I bought this off of Ebay. I thought many of you might enjoy it and the story behind it. http://www.orau.org/ptp/collection/medalsmementoes/dimes.htm
RBeast, That is pretty cool, I wonder if it's radioactive, LOL. Here are a couple of encased coins I've got. Take Care Ben
Those are some nice ones there, Bone ! I should have guessed one would have something to do with whiskey. C'mon Rickie, I'm sure you know what the half-life is on that. Damn straight ! I'm glad you reminded me of that. I completely forgot about those. I do have some items that were on a space shuttle. BQ.... Do you have any info on those Mercs ? I remember hearing of them, but I can't find any info. Thanks !
I have an irradiate dime as well. My grandfather got it and passed it down. He lived in Chatanooga Tenn they visited the oakridge facility and toured it. I think they got this there: some info on them http://www.orau.org/ptp/collection/medalsmementoes/dimes.htm http://www.coin-newbies.com/articles/irradiated.html
Nice ! I tried to get a Merc. I'll still probably try to get one. BTW... That first link looks familiar.
Roto, Those have been directly linked to "Incredible Shrinking Man" disease. Always wear protective clothing when handling them!
I actually have one of those and I have no clue where I got it. I found it in a box of stuff I had as a kid so maybe someone gave it to me when I was a kid. I think it's from the 50s because it's a Roosy and not a Merc but now I know what it is. Thanks for posting it. *~*Joey*~*
Dang, I carried it in my front pocket for a week. No wonder my GF has been giving me dirty looks lately.
