Jerry Dennis wrote:

THIS hurts. I remember buying the proof in 1982 at the BEP in DC after
the tour for $12.50. Sad to think it's only worth half what I
originally paid for it. :-(

Jerry

Could be worse Jerry. I loaded up on the Washington commem 50¢. I
remember thinking that it was the first commem in 30 years, and first
silver coin in almost 10 years, gotta be worth something! Yeah, like
about 50% of what I paid for them.