70 coins of any kind from that era. Well done!

erwindoc · May 28, 2013 1:11PM

Congratulations!!! I'll guess 1964 1c. I don't have access to the pop reports to I have to check sets.

DaggoB · May 28, 2013 1:52PM

68 s. Dime

steveben · May 28, 2013 2:19PM

nice score! also, i have to commend you on getting that coin out of the set, getting it in the mail, etc. and all the while preserving it's status as a 70.

coindudeonebay · May 28, 2013 3:30PM

For $8 I would have to guess that it was something in 68 - 72. Congrats on the condition rarity!!

BustHalfBrian · May 28, 2013 3:43PM

70-S half dollar?

Dying to know!

Congrats on the score!

1tommy · May 28, 2013 9:34PM

Congrats on the score and this is the First, You Suck Award. It also shows if you put the time and effort into searching these sets there are still Great Coins out there. Again Congrats on your First 70DCAM...Enjoy tom

No Truview?

ModCrewman · May 28, 2013 10:01PM

DaggoB nailed it.

I made a 1968-S PCGS PR70 DCAM Roosevelt Dime!

There are 2 - 1964 70 DCAM's and 9 - 1973-S 70 DCAM's...and my coin is the only one in between.

I hadn't requested a TrueView on the coin...as who would have dared hope for a 70, and the margin is tight enough on a 68 or 69 DCAM, and unfortunately, it doesn't appear that PCGS pulled it for a CoinFacts photo.

Since there are no other 70's of the date at either TPG, and no value in either price guide...I suppose I have a truly "priceless" coin.

bestmr · May 28, 2013 11:05PM

That is totally kick ass!!! Way to go! Now if only it was a no S one.... :-)

ricko · May 28, 2013 11:35PM

Congratulations.... nice score... Cheers, RickO

keyman64 · May 28, 2013 11:42PM

<< DaggoB nailed it.

I made a 1968-S PCGS PR70 DCAM Roosevelt Dime!

There are 2 - 1964 70 DCAM's and 9 - 1973-S 70 DCAM's...and my coin is the only one in between.

I hadn't requested a TrueView on the coin...as who would have dared hope for a 70, and the margin is tight enough on a 68 or 69 DCAM, and unfortunately, it doesn't appear that PCGS pulled it for a CoinFacts photo.

Since there are no other 70's of the date at either TPG, and no value in either price guide...I suppose I have a truly "priceless" coin.

>>

I don't do moderns but WOW! That sounds like an amazing accomplishment, possibly a small lottery win too! Well done! Congrats.

Wabbit2313 · May 29, 2013 12:26AM

AWESOME!

Just regular economy submission??

SUMORADA · May 29, 2013 12:52AM

bestmr · May 29, 2013 1:09AM

You gunna sell it and make some bank or keep it?

Bochiman · May 29, 2013 1:39AM

Most excellent!

hchcoin · May 29, 2013 1:54AM

Awesome job. Two thumbs up on that one.

EXOJUNKIE · May 29, 2013 2:42AM

WTG!!! I'm happy for anyone that pulls off a score like that. I love the hunt! Congrats!

ModCrewman · May 29, 2013 5:04AM

Thanks for the compliments.

I submitted the coin under the Modern Tier.

The coin will be available for sale, I just can't justify tying up a coin of this value in my collection.

I'd love some advice on marketing a coin of this caliber and any parties you would recommend working with. Feel free to send your thoughts via PM if you're not comfortable sharing in the public forum. Thanks.

bestmr · May 29, 2013 5:13AM

I have a couple of modern proof registry sets so i watch a lot of auctions. Being the only one of that grade, it makes it hard to put a price. Imo, ud get the most by either finding a private party or just listing it at a major auction with a decent reserve.

You can try wondercoin although idk if he likes dimes. :-)

Pricing? Hmmmmmm....I'd toss out a number of 3000-5000. Maybe more if it's in an auction and several want it.

MICHAELDIXON · May 29, 2013 6:22AM

I'd love some advice on marketing a coin of this caliber and any parties you would recommend working with. Feel free to send your thoughts via PM if you're not comfortable sharing in the public forum. Thanks.

What about Mitch, Wondercoin?

SanctionII · May 29, 2013 6:59AM

Congratulations on your "SCORE". Persistence, knowledge, timing, good fortune, good karma, etc. all came together and rewarded your efforts to find great coins among the dross and dreck.

