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Bedrock of the Community
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I have a 1953 uncirculated set in what I thought (think) is OGP cello. or is what I found on eBay the true OGP and the mint didn't start the cello OGP until 1963? I bought my 1964 to 1953 sets way back in 1980 something.... eBay item number: 195447226836here is an image of my 1953 set: (I'm afraid to hear the answer.)  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I believe the eBay listing shows the (correct) original government packaging.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Not original !
Put together , probably Telemarketing
Gimmick .
Mint sets up to 1958 were Double sets in Card Board
Holders .
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Bedrock of the Community
Topic StarterUnited States
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yeah, that is what I thought. way back in 1980-something I bought these, thinking they were OGP. Now I have to rebuy the sets from 1953 to 1962. I had a sinking feeling about these sets - that is why I took them out to have another look at them...  Back then, I was in my late teens to early 20's and had no real place to research these out. The coins themselves look great, Maybe I can sell these off to fund getting the real ones. Edited by Dearborn
04/29/2023 10:45 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
Topic StarterUnited States
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Mint sets up to 1958 were Double sets in Card Board what about sets from 1959 to 1962? how were those sets presented?
Edited by Dearborn
04/29/2023 10:42 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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what about sets from 1959 to 1962? how were those sets presented? same as 1963 & 1964
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Bedrock of the Community
Topic StarterUnited States
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Thanks for the info.  Now I need to go get these 'real' sets. Does the spending on this hobby EVER end? Edited by Dearborn
05/05/2023 1:42 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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one clue is the stars on the flag are not arranged in rows and columns as they were on the 48-star flag that was current in 1953
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Bedrock of the Community
Topic StarterUnited States
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one clue is the stars on the flag are not arranged in rows and columns as they were on the 48-star flag that was current in 1953 Great point.
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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As long as the coins are real and nice, why does it matter if the packaging is real at this point in time. I'm drooling over the Bennie's! I'm sure that lots of buyers would want original packaging but, it's the coin that matters to me most. IMO
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Bedrock of the Community
Topic StarterUnited States
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yeah, good point, and a money saving one at that.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
586 Posts |
Whatevery they are they look really beautiful---nothing to be disappointed about!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Agree, definitely not original.
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Bedrock of the Community
Topic StarterUnited States
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Yeah, thanks, that was my original thought when I first started this topic. My only defense is tha tI was in my 20's and there was no internet to check on them then. .. The coins are very nice in appearance - so that is a bonus. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Enjoy them as the beautiful coins they indeed are. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.artToo many hobbies .... too much work .... not enough time. |
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