FIRST STRIKE 2006? any word?
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I've called PCGS reps the last 3 weeks and asked if PCGS would be slapping "FIRST STRIKE" labels on
the first coins minted for 2006. All they told me was that if they were, they would post it on the website
in the news section.
SO FAR......there is NOTHING about PCGS's plans to do this or anything else new for that matter.
As a matter of fact, I never receive their "e-zine" even though I'm signed up for it so I never know
what's happening at PCGS as far as new products or services go.
DOES ANYONE KNOW IF PCGS WILL BE LABELING ANY 2006 SLABS WITH THE "FIRST STRIKE" DESIGNATION?
WHY IS PCGS BEING SO SECRETIVE?
the first coins minted for 2006. All they told me was that if they were, they would post it on the website
in the news section.
SO FAR......there is NOTHING about PCGS's plans to do this or anything else new for that matter.
As a matter of fact, I never receive their "e-zine" even though I'm signed up for it so I never know
what's happening at PCGS as far as new products or services go.
DOES ANYONE KNOW IF PCGS WILL BE LABELING ANY 2006 SLABS WITH THE "FIRST STRIKE" DESIGNATION?
WHY IS PCGS BEING SO SECRETIVE?
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New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.
for what it's worth seller claims they will ship jan 15th
TD
So how will PCGS slab First Strike Proof Silver Eagles when the US Mint isn't going to release those until February?
<< <i>I can't remember.......if a coin is the 100,000th strike from a well-worn pair of dies, but it is submitted before January 31st, does it still qualify as a "First Strike"?
TD >>
Of course!
New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.
<< <i>So how will PCGS slab First Strike Proof Silver Eagles when the US Mint isn't going to release those until February? >>
Simple, all PROOF silver eagles submitted in the first month after they start distributing them will be slabbed as First Strike. I believe that is the same way they did it last year.
personally I find them to be the equivalent of I Shout at Home network goods.
and...I'm holding out for the LAST STRIKE ones.
is a first strike MS68 better than a MS69 or 70 ?
I guess to each his or her own.
This is nothing more than marketing hype by some of the big dealers.
Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."
Last year it was just First Strikes. As noted above, the only difference is the month in which the coins were struck (i.e., they're not necessarily the first ones off of the dies). This is, of course a bit unfair to coins minted in other months and to the people who like to collect them. Moreover, it is only the tip of the marketing iceberg that is visible above the water. This year (2006), they're expanding the program to 12 issues. They'll have Second Strikes for coins minted in February, Third Strikes for those minted in March right on through Twelfth Strikes for those in December. These are ideal birth month gifts for all your friends and relatives and perfect tie in to the holiday season (On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to, Twelve Twelfth Strike American Eagles, Eleven Eleventh Strike....).
...but...that is just the beginning. In 2007, they are discontinuing the First Strike, Second Strike, etc and actually putting the day of mintage on the slab. Even better for those birthday gifts as the slab will have the exact date of mintage and can be selected to match a birthday, anniversary, etc. Also, they will be the perfect gift for new borns--all their life they can treasure a bullion eagle "born on" the same day as they were. Too bad for those looking for a date that falls on a weekend or Federal holiday as the Mint is closed on those days. 2007 Daily Strike American Eagle Registry sets will have approximately 250 coins, each with a different date of mintage. Some of these dates will no doubt be near impossible to find in MS 70 making this one of the most competitive sets in the Registry.
Hopefully, by 2008, technology will be such that the exact time of mintage will be known and that can be added to the date, further expanding the gift giving and set collecting opportunities.
WH
Probably talking apples 'n oranges here, but...
since this is centered around ASE's...
Can anyone tell me what the T-1, Proof 2005-W ASE, is supposed to
be??
Did any of the TPG's do a Proof "First Strike" attribution?
Seems as tho all those I've seen attributed as "First Strike" have been non-proof issues...?
WH,
now that is a great marketing plan and sure to be a hit. I normally would only buy
any graded silver eagle to give as a gift, not interested in collecting them like that
but they will make just that, great gifts.
it is interesting in that they are planning on doing born on dating yet
some of the most desireable dates would be federal holidays.
Wouldn't it be nice to get a graded 4th of july silver eagle in a flag colored holder,? Yep.
Tom D.
<< <i>Actually, here's the complete breaking news
Last year it was just First Strikes. As noted above, the only difference is the month in which the coins were struck (i.e., they're not necessarily the first ones off of the dies). This is, of course a bit unfair to coins minted in other months and to the people who like to collect them. Moreover, it is only the tip of the marketing iceberg that is visible above the water. This year (2006), they're expanding the program to 12 issues. They'll have Second Strikes for coins minted in February, Third Strikes for those minted in March right on through Twelfth Strikes for those in December. These are ideal birth month gifts for all your friends and relatives and perfect tie in to the holiday season (On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to, Twelve Twelfth Strike American Eagles, Eleven Eleventh Strike....).
...but...that is just the beginning. In 2007, they are discontinuing the First Strike, Second Strike, etc and actually putting the day of mintage on the slab. Even better for those birthday gifts as the slab will have the exact date of mintage and can be selected to match a birthday, anniversary, etc. Also, they will be the perfect gift for new borns--all their life they can treasure a bullion eagle "born on" the same day as they were. Too bad for those looking for a date that falls on a weekend or Federal holiday as the Mint is closed on those days. 2007 Daily Strike American Eagle Registry sets will have approximately 250 coins, each with a different date of mintage. Some of these dates will no doubt be near impossible to find in MS 70 making this one of the most competitive sets in the Registry.
Hopefully, by 2008, technology will be such that the exact time of mintage will be known and that can be added to the date, further expanding the gift giving and set collecting opportunities.
WH >>
Tom D.
<< <i>so i would assume that if you got silver proof 19 th century coins that are fully struck with no weakness whatsoever and are deeply mirrored and monster cameoed these would be first strike coins also? and would be certified as such on the holders?? >>
Naw, that's the old, so-called "logical" definition of "first strike." We don't use that any more.....
Tom D.
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