I Finally Completed My BU Libertad Set.

Very nice!

Super set!

Very nice set! Congratulations, that is quite an accomplishment. You should sell it to me and start another. Sort of kidding.

I collect Libertads (exclusively actually)-- so I know that the set is tough. Although it is always hard to tell with pictures-- those coins look excellent. Those early years are very tough to get in nice grades that are not scuffed up.

I know what you mean on the proof set. An NGC PF69 1998 proof would set you back $2500+. PF69 grades for 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001 are all probably $500+ each. And the 1988, 1995, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 are all probably $250+. I have been working on a proof set for almost 2 years and am still not finished (but getting closer).

On your bu set in the pictures:

What was the last year you filled? What did you find (other than 1998) to be your most expensive coin? What was your hardest coin to find in the nice grade?

Crazy glue... The 1996 was the last one for me. This was the hardest to find without issues and within a normal price range for this year. I ended up finding one on ebay right after it was listed. NGC graded it MS67 and it looked great. I only paid $55 for it. It was worth the wait.

The 1998 was pricey but I feel like I did okay paying $150 for it. I have seen them sell for a lot more than that.You can't tell from the pictures but I would say atleast 90% are MS67 or better with just a few being a minimum of MS65.

Libertads are one of the nicest looking pieces of silver out on the market in my opinion.

Just to say they look fantastic in the Dansco!

$150 for the 1998 is a good price in my opinion, you did very well.

I have 3 complete Libertad MS in Dansco so far, another about 90% done and another about 70% complete.

I also have an MS NGC slabbed about 95% complete (only missing 1992 Triple Die and 1998 DDR #1. I have lots of upgrades needed though.

I also collect the proofs- primarily NGC, because when I come across a good looking raw proof I end up sending it to be graded. So I can't get a raw collection going well.

I don't collect anything but Libertads, so I can't help but agree with your statement that Libertads are the nicest looking silver out there!

I also can't help but agree with jbuck that everything looks good in a Dansco!

Connor

On the proof I am shooting for only PF69 and PF70. I do have three dates (1987 Missing Tail Feathers, 1995 and 2002 that are PF68 in need of upgrade).

On the MS, I am started with the first thing I can find (as low as MS65). For 2013-2018 it is MS70. My 1998 is MS69. But the vast majority is still MS67 or MS68. I will shoot for top pop on all of them- but 1982-1990 doesn't even have an MS69 in the census and not very many MS68.

The entire series 1982-2009 years have a total of only 17 MS70's. Not years of MS70, but 17 total coins spanning across the first 28 years.

That is my personal joy in collecting Libertads. They are not only a beautiful coin- but an amazingly challenging collection (especially in proof)...yet if you are patient and careful, you can still find raw coins in proof and MS that you can submit for grading and be lucky enough to have a major find.

As an example, I have one of only 3 graded 2015 2 oz proof detached wing variety in the world. I was lucky enough to find one raw.

I know a person who found a 1999 mule (reverse of 2000) and submitted it for grading and it came back as the top coin (only 5 total found and submitted for grading).

I could talk about Libertads forever so I better stop.

Except I forgot to answer the question

On the proofs, the hardest is 1998, just due to its rarity and cost. 2004 was especially hard, just could not find one. Also, the 1987 plain edge never comes up for sale it seems. I believe I have finally found one raw and will be sending it for grading.

On the MS...the hardest have been the variety coins. The 1988 DDR 1 and 2. The 1982 TDR. For the regular years, for me finding good grade 2002-2006 is proving very difficult in high grades. There are MS69's out there but they are difficult to find and usually the owner wants way too much for it.

[size=3][size=2]Libertads are by far, I think, one of the most desirable coins out there, not only for their beauty and collector challenges but for their silver content also.

I read an article not long ago about a new California law that will mandate solar panels on all new home construction in that state on January 1, 2020. Because silver is a critical component of photovoltaic cells, this new law and the number of new CA homes projected to be built in the next few years adds up to a huge pressure point on silver demand. The writer believes an additional 1.3 million ozs of silver will be needed and the price will shoot north of $100 easily.

This is all great for silver holders but I'm having trouble finding additional articles to back it all up.
Cheers!