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United States
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Very cool coin dude! I've been wanting one of those but haven't found one I really like and yet can afford!!
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 United States
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It cost me about 35$. I really went out on a limb and got it, because I had to jump at the chance. The grade really wasnt what I wanted, but nonetheless a good coin:)
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Bedrock of the Community
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The grade really wasnt what I wanted, but nonetheless a good coin:) A lot of the older coins still look great in the lower grades unlike modern coins imo |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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 I like the old worn coins. I like to think about where they've been and who held them and what they were used to buy. Nice coin. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Flying Eagles are one of my favorite designs. A 1857 in F-15 was my first 'major' coin purchase as a teenager and started my evolution as a collector away from junk bin coins to better quality purchases. Nice coin dfg04!  Buying PCGS certified coins can take many of the pitfalls out of starting to collect. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Mainly because in 1857 that penny was like gold to anyone and now money is heavily circulated.
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Valued Member
United States
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Thanks guys! Got a lot more to show so be on the lookout! at 18 years old and Ialready have afew good things, just imagine the lifetime. and who knows, back in 1857, that could have bought a meal for a family, just the historical factor is amazing.
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 dfg04. Nice coin! Without a doubt, my favorite U.S. coin. There are a few Snow varieties including one clashed with a Seated Half and another clashed with a Double Eagle. I have a few of these FEC's and just love them. swcoin.ecrater.com
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Valued Member
United States
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Thanks Vermont!Im sorta new at the whole clad stuff, and names for certain onesthat were struck. is there a certain classification for this one?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Adjusted for inflation, this would have had about 25 cents of buying power back in 1857
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Valued Member
United States
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pretty cool thought. wonder what someones used this to purchase. if only coins could talk!
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United States
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I'd have to see a closeup.
swcoin.ecrater.com
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Ive been having problems uploading, so maybe try and look at it through magnifying the picture? if not, its no big deal.
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Beautiful coin! Looks like nice even wear. Like others I think it gives the coin character. Definitely a prized piece for any collection.
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Posted 09/25/2012 9:26 pm
