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Valued Member
United States
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it is a http://www.coincommunity.com/coin_f...n_dollar.aspi couldnt find where the mint mark would be but I searched the coin over so I guess theres not one, but anyways what makes this unusual is that its basically on a chain (maybe drilled down the center?) and in a Swank box.....  is this garbage or what? pics fixed
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Rest in Peace
United States
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No, not drilled, it's a key chain if you unscrew the round piece on top you'll find that there is a ring encircling the Morgan.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hi Inthecrew and welcome,
Usually if used for its function as a nice key ring fob, there will be abrasion on the edge where the bezel touched the coin. If it is relatively "fresh" the edge might be OK and the coin could be collectible. However it should be obvious that the coin probably wasn't BU when the device was assembled and maybe even has been cleaned or even polished as it was intended as jewelry. I have one given to me by a family member and although I don't use it as a key fob any more, I certainly treasure it for it's origin. You have a nice grandmother!
Jim
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Valued Member
United States
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If you unscrew the knob at the top, get the coin out and show us pics! Oh, and by the way, if there isn't a mintmark (which would be under the eagle on the reverse) then it is from Philadelphia.
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Valued Member
 United States
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i can't for the life of me get the thing unscrewed...
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Valued Member
United States
146 Posts |
are you sure I can unscrew it?
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Valued Member
United States
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are you sure I can unscrew it? I have a few of those, and they all unscrew. Try putting WD-40 on it without it touching the coin. |
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Valued Member
United States
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i must be dumb! lol I got it unscrewed now I'm having problems trying to take pictures of it, I cant get a good picture to save my life! lol Sorry
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Would really like to see the pics obverse and reverse when you do!!  |
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Valued Member
United States
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i promise as soon as I get my camera to take a clear picture of it, I tried macro settings and that didn't change a thing for me...
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Valued Member
United States
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Have you tried using a scanner. I tried taking pictures with my 4.0 meg camera and they all came out pretty bad even with good lighting. I scanned the same coin in at 1200 dpi and it came out really nice. You should give it a try.
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United States
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ill have to try that tonight, thanks.
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