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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;-jeffB, post: 24679256, member: 27832&quot;]I&#039;m not sure what the first thing was, probably something my big brother was doing, maybe for Scouts. But my first clear coin-related memory is my grandfather dumping his bag of &quot;old coins&quot; out on his kitchen table. All those coins that <i>looked different</i> from the ones I was used to seeing! Mercury dimes, some Indian-head cents -- and those <i>gorgeous</i> Walking Liberty halves. I was entranced.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have to admit, though, the first time I saw a Franklin half, my main thought was &quot;<i>wow</i>, that&#039;s ugly!&quot; Ben&#039;s bald head on the front, a boring old bell on the back, with only a tiny little eagle next to it -- ick. I know I resemble Mr. Franklin myself more with each passing year, but it&#039;s still not a favorite design.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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