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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Stopped at a shop today and the dealer had a set of Lincoln proofs from 1955-1964. They were all at least PF-65. What is a fair price? I've seen some conflicting values and now I'm confused.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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For older Lincoln proofs, value would be dependent on degree of contrast(CAM or DCAM designation vs. brilliant).
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Thanks Bio. They were probably brilliant did not see much cameo. He wants $50 for the set. I'm torn.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Are there ANY spots? Are these slabbed?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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No spots. They are not slabbed. They are in a holder that just says 1955-1964 Proof Lincolns.
Very "upscale" shop. I had never been there before. They sell mostly jewelery.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I might pay $5 each for the wheats but the memorials should be much cheaper (less than $2). Again depends on how nice they are. 1960 Small Date would help the deal but I bet it's not.
If $50 is bottom dollar, I'd skip this one.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yeah that sounds a little steep. It would take a lot of time to put that set together though.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks. I kinda thought it was a bit much. But they were soooo pretty! LOL.
The shop is like 40 miles away anyhow. Might be up there next week I'll offer him $30 and see if he bites.
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Valued Member
United States
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You can get the Memorial Proofs in Brilliant on ebay for 1-2 each for the early 60's...59 is 2.50 or so. They look awesome still. |
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Valued Member
United States
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One day several months ago, I went to the coinshop nearest to me and saw a pile of proof coins on the counter. The owner and his son let me pick out the coins I wanted (1957, 1959, 1960 Large Date, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1968S, 1969S, & 1992S cents, and 1969S nickel, dime and quarter.) He charged me face value for the coins! But when I went back the next time (about a month later), he told me dumped all the other proofs (Probably around twenty-five to fifty dollars face value) at the bank.
So somewhere out there are tons of penny, nickel, dime, and quarter proofs.
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Posted 06/09/2011 10:48 pm
