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<p>[QUOTE="dcure2002, post: 1177832, member: 17973"]Nice to hear about your score on the dimes Flyers. </p><p>I got into collecting in the 80's but just picked it up again as my children have become interested. My grandfather passed away in the 60's and had accumulated quite a collection of silver dollars. According to my dad he had collected at least 2 of every year and mintmark that had been released by the us mint for circulation. Sadly, my grandmother sold the collection when silver was at a high in the 80's and received melt value for all of the coins. When my dad found out that she had sold the coins, he asked if there were any left. There was a small box that contained several 2c coins and about 15-20 Franklin halfs. Those were given to me at that time. Now I like collecting Jefferson nickels and enjoy filling holes in my childrens lincoln cent album. (just wish I could have all of those dollars!!) The local coin dealer made out well I suppose (no longer in business)</p><p> </p><p>Doug[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="dcure2002, post: 1177832, member: 17973"]Nice to hear about your score on the dimes Flyers. I got into collecting in the 80's but just picked it up again as my children have become interested. My grandfather passed away in the 60's and had accumulated quite a collection of silver dollars. According to my dad he had collected at least 2 of every year and mintmark that had been released by the us mint for circulation. Sadly, my grandmother sold the collection when silver was at a high in the 80's and received melt value for all of the coins. When my dad found out that she had sold the coins, he asked if there were any left. There was a small box that contained several 2c coins and about 15-20 Franklin halfs. Those were given to me at that time. Now I like collecting Jefferson nickels and enjoy filling holes in my childrens lincoln cent album. (just wish I could have all of those dollars!!) The local coin dealer made out well I suppose (no longer in business) Doug[/QUOTE]
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