How about this one? It looks like a small to me. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Took me a while to find mine. The "search" is always a large part of my fun. I was frustrated that so many of the Bowers comments were generic...
The reverse hit limits it to a 64. That's a nice example of a very strong coin for the grade.
You might want to consider purchasing a $4.99 coin periodical as those coins could easily sell for over $100 each.
I've encountered the same thing... many times, nothing is mentioned. What's cool is that after all this time there's still room for personal...
While collecting Washingtons, I've generally noticed that some of the cleanest coins from the 30's and 40's have been flat, or lacking cartwheel...
OK, now I owe you a favor. Thank you Sir.
That spotting on the reverse is also what has me confused.
I'll try to take some pics of the rim at some point. "If only they could tell us where they've been and what they've seen." My thoughts...
Adjusted the light... [IMG] [IMG]
I adjusted the lighting but the photo is still too dark, unfortunately. Shoewrecky and Lincolncent, what leads you to believe it's been cleaned?...
The toning is almost black in hand. Areas that appear gold in the photo are silver in hand. Unable to set camera. Sorry for the dark photos. Rim...
All comments welcome... [IMG] [IMG]
The coin displays opal-like toning in hand. My pictures do not capture the luster this coin has, which is slightly subdued by the coins darkness....
I read this thread first and realized I had to make a chant in another thread I read later on before posting in this one so later edited the post...
Be careful smelling those coins. A nasty germ could enter your nostrils if you smell too closely.
Nevermind
Stroligep, The packaging is relatively common. There were alot of SMS sets distributed by the mint. You have 2 SMS coins that look the same,...
And thanks for your responses as I consider you an expert. I realize you have handled thousands of these sets.
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