Whats a Good Price on Commemorative Half Dollars..Anyone Selling them?

Diggin-N-Dumps

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Hey, I know that sounds Generic.

But Im looking to build a Collection of Commemorative Half Dollars.

And Obviously like anything, some are worth a pretty penny, and some are just a little over Melt.

I was looking at a 1946 Booker T Washington Half Dollar. There is one that is worn for 28.88 and one in good shape for 50 bucks.

I just dont know if that is super high or about middle of the road pricing.

The Only Reason Im asking this is because I was about to pull the trigger on a 1893 Expo Half Dollar, when the next day i see someone posting them for 10 bucks less than what i was about to pay.

Anyway..Anyhelp would be great.

Also, If there are any Charter Members will to sell a few, let me know

thanks!
 

Joe777Cool

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I have some duplicates, I will pm you with what I have tonight or tomorrow.
 

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You should get a copy of the greysheets (CDN) for the list of prices. They can go anywhere from $16 in XF to $27,000 in MS66 depending on the coin/set. For example, the 1893 Columbian Expo is listed at the following prices in my 6 month old copy of the greysheets:

XF = $18, AU = $18.75, MS-60 = $24, MS-63 = $68, MS-64 = $110, MS-65 = $385, MS-66 $925

Note that these are "wholesale ask" prices which is the price that a wholesaler wants to sell them sight unseen. You can get a free "sample" copy of the CDN which will have all of the prices you need for each commemorative.

The Booker T is often sold in the P,D,S set which has all of the mint marks. What I can say is that the 3 coin 1946 set goes for $54 in XF and $82 in MS-64. An individual Booker T "type coin" would go for XF = $17 to MS-64 = $22. Again, these are wholesale ask prices and you can get other prices for XF-MS66 in the CDN.

I definitely recommend getting the free sample CDN if you intend to buy any US coins, but especially for these commemoratives as they vary widely in price.

CDN Free Sample Issue
 

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That is very high for Booker T. Washington halves, you should be able to get a decent uncirculated one for $25 or so.
 

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The more common ones (Bookers, Carvers, Columbians) are easily acquirable in AU-BU for maybe $20 max each. You can get nice Stone Mountains, Pilgrims and Iowa's for under $100 if you're patient. I own 3 full sets of Booker T's, a complete set of Carvers, about a half dozen Columbians ranging from XF-BU, '20 and '21 Pilgrims, a Lexington, and a few Stone Mountains and I think I paid probably $500 total.

My dealer sells the commons for $15 each if you want me to look around for ya and pick up a nice XF-AU example. All I'd ask ya to cover is cost plus shipping (No profit for me), so like $16 a coin.
 

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I requested my "free" "Greysheets" last week.
and will likely subscribe (monthly) if the price is right.

The only (older) Commemorative I own is the Stone Mountain one .
I live not too far from the Mountain and have been there numerous times since a child + I like the design.
Best of luck on your collection.
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Well, Then I dont feel too foolish, I was bidding on one last night and won it..ended up paying 13 and some changes, my shipping was covered from my feebay bucks
1952 50c Washington Carver Silver Commemorative | eBay


But I do see where some fetch a pretty penny.

Im gonna print out the list and start my journey.

Thanks for the help!
 

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