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    Daniel Carr 1964 Franklin Half Dollar?

    That's a shame. I'm in Illinois. The Old Abe eagle is of great historical interest. You're right about what Wisconsin got instead.
    Post by: Siwash, Jan 27, 2012 in forum: Coin Chat
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    An ASE Christmas

    Do take this comment in the positive way in which it is intended: the present clearly demonstrates your membership in the Lucky Sperm Club! What a...
    Post by: Siwash, Dec 28, 2011 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Where does verdigris come from?

    I had two brass tokens, in shiny shape, and over the course of the year, they dulled and now have greenish blotches on them. How does this come...
    Thread by: Siwash, Nov 27, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: Coin Chat
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    How can I purchase a coin press?

    Heck, I'd like a coin press. I'm very interested in coin design and aesthetics. BUT I decided some time back to drop my pursuit of a Peace Dollar...
    Post by: Siwash, Nov 27, 2011 in forum: Coin Chat
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    $80k collection found under a bed... Check this out.

    I've got an electric guitar under there, too.
    Post by: Siwash, Nov 27, 2011 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Ungraded UHRs are now worth $3000

    Aesthetic appeal. It exists. I'm rereading Double Eagle right now, in fact, by Alison Frank, on the 33 copy.
    Post by: Siwash, Nov 23, 2011 in forum: Bullion Investing
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    Kennedy Half Dollar 50th Anniversary?

    I think a new subject for the half dollar is a good idea. 50 years for a coin is a long time. The Roosevelt, too, and perhaps even the cent....
    Post by: Siwash, Nov 23, 2011 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    anyone who would buy a 25th Anv ASE set is INSANE?

    They will have prise my 25th Anniversary ASE set from my cold fingers. . .
    Post by: Siwash, Nov 12, 2011 in forum: Bullion Investing
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    $1 Bill Elimination Idea On Capital Hill

    I guess I didn't want you point you out so particularly. At any rate, I've used both systems, bill and coin, and prefer the buck coin. It's a...
    Post by: Siwash, Nov 11, 2011 in forum: Coin Chat
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    $1 Bill Elimination Idea On Capital Hill

    Good job, good points! Contrary to the guy who drops coins, I think a dollar coin is more comfortable and convenient to use. Ya just pull it...
    Post by: Siwash, Nov 11, 2011 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Ase? -- omg!

    I'm thrilled as a kid. Anticipatory pulse-pounding. I received yesterday an email note from the mint saying my ASE set had been shipped. . . just...
    Thread by: Siwash, Nov 11, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: US Coins Forum
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    anyone selling the 2011 ASE set for less than a grand is INSANE

    I am very eager to see my set when it arrives. It's nice to see the US Mint put out a good product. I was among those disappointed by the...
    Post by: Siwash, Nov 10, 2011 in forum: Bullion Investing
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    $1 Bill Elimination Idea On Capital Hill

    I'm up for dollar coins. Dollar bills are ganchy filthy.
    Post by: Siwash, Nov 8, 2011 in forum: Coin Chat