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That's a shame a nice coin ruined.
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I have seen that done to Barber quarters and halves, Morgan dollars, and 1964 Kennedy halves(with a Kennedy face, not Liberty). The poor coin is destroyed but it does create an interesting piece of art. Edited by biokemist6
08/28/2009 10:59 pm
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Most likely done late 1800's early 1900's but still, in terms of today's numismatic discussions, this one hurts.
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At this point, this coin does nothing for me personally. I'd just consider melt value.
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Wow. My Grandfather had a watchfob with a Barber dime, Nickel, Quarter, and Half done this way. He apparently inherited it from his father. I don't know what happened to it, but I assume my grandmother took it with her when she went to live with my Aunt. Should have gone to my father when she died, and I would have it today, if it had. These "Pop Outs" must have been all the rage in the late 1890s - early 1900s. |
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Interesting. Please don't get me wrong, I'm sure they are collectible and such but to me, they are creepy looking. Is that JFK at the bottom?
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Yep. Not the greatest picture, but you get the idea.
I don't know, I think they're different, if nothing else. And let me tell you, a watchfob with four of them was kind of cool.
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Is that JFK at the bottom?
told ya  That is the same Kennedy I have seen and it is the only one I have seen not from the turn of the 19th century, kind of a strange thing to revive after 50 or 60 years. |
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"laughing emoticon"
Darn cellphones!
I just fired up my desktop!
I will say this, they are like little pieces of art. I can only imagine how ornate a watchfob would have looked. Very creative to say the least!
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"laughing emoticon"
Darn cellphones!
I just fired up my desktop!
I will say this, they are like little pieces of art. I can only imagine how ornate a watchfob would have looked. Very creative to say the least!
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i personally would not buy one
or do I like it
but in a small way it seems unique
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I think they are interesting and wouldn't mind owning one. Kinda like folk art.
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i say melt them all, despicable to my eyes
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Posted 08/28/2009 10:40 pm
