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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very nice.
So those were issue price $10 back in 1971 then it seems?
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Yes, the mint charged $10 in 1971. There are many on an auction site for less than that, 44 years later. Stellar investment, huh? :)
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Moderator
 United States
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Very nice!  While I am not sure if it adds value, but it certainly does not take from it. I would pick it over one without, assuming all else is equal. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Ten dollars for a dollar proof in nice packaging doesn't sound bad in retrospect. We're paying almost $60 for a "reverse proof", a stamp, and a so-so medal. How much will our Kennedy C&C be worth 45 years down the road?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Great point Beidercoins.
Nice ike! I've never seen one with those before.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7390 Posts |
You are forgetting that pesky thing of supply and demand biedercoins. Your kennedy will be worth much more in 2060 and ike and truman will be worth waaaaay more
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New Member
United States
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Brings back memories of collecting as a teen..there was a limit of 5 coins and people were buying 5 in family members names who had no interest in collecting.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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 , Battleborn! That's pretty cool kbbpll. I keep all my packing slips and I tell myself it's so I can go back through them for information should I ever require it, but it's probably just a result of my slightly obsessive nature. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Keep in mind $10 in 1971 was the same as $58.75 is today. It was a lot of money for a kid mowing lawns for income. I was just curious if the order card added value, because you see similar things in other collector areas - books with original dust jackets worth more, matchbox cars with original boxes, etc. I'm glad I kept it regardless. Battleborn! Yes, it brings back memories for me, too. My brother and I each got one. Ten bucks was a big deal for one coin for me back then. Typically we spent a couple bucks here and there in the coin shop. But of course back then you still found silver in change. Edited by kbbpll
10/22/2015 7:35 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I believe original box and paperwork mean a great deal, especially for limited editions. It's that way in many collectible arenas but particularly in ours. I have boxes full of packaging that I hold on to for that reason. Sadly, it won't mean much when I drop dead, my wife puts it in the recycling bin and brings my coins to the local dealer and asks how much he'll "give her".  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks like a cool combination!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I really like it. For me, that little slip of paper is a connection to its origin and is part of its history. Personally, I'm glad that these proof silver Ikes never gained in value because that means I can buy lots of them today at their original issue price or even cheaper. I just love the darn things, and I'm glad I can get them on the cheap. I sure can't do that with Morgans.
Thanks for sharing this, and by the way, was that Ike straight in the holder when you originally received it or has it turned over time? Just curious.
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10/23/2015 9:22 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks Darth Morgan. I suppose the connection and history has more value to me than anybody else. Even if the card doubles the value, it's still only 20 bucks. I remember getting the card in the mail, thinking "ooh, it's coming!", leaving the card on my desk, the anticipation, just like Christmas. I don't have a lot of coins in my collection, and certainly this one is the finest quality piece that I have. And as you said, you can still get them for the price of two lattes.
As for the rotation, I can't remember if it arrived like that, but I'd have to guess that it did. Heck, I've never even taken the holder out of the red velvet thing. I transported it by car from IL to CO a long time ago, so I suppose the vibration might have rotated it, but I doubt it. I gently tapped the side of the box on the desk for a while just now and nothing happened; seems to be in there pretty solid. Thanks for making me pull it out and look at it again!
Nobody has posted that they also have the card, so maybe it's rarer than the coin! Melt value for fiber is pretty low though. :)
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Yes, the mint charged $10 in 1971. There are many on an auction site for less than that, 44 years later. Stellar investment, huh? Be glad silver is so much higher, I used to buy them for $3 - $4. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I bought one yesterday, pre-tax and delivery for $9.95 Canadian or ~$7 USD.
Can't wait to see it. Now looking at filling in the other dates in Proof first.
A nice inexpensive collectible coin, well presented.
Very cool to have the original issue invoice/notice of order, direct provenance.
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