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Valued Member
United States
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Hello, I have 4 OBW rolls that were handed down to me. Two I opened because they both had reverses showing and I wanted to know what years the JFK's were. Both rolls showing reverses were solid 1967. The other two rolls I haven't opened both have an obverse showing also dated 1967. I want to open them to see if they are all 1967 as well. Are they always solid dated? Will it hurt the value if I open the sealed roll?
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Rest in Peace
United States
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OBW rolls unopened are always better than opened tubed ones. the problem is they are not always solid date rolls. they can be mixed with later or earlier date coins. in circulated condition. it's your call.
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Valued Member
 United States
122 Posts |
the 67s in the rolls I opened are all BU, really very stunning. I was surprised because the end coins were much duller.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The end coins were exposed to the elements, the inside coins were protected and retained their luster.
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Moderator
 United States
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Correct, the end coins are exposed. They could be very different (dull, toned, dirty, scratched, etc.), depending on how the rolls were stored. I am glad you opened at least two of them. Curiosity is my weakness.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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They are likely solid date rolls as well. Can you post a photo of the wrapper?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It's your call on how to handle it. If you open them up and send the best 1 or 2 for grading, you could turn some serious profit if they come back in the 65-69 range. On the other hand, if all coins are in the 60-64 range, you would be better off unloading the sealed rolls on ebay. If you are going for the latter route, I would hold the rolls until silver is at least back in the $35/oz range. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Jbuck - I agree, me too - I had to know! lol
cwb, yes I will post a photo a little later on
Finn235 - I had considered getting some graded just to see what they'd come back as. (I have never gotten coins graded before, but have wanted to a few times) I looked at PCGS and MS66 is 200+...and then at MS67 it jumps to $4000!! Then they have nothing listed for MS68 and above. So I very much doubt they'd come back MS67 or better, but boy if they did I'd be pretty excited. Who knows
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07/29/2015 2:53 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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a couple pics   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
997 Posts |
Johnson Farebox Company made the fareboxes used on many transit systems, I suspect they also made coin counting machines and provided the supplies. They may have also provided wrappings to banks and other users of their coin machines in the day.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'll let the other members weigh in, but I would say ms63, tops for those coins... Lots of bag marks from being rolled. I would say keep the rest sealed and offload when the market is good.
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United States
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a couple pics Wow, those look very nice!  |
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