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PCI was a different company with different owners back in those days. They were not all that bad and were really tough on some series. I have had...
There is a point where folks don't want the holder because it is too large. There are also those that don't wish to spent the money on some types...
The old PCI slabs were not kind to copper. I have several that turned brown. This one gets cracked. A 65 grade is possible but I'll be happy at 64BN.
I hate waiting for a coin. It seems like the most important ones are always late to arrive.
Use them for tips.
Cool. Glad you figured it out.
This is all about what you would grade the coin. I'll be posting 10 different Matte Proofs over the next week or two. They are all in early...
You might look for a gasket punch set but finding the exact size will be tough. Finding the material that is safe for coins may be tough as well.
Tim. I would guess VF or EF. The image to too far out of focus to tell much.
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It looks to be the Snow S3b, Broken 2nd 8.
The rest of the story. Back in those days, each coin was a separate mailing and from different locations. I gave up calling to get it stopped....
I think this one would grade today at 65 RB. That's a nice jump in price even if it comes back as 65 BN. Would hate to loose the old holder but it...
In 1996 I ordered all of the Commemoratives. I think it was about 14 coins. I received them and all was good. A few weeks later they sent them all...
Maybe longer than that. When the day comes, you will still get first shot at it.
Now that thing has some skin. Nice coin.
Now that's a holder. You will never loose that one.:D 12 X 14?
That's a good thought. They do great work. I would be kicking myself in the you know what if the toning got messed up.
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