Mint's just 'tagging' your card Dave. They just want to make sure it's good. Don't be surprised if that eagle shows up a little earlier than...
Wow! Beautiful indeed, and congratulations on acquiring such a lovely piece. You seem to have the patience and wherewithal that many here...
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I'm not sure if it's pitting or if it's a bit of graininess due to contrast. Either way I'd hazard an AU grade on this on.......'55 to be...
It's probably from the machinery used to seal the sets.........
So where's the blasted pic's? :devil:
Your 'California' is shinning through too Fret. :) Wild and weird times back then. Well......at least I have my memories. I think........
Conspiracy theories.........:)
The change in language also allows the secretary more discretion regarding the minting of collector eagles (proof and burnished). Under the old...
Is there any odor associated with the plastic tubes? The fact that there is some sort of reactive process going on here would prompt me to swap...
Makes sense John. Conditional rarity pukes (modern era)? Watch out for John........:)
Post your find (picture) along with another cent (picture) of the same year for comparison.......
Cool. And the coin is? :)
Well, the proof eagles are slated for release next Thursday. Hope this sudden demand doesn't muck things up for the proof collector.......
Dang. Missed out..........on all the pucks. Thought at first I might buy in, but let it pass. Best of luck to all You folks who collect and...
Echo Chris......
Echo Mike. If you can't see the raw coin in hand then you must (most assuredly) pass........
Know why he was happy Tom? He had a jug of hooch in that oversized bag he was carrying........:) I enjoyed the read.
Mint's just got to get up to speed again. I'm pretty sure there will be plenty of these pieces for all who want them. Oh.......and that December...
Shoot. Thought ya might have had a shot at '65 with that one Paul. '63 seems a tad bit insulting for that piece........
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