Are Walkers the New Morgans?

ambro51 · November 28, 2013 1:54AM

In terms of date/mm collecting and TPG grade frenzy?

DennisH · November 28, 2013 1:56AM

I think they always have been.

BAJJERFAN · November 28, 2013 1:58AM

Didn't know there was a grade frenzy. I know it's really hard to find nice common circ coins already graded if you are doing an Everyman set.

Couple of better date newps.

and a key

LindeDad · November 28, 2013 2:03AM

They look better to some eyes than the Morgans. Only built one set of Morgans did the Walkers several times.

Wabbit2313 · November 28, 2013 2:27AM

It has been a small area of focus for me lately, especially toners, and I am a dollar man at heart.

Like this PCGS MS-66 Baby! I also noticed it is now on Coinfacts as one of the coins.

Walkerfan · November 28, 2013 2:45AM

I always liked them. I hope and believe they will remain popular. Some certainly are scarce, which always gives added value and appeal.

AUandAG · November 28, 2013 2:47AM

Big difference. Morgans I can still get in UNC rolls or even bags if I search. I don't see that in the Walkers.

One at a time is not my speed....gotta do the search!

bob

crypto79 · November 28, 2013 4:01AM

I see a lot of similarities, they are more scarce but then again less collected so supply and demand might be similar too

coinsarefun · November 28, 2013 7:02AM

Hmm, just looked at the plus grades for the 44-S
It looks like quite a few are now 66+, maybe it's time to submit mine.

coinkat · November 28, 2013 8:52AM

Out of the three pictured (1921-D, 1923-S and 1928-s), the 1921-D is the best coin. Look at the hand, lustre in protected areas and consider that the pre 1923 design had weaker skirt lines and features that were not as well defined. The 1923-s has a similar problem in terms of the design and overall weakness. The 1928-s does suffer from a flat strike leaving skirt lines visibly weak or just incomplete.

I don't disagree that the 1923-s and 1928-s are 35 quality, my point is the 1921-D is worthy of a 35.

WTCG · November 28, 2013 9:25AM

Common date Walkers are almost more generic than common date Morgans except with fewer buyers and more pricing disparities.

BAJJERFAN · November 28, 2013 9:37AM

<< <i>Out of the three pictured (1921-D, 1923-S and 1928-s), the 1921-D is the best coin. Look at the hand, lustre in protected areas and consider that the pre 1923 design had weaker skirt lines and features that were not as well defined. The 1923-s has a similar problem in terms of the design and overall weakness. The 1928-s does suffer from a flat strike leaving skirt lines visibly weak or just incomplete.

I don't disagree that the 1923-s and 1928-s are 35 quality, my point is the 1921-D is worthy of a 35. >>

At that level of wear, I don't think strike characteristics come into play much if at all when grading. The wear pretty much wipes those out. I wish PCGS agreed with your assessment of the 21-D, but I likely would have paid more too. Grading seems to be some more inconsistent on that level too. The 23-S and 28-S are nice in hand compared to the drecky choices usually available at that level.

keets · November 28, 2013 9:47AM

how much do think Walkers have gained from the popularity of SAE's??

ElmerFusterpuck · November 28, 2013 10:14AM

Definitely one of my favorite series! I've seen the price of later date MS-66's really come down over the past several years, so much so that I've been adding them as upgrades to my 1934-47 set when available. As for the early dates, nice circulated examples are the rule to me. Like others have said, some early years are difficult to find in 'non drecky' condition. I've seen way too many blast white VF and XF pieces from the teens and they just make me wanna

Here are the two sets I'm working on, I've posted them before but in case you haven't looked...

Early Walkers

Later Walkers

Walkerfan · November 28, 2013 10:39AM

<< <i>how much do think Walkers have gained from the popularity of SAE's?? >>

It's really hard to say for sure but I'm sure that it's had a positive effect.

BAJJERFAN · November 28, 2013 10:46AM

My pitcher taking seems to be a bit deficient as far as getting the correct color. Here are the seller's pix of the 23-S and 28-S.

ricko · November 28, 2013 11:39PM

I have always considered the Walkers to be as desirable as the Morgans..... slightly less in size/content, but certainly a more impressive design. Cheers, RickO

magikbilly · November 28, 2013 11:47PM

Much more beautiful design as noted and they take tone so well. I think they have the legs for it.

Eric

Cougar1978 · November 29, 2013 12:47AM

No - Morgans offer a lot for bulk collectors like myself. I recently completed another NGC storage box of slabbed dollars under $100 in cost, a fun way to collect. In addition, Morgans have PL and DMPL issues which are fantastic for collection / investment. Except for gold, I don't buy coins more than $300 anyhow.

Are Walkers the New Morgans?

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