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RYK · July 25, 2006 2:19AM

Dare I?

What post-1965 coin is sought after by many collectors of modern US coins, rare but obtainable, expensive but not out of the reach of many collectors, has a great story or history behind it, and recognized by coin collectors across the boards as an important coin? I have a few suggestions, but I am probably way off base, and I would like to see what the forum modern coin collectors have to say first.

Oh, and I will shoot the first person who responds Gold Buffalo.

Leiana · July 25, 2006 2:21AM

The Sacagawea/Quarter mule?

-Amanda

agentjim007 · July 25, 2006 2:21AM

72dd 1c or maybe 95W ASE

HonoluluDude · July 25, 2006 2:21AM

2006 Gold Buffalo, sunken cheek variety.

goose3 · July 25, 2006 2:21AM

74 aluminum cent, 69s doubled die cent, the NO S proof cent

although those are definitely Pricey.

for us poor folk.....1972/1972 cent.

Longacre · July 25, 2006 2:22AM

How about the modern pattern dollar that ultimately was rejected to make way for the SBA? I don't know how rare it is or how available. I need to find a picture (not being a modern guy, hopefully this makes sense to someone). Here is the link: pattern

Drizzt · July 25, 2006 2:28AM

The 95W ASE and 72 type 2 Ike are the only two I can think of right now that were made 'on purpose' that are rarities. The type 2 less so.

DeepCoin · July 25, 2006 2:30AM

High and Low leaf Wisconsin quarters. They are controversial, not out of reach for most collectors, destined to become the equivalent of the 1955 DD Lincoln and still a mystery. 50 years from now, they will be considered the key to the state quarters.

Russ · July 25, 2006 2:57AM

Since you said "post" 1965, for me it would be one of the 1976 proof Kennedys struck without the S mintmark. For that matter, I wouldn't mind having the whole three piece set.

Russ, NCNE

PerryHall · July 25, 2006 3:02AM

1969-S DDO cent

thezookrew · July 25, 2006 3:13AM

I have to agree with DeepCoin. I think out of all the modern junk, the Wisonsin quarters not only got people looking through thier coins, but also got coin collecting back in the public eye. The story of its creation (or lack thereof) is interesting and mysterious. The only point it fails to make is that not everyone thinks it is an important coin. But in time I agree it will be the key coin to have in the state quarter series!

RYK · July 25, 2006 3:19AM

Since you said "post" 1965, for me it would be one of the 1976 proof Kennedys struck without the S mintmark. For that matter, I wouldn't mind having the whole three piece set.

I will allow 1965, but not 1964.

Of course, this thread is meaningless until Cladking has posted.

My nominees were the 72 DDO and the 95-W SAE.

LincolnsRule · July 25, 2006 3:35AM

Most of the coins listed are not obtainable and not within the reach of most collectors.

I say a gem 1972 Ike dollar. It's the key to obtaining all moderns in gem. An ms65 is like $500, fairly obtainable, and an ms66 is expensive at $6500 or so, but a truly special coin.

RYK · July 25, 2006 3:38AM

I say a gem 1972 Ike dollar. It's the key to obtaining all moderns in gem. An ms65 is like $500, fairly obtainable, and an ms66 is expensive at $6500 or so, but a truly special coin.

Sorry. I forgot to stipulate that condition rarities do not count.

kiyote · July 25, 2006 3:56AM

The Goodacre Sacs do it for me... low mintage, good story behind them, etc... I still think they're underpriced.

ricko · July 25, 2006 3:57AM

1995 W ASE.... This coin has captured the modern market - it is comparatively rare, a beautiful coin, sought after by collectors of the Eagle series... and increasing steadily in value. Cheers, RickO

DHeath · July 25, 2006 4:04AM

I bought this set for the nickle. Total mintage 35,000 pieces, and a cool type coin. It'll stay in the original packaging.

Leiana · July 25, 2006 4:06AM

The above post got me thinking about that special Kennedy half that came with the Robert Kennedy Commem.

-Amanda

19Lyds · July 25, 2006 4:07AM

<< rare but obtainable, expensive but not out of the reach of many collectors >>

would rule out the 69-S DDO along with the Pattern Dollar. The Type 2 Ike would be a good choice. Expensive to some but definitely doable.

Yeah, thats my vote, the TYPE 2 1972 Eisenhower Dollar!

raycyca · July 25, 2006 4:09AM

How about the REAL gold Sac dollars that were sent to space? Ray

kiyote · July 25, 2006 4:23AM

<< How about the REAL gold Sac dollars that were sent to space? Ray >>

rare but obtainable, expensive but not out of the reach of many collectors...

It's falling a little short on every criteria..

Aegis3 · July 25, 2006 4:30AM

1970-S small date Lincoln
1982 no-P Roosevelt
1970-D Kennedy

Though I'm not sure how you're defining expensive.

clackamas · July 25, 2006 4:36AM

1972 DDO Lincoln. Great DDO, very popular series, somewhat elusive in affordable grades.

lordmarcovan · July 25, 2006 4:37AM

Man, I can't believe this thread hasn't drawn Cladking out.

Weiss · July 25, 2006 4:41AM

My pick would be the 1998 Matte Kennedy. Then maybe that 1/2 oz PT eagle that was all the rage a couple months ago.

Aegis3 · July 25, 2006 4:48AM

<< Man, I can't believe this thread hasn't drawn Cladking out. >>

High grade moderns will never be a good deal at high prices! Condition rarity, especially between near-imperceptible, if not actually so, grades is a meaningless concept designed only to enrich sellers!

There, that will bring him out.

Dabigkahuna · July 25, 2006 4:57AM

2005-W Platinum Eagle. Any denomination.

