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I was at the bank today just to get a couple random rolls. SoI asked the teller if they had half dollars. She said they don't have them but could give whatever they have in their drawers. So between 4 drawers they had a total of $2.50, 5 coins lol. But when she gave them to me, I was pleasantly surprised to see this on the middle of my short stack! What kind of grade or value do you guys think on it? Although this is my coolest find so far, so probably will hold on to it for a while.     |
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Yikes paying face value for this piece seems like a really good deal indeed. Well done!
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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 to the CCF Fantastic find. I see a genuine coin with XF range circulation wear. It definitely has a modest numismatic premium above silver melt value. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Bedrock of the Community
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That is a great find. John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Bedrock of the Community
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What a story!  |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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Congrats on the find! It's always a treat to find a classic commemorative coin in the "wild!"
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
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Wow, that's an incredible find! Congrats! |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I'm so old that I can remember finding commemorative halves frequently as a kid, but back then all halves were silver.
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New Member
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I just rubbed a little spot with my thumb where it was blackish and a lot of it came off. So tempting to get a rag and wipe it down. But I have heard its bad to clean them. Does that mean any kind of cleaning? I definitely want to hold whatever value it has but tht black stuff wiped of pretty easy. Any advice on this. I am gonna look around the forum but if there is a specific thread on this please let me know thanks.
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Pillar of the Community
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Welcome Outlawking, WOW,  One of the Classic 1930s Commemoratives, ....... Think about The journey, This San Diego, S minted Example has traveled, .... Thanks for sharing this Awesome Classic , ... Edited by Morgans Dad
11/17/2024 10:50 am
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Pillar of the Community
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Soak in 100% Purity Acetone - not Nail Polish Remover. You can get some in the 95% range at a paint store or big box store.
Edit to add: look at my blog post (in my sig). Just do the Acetone phase, nothing else, and then give us an update.
I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorationsDirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccawDirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetectingEdited by DOCC
11/17/2024 11:15 am
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Outstanding! |
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Pillar of the Community
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Very nice! Congrats! |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Just an amazing find. Congrats!
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