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I found this amazingly wonderful worn Classic US Silver Commemorative on E-Bay ...... I'm fired up to share her with you. Most of us show off coins in higher grades ...... sooo .... here for your viewing and opinions is a truly worn classic. This is a 1925 "Lexington-Concord Sesquicentennial Half Dollar" ..... we know it as the Patriot Half.  Net distribution was 161,914 coins (less than the 1909-S VDB) ..... and a nice MS64 example today is priced at $164 by Numismedia. Soooo ... with most of these preserved as collectibles ... .. I can only imagine the life-history of this truly worn Patriot Half ....   I suppose this grades less than G-4 ....... and might be of interest to a 'low-ball' collector. I am thrilled to have this as an example of these classic coins that were actually used during the hard times of our Grandparents .... It fills me with wonder and awe as to how the coin passed it's time .... original 1925 mintage and distribution at $1 each .... hard times struck during the Great Depression .... the coin kept changing hands over and over ..... and now she is here at rest. Tell me what you think about this coin. David |
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United States
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I like really worn coins. I like to imagine who might have used them. I like damaged coins, too. I like to wonder about what might have happened to them.
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United States
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More than likely a pocket piece.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thats awesome. I agree though it is probably a pocket piece rather than lasting that long in circulation before it was finally pulled.
who knows though?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
615 Posts |
I... LOVE pocket pieces, and hold on to every one I come across.
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Canada
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I like worn coin like this too.
I agree that was most likely a pocket piece. My Grandfather had one, a silver dollar, that by the time I came around you could no longer tell what it was. Just a smooth silver slug. But that coin is still treasured.
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United States
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I agree with the pocket piece theory. I also agree that being a pocket piece does not make it any less appealing. In fact, I think this gives it more appeal. It is no longer just a question of where it has been, but with whom it went and for how long.
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Thanks all ...... I never even considered the 'pocket piece' idea. Soooo .... maybe this is a special coin that somebody in the past carried around with them everyday for some reason that made sense to them ....... Cool! Quote:
It is no longer just a question of where it has been, but with whom it went and for how long. I think that is a great thought jbuck ..... and it makes this coin even more special. Perhaps I might throw it into my pocket every now and then and continue the tradition.  Appreciate all the opinions. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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United States
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I've had a 2009-P Native American dollar in my pocket for almost a year now. It's been rubbing against lots of other coins for all this time, and it's still in XF grade. That's one thing: Cu-Ni coinage does hold up a lot better than 90% silver, as far as circulation wear is concerned. Ever see a 1965 Quarter or Dime with the rim worn off (as is all too common with 90% Silver coinage)? Every 1965 Quarter I see in circulation still has a full "Liberty" lettering on it! I love your neat 'pocket piece', nickelsearcher!  Edited by DNA
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United States
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I also think it's a pocket piece. Who knows, it may have acquired a lot of wear from nervous thumbing if it's owner was on the frontlines of WWII. That would have been the right place for a Minuteman!
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