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I'm a touch board, so I thought I'd show off the silver coins that I leave loose. I confess to some coin "abuse":  I drop them on my desk to hear the sound they make. I clench them in my hands to feel their voulume. I toss, flip and catch them to feel their mass. I rub each one between my fingers  Dates from left: 1987, 1883 O, 1963, 1964 |
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Bedrock of the Community
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 with Fuzzy. And if they're already somewhat circulated, you're not doing much harm. If you're worried about it, you could handle them with cotton gloves. Although it doesn't sound like you're worried about it. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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How does it go " A coin in hand is better than two in the bush"
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I have to confess, I only have one silver quarter and it is a 1964 as well, and I to like to drop it on the counter
to hear the sound....LOL
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Valued Member
United States
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Youre not the only one. I keep a spare Peace dollar and 2 Walkers nearby at all times for these very purposes. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Or spin it on a flat surface such as a table.
As it slows down, I can hear the ringing until
it comes to a rest with a thump.
Everyone should have at least one "play" silver coin.
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I have a roll of AG-G Seated Liberty and Barber halfs, a roll of circulated Merc dimes and now a few VF+ Morgans that I am using to teach my 6 year old money skills. They also get used during our card games. Nothing like the feel of "real silver money," unless it's circulated gold, which I also let him handle at the bank. Potential damage, minimal. Memories, priceless.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I take some of my coins out to play with all the time. mainly the dollar coins because they are just SO satisfying to flick in the air.
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Valued Member
United States
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Who doesn't like playing with your coins?  I take mine out every once in a while -- can't let them sit unnoticed, or they'd be worthless! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Ahh silver, a great thing. There is just something about the way it sounds. The "ting" as you flip it. The way the metal feels. Not much else like it.... until you get a nice firearm in your hands. That is a tough comparison.
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Pillar of the Community
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The "ting" as you flip it. I can't believe I forgot to mention that, I do that dozens of times every day |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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This topic makes me happy!
Coins, except for the precious and rare, SHOULD be at least held.
Those in low grades should be played with, either gently or in fun.
Unless new collectors are willing to fondle a silver coin, there will always
be an important part of the collecting experience unexamined.
Sadly, layer upon layer of plastic just does not provide this experience.
Coin dealers will often say,
"I became experienced and knowledgeable by handling coins."
By this, they mean their dirty, greasy fingers touched the coins! OH MY! Such tragedy.
NOT! There is a "right" way to handle coins. Perhaps this knowledge will be lost to future generations.
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Or spin it on a flat surface such as a table. I do that all the time. Just can't help myself sometimes.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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"Martha, MARTHA!
Tell the boys in Philadelphia to stop the room from spinning.
[This is no way to win a war!]
Lion4life,
Is that real "stop-motion" photography? Looks cool no matter what.
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Posted 02/12/2013 01:28 am
I just LOVE the sound it makes when I drop it on a hard surface.
