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Valued Member
United States
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I would carry it.I carry a Peace dollar,Ike Dollar,And a spooned Walking Liberty half,all three have dirrerent meaning to me,but I alawys pull them out at stores,banks,gas stations etc.you won't beleive how many people see them and ask about them ,what are they,let me see them etc.it breaks the ice and from those three coins I have been able to purchase well over 300 coins over the years.People will say I have this or that and all you can do is ask if they would like to sell them most people say no but the more you ask the better your chances are. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Fatboy, I have a Walking Liberty that I carry but I have never pulled it out for others to see. That's not a bad idea as an ice breaker and if it leads to other acquisitions that would be excellent. Thanks for the idea.
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New Member
 United States
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So, the results are in! I've already started carrying it around. I, too, worry about losing it, but I have to say that I really enjoy being able to hold, handle and hear what our defunct currencies were all about.
I'll pop a picture up here sometime soon so I can get collectively shamed into never abusing fine coinage again!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4000 Posts |
You've already taken the first step by admitting you have a problem. You are well on your way to recovery. LOL - just kidding! I like the idea of a pocket piece, conversation starter and acquisition angle. What a great idea!  |
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Valued Member
United States
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Im convinced! I'll do the same as jgnp15333! My grandfathers G-6 cleaned, damaged, and at some point glued 34-S $1. I am interested to see how this works.
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Valued Member
United States
193 Posts |
Great ideas here, I too, have an old 1921 Peace dollar that has been polished and has some rim dents in it that I think I'll start carrying around. Originally it had alot of negative toning so awhile back before I knew better I polished most of it off. It didn't help the looks much and due to the rim dents I figured it's only worth melt so I just left it in a box with culls. Now I think I'll start carrying it for the conversation and possible acquisition aspects. |
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New Member
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4846 Posts |
whew!
put on your sunglasses!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1213 Posts |
Don't go into the light!! STAY AWAY FROM THE LIGHT!
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Moderator
 United States
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I hate to think what grade this would have been had I never touched it at such a young age. You're right - that was pretty strongly-struck and likely Uncirculated when you started. Still pretty.  I carry a 1921-S Morgan that I'm looking to "downgrade." It's started a couple of conversations. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3234 Posts |
Okay, if there was ever a coin that screamed "Make me a pocket piece!", it's that one. Numismatically, that coin has no value above melt now.
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Valued Member
United States
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Ye'gads, man, that is some elbow greas'd coin! YEEEESH!! Bust out d sunblock PF 45...  |
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New Member
United States
23 Posts |
Sentimental melt, my dear Prethen.
So, I just noticed something curious going on with the rim of the coin at 10 o'clock and noon on the reverse. looks like it split?
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Valued Member
United States
313 Posts |
You will be suprised how nice that coin is going to look in a few months. |
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New Member
United States
23 Posts |
Perhaps I'll post semi-annual picture updates :P
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