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Bedrock of the Community
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Sometimes they get pretty tall as the die chips out more and more.  The dies in the 50's were way over used and fell apart gradually but didn't get retired soon. That is why we see the dies fallen arches showing during these years. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Coop, is there a picture of anything that you don't have? LOL!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Believe it or not I have many that have never been posted...yet. But when that subject comes up, I'm ready.   |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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LOL, great pics Coop. That's quite a library of photos you have.
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Valued Member
United States
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And I'm sure he has them all saved randomly on his desktop. :)
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New Member
United States
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I found this chip on a 55-S as I was searching my current stash. Nice big chip between B and E.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nice BIE! Thanks for posting!
We need some of you vets to share a few variations with us that have only heard or read about. Like a IIBIE!
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New Member
United States
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Are the BIEs worth anything other than the "awe cool" factor?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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From the way I understand, they were the craze back in the day and may have commanded a few bucks, but now they're just cool.
If there were someone out there trying to put together some kind of BIE set, they might be interested in it, but I wouldn't think it would go for much.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The problem with collecting them is that the die chip/crack gets worse with continued use. So you might have several examples of the same BIE and they could look different from coin to coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You have to watch him, Scooby. I think he has pics on all of us, too. Rumor has it that the pic of the three youngsters is of forum members. Jim  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Too funny, Jim! The creepy baby dancing always tripped me out to begin with. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Here is an image I edited to put members of another forum images I added.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4000 Posts |
LOL! Too much coop!
How 'bout that IIBIE? I know you got one!
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Pillar of the Community
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The problem with collecting them is that the die chip/crack gets worse with continued use. So you might have several examples of the same BIE and they could look different from coin to coin.
I wouldn't have a problem with that! I think it would be cool to see the progression of the chip. |
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