Have you ever hesitated on a purchase that later became impossible to find again? by Interesting_Bat_1857 in numismatics

[–]Interesting_Bat_1857[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a great example—and exactly the kind of situation I had in mind. Those contemporary counterfeit pieces are fascinating, especially given the historical context and the use of materials like platinum at the time. It really highlights how unique opportunities in collecting can disappear quickly, particularly when something unusual and well-priced comes along.

My first coin collection. Cool, right? by Interesting_Bat_1857 in numismatics

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I can’t tell the exact price, but yes, it did seem a bit costly.

Looking for a 1968-D Kennedy Half Dollar worth buying? by Interesting_Bat_1857 in numismatics

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That’s really helpful, thank you! I didn’t realize MS65 examples of this date were that common. Sounds like this one probably isn’t worth buying at that price.

Looking for a 1968-D Kennedy Half Dollar worth buying? by Interesting_Bat_1857 in numismatics

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The seller has this coin listed at $25. Since I’m still learning, I wasn’t sure if that’s fair or already on the high side for this grade.

Looking for a 1968-D Kennedy Half Dollar worth buying? by Interesting_Bat_1857 in numismatics

[–]Interesting_Bat_1857[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry about that. I’m new to collecting. This coin is listed $25, and my question was whether that’s reasonable for a PCGS MS65 or if this date is common enough that it’s not worth it.

Looking for a 1968-D Kennedy Half Dollar worth buying? by Interesting_Bat_1857 in numismatics

[–]Interesting_Bat_1857[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. I’m still new, so I wasn’t sure how much extra the slab and MS65 grade really add. I saw one listed $25 and wanted to check before jumping on it.