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Valued Member
Canada
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I started collecting Canada silver dollar recently,
(because I completed my silver maple leaf collection,
Congratulation me!)
I choose to buy certified coin by ICCS . Simply because they have good market value
By your opinion for high mintage coin in this serie (1935-1967) witch grade I shouldn't go Under ?
For medium key date?
For Key date?
As example I already bought a MS-64 1935 , MS-63 1936 and MS-63 1937.
Is it a good idea to keep my collection above MS-63
(I mean for total value of an completed collection with all variety.)
Thanks , Simon.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Personally, I wouldn't go below ICCS MS-63. That would be a nice collection!  And congrats on the silver maple leaf collection! |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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 Hello Simon, it's fun collecting silver dollar$, eh! I would suggest collecting all your dollars in an I.C.C.S., Mintstate of MS-62 / 63 for your KEY dates, they will be affordable. Collect the MS-64 / 65 / 66 for the semi-key dates. The higher the grade you can afford, the better. Most of all remember to keep in mind EYE APPEAL, a very important factor when buying coins, especially if the trend value exceeds $500.00.  Glenn |
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Valued Member
Canada
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That is a very good start. Coins graded by ICCS and MS+. Varieties are very important for a completed set in Canadian silver dollars. you may consider the Proof-like Dollar as well. Good luck.
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Valued Member
Canada
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I say figure out the most you can pay for the key dates, and work backwards from there. If you can only afford an au-58 1948, a well matched AU-58 set would certainly be a nice collection. If you can afford MS-63, go for the 63s across the board
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Valued Member
 Canada
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What will match the most if I check for proof like ? to fit MS-63 Ms-64 ?
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Valued Member
Canada
207 Posts |
Officaly the proof like dollar start at the year 1953/1954. You will be able to match most of them even the varieties. PL65 PL66+ Cameo+. a lot of fun :-)
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Valued Member
Canada
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Key dates : the best you can afford
Avoid cleaned or problem coins even if key dates
1958 - current dates MS-65 or higher
try sticking to pre 1937 coins when possible
I like the depression era coinage low mintages (comparable to Victorian eras) and still affordable
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Valued Member
Canada
241 Posts |
you mean buy coin from years 1937 and earlier?
How much for exemple can I posibbly* pay for a MS 1948 dollar? MS-63?
Thanks for your help all really appreciated.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Valued Member
Canada
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Don't forget to check the population reports. Certain types/varieties may not be available in the grade you are looking for. This would apply for any series, any dates. For example, the 1969 large date dime- what grades is it available in, even for a pretty dollar amount? The higher MS you choose, the harder it is to find the coin, and usually, but not always the higher value on the coin. A matched MS65 heavy cameo set would look wonderful, but may not be possible within 20 years, for example.
Good Luck, and Good Hunting
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Valued Member
Canada
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I dont work a lot right now and I already started with 1935 MS-64 , 1936 MS-63 , 1937 ms-63 they all really shiny with original lustre(really important I think).
I think I will not go under MS-63 .
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I think blast-white MS-63 coins are an excellent choice. Good value for the money and not too hard to find.
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Valued Member
Canada
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Do ICCS note the (Blast-White) on certification?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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No they don't, and as far as I know neither does any major grading service. Like an extra strong strike, it will factor into the overall grade of the coin, but does not merit a separate descriptor.
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