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United States
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This might come across as a dumb question, so I apologize in advance! Right now I carry a Bicentennial Ike (type 1) as a pocket piece. I like it, but I'd also like to carry something with a little precious metal content. I was thinking of picking up a Blue Ike to carry instead. Obviously, being silver, it would wear over time. But I was curious how much wear or abuse it would have to take before the silver clad layer wears/rubs/chips off. Thought about doing a silver Eagle (too soft), Morgan silver dollar (only have one right now) or a Franklin half (probably my favorite design, but I want to carry a larger coin). So I keep coming back to a silver Ike - I get my Ike and my silver! What are your thoughts? I'm also currently toting around a 1918 Walker which has been circulated, worn, polished, and dipped at various points and which will be traded in for junk value along with about a half dozen silver dimes on my next trip to the LCS sometime after Easter. Edited by hcmusicguy
04/15/2014 11:09 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hmm, I say go with a silver IKE.
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Valued Member
United States
452 Posts |
I'm in the habit of pocketing an example of whatever I'm currently actively collecting. I picked a 63 Franklin half proof with a massive milk spot from a junk bag about 8 months ago and have been carrying it ever since. It's been interesting to watch the proof surface wear down. |
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Canada
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United States
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Just wondering, how long does it take to wear MS coins down? I'd like to try it will some brand new nickels or worthless coins.
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Valued Member
United States
452 Posts |
The Franklin went from pf60/61 (ugly) to 45/50 in about 8 months, but I'm kind of fat and slow ;) A nickel is fairly hard and may wear more gradually.
I too like the idea of a Silver Ike.
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I still don't get the point of a pocket piece, but carry 3 for Susan B? I don't carry coins around because I might spend unsearched ones, so only the time it takes to get them home to await rolling any I don't want I what I carry in my pocket.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Ikes are a bit too big.
Try a common date Lib. Walking half in perhaps a low EF. You could even carry it in a screw capsule if you wish, to prevent further damage, without having an object the size of a cartwheel, in your pocket.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You could always do a modern commemorative dollar.
If you're an Ike fan, the Eisenhower commem is the obvious choice. Often, you can find them at, or slightly above, melt.
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. But I was curious how much wear or abuse it would have to take before the silver clad layer wears/rubs/chips off. A lot. The coin would wear down to PO-1 long, long before you would ever reach the 20.9% silver core. So, carry it with the pride an Eisenhower dollar gives you.  |
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United States
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Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I carry around pocket pieces, but only as a means of showing people what types of coins the U.S. had at various times though the years. So to that end, I try and keep my pieces as recognizable as I can. The one that get the most comments are the two centers. One of the most common questions I get is that where we get the saying "adding your Two Cents in". To which I usually answer "what do you think". I don't have a good answer to that question but being a smart aleck by nature I have to have a come back for them. The III nickel also gets a lot of questions usually though along a purient nature for which I have an answer for that person. A lot of people are really interested in coins and usually don't know about the coins of our country. Equally fascinating is the reaction I get to the only $500 bill that I have. Mostly along the lines of counterfeiting. The most unusual comment about authenticity of a coin belongs to the Eisenhower dollar. Young people are ready to accept a Morgan or Peace dollar but seem to believe that the Ike is sham. These same people will accept without question a "silver" penny but not the Ike. It does get real strange sometimes. But I do like to protect my pocket pieces from getting any more damage. But that's just me. |
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United States
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@Ray, Haha, if you want to be mugged.
IKE's in P-01 are worth a lot I bet.
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United States
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I think the Ike will make a great pocket piece. Just go into it expecting it to wear and you will be alright.
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Posted 04/15/2014 10:23 pm
