No need to apologize, the odds that this procedure was applied to this coin are slim to none. That fact that it exists is fascinating but...
Oh, I don't plan on getting rich collecting coins but owning a modern rarity would be fun.
I'm hoping the mint sells only about 3,000 sets and melts the rest ;)
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I had not seen that site before. I don't know that it's in play here but it's fascinating stuff. Since the energy is discharged within 20-40...
You're saying it's a seemingly complete penny, just at 9/10's scale or thereabouts. Since a coin can't shrink, it's likely some sort of novelty...
1959 was the first year of the Lincoln Memorial reverse design. Someone felt compelled to put away a few of these new, novel designs back in the...
This thread is starting to give me a headache.
I stand corrected, thanks again!
Ok, here's what I think I've learned (thanks to everybody that chimed in) If you buy an Uncirculated Set from the mint, you get coins struck at...
That makes perfect sense. I completely neglected the fact that the sets come out early but the general releases are staggered throughout the year....
That's a good point, and a valid one. But since they are coming directly from the mint's production line, I'm basing my argument on the fact that...
I seriously doubt the mint runs different production batches based upon where the product is destined. More likely, once the presses are running...
So ATB quarters in bags, rolls, or circulating sets are different from those in Uncirculated Sets? Still not seeing it...
My apologies if this has been addressed, my search came up empty. It's well known that the U.S. Mint offers several ATB quarter sets, two of them...
Yep.
I just had my order confirmed around 6:30 EST. Definitely not a flash sellout. It appears they'll be available for a while.
Pardon the newbie question but I'm curious -- what identifies it as "ancient Roman"?
I'll venture a guess that it's this one.... [IMG]
Dime slug.
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