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    Unique Finish - 1983 Philadelphia Mint Souvenir Set

    Thanks very much for the great info messydesk--very helpful. I will call ahead and ask NGC if I decide to do this. I agree about the carbon...
    Post by: Pawstruck, Feb 4, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Unique Finish - 1983 Philadelphia Mint Souvenir Set

    Thanks so much for this assessment @cladking ...I love the clad coins too. I wish I could master this whole light thing when it comes to...
    Post by: Pawstruck, Feb 3, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Unique Finish - 1983 Philadelphia Mint Souvenir Set

    Fascinating @cladking --thanks for the background info...
    Post by: Pawstruck, Feb 3, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Unique Finish - 1983 Philadelphia Mint Souvenir Set

    Thanks John65999, GDJMSP and Condor101...
    Post by: Pawstruck, Feb 2, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Unique Finish - 1983 Philadelphia Mint Souvenir Set

    Tamaracian--Always love hearing mint details...thanks very much. I knew these sets were rare but didn't realize they were in the Red Book.
    Post by: Pawstruck, Jan 31, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Unique Finish - 1983 Philadelphia Mint Souvenir Set

    Thanks so much, Thomas--yes, it does look like a full torch and is a very clean coin--so is the 25C--the black lines in the photo are on the...
    Post by: Pawstruck, Jan 31, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Unique Finish - 1983 Philadelphia Mint Souvenir Set

    Ok thanks for looking, cladking--I appreciate it--enjoy reading your posts. I did have the 25 C Reverse up but got deleted, I guess. The split...
    Post by: Pawstruck, Jan 30, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Unique Finish - 1983 Philadelphia Mint Souvenir Set

    Okay here are more pics of the 1983 Philadelphia Souvenir Set--difficult to get the lighting right through the cellophane. They are very clean...
    Post by: Pawstruck, Jan 30, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Unique Finish - 1983 Philadelphia Mint Souvenir Set

    Yes...I will post tomorrow. They are beautiful coins--very surprising for 1983. :)
    Post by: Pawstruck, Jan 29, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Unique Finish - 1983 Philadelphia Mint Souvenir Set

    I appreciate the comments everyone--and yes you're right, Thomas. That's what I get for posting here at 1:39 a.m.--brain was sleepy, I guess. :)...
    Post by: Pawstruck, Jan 29, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Unique Finish - 1983 Philadelphia Mint Souvenir Set

    Thank you, Thomas. :) They look proof-like but no proof sets were made in 1983...so I was surprised by the quality of the coins. I'd like to...
    Post by: Pawstruck, Jan 29, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    1983 PD Private Mint Set?

    I ended up talking with him and the set wasn't his but he was surprised...to say the least. :)
    Post by: Pawstruck, Jan 28, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Unique Finish - 1983 Philadelphia Mint Souvenir Set

    Fixed...thank you SensibleSal66 :)
    Post by: Pawstruck, Jan 28, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Unique Finish - 1983 Philadelphia Mint Souvenir Set

    Tried that but it asked for a link?
    Post by: Pawstruck, Jan 28, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Unique Finish - 1983 Philadelphia Mint Souvenir Set

    Has anyone heard of any special finishes on these sets? I picked this up in its original packaging. The coins have a glossy, bright finish and...
    Thread by: Pawstruck, Jan 28, 2021, 35 replies, in forum: US Coins Forum