Finding that 104-year-old wheatie is cool.
Sorry about the disappointment. BTW, periods and commas are your friends.
The denticles, stars, and mint mark are often giveaways on a fake. They look pretty good on yours. But I'm far from an expert, or even a competent...
Bullion coins came in a capsule and were shipped in bulk to the distributors, who re-sold them. Collector coins were packaged and sold...
The coins you bought from the mint were "collector" versions and should have a P mint mark. The one in your photo is a "bullion" version, without...
You get a rec for the David Bromberg reference. Somebody turned me on to "How Late'll Ya Play Till?" a hundred years ago and I'm still grateful....
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Back in the old days, dealers often sold BU, Choice BU, and Gem BU coins, which sort of implied ~MS-60, ~MS-63, ~MS-65 but there were no hard and...
I like that the designer's initials look like a Space Invader.
Interesting fellow, I'd add it to my collection.
Nice coin and thanks for bumping this old thread. I missed it the first time around and it's an interesting read.
I guess if you want the finest known, common date, zincoln. I guess. o_O
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They claim they are ramping up production but there never seems to be any available. You can read about it on their website:...
They are a plastics company that got into the business of making coin holders many years ago.
That's a great token, you did well.
It's a Capital style holder, just unscrew the four fasteners at each corner and it should open up easily.
If they did away with the cent and the dollar bill, the half and a $2 coin (or bill) would probably circulate. Not holding my breath.
Got my replacement box yesterday. What a relief, I was worried they forgot me. :nailbiting:;):rolleyes:
The path of the 2024 eclipse passes almost directly over my house, so it goes without saying it will be overcast and raining.
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