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Bedrock of the Community
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This came from the same lot of coins that I purchased a couple years back, from a friend. Looks like a metal detector find or something.   Errers and Varietys.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I would grade that one at ABU - All Beat Up!
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Bedrock of the Community
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I would grade that one at ABU - All Beat Up!  Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
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Bedrock of the Community
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It sure has.  Errers and Varietys.
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I would grade that one at ABU - All Beat Up!  |
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that poor, poor thing  |
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Pillar of the Community
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You might try paper and pencil etching to get the date. That one is in pretty tough condition, but I have seen it work on a coin in similar shape. Try a light etching and a hard etching, all it will cost is a scrap piece of paper and a little lead. -makecents-
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Pillar of the Community
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Quote:that poor, poor thing beyond redemption. realistic grade = 'nwyt' (not worth your time). stick it in a roll of zincolns and send it back to the bank. i am reminded of the old adage "time is treasure; spend it wisely". the older I get, the more I am aware of the inherent truth of this saying. if I am going to spend time playing with coins, it is going to be by helping to preserve the worthy ones for future generations to enjoy; not fussing over those long past their 'save-by' date. your opinion may vary. go ahead and roast me.. I could use the warmth these late winter days.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I'm pretty sure I see an "1877"  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I'm going to probably hang on to it for now. Maybe I'll give it to someone for free. I'm not going to bother trying to conserve it or anything. It's just too far gone. Quote:You might try paper and pencil etching to get the date. That one is in pretty tough condition, but I have seen it work on a coin in similar shape. Try a light etching and a hard etching, all it will cost is a scrap piece of paper and a little lead. I tried it. No luck. The date is not discernible. It's just too far gone. Errers and Varietys.
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Bedrock of the Community
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That piece--at one time--likely had a rather prolonged subterranean adventure....
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Bedrock of the Community
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I'm going to mail it to a member for free of charge. Maybe he can pass it on to a kid, or a person, and maybe get them into this hobby. It'll make a good conversation piece. Worth 1 cent I know, but it's still an IHC. Errers and Varietys.
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02/24/2026 10:36 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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stick it in a roll of zincolns and send it back to the bank. I like it! -makecents-
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02/24/2026 9:45 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Quote:I'm going to mail it to a member for free of charge. Maybe he can pass it on to a kid or a person, and maybe get them into this hobby. It'll make a good conversation piece. Worth 1 cent I know, but it's still an IHC. I like that too! -makecents-
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Quote:I'm pretty sure I see an "1877" |
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Posted 02/24/2026 3:49 pm
