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I've been asked a couple of times about pictures: these coins and any new purchases I might make. So I figured I would post these. I posted them in another thread but only the obverse. I got both of these for Christmas from my boyfriend (to get me started). I told him I wanted to collecting silver American coins. I collected as a kid and wanted to start up again. Although may could be said I never gave up because I have junk silver coins I've collected in change through the years. I told him I specifically wanted to start with Peace dollars and he decided that would be the gift to get me. I probably wouldn't have started for a while longer if he had not given me these coins. So now I've got the "bug" to keep collecting thanks to him!     Edited by jillabean
12/29/2016 6:24 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Nice examples - I suggest getting a Dansco album and then start saving for the key dates even if you get them in AG/G4 condition. Old circulated coinage really looks good in a Dansco! PS - I an not promoting Dansco sales - I just found they look nice full with circulated coins IMO!
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Rest in Peace
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1921 - AU-50, two small dents on cheek and slight scratch from nose to left edge of G in GOD. No distractions of note on Reverse. Righteous grade, I don't think the scratch is severe enough to equal a details grade. No hints of cleaning or dipping. Toning is natural and not distracting.
1928 - VF, details, cleaned. If this were mine I'd put it between some pulp paper for six months to cover the obvious cleaning, even if it is "applied" toning. Many will not agree, but at the end of six months the APPEARANCE will look more attractive. The cleaning is so stark that I really don't think it hurts for it to have forced retoning.
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1928 - VF, details, cleaned. Yeah, too bad is was cleaned at one time in it's past. I'd of liked to seen that coin in it's original circulation condition! |
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New Member
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the 1921 is my favorite of the two as well. I suppose it's the tone as well as the quality of the coin. But they are both wonderful gifts to receive... especially considering they are jump starting (or re-jump starting) my hobby!
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the 1921 is my favorite of the two as well. I suppose it's the tone as well as the quality of the coin. Yes - I love the way the 21's (plus other dates of the Peaces Dollars) get that slight golden toning! |
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Very nice start. You have a considerate boyfriend. Good luck in your endeavors.
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Valued Member
United States
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Very nice! My favorite silver dollar design.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The 1921 high relief is very nice and the 1928 is a key date. Good way to get started with this series.
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I just finished reading an article and watching a video on how to tell if a coin has been cleaned and wow, yeah, I think I can see it. It's those darker lines outlining Liberty's head and in her hair as well as around the eagle on the reserve, correct? Also, everything I read says these coins should have a gold tone to them and it's very white.
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12/29/2016 11:02 pm
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Very nice!  |
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