Looking forward to seeing a photograph of this newest 70DCAM (I wonder if you could tell it apart from the PCGS 1968S PF69 DCAM dimes that exist?).

Look at the listings of PCGS and NGC registry sets for proof Roosevelt Dimes to see who your potential buyers would be. Send them emails to ask them if they are interested in your new coin. Whenever you sell it, I hope you set a new price record for a proof Roosevelt Dime.

So are you bummed out a little that Keets beat you to the punch and posted this thread before you received the coin back from PCGS and posted your own thread on your good fortune?

cladking · May 29, 2013 7:01AM

Good luck.

Windfalls like this are a great way to finance a collection or to look for even more windfalls.

I'm sure it will work out well for you and the buyer.

CoinZip · May 29, 2013 11:38AM

Congratz.......

sparky64 · May 29, 2013 11:50AM

Congrats ModCrewman.
I'm happy for you.

ModCrewman · May 31, 2013 2:46AM

The coin just showed up...here are some quick shots from my phone. Pretty exciting to have it in hand finally. I'll post some good pictures over the weekend.

SanctionII · May 31, 2013 2:48AM

Now that is very nice DCAM proof dime.

Way to go Don.

SanctionII · May 31, 2013 2:49AM

P.S. Let the bidding wars begin.

Meltdown · May 31, 2013 2:55AM

Wow! Congratulations!

coinsarefun · May 31, 2013 3:19AM

Killer!!!

keyman64 · May 31, 2013 3:42AM

I would not use a private sale. To maximize your profit you need a good ol' fashioned bidding war with folks that have deep pockets. Surf the registry sets here and ATS find out who would have the most interest. Send them a link to where it will be auctioned. Then post a BST thread with just this one item in the title and bump it EVERY DAY until the auction is over. Add the link to the auction in your signature line. Post about it in the Registry forum as well. Then on top of that send it to an auction house that will charge you NOTHING to sell it. GreatCollections comes to mind for anything with a price point over $1,000...you can contact Heritage to see if they would match that deal or do better. Bam, done! Easy.

Good luck!

Flash · May 31, 2013 4:59AM

<< I'd love some advice on marketing a coin of this caliber and any parties you would recommend working with. Feel free to send your thoughts via PM if you're not comfortable sharing in the public forum. Thanks. >>

I think perhaps auctioning it through Heritage might be your best shot in order to realize it's true potential. Either that or email whomever has the #2 Roosevelt dime registry set and offer it to them. For a pretty penny, of course.

kimber45ACP · May 31, 2013 5:02AM

VanHalen · May 31, 2013 8:00AM

<< DaggoB nailed it.

I made a 1968-S PCGS PR70 DCAM Roosevelt Dime!

There are 2 - 1964 70 DCAM's and 9 - 1973-S 70 DCAM's...and my coin is the only one in between.

I hadn't requested a TrueView on the coin...as who would have dared hope for a 70, and the margin is tight enough on a 68 or 69 DCAM, and unfortunately, it doesn't appear that PCGS pulled it for a CoinFacts photo.

Since there are no other 70's of the date at either TPG, and no value in either price guide...I suppose I have a truly "priceless" coin.

>>

Congrats!

WoodenJefferson · May 31, 2013 8:16AM

Well done...all the planets were in alignment on this coin. Handsome example of a true modern.

Casman · May 31, 2013 8:51AM

Wow, now that's one awesome coin!!!! Congrats...

TwoSides2aCoin · May 31, 2013 8:59AM

Some serious hunters.

You impress me, Don.

noow · May 31, 2013 9:47AM

You have an opportunity to do what most people can't- making the market for the coin. Whatever you sell it for, is what will be the value of the coin. Your choice to sell high or low

coinkat · May 31, 2013 9:55AM

congrats

SUMORADA · May 31, 2013 9:57AM

Just saw the pics...........WOW!..

AuroraRarities · May 31, 2013 10:25AM

Suhweet! Congratulations!

Swampboy · May 31, 2013 11:18AM

<< Suhweet! Congratulations! >>

Treashunt · May 31, 2013 8:23PM

amazing piece, congrats

MajorDuty · June 3, 2013 9:46AM

Not a single "you Suck"? Is that uncouth now?

Tdec1000 · June 3, 2013 10:19AM

<< Not a single "you Suck"? Is that uncouth now? >>

No one know if it is truly a "you suck" because there is no way to value the coin until it sells. It is a "you suck" in the making though.

A shout out to Modcrewman, way to go!!!

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