The same coin in really fine condition might fetch around pounds 35, while if it is graded as "
uncirculated", it could fetch around pounds 80.
"Some are in
uncirculated or mint condition," Stack's Rare Coins co-Chairman David Bowers said.
Just as that unrepaired broken window of modern law enforcement myth can trigger the downward spiral of a 'hood, poor-quality ads beget more junk until the best thing a paper's got is that double-truck come-on for
uncirculated gold coins.
An
uncirculated roll of faux gold Washingtons will cost you $35.95 direct from the U.S.
Using marketing materials provided by a coin partner to promote the different merchandise available--from
uncirculated coin sets from both mints to "collect them all" set holders--makes it possible for a bank to acquire a turnkey program.
These residents have placed orders for
uncirculated currency with coin shops, or bought collection-quality quarters directly from the U.S.
The crisp,
uncirculated $2 bills are being banded in packs of five and sent directly to their homes.
Some of these sell for as much as $10,000 in
uncirculated condition.
These grades vary from Poor-1 "worn so smooth it is barely identifiable as to type" up to MS-70, a "mint-state" coin-- an absolutely perfect
uncirculated coin" (Ruddy 1995, pp.
Collectors of everything from
uncirculated coins to Parker shotguns agree that there are three criteria in determining the worth of a collector's item- rarity, authenticity and quality.
Oberbillig carries some of his best prints and calendars, including a very rare, mint-condition,
uncirculated 1921 calendar; the unusual print "Reveries"; an early print in an original 1920s frame that was Parrish's favorite, called "Garden of Allah"; and a never-before published limited edition called "Aquamarine," approved by the Maxfield Parrish Family Trust.
Coins minted in small quantities--and some that were minted in large quantities but not saved by collectors--are extremely valuable in choice,
uncirculated condition.
