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Valued Member
United States
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This appears to be very hard to find (and overly expensive) in high MS grades (PCGS MS69 particularly). Any reason for this? All the other commemorative halves are pretty reasonable in MS69.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Well for this one for PCGS MS 69 is the top pop for it so that basically makes it the 70 version of it. Not sure if the strike quality wasnt great but as of now this half and the 2011 Army half dont have any MS 70 coins from PCGS
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
 United States
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As noted by basebal21, MS-69 is currently the highest grade assigned to a 1982-D Washington half-dollar graded and certified by the top two grading companies (PCGS & NGC). This "Pop Top" status is definitely a strong factor in the market price for the coin as collectors looking to have a top-rated listing in either the PCGS or NGC Registry need one for their collection.
It's important to realize, however, that the number of coins graded MS-69 by the two companies has grown considerably over the past few years - the coin is not as elusive as it once was.
With the growing population has come a decreasing market value. There was a time when a PCGS MS-69 1982-D Washington half-dollar sold for between $800 and $1,000. Today, the coin can often be had for around $225 (or less).
So, while it is definitely a pricey coin within the modern half-dollar series, it isn't as pricey as it once was.
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Valued Member
 United States
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Thanks for the info. It's hard for me to shell out that much cash just to have a MS69 set. I think I'll either settle for a 68 or roll the dice and submit a raw one to see what I get. Thanks again!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I bought an MS-69 Washington half and a PR70DCAM Washington half in an auction where the two coins were part of the same lot for $114. So with some looking and patience, you can get them.
My experience, having seen about 1,000 of these in hand is that the typical piece will grade out at MS-66 to MS-68. The coins in holders have mostly been submitted in bulk with a minimum grade of MS-68, so populations are a bit top loaded.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Thanks for the info. It's hard for me to shell out that much cash just to have a MS69 set If your doing a half dollar set for PCGS coins only the washington and the Army half will carry much of a premium as theyre the top pops for the series, the rest you could get pretty cheap |
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Hi,
Quite new to this, so after some advice please.
I like the look of the Washington Half dollar and want to look out for it as it was sent out from the mint rather than slabbed.
Does anyone know how it was originally presented? e.g. in a box, case etc.
Many thanks
Andy
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Valued Member
United States
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I have seen them in a case with a cert from the mint
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Thanks Mailman28. I will have a look for one of those.
Andy
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Valued Member
United States
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Does anyone know how it was originally presented? e.g. in a box, case etc. The proofs were in a 3"x4" Maroon Box, with the Uncs in a Med. blue box the same size. Retail is just above spot silver even w/ the box and certificate. |
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Thanks linxlvr that helps.
Cheers
Andy
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United States
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Does anyone know how it was originally presented? e.g. in a box, case etc. Here is the original mint literature, which I still have from when I ordered them in 1982...   |
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Valued Member
United States
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I just recently bought my first 1982 proof silver Washington half. What I like best about this coin is that Mt. Vernon is shown as a 3/4 view. That, and the fine detail on the depiction of Washington and the horse.
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Valued Member
United States
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I bought a bunch of these in the brown box a while back. I haven't considered sending them out for grading. However if the price remained around $800-$1000 I would be more inclined to send them in and see what I get back.
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I haven't considered sending them out for grading. I personally wouldnt. The risk reward just really isn't there, let someone else take the risk. One 69 would probably pay for the lot but with prices in the mid 100s its unlikely you would get enough to make it worth the risk. The 68s only sell for mid 20s |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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@jbuck: Always meant to get back to this post and comment on your original GW half-dollar sales brochure...
I'm jealous! It's a piece of modern commemorative ephemera that I do not have but wish I did!
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