Nickel/Die Sets From The U.S. Mint

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by susanlynn9, Dec 29, 2004.

  1. susanlynn9

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  3. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    For $40 you get a nickel and a blank chunk of steel. I'll pass.
     
  4. pcrdnadave

    pcrdnadave Senior Member

    What's the difference between the D and P mint versions if the surface is cut off. :p
     
  5. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    The mintmark on the coin they send with it.
     
  6. National dealer

    National dealer New Member

    I have seen many of the die sets do very well. The older versions were X cancelled so that the design could no longer be used, but still allowed the owner to see what it was.

    I guess that it is just easier to grind off the die.
     
  7. susanlynn9

    susanlynn9 New Member

    I actually find it to be an interesting set. I like the idea of X-ing the design better than completely grinding it, but I like the idea of owning the coin and the die that it was struck from. As someone who has never held an actual mint die in my hand, I personally find it appealing.
     
  8. nds76

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  9. National dealer

    National dealer New Member

    We bought and sold some early in the run. Kind of a nice idea overall showcasing the differences between the strikes.
     
  10. nds76

    nds76 New Member

    I found it interesting that the proofs were released in a set other than a proof set format.

    David
     
  11. National dealer

    National dealer New Member

    I believe it should have been a five coin set.

    1 Unc strike P&D
    1 Mint set strike P&D
    1 Proof strike

    Since there is no other metal used, two proof strikes just seem to be useless for their purpose.
     
  12. susanlynn9

    susanlynn9 New Member

    I found that strange, myself. I guess they weren't happy with the presentation in the holder without the sixth coin.
     
  13. National dealer

    National dealer New Member

    Maybe the machine that they use just has an even amount of punches.

    Lets see:

    Lincoln's
    Jefferson's

    How long before we see the Dimes?

    Currently the only coin not able to be purchased from the mint.
     
  14. susanlynn9

    susanlynn9 New Member

    From what I have seen, the Roosevelt dime collector market is small. Someone please correct me if I am wrong, but these coins just don't seem to carry the collector's premium of the other series.
     
  15. National dealer

    National dealer New Member

    Maybe that is because the Mint hasn't promoted them yet. Look at how the Jefferson series took off with these 4 new designs. The quarters share this explosion.
    However, one little fact remains. The US Mint is the largest coin dealer in the world. They have a lot of influence in the minds of collectors. If they push the series, it could very well be a big one.

    Now that we have FB on the Roosies, it is primed for an explosion.
     
  16. dthigpen

    dthigpen New Member

    I've purchased cancelled dies before with the "X" in them, but personally, I'd never purchase a ground off die like these.
     
  17. nds76

    nds76 New Member

    I think the main key coin for the Roosevelt dimes is the 1996-W.

    David
     
  18. National dealer

    National dealer New Member

  19. collect4fun

    collect4fun Senior Member

    I have not purchased the nickel die set, but I did get the State quarter set and received a Delaware quarter and the die. I would have liked to have gooten an X'ed die so I could have at least seen what a partial die looked like. I gave it to my son for Christmas, and he thought it was pretty neat!!
     
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