Hey Ben! Those are definitely beautiful 😍 and speaking of modern becoming not so modern... just got back four 2000 P Sacagaweas from PCGS all graded MS68... they aren't worth much, but definitely beautiful and worth preserving in my opinion... and sometime down the road who knows what the market will be... but future owners will have nice coins for their collections!
Glad you have done this video and what a great collection of world coins! As I commented over a year ago on another video - I see the classic coinage run the risk of stagnating prices as people realize their worth and try to conserve them. Still I am NOT saying one shouldn't collect, they are slowly becoming fewer and fewer over time. However, I did mention that those on a budget and even those who aren't should never disregard modern coinage. In fact the very early clad Jefferson nickels above a certain grade (about VF-XF) which are now gaining a greater premium when just a decade or two ago only the uncirculated ones in a decent grade would offer some premium. Another example is Eisenhower dollars. Those Lightly circulated now can easily be sold for $2. Even more circulated specimens have a very small premium - about 25 cents above its value. And by the late 1990's the numismatic community started to pay decent premiums for the early well struck Eisenhowers (many were know to be poorly struck or poorly handled). Coins that I think will develop a good premium in the next 30 years? Shield pennies which unlike the earlier mostly zinc based cents seem to suffer from water spots and are very prone to deterioration. They simply don't last that long - even less than the Memorial ones after 1982. So it will likely be high grade Shield cents with few or no spots will command a bit of money in the future with some AU's also without spots and well-struck gaining a decent premium. Of course the W Quarters have shown they have appreciated well. The only issue is many have hoarded them and so the price point is heading for stagnation soon. Lightly circulated San Fran business strike Quarters show great promise as the mintages are lower than W's. Yet I find many dealers very lukewarm to them. Give it time and it will be re-evaluated again as the 20 cent pieces were after they were discontinued. AS for NIFC's - the First Spouses definitely will attain a premium but it would help if the US Mint holds off issuing any for at least 2 decades. A smattering of the annual special commemorative coins also will gain a nice premium - the mintages are low enough for many of them, even for a coin you would never use at its face value for commerce. But now tht there are established guides on this area, the next generation or two will surely appreciate them more. Again, it would help much if the US Mint simply stuck to only ONE cause and reduce frequency to 2 - 3 years for its commemoratives for fundraising (heck the post office produces with far less frequency the equivalent of these in philately - semi-postals which add an extra charge to the value of the present 1st class mail rate that goes toward the cause the stamp was made, with the last new issue being in 2019 for PTSD research). I will add also that the ASE Type I definitely will or has already attained a small premium. Especially those dates in the early to mid 1990's when mintages dropped due to the spot price of silver dropping which made the price the US Mint offer rather comparatively exorbitant. Particularly some of the nice toners. Of the golden dollars -- only the reverse proof Native Americans in the Coin and Currency set show strong promise of accruing a good premium. American Innovation dollars possibly as well as some early Sac dollars (2002 - 2008). But too early to tell. Ben - maybe this would be a good subject for another video - with this video being a preamble to one of greater depth and duration.
this is exactly why Ikes are having a surge in popularity and price presently. because they came out when people who now have disposable income were children and are remembered fondly.
Many don't like Eisenhowers violent personality and pursues like the order to shoot cats. Also Kennedy was a bit too much with cheating his wife, drug and Marilyn scandals. I like neutral coins or nice people. People in power are usually not nice persons.
Agree 100% on early date American Eagles. And on topic… I got a “Kennedy Mint” 5 ASE set on the bay years ago. Came with 1986-1990. Coins came in capsules and a clamshell type holder (red felt inside). The rolling luster on the coins is head and shoulders above anything beyond say 2000ish to current. Even twenty years ago they just seem flat, visually. 🫡👍🤓👍
Hey Ben 😊
I too like the 50 franc Hercules. Pretty coin.
Hey Ben! Those are definitely beautiful 😍 and speaking of modern becoming not so modern... just got back four 2000 P Sacagaweas from PCGS all graded MS68... they aren't worth much, but definitely beautiful and worth preserving in my opinion... and sometime down the road who knows what the market will be... but future owners will have nice coins for their collections!
Time Capsules...
Excellent.
They used sell coins like that "On Approval", in magazine ads
TY for sharing.
Nice little video. And I completely agree about the 50f French coin - beautiful and deserves to be saved in that condition. Thanks for showing!
