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Pillar of the Community
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Just wanted to share this image with y'all. These are the most honestly worn (not damaged) coins of these types I've ever come across. Anybody ever seen more wear than these?   |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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The nickel is a 55d; the half I'm really not sure (maybe 83p)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Here is one that I have had for quite awhile. Can't remember where I got it at.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm guessing that they really didn't circulate but were pocket pieces. I can't imagine that 50-cent pieces really see that much commerce at all.
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I agree, nice pocket pieces!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I get one or two 50 cent pieces every year in my change. Mostly they come from the local Dunkin Donuts which I visit almost daily. I currently have a 1983 Kennedy on my desk that I pulled from circulation a few months ago.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 Yeah, must be something "other than" usual wear for those coins ! WOW ! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I don't think I have ever seen a Kennedy that was circulated below VF/XF, unless you count damage or slot machines. I always figure them for pocket pieces, at least someone actually carried these coins around. I have a couple, I think they are interesting. I have a WLH in my pocket right now, hopefully I will live long enough to make it look like that !
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I like those somehow because of the wear, like they put in a good life's work, so to speak. I've also heard of some US coins being used internationally, where coins often get different wear patterns. |
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United States
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I somehow managed to lose the pocket piece 1920 Walker my grandpa got me years ago... wish I could find that thing. I think my car ate it  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I have an IKE thats about equal to your JFK, I had to rescue it and put it into a 2x2.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I have an IKE thats about equal to your JFK, I had to rescue it and put it into a 2x2.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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WOW does IKE look that bald on one not that circulated?  Back to my IKE COLLECTION  Edited by daviscfad
09/02/2008 9:56 pm
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Posted 09/02/2008 07:53 am
