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New Member
United States
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These were supposedly sealed in this frame in the 40s and they were originally Brilliant Uncirculated. The luster is fantastic, but I'm not 100% sure about their authenticity. Have these been cleaned? There are no detailed hair-lines on those Wartime Nickels. Is that possibly a variety? Personally, I wish they DID NOT use this frame, because there are signs of exposure to the elements (garage, shed, or attic storage possibly) That corrosion though makes me wonder if they were possibly left un-cleaned after-all? But what about those hair-lines missing!? And the luster looks pretty darn real too. Inspect these various photos I've taken of the coins in this frame.        Edited by Lovethebluesman
06/25/2007 7:35 pm
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Moderator
 United States
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It looks like something from The Franklin Mint from the 70's
From what I have seen in the past these coins are heavily polished and are sometimes glued into the holders. Others don't even have glass....it's cheap plastic
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Moderator
 United States
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I can't really say from the larger pics, but there are no uncirculated coins shown in the bottom 5 pictures. Just heavily buffed coins.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
651 Posts |
It's hard to tell from the lighting if they've been plated or heavily polished. Based on the lack of hair detail on the Jeffersons I'd say heavily polished. I agree with -GO that in addition to polishing there is a good chance they are also glued.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The coins look polished to me.
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Moderator
United States
23731 Posts |
This was put together as a collectible of the coins issued during WWII, none of the coins are BU. They are all worn and look like they have been dipped or polished.
KOCT#56
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New Member
 United States
43 Posts |
so it's krap then.
Maybe I can get something out of it still
***Edited by Forum Mom to remove profanity.***
Edited by Lovethebluesman
06/25/2007 10:05 pm
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New Member
United States
6 Posts |
I have no idea what you paid for it, but as long as you didn't get ripped off buying it, I would just hang it up in my home or office. I think it looks kinda neat.
Bill
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New Member
United States
43 Posts |
I got it from a yard sale for $5.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
974 Posts |
Well you did ok then...they are at least coins from WWII era.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19935 Posts |
It's a nice display piece IMO. I'll give you $20 for it just as a conversation piece....nice find.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Bluesman.
I would not call them carp, there are U.S. minted coins from World War II and you only paid $5.OO for them. Just keep them as a conversation piece they do have a little history to them.
Bruce.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Honestly, for $5, it is a nice deal. It is less than the silver value of the nickels (0.0526oz Ag X 11 nickels= 0.6189oz Ag x $13/oz= $8.05 in silver melt value) With the framed display and graphic, it makes a nice numismatic conversational piece  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1952 Posts |
good deal for $5.00. even the $20.00 offer you got is a good deal for both of you. you cant beet that rate of interest lol
Gary too
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Valued Member
United States
346 Posts |
Yeah, that would make a nice conversation piece. The coins look pretty shiny, which to the non-numismatist means the coin is in good condition, meaning you can brag about them if you want  |
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Valued Member
Netherlands
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Two weeks ago I bought just a same frame in the Netherlands, but with a picture of Norman Rockwell Praying People and a whole bunch of glued wheat cents for just two euro (approximately us dollars 1.85) at a flea market near my hometown Rotterdam.It was dated 1966. I think your set will be off remembrance edited in 1964-1965.
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