Early commemoratives in rattlers question.

nk1nk · July 16, 2014 5:59AM

I found a local shop with a very large selection of nice early commems in rattler holders. I don't know the series well but I vaguely remember a thread about a small group of collectors for these. Any particular years or grades I should look for? Thanks

Nick

Broadstruck · July 16, 2014 6:18AM

I know some of the later dated Ark's and Boone's are very scarce in these holders.

steveben · July 16, 2014 6:26AM

remember that they net graded coins in early holders...meaning some coins considered to be "problem" or "genuine" coins today, exist graded in rattler/ogh holders.

also, i know of coins with pvc or putty holdered in early holders...a commemorative in particular with pvc...this happens...just know what to look for. i had a commem that had pvc and did not cac as a result. i cracked it, acetoned it and re-submitted it. it came back graded the same...of course, the old holder was lost. so, again...know what to look for and how to grade.

have fun!

Boosibri · July 16, 2014 6:32AM

If the coins are below MS64 and aren't upgrade candidates I wouldn't touch them unless the prices are too good to pass up. Gems with eye appeal and higher I would strongly consider as while the commem market is weak the market for early holdered, high eye appeal coins in gem mint state and better is much more vibrant.

I have personally never liked rattlers and far prefer the OGH.

steveben · July 16, 2014 7:01AM

i should point out that there are spectacular coins in rattlers/ogh's and i much prefer the older holders to the new ones simply because the coins inside haven't been touched in quite some time and although they net graded, the grades tend to be more conservative. i was just issuing some words of caution for your search. if you can be aware of what to look for, you can find some really nice coins. put the coin first, and consider the old holder as a plus.

FullStrike · July 16, 2014 7:18AM

Isn't it true that dipping and doctoring were going on long before slabbing
came into being?

So what does an early slab really do for you?

Mark · July 16, 2014 7:21AM

Fullstrike:

An early slab with a non-turned coin inside it assures me that the coin will not turn in the holder. I value that assurance.

Early commemoratives in rattlers question.

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