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Pillar of the Community
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Picked up a 1953 mint set, in the OGP.
It really is a beautiful set.
the quarter and dime have some dark toning in one side, near the edge.
The 1/2 is very very nice.
My, very trusted LCS, tells me the toning would come off in dip, but I will leave them just like they are. rusty staple and everything.
I'll take pictures when I have time.
update: my free image storage place is no longer free, so once I find another free host I'll upload them. Edited by stampvirgin
05/17/2014 5:25 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I use tinypic for my images, not so good by itself but for imbedded images in a forum post, it works.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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You can upload pics directly here to this forum. There is a file size limitation but if your image is too large, there's a resizer you can use as well.
And I wouldn't dip mint set coins unless they were in really bad shape.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 I would definitely not dip it. And can't wait to see pics! |
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Valued Member
United States
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We shall await your pictures stamp virgin. When the silver coins have "Mint Set Toning" that is attractive they do bring a premium. You need to check the step detail on the nickels. 53-P and 53-S usually come with no steps or just one full step (which is the top one). Even a three stepper on either of those two makes gives those a premium.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I will leave them just like they are. rusty staple and everything. Rusty staple? Are we talking about a Mint set or a proof set? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Sounds like a proof set to me. Also he refers to only one of each coin.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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sorry, proof set...
I don't plan on dipping anything, they will stay in the original plastic and in the original box.
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New Member
United States
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I can't wait to see this set. I hope to have one in the near future.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nice pick up.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1247 Posts |
i picked this set up for $170.00
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Valued Member
United States
258 Posts |
Beautiful early proof set! I've always wanted one of the early proof sets in the original little cardboard box! Great pick up and nice price too!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Any pics of the Franklin reverse?
Great set, I would have picked it up too!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thought I took one, will have to scan and post later.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Here are close ups of the 50c piece and nickel.. how do these rate for bell lines and steps?    |
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Posted 05/17/2014 8:38 pm
