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I'LL post again when the deal is finished.  For what it is worth, I traded 40% half dollars to acquire most of the Franklin half dollars in my Dansco. It was a good deal and I probably would have only been able to buy half of those Franklins if I had sold those 40% dollars outright. |
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Lithuania
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Thanks! Most of coins appear to be in a fairly good shape. Some had toning or stains, some were scratched but no significantly worn coins. Finally I'm ended with: 5 nice AU/UNC business strike Ikes in full luster put into my collection - 71 D & W/O mintmark, same pair for 72, 74D. A pair of AU/UNC Bicentennial Ikes - Denver and Philly also went to the album. Three Peg Legs -72D, 78D and Bicentennial. One 1972 Ike which I believe is Type III (three islands which appear beneath and to the left of Florida) No "S" mintmarks unfortunately. Will try to swap/trade remaining. Here in Europe Ikes are not common so are worth at least couple of bucks in XF. Also as a bonus I got all three business strike Susan B's year 1979 and one 1980P with no circulation signs added to collection. These are Peg Legs I found - 72 in full luster, grey toned 1976 and badly scratched  1978.  |
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Excellent! |
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Valued Member
Lithuania
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Since I got 3 Peg Legs out of 34 random coins I wonder - how rare they are? If there are roughly 8% of Peg Legs guess they don't carry any reasonable premium? Anyway it was fun!  |
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They are not that uncommon from my experience. I do not personally give them much value other than being an interesting find. To be sure, I am not committed to the minor varieties, and those who are will give a different opinion.
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Lithuania
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Thanks JBuck, I'm also not too much interested varieties caused by die polishing. If there would be really different dies like in early Ukraine or Lithuania when you can see an obvious difference caused by dies being literally hand made -I would probably consider getting them all. But it was also fun with Ikes! Now I need more. I'm still missing at least 6 Business strike and my first proof is on the way already  |
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Now I need more. I'm still missing at least 6 Business strike and my first proof is on the way already My 1973-S PR69DCAM is underway too! |
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United States
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I got 6 Ikes in today (posted in my other thread) But I'll post one here as well. 1976-S Type I Clad Proof (with great Full bell lines)   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Clad Ikes seems to have a stronger strike than 40% silver ones?
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United States
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I can agree with that, but why is that? The silver content too soft to make a good impression? |
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Lithuania
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1976-S Type I Clad Proof (with great Full bell lines) This is mine - 1976S Type I Clad coming from 1975 Proof Set. Sorry for pictures taken through plastic - I can't figure out how to open it without cracking   Edited by Ezhik_Lt
03/19/2021 05:29 am
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This is mine - 1976S Type I Clad coming from 1975 Proof Set. Fantastic! |
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Clad Ikes seems to have a stronger strike than 40% silver ones? In later years, yes, but not at first. The 1971 and 1972 clad Ikes can be rather weak. Clad was still relatively new when the Ikes hit the scene. There were issues getting these huge clad coins to strike up well, while the 40% silver Ikes (which are 80% silver on the surface layers being struck) were not much different than the Morgan and Peace dollars. As the years went on, the clad Ikes started to look better and better. |
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Lithuania
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This is mine - 1976S Type I Clad coming from 1975 Proof Set. BTW - Isn't it strange to get Bicentennial Ike in 1975 set? Numista says that all of the Bicentennials were minted in 1976. So 1975 sets were delayed and released later like in Q1 1976? |
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BTW - Isn't it strange to get Bicentennial Ike in 1975 set? Nope.  Quote:
Numista says that all of the Bicentennials were minted in 1976. So 1975 sets were delayed and released later like in Q1 1976? No. The bicentennial coins were minted in both years, so the 1975 sets may have been later than normal, but still available that year. You will notice that the 1975 proof and uncirculated mint sets all contain the Variety 1 Ike reverse, while the 1976 sets will have Variety 2. |
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