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Hey,i found this tonight, I just want to confirm that this is a type 3. Also how rare is type 3? I know type 2 is key. but are type 1 and 3 about even? Thanks :)   |
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Hi, completely new to collecting US coins. We got about 17 Ike's when visiting the US last year (coming back in August), so completely in the dark about type 1, 2 or 3! Not in Facebook so can anyone shed any light? Had a look in the Red Book which goes some way, but could do with a little clarity. eg I know about mint marks, but how can you tell whether you have a clad coin or not (here in the UK they don't exist) - or is apparent by looking at the side (ie copper centre). ditto proofs. Thank you  |
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Awesome links jbuck, thanks!
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Thanks for the great links, jbuck. I dug out the Ikes and whilst we do not have Type 2 (yet.....) it was really exciting to see the type 1 and type 3 exactly as said in the links. Guess we will be Ike hunting in August!
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United States
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So now why does Dansco only have space for the 72 P, D, S BU, & S proof? Are the differences between the type so slight they didn't bother?
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Pretty much. The type 1 and type 3 are common, and the type 3 is a lot nicer looking and easier to find in a nice grade, so people probably just go with that most of the time. There are four blank spots at the end of the album which can be used for varieties (I'm using mine for the other types for 1972-P and the 1971-D friendly eagle variety). The decision on which sub-types and varieties to include are somewhat arbitrary. Lincoln Cent albums include large/small dates for 1960, 1970-S and 1982 but not for 1974. Mercury dime albums include a slot for the 1945 micro S, but not other mintmark styles like the two types for 1917, 1928 large S, 1934 large and small D, and the knob-tail and trumpet-tail S on later date S mint dimes. |
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It is a relatively recent discovery and Dansco is usually slow to make changes. I suspect they also feel that the 1972 varieties only have a fringe interest. Typically, Dansco only includes the "popular" varieties in their albums.
For what it is worth, I had no idea they existed until I found CCF five years ago.
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Makes sense. I guess if jbuck didnit know about them before CCF I don't feel too dumb asking the question.  Edited by Rewster
04/18/2012 11:10 am
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Add me to the list of folks who did not know about the 72 types before coming here.
Nice pick up. The type 3 has a bit more of a premium than type 1. Definitely the type 2 is the WOOHOO! to find.
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I guess if jbuck didnit know about them before CCF I don't feel too dumb asking the question. You should never feel dumb for asking a question. This is why we are here.  |
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