$52,000 for MS62 at #1 rarities dealer, so the 600-mintage proofs are a bargain (click the fifth image).
Gorgeous under a grader's light. The posted scans do not do justice. Any "scratches" are on the slab, as commonly seen on these ancient holders, and not noticeable in person.
Old 1998 GEN 4 slab, itself a cherished collectible. High-end coin; could easily upgrade today.
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$52,000 for MS62 at #1 rarities dealer, so the 600-mintage proofs are a bargain (click the fifth image).
Key date inexplicably priced as a common date in proof, even though other key date proofs can sell for nearly as much as the business strikes, such as 1877 cents and 1844 dimes.
Mintage 40,000 plus 600 proofs, some proofs melted as per Breen Encyl, p 355.
Many proofs tallied in the population reports are resubmissions or crossovers of the same coins.
Closed 3 was changed to Open 3 on many denominations because it looked too much like an 8.
There are only Closed 3 No Arrows proof quarters, no Open 3's.
Strong claims to PR64. Very few (and light) marks and lines for PR63. Boldly struck.
Easily PR67 CAMEO by third-tier slab and raw standards, PR68 DEEP CAMEO after the usual doctoring. Stick with NGC and PCGS -- and ignore excuses from third-tier coin sellers (ask them if they will buy back for 90% less seller's fees as we will for this conservatively graded coin. Or even 10%).
High-end coin in 1998 GEN 4 slab, so could easily upgrade as is or even more so after conservation, but we prefer originality over profit.
Quite possibly the most underpriced Seated proof of ANY denomination or date considering the rarity of business strikes. For proof (no pun intended), see our 90% Buyback Guarantee above.
Dealers and PCGS heavily market BILLION-mintage modern coins, which creates artificial demand, grossly inflated prices, and GIGANTIC profits. But they ignore this 600-mintage key because it is far too rare to promote and from which to profit, so demand and thus prices stay absurdly low. Seriously, $10,500 PCGS Price Guide for a 5.4 BILLION-mintage 1975 penny in two grades below MS70? And $10,000 for a "rare" 4.5 BILLION-mintage 1975-D cent in the same imperfect grade? We would not pay $5 for either. But PCGS Price Guide is just $1,000 for this 600-mintage key?
Most modern coins can be bought at or near face value, melt value, or Mint-issue price; placed in a $4 plastic slab (PCGS bulk rate); and sold for hundreds or even thousands of dollars. But try doing that with with this 600-mintage key. We only deal in truly rare coins, not fabricated illusions designed to make coin dealers rich. Ask your modern coin dealer if he will buy back for 90% less seller's fees, as we will for this rare coin. Or even 10%.