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No matter what you do taking a shot of a coin in a 2x2 is hard to see the fields on the coin. The coin is nice but no way to know for sure of the quality with the plastic over it.

Yes Bill I like them better in the Original Mint Case

I know there are a few of the regulars here that collect some. I do not like them I think they take something away from the real coin. The same way a 5 oz. round does. Not my cup of tea. but some like that stuff.

The Collectors Society is the foundation for each coin individually that are in my registry sets. I use both.

You got a real good deal. I also think this coin looks better in a NGC holder it is a way busy coin in my opinion. This coin was my first graded commemorative. Like JT2, I do my best to shop around. I try to pick up graded coins for below the cost of the slab. I paid $40 for this piece which was a good deal . I should have done a bit more research on the Washington/Carver coin. I now know there are a bunch out there for the picking. I am always hunting for deals and only certain dates seam to retail high and the 1953 S is not one of them. As Sandon said some coins can be sharp in MS 65 this is a nice one that looks like a better coin but will never be worth a whole lot ...Lol

Sorry to hear about Sandon's and your friend.

Whatever you can get someone to pay I guess..

Sorry to hear about David. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

I try to buy almost all my coins a 30% of retail if I have to jump to 50% I will if it is a hard to find coin. Now Morgan's in the last year or so have been harder to get in that percent range. I will pass on any coin at 75% except gold that is it's own demon . Now that I am down to the 90's the last 5 Morgan's in my set. I may have to wait a long time or break the rule and pay up. We will see what I can find I am not in a rush.

I picked up a couple coins for the set this weekend. The 59 D is real nice and I think I like the reverse proof, it is the first I have purchased.

Is this another bot post? It is plain to see what the coin says.

If it is cheap like this graded coin I got for $41. I know it is a P but I am sure you can find something like this Bill

The next thing is to search the value of the MS coin you have . Most of the time it is not worth the cost to have it certified unless it is something special.

There is a couple of my area coin and antique stores that has some of these and 1800's copper love tokens and some Civil War tokens. All are cool and all are $$. I like to look but don't know enough to spend any money.

There is a bunch of WRONG on both sides.

I like to keep a hundred year old coin in my wallet, I am less likely to loose it that way.

1954 must have been a tough year at the mint ,I see lots of variety's for that year.

Wow ,Someone tried to hurt that proof. Why is the question we will never know the answer too.

I agree with Neo, Like most of us, I try to set standards for my coin purchases. Trying to get the best grade for the best price is key. I will spend a bit more than my 30% rule or settle for a lower grade if my research says it is a hard coin to find. If it is a graded common coin for under $5 always. And Yes, They can be found in MS 64,65 and 66. I also have some coins that I cant believe they were even sent in for grading... and very many I just pass on. Time is on your side if you go slow and look for that just right coin you will be, A happy pigeonman.

This thread is making me wonder if leaving my junky coins to my wife and kids is going to be a problem for them?

Well if you got it from a pawn shop chances are you would not be able to take it back without paying them. So the coin is what it is a good looking MS 66