Just wondering if anyone here has seen these and what you all think: http://catalog.usmint.gov/wcs/wcs_c...Category;+nextCategory;+prevCategory;,00.html
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.
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.
Did anybody get one of these? http://catalog.usmint.gov/wcs/wcs_c...menbr;1000+cgnbr;7050+parentCategory;,00.html I got one since I didn't have the proofs. David
We bought and sold some early in the run. Kind of a nice idea overall showcasing the differences between the strikes.
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.
I found that strange, myself. I guess they weren't happy with the presentation in the holder without the sixth coin.
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.
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.
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.
I've purchased cancelled dies before with the "X" in them, but personally, I'd never purchase a ground off die like these.
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!!