Do you carry a pocket piece?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by mikenoodle, Mar 24, 2009.

  1. andrew289

    andrew289 Senior Analyst

    I just started a new one last week. I bought an extra Lincoln unc commem just for this purpose. I think it will look great in a year or so. Once it's worn a bit, I'll make a key chain out of it.

    Where do coins wear the most? front pocket or back pocket? or does it even matter.
     
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  3. tmoneyeagles

    tmoneyeagles Indian Buffalo Gatherer

    So you are spending an extra $30, on something you are going to wear out
     
  4. FreezerBurn

    FreezerBurn Member

    Now just a pewter Saint Christopher medal I received when I started driving 40+ years ago. It's held up pretty well over the years.

    For a while I tried carrying older date British Pennys (pre-Elizabeth II) but always ended up giving them away to people who asked what they were. An 1866 Penny featuring Queen Victoria goes far toward explaining to a cashier that I really was only checking my change for coins I might need. You should have seen her smile when she got to keep the coin.
     
  5. Tdubb

    Tdubb Member

    Does a $2 bill count. A friend gave it to me for Chinese New Years back in 2003. I folded it and stuck it behind my ID and its been there every since. No actually it was 2004, but the bill is an 03.

    Man, I haven't seen that thing in years. LOL
     
  6. 9roswell

    9roswell Senior Member

    A COLT .380, i used to carry a 2000 sac till i lost or spent it in 2006,god it was ugly. now i have a 1921 morgan that was polished so i want to see if i can wear that off.
     
  7. scottishmoney

    scottishmoney Buh bye

    A restrike 1794 cent, love those Liberty Caps. I have an original 1794, and I wouldn't dare mess around with it in my pocket - so next best thing.
     
  8. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator


    Short memory in your old age Mike ? :D

    This is my pockey piece -
     

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  9. andrew289

    andrew289 Senior Analyst

    No, it is a free coin. I bought quite a few unc and quite a few proof. I had a few of them graded and flipped those (to flip can be defined as selling an item quickly while there is great demand that brings a high, often momentarily, inflated price) for a profit. So, technically the coin in my pocket didn't cost me a thing.
     
  10. tmoneyeagles

    tmoneyeagles Indian Buffalo Gatherer

    oh, cool :)
     
  11. ryanbrooks

    ryanbrooks Active Member

    You carry an ounce of gold in your pocket every day? :bigeyes:
     
  12. tmoneyeagles

    tmoneyeagles Indian Buffalo Gatherer

    Must be nice, right? lol hahaha
     
  13. the_man12

    the_man12 Amateur Photographer

    Don't lose it.:)
     
  14. raider34

    raider34 Active Member

    I carry a 1879 Morgan, I inherited it so it has sentimental value, and its my lucky coin. Oh and It usually makes for an interesting conversation :p.
     
  15. ejedi

    ejedi use the eforce

    I lose a swiss army knife about every 3 weeks, so a pocketful of gold or silver is not a good idea.....I guess I am counting on my lucky pocket lint.

    I could go with a toonie - for that dual-metal effect and low investment.
     
  16. north49guy

    north49guy Show me the Money

    I am thinking about a morgan as my pocket piece. Wondering if I should leave it raw or in an airtight?
     
  17. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    the pot is calling the kettle black :D :whistle:
     
  18. snaz

    snaz Registry fever

  19. Vince

    Vince Member

    I was impressed by Lehigh96 and his wad of $100 bills until I saw this gold piece.

    I think whatever I finally decide to carry with be far less impressive.
     
  20. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    I wouldn't be too impressed, sometimes I come home and it is empty.
     
  21. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Yup, and this not the first - spent the predecessors. I've been carrying one of these for years. And no, I don't lose things.
     
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