@Kevin Mader @Randy Abercrombie Am I seeing it correctly? It looks like 1882 to these old eyes. Is it a specimen?
Thanks Bruce. It is too bad that in order to maintain a "set" you have to buy 4 or 5 variations of a coin and its packaging. Happy New Year and...
Happy New Year to you, Randy. My wife and I were going down the list in the Red Book - Issue Price vs Current Value. If I find something I want it...
I have been a regular at the U S Mint since 1959. 2019 represents 60 years. I just terminated (de-activated) all my subscriptions. The mint is...
For What It's Worth - I have been a regular at the U S Mint since 1959. I just de-activated all my subscriptions. Too many new products every...
Here are some pics of a part of my storage. I would rather have easier visibility of the coins. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Nice. I have a few such items.
They are $100 Platinum coins and sold for $1320 last year. I didn't buy any and never will.
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This is a good time to learn the different possible variations. Put them in a 2X2 with a note as to what they are. Hold them for future reference....
I am still getting some generic sets from the mint; proof sets, mint sets, etc. on subscription. I think I will cancel the remaining subscriptions...
That is a great story also. It was true collecting back then. If you are interested I have a link to an early post of mine that describes my...
Do you know if the Airtites the US Mint uses actually fit in the Caps pages? I see there are some Caps Albums for Modern Commemoratives. Thanks...
The majority of my early coins were found in circulation. I started in 1948 when virtually any coin ever minted for circulation in the USA was...
Yes, I see that now. Thanks.
Looks like an IHC to me. Can't tell the date.
@Kevin Mader Happy New Year. And let's hope you find those coins that are eluding you. 2020 will be the year of our 20th Great Grandchild.
Thanks, appreciate the feedback. Happy New Year.
Honestly, I don't remember. I have been actively collecting since 1948. At the time I would have found it in that condition I don't think anyone...
Looks like someone placed it in a vice and pressed a dime on it. Notice that the impression is backwards. Welcome to CT.
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