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They were in a large squarish black case, premium sets contained a gold 50 cents
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I think they are all the plastic case sets, not sure if there is any box set. Isn't there a gold and silver proof centennial set? With a 20$ gold coin.
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Yes, the 67 gold coin is $20 denomination. The sets with this coin were such a bargain at the time. I have yet to get one....it's on the most wanted list though. john100, the 50 cent has the howling wolf in silver that year. Another beautiful coin.
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From what I can gather from the series of posts here, Wrekkdd, is that you really need to buy yourself a Charlton Catalogue of coins, both volumes (circulation issue and mint products).
Then, don't treat them as a reference catalogue, instead, take the time and read them... study them. Almost every question you asked in a lot of threads, could be answered with that basic knowledge.
The moral of the story here is, "buy the book, before the coin".
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@SPP-Ottawa, iv never bought a coin. Untill my finances get better I'm working with the minimum. I could check book stores for a cheap one. But the microscope is going to come before the books.
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I research plenty online. Also iv learned plenty on here.once I finally decide to learn ebay or Amazon or etsey and calculate shipping etc. I will hopefully sell some of my varieties and get the book. For the most part my coin budget has not changed since iv started this. My income has become half of what it was when I first joined and my expenses have almost doubled so I'm in debt. |
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On another side not I tried to luck for doubled died varieties on Wexford and for some reason Jefferson nickels are the only list I can't open. |
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wrekkdd ... As I've said in the emails, just find a way to Burlington to pick up your microscope and camera. What SPP means by "study" is to do more than read a few pages once and then forget about it. You have to understand what is written and how it applies to your coins and how coins are actually MADE. For the Charltons, you don't need the latest; 2-5 years old are just fine.
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I understand, I haven't forgotten all that iv learned so far but iv been learning in pieces with gaps of information missing in the middle. A Charlton would help me put the missing pieces together. I don't usually skim. Like until coop mentioned single squeeze dies I had no idea modern American coins have specific spots that a doubled die can occur.im not sure if the same dies are used in Canada or if they are used on all denominations. So reading a full book would be very helpful and I plan on grabbing one asap
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I have to agree with the other posters, you need some books, more than you need a microscope. Funds are short these days for everyone, but a month's budget for coins, spent on books is a great investment. Like stated earlier, you don't need the most recent, and the older ones are easily found for cheap.
"We are poor little lambs...who have lost our way...Baa...Baa...Baa"
In memory of those members who left us too soon...
In memory of Tootallious March 31, 1964 - April 15, 2020
In memory of crazyb0 July 27 2020. RIP.
In memory of T-BOP Oct. 12, 1949 - Jan. 19, 2024
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I should be able to afford them both without hurting myself to bad. Half of the questions I ask I say in my posts that I'm pretty sure I know the answer. That's because with some errors it's possible to be one thing or another(if you dont know everything) which is why I need a book. That being said I need a microscope just as badly to differentiate and actually be able to find doubled dies and fine errors. I agree with all of you. Iv made almost 1000 posts and all that iv found from those posts is knowledge from all of you. I should be able to do a lot of this on my own if I bought a Charlton months and months ago.
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If you are looking for Charlton catalogues and are not constrained by this year's edition... Look to online vendors for ones a few years old. I was looking @ Colonial Acres Blowout Sale and they have a volume 1 (2016) for 3.95 https://www.colonialacres.com/produ...e70.2016.htm and a volume 2 (2018) for the same price https://www.colonialacres.com/produ...th.zd143.htmfor $8 + shipping, you will still have plenty left over for the microscope fund. BTW... Not affiliated in any way with Colonial but I do like them as I save the BC sales tax since they are in Ontario. |
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vonigohcr did the leg work for you. You're a good man vonigohcr.  . Jump on this deal, you will not regret it. Less than 20 bucks to your door. Make it work.  . "We are poor little lambs...who have lost our way...Baa...Baa...Baa"
In memory of those members who left us too soon...
In memory of Tootallious March 31, 1964 - April 15, 2020
In memory of crazyb0 July 27 2020. RIP.
In memory of T-BOP Oct. 12, 1949 - Jan. 19, 2024
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I'll ask my fiance to order it or me.im horrible with online purchasing (never done it) lol. Also I live in Ontario I'll have to check that site out, thank you very much.
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if money is an issue try the library
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