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Forum Mom
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Valued Member
United States
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Forum Mom
 United States
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Thank you. I couldn't resist it since I was able to get it for under $60.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Nice!  You're making me think I need to get something similar now too!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Excellent! Cant wait to see betterpics. Hopefuly out of that horrible plastic!
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Forum Mom
United States
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Part of me wants to take it out of the slab and part of me wants to leave it for the protection. I will definitely get better pics, though.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
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Congratulations - very nice  Quote:
Part of me wants to take it out of the slab and part of me wants to leave it for the protection. IMO - break it out of the slab and give it a hug. It has survived for 228 years and holding a coin that was handled by our founding fathers sounds like fun. Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
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Valued Member
United States
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looks like a good deal to me
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would leave that one in the slab. No reason to break it out and risk any further issues.
That aside, nice pick up! I know it has a details grade, but that is still a really good price on it IMO.
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Moderator
United States
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No way Susan! You scored on that price  Minimal corrosion from what I can see. Dancing fruit is definitely in order here!   swcoin.ecrater.com
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Forum Mom
United States
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Thanks everyone. I think I may start a small colonial collection, now. It is surprising how affordable some of these are. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Maybe they are now, but they are like the Conder tokens, it doesn't take a very large influx of new collectors to have a major effect on prices. The prices are relatively low because the collector base is small.
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Forum Mom
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I know the effect. I saw the same thing happen when I started to buy California fractional gold. The prices were low when I started and I purchased 10 or so within a couple month period. The prices went up after that and are still high, though they are not selling anymore. Go figure.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That's a very respectable coin for the price, Susanlynn9. Unless the future resale value is a factor, I'd vote to crack it out. I've found that the holders do tend to impress non-collectors more as they validate the antiquity. As for me, I tend to be in cipster's camp on this and much enjoy holding the old coppers.
BTW, do consider buying "Whitman Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins" by Q. David Bowers. I'm really enjoying it. Prices for this book are all over the map, so shop around. Best wishes ...
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03/18/2013 6:55 pm
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Colonials are generally taken on by more seasoned collectors, especially those who are partial to copper.
I believe the collector base will grow as more collectors get their hands on one. You can't just buy one Colonial, believe me, that's the nice part :-)
ExoGuys book recommendation is a good one. Great resource.
Don't forget the NDU site for excellent in depth history of each particular issue.
There are many individual books on any particular type as well.
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