Very true Glo

I bought A 1938 Pr-66 mercury dime for just $230.00 and she is a babe.

While researching the above 1817/14 Bust half, I found this by Steven Roach on CoinValues site:

"The recent Central States Numismatic Society convention sale by Heritage featured a large and important collection sold under the name "Joseph C. Thomas."

The results are illustrative of the new reduced prices at the high end of the market. Many of the coins were purchased at auction during the past five years, and were offered without reserve.

Caution should be taken in drawing broad conclusions from these results. The prices are reflective of both a general softened demand, as well as absence of the consignor as a bidder on these lots. For example:

Lot 2208, a 1796 Draped Bust dime graded Mint State 67 H by Numismatic Guaranty Corp. sold for $253,000. It was sold previously as part of the Ed Price Collection by Heritage in 2008 for $299,000. In 2003 it was sold in an Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles auction for $120,750 while housed in a Professional Coin Grading Service MS-66 holder.

Lot 2224, an 1807 Draped Bust dime graded MS-66 by PCGS with a curved planchet clip sold for $25,300. In 2008 Heritage sold it for $69,000 and in 2006 it sold at a Goldberg auction for $27,600.

Lot 2332, an 1827/3 Draped Bust quarter dollar restrike graded Proof 66 by NGC sold for $63,250 – a significant reduction from the $126,500 it realized at a 2007 Heritage auction.

Lot 2354, an 1854 Seated Liberty, With Arrows quarter dollar, graded Proof 66 by NGC, realized $48,875. The consignor purchased it in 2007 for $138,000.

Lot 2370, a 1913-S Barber quarter dollar graded MS-68 by PCGS realized $86,250. It was purchased in 2005 for $172,500.

Lot 2418, a rare 1817/4 Capped Bust half dollar graded by ANACS Extremely Fine details, corroded, sold for $109,250. The same coin sold at auction in 2006 for $253,000 although that high price was no doubt in part because of the publicity it received as a newly unearthed discovery.

Some coins held their value throughout multiple auction appearances, and a few even went up in price. However, the dominant trend at this auction was that expensive coins sold for less than their acquisition price when previously sold at public auction."

The recession is hurting everything, but especially thing that are normally paid for out of disposable incone, like rare coins and collectibles. . Precious metals that have intrinsic value are still holding their value, though, so bullion quality coins are a better investment than mint.

$230, Gary? That's amazing! Is it certified?

Hi Glo my scanner does this coin no justice of the image

Did you get it here?

Definitely a bargain.

Get two.