1984 Chinese Outstanding Historical Figures 1st Issue Valuation?

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  1. Catseye

    Catseye New Member

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    I can't find anything on these that I'm considering buying.
    Help?
    TIA!
     
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    fishball New Member Silver Stacker

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    My guesstimates:

    Raw: $350-500 US
    Graded PF69: $500-800 US
    Graded PF68: $400-500 US

    Prices fluctuate a fair bit, I saw some 1984 HF PF69 go for $102 on eBay but also seen them go for $160 per coin.

    Some are worth more than the others, for example the terracotta general I think is worth more than the kneeling guy... (maybe; I can't remember).

    Not exactly 1984 but I assembled some other years:

    1986 - I paid ~$600 & now it's worth $800+ in PF69
    1990 - I paid ~$1000; 3 coins are PF69 one is PF70
    1992 - I paid ~$80-100 a coin for PF68, missing one coin though
    1987 - I paid ~$100 a coin for PF68; missing 2 coins
    1985 - I paid ~$100 a coin for PF68; missing 3 coins
    1988 - I paid ~$85 & 95 for two PF68 and ~$450 for a PF70 and $175 for a PF69; missing 1 coin
     
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    This is a full 4 coin set, no COA or box but in capsules if that helps.
     
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    fishball New Member Silver Stacker

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    I think $350 then, maybe less if you're lucky.
     
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    rbaggio Active Member Silver Stacker

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    I bought the 1984 set recently w/box and CoA for US$320. I think I was lucky!

    If advertised on ebay, do not be afraid to make the seller an offer to buy it 'off ebay'.
     
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    Thanks guys, any idea how much value the box & COA add?
     
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    fishball New Member Silver Stacker

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    Good buying rbaggio!

    I think the COA and Box are worth ~$30 or so by itself but if you're sending it to grading you don't need the box/coa.
     
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    Thanks again fishball. ;-)
     
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    Pandacollector Active Member

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    Coverage of Chinese Historical figures (1984-1993) has started in the March China Pricepedia (to be emailed out later today).

    Best wishes,
    Peter Anthony
    http://www.pandacollector.com
     
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    fishball New Member Silver Stacker

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    That's great Peter! Awesome stuff.

    Definitely bullish for HF prices :lol:
     
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    Was this delayed? I haven't seen it in my email...
     
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    Pandacollector Active Member

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    No, It was sent out. If you send me your email I can send you another copy.

    Best wishes,
    Peter Anthony
    http://www.pandacollector.com
     
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    Email sent, thank you Peter.
     
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    Just picked up a full set of 4 coins including original box and COAs for $392.00
    Hopefully they grade well.
     
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    Nice. Me too im looking for this series.
    ;-)
     
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    rbaggio Active Member Silver Stacker

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    I have them all in original box, except still looking for the 1992 set.

    I don't plan to grade these coins, as I think the boxes are beautiful and they will make a nice keepsake kept together.

    These are my favourite MCC. Very low mintage. They tell a story of the shaping of a nation. And they come in a nice box :)
     
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    If you don't mind me asking, how much were you paying on average for each annual set? Which dealers were you buying them from?

    Thanks.
     
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    rbaggio Active Member Silver Stacker

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    Doh, already replied to your pm
     
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    Pm me too please:)
     

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