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Bedrock of the Community
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I gotta admit--I still look for this coin, although my chance is probably nil of ever finding one. But, when they still turn up in lots...who knows?   The 1888/7 Snow-1  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Ike dollar- 1971 d FEV, 1972 type 2. SBA- type 2 1981 s. 2000 p cherrios dollar in circulation
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United States
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Important a recent coin hobbyist, don't have a specific special coin yet, but for now I'm looking for: (any error or rare to find coins) 1909 nickel, Indian Head cents, 1955 dd, 1944 steel penny, and 1990 no mint mark. I am not, however, looking to buy this coins. this is only a hobby of mine and I get a kick out of searching in circulating coins. I love doing the research and holding on to this rare finds :) maybe one day in the future I can do some serious cash in. |
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I'm personally not into the rarities one might find in circulation, but as an admitted variety freak I can certainly grok the love for the practice.  Of course I have Holy Grails. The thrill is in the hunt. There are many, and they're only fun if you cherrypick them. A certain couple of Bust Half overdates. Two or three 1878-P VAMs, and the One To Rule Them All: the second 1921-D VAM-1X. It's out there.  I know it's possible. I've been lucky enough to have been part of the discovery of a really important new VAM; I know the lightning can strike. Never lose hope. |
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1916 Mercury dime Pattern. I could of swear I saw one years ago, but didn't make that purchase. It was in a regular dealer album in the show. |
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Quote:1916 Mercury dime Pattern. I had to look that one up--that's a really nice/valuable pattern! There's always one that gets away...but that's a biggie. Edited by DVCollector
12/12/2014 9:46 pm
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All surviving ones are usually in low grades with one at XF condition? Reading from David Lange book, if my memory serves me right. It was stolen and used publicly.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Is this the Judd-1981? I noticed a PR-58 example sold in 2012 on HA for just over $79K...
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Rest in Peace
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SsuperDdave, that VAM1X is incredible!
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Though the odds are not in my favor, there is a (rare) chance to get bit by one of the following. 1) Canadian 1973 large bust quarter 2) USA 1998-S Matte Proof Kennedy half dollar3) the usual USA Lincoln cents (1909-S VDB, 1909-S, 1914-D, 1924-D, and 1931-S) 4) Canadian 2006-P non-magnetic cent I'll keep dreaming for good luck to smack me some day!! |
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@DVCollector,
There are a few 16 Patterns. J-1983 and J-1984 of those don't have Weinman insignia and J-1984 are closer to the business strikes, but the reverse have slight differences. I can only dream!
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I continue to look for rare Capped Bust Halves; 1830 large letters 1824 O-102 is possible 1817/4 is nearly impossible but I look every day And on and on. 1942/1 Mercury dimes aren't super rare though I've looked for years and have yet to cherry pic one. Any of the normally poorly struck Lincoln cents found with a good strike are a gas to find. I think I enjoy the hunt more than ownership. Edited by noD
12/14/2014 10:33 am
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SsuperDdave, that VAM1X is incredible! It's unique in that die state but the die pair has been identified in EDS, the former VAM-1CC. So there's a 1X1 EDS and a 1X2 LDS with the Cud. One got out. I have to believe there's another. |
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Wow--that's a really nice RPD!  |
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Posted 12/12/2014 12:26 am
