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Valued Member
South Africa
453 Posts |
Helllooo again guru's of coins, seeing I stuffed up my previous pocket piece I want some info on what I should choose now....ASE or canadian maple? Which is best for a pocket piece? I cant make up my mind
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Valued Member
 South Africa
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Pillar of the Community
United States
589 Posts |
I just briefly looked online at JM Bullion and Silvertowne and they are both are almost going for the same price. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2543 Posts |
They both pretty much sell for the same price. Here is the slight difference to consider. The Maple leaf is .9999 silver, the ASE is .999 silver, with the rest being copper. The copper theoretically makes it tougher to wear down in your pocket. The Maple Leaf will theoretically wear faster. |
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Valued Member
South Africa
453 Posts |
Thanks will flip a coin lol
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Pillar of the Community
United States
589 Posts |
Wow denco I never noticed that difference of .9999
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Valued Member
South Africa
453 Posts |
Well if they are the same value then its still un desided but I want to know what you guys would choose as one
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Pillar of the Community
United States
589 Posts |
Actually after reading what denco wrote about the silver percentage, I would say go with the Maple if its the silver content your after. If its the design I like both the same. It really comes down to what you like.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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One of each? You have two pockets, right? ;)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1512 Posts |
Come to think of it, if it were me, I would get a Mexican Libertad. Beautiful coin.
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Valued Member
South Africa
453 Posts |
Hehe yes I have 2 pockets lol my dealer dont have stock of libertads anymore it would be my first choice but dont have it
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Valued Member
South Africa
453 Posts |
I have decided for the ASE |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1512 Posts |
I just picked up a 1879 Morgan that I am going to use!
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Valued Member
South Africa
453 Posts |
Well that beats all pocket pieces mattt! My 79 morgan on its way from US will carry that as well
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1234 Posts |
Interesting note on the .9999 verses .999... The 'coin' is 31.1 grams total. The refining process makes it 99.9% silver and 0.1% other (usually copper) for the .999 fineness, and 0.01% other on the .9999. so 0.1% of 31.1 grams is 0.0311 grams 0.01% is even lower at 0.00311 grams Three one-hundredths of a gram and three one-thousandths of a gram, massively different from each other but in comparison to a 90% coin or even lower content, say a 10% Mexican Peso. the .999 and .9999 are so close that it really does just come down to the flip of a coin  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Common date Walking Liberty half in VF or perhaps EF condition. Here are 8 reasons: Half dollars don't circulate much Not easily confused with other coins in your pocket Not a huge loss if lost or stolen. Arguably the most beautiful silver coin ever designed 90% silver. Not overly heavy, or take up too much space in your pocket. Of great curiosity value to those who have only very little knowledge about coins, which is most of the population. That could make it a good starting point to a conversation. It would make a good pocket piece as well for for other than American people. Remember to take it out of your pocket before washing your trousers; the washing machine and drier may come off second best if you forget! In this regard, an Ike dollar would be a superior coin! |
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Posted 06/20/2014 12:38 pm
