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Original topic about my first LCS and bulk coin purchase: http://goccf.com/t/294234I thought I'd create a new topic to share the cool finds as I sort through these. I'll start with a couple that I was able to hand-pick. First (maybe only) silver in the bunch: 1962 Panama 1/4 Balboa .900   I picked this one out for an expirement in removing the glued-on magnet OR I could keep it like this and add it to my coin detective's kit.    In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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08/14/2017 10:09 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Ooooo you have a steel cent detector!
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Pillar of the Community
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A long soak in acetone could remove that glue!
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Ooooo you have a steel cent detector! Q: "Is this a genuine 1943 copper cent?"A: King George says......NO!  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Well, that is better than some refrigerator magnets I've seen... |
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Here's the cameo proof I mentioned in the other topic (impaired of course). This wasn't selected specifically but, in a handful I grabbed:   It does have some nice little toning going on, it's not just a reflection. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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08/15/2017 12:05 am
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Great items to include in your collection. Congratulations.
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Nice finds so far!  More please.  |
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Quote:More please. It's just a matter of time. I pulled out all the George V & VI coins I saw and found one Victoria that's so worn I don't think I can make out the date. Hopefully, there are many other "post-worthy" coins there. Also, I think I'm developing a penchant for coins with the young Elizabeth II.  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Nice grabs so far!
That impaired proof is from a Franklin Mint proof set; it probably got broken out because apparently these 1970s sets have a tendency to self-destruct. Something about the plastic they used causes the discolored cloudy area on your coin. Haven't looked yours up, but these tend to have very low mintages, usually 1,000-5,000.
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It's just a matter of time. We have popcorn. Earle42 brought Pepsi.  I can wait.  |
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Haven't looked yours up, but these tend to have very low mintages, usually 1,000-5,000. This one's on the high side at 35,000 according to NGC. That sounds low to me but, I guess no one cares judging by the low value.  In that condition, I doubt it's worth any more that $0.25 US. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
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Ooooo you have a steel cent detector! Not just that, but a few countries have changed the metal composition of their coins over time, without changing anything else. For example from brass to brass clad steel. Usually there's no or little weight difference. And to make things worse, sometimes they've also been issued simultaneously... So George V the Oracle can help in many more cases.  |
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Quote:So George V the Oracle can help in many more cases. Very true. While going through some coins tonight, I came across brass clad steel, nickel clad steel, copper plated steel, etc. One of the copper plated steel coins also had a proof version that was straight copper for the same year. Here's the next treat I got from the bunch: 1922 Norway 10 Øre:   Sorry about pic quality (new phone isn't coin-friendly). In that condition, the 10 Øre is worth probably around $10, maybe more to the right buyer.  It's pretty teensy-weensy so I'll be posting it in the "Tiny Coins" topic as well. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
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It's indeed a tinywiny coin so it's good that you didn't overlook it! Its direct predecesor was our smallest silver coin and this coin kept the dimensions, but is made of copper-nickel. I think in Norway the condition would be set as '1', as the 1 in the year and the left symbol on the reverse are a bit worn, but furthermore it looks good. A few scratches if I'm not mistaken?
It's a type with only 4 years and 1922 is the second lowest in mintage. $10 should certainly be a good price... in Norway. I think 100 to 125 kroner is more likely what a coin shop here would ask, which roughly corresponds with $12.5 to $16.
Anyway, congrats on a very nice find!
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