1955 Canada Silver Dollar Die Clash Fu Manchu, to grade or not to grade? 0

[Bushwoman1]

New to the site, wondering about this die clash Fu Manchu 1955 silver dollar from my mother-in-laws old collection. It has a slight bluish toning. Do you think I should get this graded? There's one just like it on Feebay listed for $999.00. I really don't think this is a hugely desirable coin, even though it seems rather rare. What do you guys here think? Any input is much appreciated. 

 

[Mr.Bill347]

I know the ripples in front of the canoe are important along with its age.  The price can only be determined by what you think it’s worth. another on eBay for about $30

 

[Bushwoman1]

Thanks for your reply. Yes, I know about the ripples, mine has three, so it's not an Arnprior unfortunately. But the Fu Manchu moustache on the rower in the back of the canoe is what I'm wondering about. Is this a valuable coin worth grading?

 

[Oldhoopster]

I’m not a Canadian specialist but do have a modest collection of most dates for the various denominations.  That being said, I never heard of the Fu Manchu variety but just saw that it was listed (unpriced) on the Coins and Canada Price Guide.  IMO, it looks like a minor die clash, and if it was on a US Coin, maybe would add, at best, a few dollars of extra value (and more likely, no extra value).  My guess is that it probably doesn’t add anything extra, but maybe a Canadian specialist will be able to provide some accurate info.

Unless it turns out that collectors of Canadian coins have recognized this variety and are paying a significant premium, it doesn't appear as a candidate for grading (assuming the variety is even recognized by the TPGs)

[Greenstang]

Welcome to the Forum.

The Fu Manchu Moustache Die Clash does have a premium, it is known as Variety Rev.004. As far as price you can't go by the asking price on eBay as the seller can ask whatever he wants.

Also the grade is critical in the value of a coin. Looking at the sold prices on eBay for a coin like yours in similar condition goes for about $95.00  so it  would not be worth grading.

Edited May 18, 2021 by Greenstang

[Bushwoman1]

Thanks so much for your welcome.  And your advice and time spent to look at my coin. I've been agonizing over this since I noticed the error. It's so expensive to get a coin, or comic book graded, (my husband collected some relatively good comic books) it makes you wonder if it's worth the money, time and worry. Most of my coins aren't in uncirculated condition so they probably wouldn't get much. I started casually collecting coins when I was just about 14 years old, just the stuff from pocket change, which we didn't get much of as children. Especially back in the 60's. But my mother-in-law collected and saved everything. Literally everything. Some nice silver coins, nothing too valuable, but lots of fun to look through and hoping for that diamond in the rough!

[Greenstang]

About the only time a coin is worth getting graded, unless you just want it slabbed for some reason, is if it is worth around $150.00 or more. Silver is always nice because it is always worth the bullion value, no matter the condition.

[Bushwoman1]

Yikes, I guess I was hoping that Fu Manchu was worth more than the $150.00. Kind of figured it wouldn't be though. Alas, it still has a pretty decent value for a one dollar investment way back then. Yes, silver is a good investment. Hope the price keeps going up as I have several 50 cent pieces and silver dollars, all in pretty good condition as they didn't really circulate much back then. Especially the 50 cent pieces. Plenty of dimes and quarters too, poor shape, probably only good for bullion though. Hubby wants to keep most of it, just in case the world goes to poop. I'll most likely sell that Fu dollar though. See what I can get for it. I guess Ebay is one of the few places to sell an ungraded coin. Wish me luck! And thanks again for the replies.