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That 1967 Numismatic Association medal that you recently added, is that silver or no?
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Valued Member
Canada
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  Been in my wallet since the summer. |
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That 1967 Numismatic Association medal that you recently added, is that silver or no? Silver. Keeping everything strictly silver. I picked it up paired with a brass of the same issue at our clubs auction 8 months ago for $1 for the pair described as pair of 1967 MNS medals with no mention of metal content. A couple of lots before this one was for the same silver medal but the seller said theirs was silver and it sold for $13. I can't believe no one else was paying attention to put 2 and 2 together that this one was silver as well. Works for me. It is the diameter of a silver dollar but 3/4 as thick and weighs 23.3 grams. What I don't get is what I assume is die wear as the legends are not fully struck. My 2007 / 2009 MNS medal has the same issue but not as badly. The brass one is fully struck. I wonder if maybe the softer brass struck better? I would think that they would have struck the higher priced silver ones on fresh dies before the cheaper brass ones. Edited by jack jeckel
01/07/2016 11:39 pm
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That is a nice looking stack, Jack.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My maples came today. I'm not sure if I really want to use one, though- I would sacrifice having a whole roll of BU coins.
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I would be reluctant to use one as well. Every now and then I am tempted to make the J-Buck a pocket piece, but then I start thinking about what could never be undone.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That would be a heck of a cool pocket piece. However, I don't think you should use it either. I'll be going to a decent sized show (Boeing employees show) a week from tomorrow, so I'll find a nice big silver coin (preferably a proof or RP) to add to my pocket.
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I am thinking about putting it in an plastic holder and carry it around, but I would still be afraid of losing it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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For me, the point of carrying a pocket piece is to circulate it and wear it down. The capsule might be a good idea in your case, but a $15 bullion piece is not as bad to lose as something that represents you so much here on CCF.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You guys have inspired me to try out the pocket piece. I'm thinking about this 64 I got tricked into buying when I first started collecting. I think I only paid $5.00 for it but you couldn't see the scratches in the pictures. Think carrying it around can wear them off?   |
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It wouldn't hurt. It would take a while to get them all off, but eventually you could do it. Anyway, for a 64, a problem-free lowball would probably bring more than a cleaned AU or MS.
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Pillar of the Community
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Based on the previous posts it seems the ASE is a popular pocket piece for members outside of the US. |
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Hm. I seem to have misplaced my 1974 Ike. :( I had went through a lot with it in those 3 months.
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Pillar of the Community
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Oh, I misplace my pieces all the time, as I'm rather disorganized. In fact, I can't find them now. I'm sure they'll turn up within a day.
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Hm. I seem to have misplaced my 1974 Ike. :( I had went through a lot with it in those 3 months.  I hope you find it. |
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