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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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This half dollar caught my eye today. Thinking that it might be a little bit of a upgrade for my 7070. After looking at it, I see it is a little bigger than the 1838 that I currently have in the album. Any opinions about making the switch ... and to put it into the album ... I would really have to force it into the hole.     |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I say go for the switch.  |
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Valued Member
United States
487 Posts |
400 grit sandpaper wrapped around a large 1" dowel or so makes a very neat hole enlarger, very smooth edges......had to do it on my Ike album to get one to fit.
The 37 looks better to my novice eye but only you can decide which you like best.
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Valued Member
United States
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I agree, that 37 is a nice one....coincidentally.....the reeded edge half dollar is my LAST one I need for my 7070.....drooling....
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Moderator
 United States
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The obverse of the '37 is clearly superior to the '38, although the reverses are negotiable. Think I actually like the 1838 reverse better, although the 1837 reverse is coin-appropriate. Yeah, the 1837 should go into the 7070.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks like an excellent upgrade to me!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I like the 1837 much more than the 1838. Much more original IMO. Great pickup! |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
11951 Posts |
I think I will try and put it into the 7070. I am concerned about the coin fitting in the whole very well.
If I end up finding a better grade example ... It might end up being very loose.
I do agree with Dave on the reverses.
Bright side either way ... I added another CBH to my collection.
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Moderator
United States
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Bright side either way ... I added another CBH to my collection.
And a nice one at that.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I like the 1837 but feel both are really needed for a type set. I have both but the 1837 was in the album.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I like the 1837 but feel both are really needed for a type set. I have both but the 1837 was in the album.
I agree, the change from 50 cent to Half Dol. It a big enough difference to each have it's own hole. I know it has been posted many times .... I hope if and when Dansco put's out a new album ... That they will add a few coins .... Like these and a large quarter. |
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New Member
United States
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I was going to say, sandpaper the rim of the half dol. ;)
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
11951 Posts |
It was a tight fit, sot of like pressing a coin into a old blue Whitman folder. Had to try at a couple different angles ... then it popped right in. As you can see mine 7070 is not a high grade set. I do collect on a budget. But I like how it looks... I will leave it .... unless a better one comes along.  Edit .. Zoey thought was ok .. likes sticks better  Edited by GR58
09/10/2014 6:33 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Throw the stick dad, throw the stick.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It looks great with the rest of the set. I wish my 7070 looked like that  Edited by CoinCollector2012
09/11/2014 5:52 pm
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