Monday, November 10, 2008

Coins We Have Been Buying

We have been accumulating as of late 1948, 1960, and 1961 NGC and PCGS Franklin Half Dollars. These are the non proofs in MS 65 graded condition.

PCGS has these coins priced from $100 (1948) to $150 each (1961). We have been able to stash away a few at $75, though it is getting much tougher as of late. We advise you put away a few for the future at any price under $80 per coin. We are also not purchasing the Full Bell Lines FBL) variety, as we feel there is little "value" left at current high prices.

Additionally, 1959 Proofs graded 67 make an attractive speculation if found for $50 - $65 or so. It will be hard to find these under $50, but a few are out there.

As usual only buy NGC or PCGS certified.

We use the PCGS Price Guide as a rough guideline.

http://www.pcgs.com/prices/

http://www.pcgs.com/prices/PriceGuideDetail.aspx?c=734&title=Franklin+Half+Dollar

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