My First Modern Commem - How Did I Do?

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RES Valued Member United States 252 Posts	Posted 02/10/2013 2:06 pm So, this is my first modern commem. What do you guys think? I'm not even sure of the exact worth, but I think that I want to start a modern commem collection before they are all hidden away and the collection starts to get more pricey. Honest opinions appreciated. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-D-Stat...p=true&rt=nc Report this Post to the Staff

yotie Pillar of the Community United States 3077 Posts	Posted 02/10/2013 2:16 pm Great Job ! great price think you will really enjoy this coin Report this Post to the Staff
aandabooks Valued Member United States 223 Posts	Posted 02/10/2013 2:47 pm Very good price. I don't generally go for the halves due to no silver (other than the Washington) but they are nice coins. I generally get mine in a set with the dollar coins. Report this Post to the Staff
TJB17 Valued Member United States 492 Posts	Posted 02/10/2013 2:55 pm I think I bought one of those directly from the mint when I was a kid. And I'm pretty sure that is below the issue price. Disappointing from my end as an owner if I wanted to sell it, but great pickup for you! UPDATE: Yup, even below the PRE-issue price. Quote: Since the coins did not contain precious metals content, the pricing was the lowest for the program at $5 or $6.50 for uncirculated and proof versions during a "pre-issue" period. The regular pricing was $6 or $7.50. The total mintage exceeded 7 million pieces. Edited by TJB17 02/10/2013 2:57 pm Report this Post to the Staff
RES Valued Member United States 252 Posts	Posted 02/10/2013 3:29 pm TJ, thanks for that bit of info. I had no idea what the original issue price was. I just stumbled upon this one about 5 minutes before it closed out and couldn't help myself for that price. I guess now though, I'm going to have to jump full into another Dansco album. Report this Post to the Staff
muddler Pillar of the Community United States 7197 Posts	Posted 02/10/2013 3:35 pm A nice coin at a good price, even the lower mintage BU example. Report this Post to the Staff
henryjamesbuttons Valued Member United States 81 Posts	Posted 02/10/2013 4:01 pm Good job! I was just checking out this years U.S. Comemms. Girl Scouts and 5 Star Generals (yawn) I do like the reverse on the Girl Scouting Comemm. Collect what you like-lots of attractive modern comemms to be had at resonable prices. Report this Post to the Staff
RES Valued Member United States 252 Posts	Posted 02/10/2013 4:45 pm Yeah, I'm thinking a $20 and under collection. Hopefully I'll be able to make the most expensive single buy be the Dansco to house them. Report this Post to the Staff
RES Valued Member United States 252 Posts	Posted 02/10/2013 4:50 pm Any grading ideas on the coin? Report this Post to the Staff
CoinsKelly Pillar of the Community United States 3453 Posts	Posted 02/10/2013 5:48 pm I think you did very well! Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12308 Posts	Posted 02/10/2013 5:56 pm Definitely a good pickup. Quote: Any grading ideas on the coin? From the images available, it looks like the coin has picked up a few small dings and scratches since it was removed from its original package. It would likely still grade out at the MS-65 level - though it wouldn't be worth it to send such a coin in for third-party grading. Quote: I don't generally go for the halves due to no silver (other than the Washington) The 1982 Washington is just one of the two 90% silver coins in the modern half-dollar series. The other is the 1993 James Madison/Bill of Rights coin. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
Earle42 Bedrock of the Community United States 10047 Posts	Posted 02/10/2013 7:08 pm Nice pickup - when these were first issued my wife got me the set for Christmas. I have always liked the design - would be nicer if silver - bit still love the design. Congrats on a good pick-up at a good price. How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halves https://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 Report this Post to the Staff
TJB17 Valued Member United States 492 Posts	Posted 02/10/2013 7:45 pm Quote: I'm going to have to jump full into another Dansco album. Yeah, those last second impromptu purchases often lead to bigger, more expensive endeavors. All in all though, a great pickup, and if it leads to buying that Dansco, then an auspicious start to a new set. Congrats. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15521 Posts	Posted 02/10/2013 7:54 pm Nice coin ... hard to beat that price. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
devilsbite Valued Member United States 86 Posts	Posted 02/10/2013 11:06 pm Great find! I would have done the same thing at that price! Been eyeing the two coin set with the dollar, haven't quite found the right one at the right price yet. I love the commemorative series for the flexibility to collect what you're interested in. I didn't bother with the September 11 medal last year and have no plans on a Girl Scout this year. Plenty of great modern commems to keep me busy for years. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189767 Posts	Posted 02/11/2013 12:13 pm Very nice! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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