Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Opinions on opening Mint/Proof Sets
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="cladking, post: 1920060, member: 68"]I disagree because the added enhancements to mint set coins since 1968 can't be differentiated from run of the mill coins. Even regular strikes sometimes are nearly perfect and come from new dies. Sometimes these even get out of the mint without being banged up. So why should collectors see them as distinct from the regular strikes.</p><p> </p><p>I've sought superb coins from circulation since 1972. Sometimes they just aren't available and you have little choice but to usae the mint set coins for your collection. Most people would be surprised just how regular issues survive in pristine condition from 40 years ago or even 20 or 10 years ago.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="cladking, post: 1920060, member: 68"]I disagree because the added enhancements to mint set coins since 1968 can't be differentiated from run of the mill coins. Even regular strikes sometimes are nearly perfect and come from new dies. Sometimes these even get out of the mint without being banged up. So why should collectors see them as distinct from the regular strikes. I've sought superb coins from circulation since 1972. Sometimes they just aren't available and you have little choice but to usae the mint set coins for your collection. Most people would be surprised just how regular issues survive in pristine condition from 40 years ago or even 20 or 10 years ago.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Opinions on opening Mint/Proof Sets
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...