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Did I Just Pick Up A 1940 Jefferson Proof For $2 By Accident?

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hoppyg Valued Member United States 89 Posts	Posted 08/16/2016 7:37 pm Coop, I just saw your response, and what you said makes sense. Thanks for the insight. Report this Post to the Staff
acloco Pillar of the Community United States 3540 Posts	Posted 08/16/2016 11:51 pm Coop would know about the proof surfaces. Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 08/17/2016 01:51 am The subject of coin surfaces are mention on this link I just posted tonight: https://goccf.com/t/267492 Report this Post to the Staff
coloradobryan New Member United States 19 Posts	Posted 08/17/2016 7:17 pm One heck of a score! Added bonus being the reverse of 38. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 08/17/2016 7:50 pm For those who are new here is what we are talking about on the reverse of '38' on this thread. Report this Post to the Staff
hoppyg Valued Member United States 89 Posts	Posted 09/08/2016 7:15 pm Hey all, the coin just came back from NGC. I am happy with the results especially knowing this coin was in a 2x2 in a flea market sale box 2 months ago. I appreciate all of you and the help you all provided with properly identifing this rare variety. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinCents Pillar of the Community United States 3656 Posts	Posted 09/08/2016 7:26 pm Fantastic - congratulations Report this Post to the Staff
JJuliano Pillar of the Community United States 705 Posts	Posted 09/08/2016 7:27 pm Nice score Hoppyg! Report this Post to the Staff
KenKat Pillar of the Community United States 4085 Posts	Posted 09/08/2016 7:42 pm Wow, congrats! Proof that sometimes you can still score a rare coin out there. Super nice! My 7070 US Type Set My 7100 Lincoln Cent Set (now with updates!) Report this Post to the Staff
KenKat Pillar of the Community United States 4085 Posts	Posted 09/08/2016 7:44 pm p.s. see how I worked the word "proof" into that last post? Awww yeah! My 7070 US Type Set My 7100 Lincoln Cent Set (now with updates!) Report this Post to the Staff
Debrajc Pillar of the Community United States 4211 Posts	Posted 09/08/2016 7:58 pm VERY nice! Congrats Report this Post to the Staff
hoppyg Valued Member United States 89 Posts	Posted 09/08/2016 8:45 pm Thanks all! I never would have looked to this coin twice if it wasn't for the knowledge shared on these forums Report this Post to the Staff
NeoSpec Valued Member Canada 192 Posts	Posted 09/08/2016 9:09 pm groovy! Report this Post to the Staff
Kman Pillar of the Community Canada 933 Posts	Posted 09/08/2016 10:01 pm NeoSpec says Groovy. I say GRAVY! Nice find! Report this Post to the Staff
Dustin6 Pillar of the Community United States 3516 Posts	Posted 09/08/2016 11:11 pm Wooohoooo! There we go. Awesome pick! Report this Post to the Staff
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