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I bought a proof sealed tube of 1963 Franklin Dollars. I want to look for errors but maybe I should just leave them in the package. Any suggestions. thanks Rich *** Edited by Staff to clarify topic title. Titles are important! *** |
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Rest in Peace
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Is this an original roll, or a TPG certified roll, or just one with a paper wrap? Photos would help us give you a more precise answer. |
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I am not aware of any US Mint rolls of 1963 Proof coins ... are you able to show some photos?
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Bedrock of the Community
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 Pictures are needed. Errers and Varietys.
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It seems to me that if you put proof coins into a tube, there would be contact marks to a greater or lesser degree, and all would become impaired.
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Ill get some pics of the container in the morning. They were purchased from a major reputable dealer so I think they are as advertised. Just not sure how to handle them. Tks for the thoughts so far. Rich
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I am thinking that they are coins that just did not make it,for high grade or errors or varieties and then were put in a plastic tube. So they are "searched" I also think that once you put proof coins in a tube chances are they will be impaired at some point to some degree. John1  |
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Yes , I've always said once you put proof coins in a plastic tube ,I no longer consider them proof . Scratches, nicks , exposure to air ,cough ,sneeze's etc. We really need photos .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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They may have been searched for higher grade coins, but there are also varieties on them as well. I would check. They all may be common, or ? Only way to tell is to check. Hold them only by the rims. Don't touch the faces of the coins.
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Pillar of the Community
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The tricky part is going to be getting them out of, and back into, the tube without damaging them.
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 I'd be curious of what lies with in. Can only speculate about the packing tape used for sealing the contents. Thanks, Doug. |
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This is a home applied tape to a normal plastic tube. As such, it is not the original tube the coins were issued in.
The best way to remove these without doing damage to first prepare a soft area (felt or other soft material) on top of a table under a good light. Carefully remove the top, with the top facing the table. Slide the tube up so that the coins remain in a column.
Wear cotton gloves for the best protection, but under no circumstances should you touch the faces of the coins with your hands.
The best thing you could do would be to take good photos to show us here. We can give you expert opinions that would help you decide on the next path, for the best price of all - free.
And in this case free is a bargain!
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thanks to all for your inputs. my big question now is wheter or not to send them back and get my money back since they were sold as proof. they must get some damage in this type of packing and maybe only a few are proof. yuk
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