Post your under $50.00 purchase...

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  1. Wingnut6999

    Wingnut6999 Currency loving custodian

    I was thinking jewelry too, but loved the date and s mint mark. Lots of details left.
     
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  3. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    Yeah, and tons of meat on it! Just a bit... tenderized?
     
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  4. Wingnut6999

    Wingnut6999 Currency loving custodian

    I like to call it character. Lol
     
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  5. Marshall

    Marshall Junior Member

    I got a legit under $50 this time. $36.89 postage paid. It is my 6th example of this "very rare R5 variety." But this is the best one with the reverse thin bar used as the primary diagnostic. I've identified most by a die crack, right stem intersection with the ribbon and vine and unique berry positions because of copper spread on the reverse fraction. This one, though corroded, has better detail and definition.

    S-195

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  6. Razz

    Razz Critical Thinker

  7. kazuma78

    kazuma78 Supporter! Supporter

    I found this in an antique shop today with no price. When I asked how much it was, the shop owner said "uh, $12?". I could barely maintain my composure in saying Yes!!
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  8. CircCam

    CircCam Victory

  9. ace71499

    ace71499 Young Numismatic

    I got to go to the FUN show on Friday. We happened to be in Orlando after a cruise. So I got lucky. I decided I was gonna look around for a Capped Bust Half, but they were all out of my price range or ugly. Stopped at a table with this really nice dealer from NY. Hes asking me what I'm looking for and what not. He gives me a whole lesson on pricing and buying the books before the coins. The bust he had was great but I didn't have enough money on me to buy it (this was an unplanned stop, I didn't even know it was there until i got off the cruise same day.

    Then I asked him if he had any 2/3 cent pieces.

    He had this one, in my perfect price range and desired grade.

    It's in a flip that is sealed permanently I guess. The pictures are through the flip, but they convey the message.

    45 dollars :) 20190714_104434.jpg 20190714_104455.jpg
     
  10. CircCam

    CircCam Victory

    Great looking coin, well done. Wire cutters should take care of that easily if you want to free it. :)
     
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  11. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Nice looking coin.I like the color.
     
  12. CircCam

    CircCam Victory

    Popped out of work to the bakery this morning for a pretzel and passed a junk silver place...

    $7.08
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  13. Silverhouse

    Silverhouse Well-Known Member

    19 bux… Cameo on it looks nice, even though there's no designation. I wanted a 1963. From the narrowed search I put in, this was the best looking, though I know photo's can fool. I want to eventually get every proof Franklin. I am not concerned with the number grade, it's the cameo look I am after. Designated or not. I think I did ok.

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  14. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    Nice coin, but where is the cameo?
     
  15. Marshall

    Marshall Junior Member

    I was wondering if there was a different requirement for a cameo for that era.

    I know cameo was an accident then as opposed to the intentional cameo produced on newer mint issues with it's frosted details on mirrored fields.

    I would not consider mirror on mirror a cameo, but I sometimes have different standards than those used by TPGs.
     
  16. Silverhouse

    Silverhouse Well-Known Member

    LOL, I guess my silly definition of Cameo is different eh? Educate me then on what IS cameo? Is cameo, cameo only when the TPG says it is?
     
  17. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    I suspect what you call "Cameo," everyone else calls "Mirrors." From PCGS Coinfacts. Non cameo vs cameo:
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  18. CircCam

    CircCam Victory

  19. Silverhouse

    Silverhouse Well-Known Member

    I do see the difference. But you know, those cameo's that truly bust out are pricey. :) I buy what I can afford, and buy the coin. Thanks for your help.
     
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  20. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    It is a very nice coin and a very fair price.
     
  21. Silverhouse

    Silverhouse Well-Known Member

    Thanks. Maybe one day I'll be able to afford at least one fantastic cameo Franklin. Just 1. LOL
     
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