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Rest in Peace
United States
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I bought a partial 1909-29 LWC collection. Nothing significant but a 14s and a 22d that in the old days would have been called a no D. Really, really weak. What made it interesting is he threw in a 1964 Dell Purse Book on coins, with prices guaranteed by America's largest coin dealer--Stacks. This was the very same book that got me dealing in coins! For storage, they recommend wrapping coins in aluminum foil and putting them in tarnish proof envelopes. Even then, they said "do not clean coins"...twice! I'll post some prices, but that's another thread.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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that's a great story. I love stories like this. Coins are such an emotional thing for me- it's recounting the past and my grandmother was a huge collector of silver coins. I remember with absolute clarity my first visit to a coin store when I was eight years old- with trays of Liberty nickels, Wheat Cents, Indian Head cents, and junk Barbers! When do you think your book was printed? When was the original owner collecting? Any ideas? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I vaguely remember as a little child looking at some change my mother had laid on the kitchen counter. I saw a coin that looked different and it fascinated me. My mother told me that it was an ' Indian penny' and that you very rarely see them anymore. (kinda gives you an idea how old I am). Maybe this is why I mainly collect IHC today. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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For storage, they recommend wrapping coins in aluminum foil Wasn't that supposed to be to stop aliens from reading what is on our coins and making copies?  I know if you cover your head with that foil, it stops the CIA from reading your thoughts.  So what did you mean by partial? Just how complete was that set? You could probably sell the 22 no D on ebay as a no D and just say that is what is ment by no D. I like that 1964 coin book. Since I collect the Red Book it would be great to compare prices. |
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Rest in Peace
 United States
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The book was 1964, the folder 1952.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Only 27 coins. Pink Dansco folder only covered 1909-1929, plus an extra hole. #3 was a Liberty nickel album, 1883-1913. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I remember those little Dell books, you could get them from the checkout stand on a variety of topics from the neighborhood supermarket. Those days are long gone, alas.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Just came across the 1972 Blue Book over the weekend and compared prices with the 2012 issue. What a difference 40 years makes. I will be scanning & posting some of the interesting pages.
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Valued Member
United States
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I can still remember when I got my first coin collecting book. I felt like a money archaologist - uncovering ancient history when I found a 1960 something penny. Funny - I know:)
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United States
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Now that's interesting! Going through my grandfather's coins, some of the nicer ones were wrapped in tinfoil. I had never seen or heard of that before and thought it was his practical nature, making use of what he had to protect his coins in the days before mylar.
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