Although I like the gold design, $400 is too much for me. I agree with dwhiz on the other two - meh! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Another domed commemorative series is coming in 2020, and you could design it! Sixtieth anniversary of the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield...
If anyone cares, I just noticed both proof and BU 2018 dollars are available from the mint again. (Even if no one cares, it's still true.:troll:)...
What he said ^ Lincolns look best natural IMHO.
Very cool. Makes you wonder who dropped it and how long it sat there before you came along. Yeah, I wonder about stuff like that.
Now that's funny. And even your envelope is worth a bunch as well!
Here's a link to the article if you'd like to read it. You may have to disable your ad-blocker to allow the Coin World site to load....
Yes, it's a metallic element, a member of the platinum family. Atomic number 44, symbol Ru.
Ruthenium is a chemical element that is being used to electroplate coins and other objects. It leaves a smooth black finish. It's often combined...
Yep, in this hobby just buy what you like and enjoy it for what it is. I get a silver set every year because they're silver and they're pretty.
Ack!!! You made me google "black ruthenium" and now I can't un-see what I saw!:arghh::blackeye::dead::vomit::nailbiting:
x3! The 1796 Half in F-15, wow!
What do you mean by sold out? There is no mintage limit on proof sets nor the 2019-W cent, and they are both still available from the mint....
Clad proof sets usually plummet in value so the aftermarket is generally a better deal. Silver proof sets hold up a little bit better but not...
It's interesting (to me at least) that the Philippines are the only one. I would have bet money that there were other similar coins in Puerto Rico...
That takes "artificial" to a new level ;) Nice work.:cool:
I agree with Collecting Nut. I don't know what you paid but I think you did fine. A couple of rim dings but great eye appeal for the grade, IMO.
I think I see the cause of your confusion. From 2005-2010, if you bought an "Uncirculated Set" from the mint, you got the satin finish. So the one...
That's how they come packaged from the mint, except not stapled to a piece of plywood. :happy:
The "Circulating Set" comes in the cheesy unsealed plastic as pictured above. It's designed to be cheap and easily opened so collectors can fill...
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