Yes Or No? 1990 Eisenhower Commemorative

A few things to consider:

1) Many modern US commemorative coins do develop a bit of toning over time. As jbuck noted, their capsules are not air tight and so their storage environment can impact them. So, the coin you are considering is certainly not the only one out there with some level of toning.

2) A bigger problem with these coins is that many proof coins develop a milky cloudiness on their surfaces which many collectors do not like. Such coins would be tougher to sell vs. a completely clear coin or one with minor toning (especially if the toning adds color to the coin).

3) The coin store's asking price of $20 is at the low end of the price range for these coins. As they contain about $16 in silver melt value (at today's spot price) there is very little downside risk in purchasing the coin.

And remember, whether the coin is fully brilliant or slightly toned, most dealers are going to base their buy price for a common modern US commem on the spot price of silver. Sad, but true! So, again, you have very little risk in purchasing the toned coin.

All that said, only buy the coin if you find it attractive and would enjoy having it in your collection. Don't view it as an investment that will yield a big profit in the future.

Not really, they are both common coins within the series.

so I decided to get a 1987 U.S. Constitution silver dollar. turns out it also has visible toning around the ring of the obverse side and somewhat on the reverse as well. $20 out the door.

it seems like a great deal in ogp to me. for both the 1990 ike and the '87 constitution

I agree. Like I said earlier, I paid $33 for the uncirculated Eisenhower at a show last fall. I would not have hesitated to acquire these.

Mine is uncirculated.

I posted the link on the first page, but in case anyone missed it, you can see mine here...

https://goccf.com/t/161386


I do have the proof, as a part of the Prestige Proof Set (includes half dollar, quarter, dime, nickel, and cent). I got the set from the mint in 1990 (actually, it was a gift from my mom, who bought it from the mint).

No, I do not. Though it would be a nice one to have.

The three proof Commemorative dollars I have are in my 1988 (Seoul), 1990 (Eisenhower), and 1991 (Rushmore) Prestige Proof Sets.

The two uncirculated Commemorative dollars I have are the 1990 Eisenhower linked above and the 2013 5-star Generals Dollar that is part of my three piece 5-Star Generals Profile Collection set.