WWW · July 25, 2006 5:01AM

2000-P Cheerios $

Maybe not "The King of Moderns" but it should qualify for knighthood.

Jcarney · July 25, 2006 5:06AM

Without a doubt, the Wisconsin Extra leaf quarters.

PhillyJoe · July 25, 2006 5:26AM

Apparently, Sam (cladking) is either in a coma or on vacation.

Here's hoping he is having a wonderful vacation and not thinking about the post '65 coins with no intrinsic value.

Joe

Rampage · July 25, 2006 6:25AM

1999 P Wide AM Lincoln Cent

TheRaven · July 25, 2006 6:32AM

95-W Silver Eagle would get my vote

If not talking a bullion type coin I would go for the 98 Matte Kennedy.....

Everybody knows about both of these coins if you are a coin collector.....

renman95 · July 25, 2006 6:52AM

2006-D/S DDO cent struck on a dime plancet

...so rare that noone knows about it, yet.

ER · July 25, 2006 6:54AM

2000 bimetallic LOC

OKbustchaser · July 25, 2006 6:59AM

<< 95-W Silver Eagle would get my vote

If not talking a bullion type coin I would go for the 98 Matte Kennedy.....

Everybody knows about both of these coins if you are a coin collector..... >>

Not everyone...I have never heard of a 98 Matte Kennedy. Of course, I have never had any interest in (what I assume) proofs.

123cents · July 25, 2006 7:02AM

The $1.00 1995-W Silver Eagle.

JrGMan2004 · July 25, 2006 7:03AM

1995-W ASE easilly...

ziggy29 · July 25, 2006 7:06AM

In terms of being a "classic modern rarity" (or at least scarcity), I'd take the 1972 DDO cent. Not the most valuable, not the rarest, but perhaps one of the most well-known and collected varieties of modern coin.

[Edit to add: I'm only looking at designs struck for circulation, so I excluded commems and bullion pieces.]

Russ · July 25, 2006 7:09AM

<< I have never heard of a 98 Matte Kennedy. Of course, I have never had any interest in (what I assume) proofs. >>

It's not a proof.

Russ, NCNE

cladking · July 25, 2006 10:07AM

<< Man, I can't believe this thread hasn't drawn Cladking out. >>

The power's been out.

There are lots of contenders. I don't believe there's any one coin that would be king to
a large percentage of modern collectors. There are also wide price ranges with moderns
now reaching up close to $100,000. To me the king is the lone 1964 clad quarter but most
would pick something else. Perhaps toward the high end of the range would have to be the
'75 No-S dime simply because the other coins like the '76 (P) PR $1 aren't available for sale.
In a much lower price range might be a gem '82 dime. This will keep you busy looking awhile.
There's the '72, '76 tI, or '71 Ike gems. There are numerous varieties.

If you don't want to spend much money try finding a really nice and well struck '83-P quarter
in any grade raw or slabbed.

Gandyjai · July 25, 2006 10:45AM

I like the 72-P Type 2 Ike Dollar!

Brian

I LOVE

PEG-LEG, TALON HEAD & ERROR IKES!

wondercoin · July 25, 2006 10:49AM

Ike

Rarest "modern" coin out there and (possibly) rarest for the entire 20th Century - UNIQUE.

Wondercoin

OKbustchaser · July 25, 2006 10:57AM

<< 

<< I have never heard of a 98 Matte Kennedy. Of course, I have never had any interest in (what I assume) proofs. >>

It's not a proof.

Russ, NCNE >>

It isn't?

Any info?

Russ · July 25, 2006 11:05AM

<< It isn't? Any info? >>

It's part of a two coin commemorative set. The half with JFK, and the dollar with RFK. There were around 62,000 sets issued. It's a matte finish business strike. PCGS designates them as SMS, while NGC designates them as Specimen. I find NGC to be more correct in that regard.

Russ, NCNE

Gemineye · July 25, 2006 11:09AM

I would go along the lines of cladking and say there are many ......to modern collectors..
I would be totally biased to say that one of the Sackies would be the king because I collect them.........
I would say though it is pre-mature to have a King of the Modern Coin Kingdom ....
From 1965 to now...that's only realy a few years in the Coindom.......
Maybe in about another ten years or so there will be a king ......but not now.........JMHO..........

majorbigtime · July 25, 2006 11:13AM

Ask Russ, the undisputed AH King and eggspert on all things numismatic!

Russ · July 25, 2006 11:17AM

<< Ask Russ, the undisputed AH King and eggspert on all things numismatic! >>

Aren't you late for the short bus, fat boy?

Russ, NCNE

Whizzard · July 25, 2006 11:18AM

I have to say, 95-W ASE.

fivecents · July 25, 2006 11:20AM

The 2000 Library of Congress $10 gold & platinum.....the first US Bimetallic coin and uber low mintage for the MS version.

leothelyon · July 25, 2006 11:22AM

What post-1965 coin is sought after by many collectors of modern US coins, rare but obtainable, expensive but not out of the reach of many collectors, has a great story or history behind it, and recognized by coin collectors across the boards as an important coin?
Probably the only thing this coin can relate to above is; not out of the reach of many collectors'
But this might be untrue since I haven't seen another this nice. Not that others exist, I would like seeing another that's just as nice!

Leo

OKbustchaser · July 25, 2006 11:25AM

<< 

<< It isn't? Any info? >>

It's part of a two coin commemorative set. The half with JFK, and the dollar with RFK. There were around 62,000 sets issued. It's a matte finish business strike. PCGS designates them as SMS, while NGC designates them as Specimen. I find NGC to be more correct in that regard.

Russ, NCNE >>

Thanks!

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