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New Member
United States
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Well this was in a small envelope in my uncle's bank and I did not see it at first... It looks like a father (Lee) gave this as a neckless to his daughter (Tina) on her 5th birthday.  On the Obverse it says "To Tina from her father on her 5th birthday" on the reverse above IGWT it says "Lee". Next to the BIG HOLE,  I believe I can see half an "S" for the mint mark. Is there any value in this other then melt?    |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Well, do you know who Tina is?
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New Member
 United States
41 Posts |
Nope, nothing sentimental here...  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2368 Posts |
Yup, that's an S. Real shame. Sorry.
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New Member
United States
41 Posts |
So, $16.00 in silver if I'm lucky?...  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1158 Posts |
I am sure they were thinking it would make a good necklace and they probably got the coin in trade for 10 dimes at the time.
I think it's still worth a little more than melt given the details are excellent and it's a rarer date/mint.
Edited by tkbslc
07/09/2014 11:30 am
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Valued Member
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7613 Posts |
It HAD sentimental value to somebody, at some time.
There are people that collect holed coins. It has value above silver because of that.
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New Member
United States
41 Posts |
I bet you do Silver Handle! ;) Thanks again guys... Look for it on ebay I guess... |
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Valued Member
United States
55 Posts |
Mind putting the ebay link here (if it's allowed). Even if I don't buy it I'd still like to follow it. |
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Korea, Republic Of
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 Ouch, this one is harsh. Holed AND graffiti. Is there a person who repairs coins like this? I mean, the value's been killed and I'd love to see coins like this with large holes plugged/ details re-engraved. Just for the looks of it. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Is there any value in this other then melt? There's always the entertainment value if you put it on your keychain, as long as you don't drive a GM product.  |
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New Member
United States
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New Member
United States
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Here ya go Joe... *** Edited by Staff - Please Review the rules that you agreed to when you registered. *** |
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Valued Member
United States
55 Posts |
Thanks, I'll tell a few of the people I buy from and describe the condition and see if they'd like to bid as well.
Hope you get a good sale out of it.
Just wondering, as I didn't see anything about it in the description, are you keeping it "local pickup" only, does the winner have to message you about shipping, or will you be adding more shipping options?
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07/09/2014 10:07 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yeah, there are guys that can fix holes and remove graffiti and scratches from coins. I had a 93-S dollar fixed once that had some scratches on it (it was found in a rut on a dirt road in California a long time ago). It can get expensive quick. Ethical ones won't touch dates or mint marks, either. Due to the processes involved you will lose the mint luster. If it were mine, I'd leave it alone or sell it as is. It isn't rare enough to get fixed in my opinion.
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Posted 07/09/2014 10:54 am
