PCGS Rattler Slabs. How far could one collect Proof silver eagles?

coirn · June 22, 2011 1:00PM

If I wanted to stick to only PCGS rattler holders how many different proof silver eagles would be in my set at completion?

BAJJERFAN · June 22, 2011 1:03PM

<< If I wanted to stick to only PCGS rattler holders how many different proof silver eagles would be in my set at completion? >>

At most 4;.......... 86,87,88 and 89.

The rattler was discontinued at the end of sept 1989 so unless the 1990 coins were released early, the run stops at 1989.

Goldbully · June 22, 2011 1:03PM

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JMHO

savoyspecial · June 22, 2011 1:08PM

i tend to agree with zero

i dont think PCGS did bullion moderns during the rattler era.....i may be wrong though

BAJJERFAN · June 22, 2011 1:08PM

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JMHO >>

I don't recall ever seeing an ASE in a rattler, but then again I have not been looking for them.

19Lyds · June 22, 2011 1:12PM

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JMHO >>

1986 in a PCGS Rattler Slab.

commoncents05 · June 22, 2011 1:13PM

Holder has a few minor cracks, but it is one of two ASEs I have seen in Rattlers. Neat coin to own.

-Paul

coirn · June 22, 2011 1:13PM

<< i tend to agree with zero

i dont think PCGS did bullion moderns during the rattler era.....i may be wrong though >>

Saw this one on Teletrade

And this one on eBay

Wish I had seen them quick enough to bid.

MisterBungle · June 22, 2011 1:19PM

Paraphrasing Dr. Sheldon, the best way to find
out how common something is, is to stick your
neck out and say how rare it is.

This thread is funny!!

~

frnklnlvr · June 22, 2011 5:00PM

Here are a couple I used to have. Kinda wish I didn't sell them.

Kove · June 22, 2011 5:29PM

I have a December 1, 1989 PCGS population report which I use to determine maximum possible rattler populations for my own collections. Rattlers were discontinued several weeks before this report, but I use this date to make sure all the rattlers were through the system to get an upper population bound.

Here are the PCGS pops of proof silver eagles as of late November/early December 1989:

1986-S PR: 264
1987-S PR: 36
1988-S PR: 32
1989-S PR: 5

Clearly, 1987-S and 1988-S are scarce in rattler holders, and 1989-S is downright rare. It's interesting to note that of the 5 1989-S coins, 1 is PR65 and 4 are PR66, so they're not super-grade coins.

AngryTurtle · June 22, 2011 10:25PM

Cool info! Now we have key plastic dates as well as just plain old key dates!

joebb21 · June 22, 2011 10:43PM

I have other bullion coins in rattler holders.

frnklnlvr · June 23, 2011 12:00AM

<< I have a December 1, 1989 PCGS population report which I use to determine maximum possible rattler populations for my own collections. Rattlers were discontinued several weeks before this report, but I use this date to make sure all the rattlers were through the system to get an upper population bound.

Here are the PCGS pops of proof silver eagles as of late November/early December 1989:

1986-S PR: 264
1987-S PR: 36
1988-S PR: 32
1989-S PR: 5

Clearly, 1987-S and 1988-S are scarce in rattler holders, and 1989-S is downright rare. It's interesting to note that of the 5 1989-S coins, 1 is PR65 and 4 are PR66, so they're not super-grade coins. >>

Do you have the population info for the bullion/bus. strike ASEs?

coirn · June 23, 2011 2:23AM

Talk about a short set! Four coins to complete a proof PCGS Rattler collection. Of course, as the pops show, the 89-S is the deal breaker.

stealer · June 23, 2011 3:25AM

<< I have a December 1, 1989 PCGS population report which I use to determine maximum possible rattler populations for my own collections. Rattlers were discontinued several weeks before this report, but I use this date to make sure all the rattlers were through the system to get an upper population bound.

Here are the PCGS pops of proof silver eagles as of late November/early December 1989:

1986-S PR: 264
1987-S PR: 36
1988-S PR: 32
1989-S PR: 5

Clearly, 1987-S and 1988-S are scarce in rattler holders, and 1989-S is downright rare. It's interesting to note that of the 5 1989-S coins, 1 is PR65 and 4 are PR66, so they're not super-grade coins. >>

Being of such low grades it wouldn't be surprising if they (89-S's) were cracked out already.

Kove · June 23, 2011 3:43AM

<< Do you have the population info for the bullion/bus. strike ASEs? >>

Sure.

1986 Eagle S$1 MS: 195 (including 1 MS70 which almost certainly still resides in a rattler)
1987 Eagle S$1 MS: 44
1988 Eagle S$1 MS: 22
1989 Eagle S$1 MS: 11

If anyone wants to know population in a certain grade, you can PM me. Most of these coins are MS 67 and MS 68.

BAJJERFAN · June 23, 2011 3:49AM

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<< Do you have the population info for the bullion/bus. strike ASEs? >>

Sure.

1986 Eagle S$1 MS: 195 (including 1 MS70 which almost certainly still resides in a rattler)
1987 Eagle S$1 MS: 44
1988 Eagle S$1 MS: 22
1989 Eagle S$1 MS: 11

If anyone wants to know population in a certain grade, you can PM me. Most of these coins are MS 67 and MS 68. >>

Even a short registry set of those would be tough.

PCGS Rattler Slabs. How far could one collect Proof silver eagles?

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