currently this is already the case. Kennedy Halves are only minted for Mint Sets, Proof Sets, and collector purchases in rolls and bags directly...
YES!
at the time, (1964) people were culling silver coinage as fast as it was being produced, so to answer your question about how long they'd...
2.6 Billion??? with a B???
this statement is false and misinformed. The Mint made Proof Sets in 1964. The Mint also made Mint Sets in 1964. the Special Mint Sets are a...
the line is "we don't NEED no education"
no, it's not factually accurate. Huckster, yes, thief, no
His name is Mike Mezack, not Mark
Don't I have a tanning appointment at 4:30???
Matt and I will be there!
So you're suggesting that the 40% silver is to blame for the hazing? Not the environment, not the manufacturing process and not the packaging?
agreed, P&G, but storage includes the packaging and anything that is found as nearly universally toned as thse Ikes are would likely be packaging...
I think that Doug made the point that we should all note that the coins with haze are proofs and mirrored whereas the CC Morgans are circulation...
It stands for Deep Mirror Proof Like, Cheech9712, It's a coin that looks like a modern proof but was struck as a circulation strike coin.
good point on the proof vs MS coins and haze, it's relevent. I don't believe the haze to be prolific on all modern proofs, but mostly 1970s proof...
which leads us to the red "velveteen" or the boxes, which are different than the GSA boxes.
here's my thinking... the coins tone in a circular pattern from rim to center. Is this because the plastic touches the coins at the rim? or is it...
after hearing this many times, I have to ask what in the package is causing the toning? Is it the "brown box"? Is it the red plush "velveteen"?...
No reason that I can see. the coin looks real
no question, I really didn't think about the context of value then vs. now
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