Please always drop more random nodes at Princess Bride in your videos. 😂 You’re a legend Ben! And those are some pretty coins. 😊
Nice share, interesting. That 50 Francs is gorgeous. Thanks Ben.
There are some hidden gems in there. Thanks for sharing!
some are in great condition
Glad you have done this video and what a great collection of world coins! As I commented over a year ago on another video - I see the classic coinage run the risk of stagnating prices as people realize their worth and try to conserve them. Still I am NOT saying one shouldn't collect, they are slowly becoming fewer and fewer over time. However, I did mention that those on a budget and even those who aren't should never disregard modern coinage.
In fact the very early clad Jefferson nickels above a certain grade (about VF-XF) which are now gaining a greater premium when just a decade or two ago only the uncirculated ones in a decent grade would offer some premium.
Another example is Eisenhower dollars. Those Lightly circulated now can easily be sold for $2. Even more circulated specimens have a very small premium - about 25 cents above its value. And by the late 1990's the numismatic community started to pay decent premiums for the early well struck Eisenhowers (many were know to be poorly struck or poorly handled).
Coins that I think will develop a good premium in the next 30 years?
Shield pennies which unlike the earlier mostly zinc based cents seem to suffer from water spots and are very prone to deterioration. They simply don't last that long - even less than the Memorial ones after 1982. So it will likely be high grade Shield cents with few or no spots will command a bit of money in the future with some AU's also without spots and well-struck gaining a decent premium.
Of course the W Quarters have shown they have appreciated well. The only issue is many have hoarded them and so the price point is heading for stagnation soon. Lightly circulated San Fran business strike Quarters show great promise as the mintages are lower than W's. Yet I find many dealers very lukewarm to them. Give it time and it will be re-evaluated again as the 20 cent pieces were after they were discontinued.
AS for NIFC's - the First Spouses definitely will attain a premium but it would help if the US Mint holds off issuing any for at least 2 decades. A smattering of the annual special commemorative coins also will gain a nice premium - the mintages are low enough for many of them, even for a coin you would never use at its face value for commerce. But now tht there are established guides on this area, the next generation or two will surely appreciate them more. Again, it would help much if the US Mint simply stuck to only ONE cause and reduce frequency to 2 - 3 years for its commemoratives for fundraising (heck the post office produces with far less frequency the equivalent of these in philately - semi-postals which add an extra charge to the value of the present 1st class mail rate that goes toward the cause the stamp was made, with the last new issue being in 2019 for PTSD research).
I will add also that the ASE Type I definitely will or has already attained a small premium. Especially those dates in the early to mid 1990's when mintages dropped due to the spot price of silver dropping which made the price the US Mint offer rather comparatively exorbitant. Particularly some of the nice toners.
Of the golden dollars -- only the reverse proof Native Americans in the Coin and Currency set show strong promise of accruing a good premium. American Innovation dollars possibly as well as some early Sac dollars (2002 - 2008). But too early to tell.
Ben - maybe this would be a good subject for another video - with this video being a preamble to one of greater depth and duration.
Hi Ben
Nice Princess Bride reference.
really love the unicorn
Cool stories to go along with the coins.
I’d love to have a subscription like this. If only most weren’t egregiously expensive for what they are.
Nice 98 Kook!
Thanks
Cool Ben!
Common coins remain common! Rare coins stay rare! Finding a rare coin is very rare! Buying rare coins is how you get rare coins!
this is exactly why Ikes are having a surge in popularity and price presently. because they came out when people who now have disposable income were children and are remembered fondly.
Many don't like Eisenhowers violent personality and pursues like the order to shoot cats. Also Kennedy was a bit too much with cheating his wife, drug and Marilyn scandals. I like neutral coins or nice people. People in power are usually not nice persons.
Those are beautiful, what a shame they put them in vynil PVC flips.
Do you slab a 1921-D Mercury Dime even if it’s VG?
No
Pvc flips
Agree 100% on early date American Eagles.
And on topic… I got a “Kennedy Mint” 5 ASE set on the bay years ago. Came with 1986-1990. Coins came in capsules and a clamshell type holder (red felt inside). The rolling luster on the coins is head and shoulders above anything beyond say 2000ish to current. Even twenty years ago they just seem flat, visually. 🫡👍🤓👍
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Hi Donald, some pretty coins in that group.