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<p>[QUOTE="McBlzr, post: 2958946, member: 4027"]I started collecting coins when I was 6 years old. My Dad & 3 Uncles got me started. I found a real 1937-D 3 legged Buffalo nickel in my Dad's pocket change. Traded it for a $20 ST Gaudens Gold (BU) & still have it. But I missed the 3 legger, so I bought another one in 2003. But, now the Proof $50 Gold Buffalo's have my attention! I started a collection of 1832 Capped Bust Half Dollars. That was the year my GG Grandfather was born. I have slowly been getting them graded for the different Overton Numbers.</p><p><br /></p><p>In the 1960's my Dad would take me to a coin shop in Franklin, Ohio. It was in an old dimly lit warehouse. But this guy had everything in all conditions in those 2x2 kraft envelopes. He was real tall and wore a Top Hat like Abe Lincoln. I still dream</p><p>of those UNC 1909-S VDB's in those little envelopes. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie104" alt=":yawn:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="McBlzr, post: 2958946, member: 4027"]I started collecting coins when I was 6 years old. My Dad & 3 Uncles got me started. I found a real 1937-D 3 legged Buffalo nickel in my Dad's pocket change. Traded it for a $20 ST Gaudens Gold (BU) & still have it. But I missed the 3 legger, so I bought another one in 2003. But, now the Proof $50 Gold Buffalo's have my attention! I started a collection of 1832 Capped Bust Half Dollars. That was the year my GG Grandfather was born. I have slowly been getting them graded for the different Overton Numbers. In the 1960's my Dad would take me to a coin shop in Franklin, Ohio. It was in an old dimly lit warehouse. But this guy had everything in all conditions in those 2x2 kraft envelopes. He was real tall and wore a Top Hat like Abe Lincoln. I still dream of those UNC 1909-S VDB's in those little envelopes. :yawn:[/QUOTE]
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