Oops..should have written "young fellow". :) Good to see another YN (young numismatist) joining the ranks of this board. Maybe mom or dad could...
I have put US cents (19.05 mm) and nickels (21.21 mm) in half dollar (30.61 mm) 2x2's with no ill effects. I like the extra space afforded these...
Which brings to mind..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lVH9vzffgw
Can't help with the grading unless you post a pic old fellow. ;)
How 'bout a pic Linda? We always do better with visual aids......:D
Me too....:D Agree with the '63.
Another attempt at making an otherwise common coin a rarity....
Maybe a little larger?
Here's one o' mine. Bought it years ago as a BU but I now suspect it to be only an AU.....
I suspect it is because they don't want us "evil" collectors hoarding 'em Bill....
Enjoyable read Clinker. West Point facility is the Area 51 of the mints...
Save your money and get a better example down the road. If you don't, you'll be kicking youself in the future and asking yourself, "what was I...
The "B" mint mark (Beijing) appears right under the date.....
Wow, you guys minted silver five cent pieces? Never knew that....:smile
Seems like an awfull lot o' wear on that mint mark compared to the rest of the coin.......
Not me. I'm from the collecting days when mint sets were good old regular business strikes taken right off the production floor. To me, a mint...
Pure gold guys. these things stike up really well. You're almost guaranteed a '69 or a '70 so why pay a slab premium?
Wow, really beautiful stuff guys......:smile
I ain't smelled anything in a week, lousy cold......:smile
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