We’re Wild About Walkers!

NOV 29, 2012

Austin Rare Coins & Bullion

Walking Liberty Half Dollars, struck from 1916 to 1947, are undergoing a major rediscovery by collectors and investors alike. These Walking Liberties, also known as Walkers, are typically encountered today in a very worn, circulated condition as they were used extensively in commerce during the early 1900′s. You may notice that the obverse design on these coins is the same one employed on current Silver Eagles. As such, they are very desirable when encountered in gem quality.

Based on our latest research, high grade examples seem incredibly undervalued at current levels. When compared to other issues from the same time period, such as Morgan Silver Dollars, one thing that stands out is very few coins have achieved the lofty grade of superb gem MS-66. At the latest coin show in Baltimore, we acquired several hundred Walkers graded by NGC or PCGS in MS-66 condition. We think they were an incredible buy and we are recommending them without hesitation at current levels.

While supplies last, we are offering the following:

1) NGC/PCGS MS-66 Walker for $209

2) 5 Coin Set with different dates or mintmarks for $1,045

3) 10 Coin Set with different dates or mintmarks for $2,090

4) Box of 20 coins for $205 each or $4,100
$4 off per coin, free NGC/PCGS box-save $80

Click here to order online or call 1-800-928-6468 as we expect to sell out quickly!

Why Are They Undervalued?

Here are the facts: Over 5 million Morgan Silver Dollars have been graded by PCGS or NGC combined. In the high grade of Mint State-66, over 146,000 coins exist with around 24,000 known in higher grades. An MS-66 Morgan today sells readily for around $350 per coin.

Walkers are a much different story: Only 550,000 coins have been certified in all grades combined. A mere 67,000 exist in Mint State-66 with only 8,000 coins known finer. So you see, Walkers in MS-66 are 2.5 times more scarce than Morgan Silver Dollars in MS-66 for significantly less!

Based on these figures, MS-66 Walkers appear to be very inexpensive at the moment and there is simply NO supply overhang anywhere-this is exactly why we acquired the whole lot. The numbers speak for themselves and their eye appeal, quality and rarity is amazing. Also, they are temporarily undervalued based on where they have been trading for the past several years on a wholesale level. Dealers have readily been paying over $200 for Mint-State 66 Walkers, when they could find them. In fact, we have never located a large enough cache before to offer our entire client base.

Click here to order online or call 1-800-928-6468 to speak with a specialist and to ensure your order. At these prices, we expect a quick sellout and as always, we appreciate your business.

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If you’re ready to get started right away, call us at 1-800-928-6468 seven days a week from 9am till 9pm. FAQs About Precious Metals IRAs Have a Precious Metals IRA? Laws allow you to hold physical Gold and Silver within your current IRA. Download Chart 1) Which Retirement Accounts can be rolled into a Precious Metals IRA? Traditional IRAs, ROTH IRAs, SEP IRAs, 401(k) and 403()sb are all able to be rolled over into a Precious Metals IRA. Also, any employer-sponsored Retirement Plan that is eligible to roll over into an IRA is accepted. The IRA will still be classified as a Traditional, ROTH, or SEP IRA as defined by the IRS, but by being with a self-directed IRA custodian, it now can hold certain Precious Metals. 2) Who do I first contact in order to transfer my existing Retirement Account into a Precious Metals IRA? 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