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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I never knew about this coin and when I saw the opportunity to steal it at the price it was for what it was, I jumped... first 90% US Mint Silver since 1964 first US Mint Commemorative since 1957 who knew, well I mean I sure didn't...I heart you G.W., welcome to the family... at the bottom make sure you click the winning link for what I think is the real surprise to pay for a Mint Sealed inc. the box 30 year old commem like this...        http://www.ebay.com/itm/18095096624....m1439.l2648 |
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Valued Member
United States
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This is one of the first coins I ever bought on ebay. Only thing I knew was that its was 90% when I bought it because I had just started collecting but thank you for the additional history on these. I bought mine slabbed PCGS PR69 and I believe I paid 12 plus 3 shipping back in March. I really enjoy the art of the coin myself. |
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FYI - There is also a 1982-S proof version
Edited by Fuzzy317
08/23/2012 8:55 pm
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Fuzzy, I just bought one! lol
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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Congrats on the purchase! Now that you have the first coin of the modern commemorative series, will you be collecting all of the modern issues?  A few years ago, this was a relatively scarce (and expensive!) coin in true MS-69 (especially PCGS MS-69) as few graded examples were assigned the lofty grade. Attractive examples of the coin often sold in the $800 to $900 range. Recently, the price has come way down from those high levels, with coins now selling online in the neighborhood of $200 (or below). This, of course, is being driven by the increased number of coins receiving MS-69 grades from PCGS (and other TPG services). Top condition coins are not as scarce as originally thought and thus a much larger pool of coins is available to collectors. One note of caution, I've seen a few recently-graded MS-69 coins that appear to have been graded by looser standards than in years past. If you pursue a graded MS-69 coin, take the time to pick out a nice one -- i.e., buy the coin and not the holder! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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If you like that one you should see the proof version. As for price you did o.k. I tried selling mine a few years ago to a dealer and he didn't really want it because he had several for sale but offered me $7.50, needless to say I passed. John1  |
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FYI - There is also a 1982-S proof version Yes. I bought both of them from the mint in 1982. They both reside in my 7070 now. Here is a copy of my original sales literature from the mint...   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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This is a greatly under rated commem IMHO
I have 16 of these in proof OGP used to have
32 but have traded some off over the years.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I just bought 4 proofs from the same seller on the bay for $40! $10 a piece is not so bad on the proofs with the COAs in the mint box. I will keep one and gift my nieces and nephew one each
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Bedrock of the Community
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Dsfree you cleaned him out lol. 10 dollars is a great price for them. Thats basically just paying melt for them
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United States
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 ... a very nice price on a piece of USA coinage history. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I do like these. They can often be found at or near melt (and I've owned a roll of them in the past), but I like how they seem to have the relatively high relief of the classic commems.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Ive been stacking these when I can find them for a good price. They really are just a very well designed coin overall. |
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United States
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I didn't realize these were produced over the course of two years.
Look at the jbuck's second image, the last paragraph of the middle column "These coins will be produced during the last half of 1982 and the first half of 1983."
Edited because I realized they don't have a year date on them.
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08/27/2012 9:21 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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my boxes do not have the GW stamp on them either. guessing that was added at some point.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I could be wrong but I think the stamp was just added by someone to add some flair
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Posted 08/23/2012 8:55 pm
