1962 Nickel Pricing Question

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There is also the impact of well heeled collectors chasing the very top graded coins for what is known as a 'Registry Set'. The Heritage coin is a Top Population example and as such there are folks who will pay moon money to have it in their sets.

Yes with above - also Proof coins don't qualify for the FS (Full Steps) designation, as because they are proofs and are expected to be well struck unlike the business struck coins that we intended for circulation.

Also there is a good chance that the nickel that sold for $21,000 is not worth that much anymore - the auction was 11 years ago.

I read an article the other day about the 1995-W American Silver Eagle Graded with PCGS at PR70 that sold at auction for over $86,000. because at the time only 7 were graded at that level. now there are Much more of them graded at PF70 and the going price is only at about $12,000 $25,000. The person that bought the one at the super high price will never be able to get his money back that he paid for at the beginning.

I'll see if I can find that article.

Thank you for all of your responses! The more I get into collecting coins, the more I am interested in the mystery of the coins. It is a fun hobby.