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Just got my Franklin Proof dollar, Botanical, Mt Rushmore 2 Coin Proof set and Smithsonian. I know some people think modern commemoratives are dogs but I think most are very nice. I still have a ways to go as far as collecting all the proofs( the gold ones are just too dang expensive!) but I am getting there I have 24 so far.
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Ok, here is my new one. I'm not into Franky halves but saw this one calling me. Now I need to get the type 1. .   |
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thats a relly nice one where'd you pick it up?
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Wow, that is really nice.
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ebay a couple of days ago, just came in today. Waiting for ANACS to verify the cert #. Had to do some quick research on em and what a type 2 is as I had no idea. Popped it for $31. About right!
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coinut ... not sure what happen to your post ...
But I also like modern commemorative dollars .. sounds like your off to a good start.
I have my eye on a BU 1996 High jump .... hope to get this week
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Type 1 has 4 wing feathers clearly to the left of the perch that the eagle is on. That is the far less common. It appears you have type 2. Type 2 has three feathers and the 4th is somewhat on the middle of the end of the perch. Look at earlier proof reverses of the Franklin series. 1955 and prior and 1957 and later and compare. I edited, seems I had it a bit backwards.  Edited by TNG
04/27/2011 10:02 pm
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lol Goldrush not sure what happened to my post either. I'll take some picts and post them. Only reason I hadn't is that I figured everyone had already seen all these in Proof condition. I might take some of my fav's just to show them. I am really excited about the Buffalo I snagged a little while ago, beautiful coin.
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Hey ... I think everyone likes pics......
I started picking up modern comem's before silver took off .. have 40+ of the easy ones.
It was nice getting them at $15 to $20 each. The High Jump I think I will be lucky
if I can get it for $250.
I would be excited if I could find a good price on a buffalo.
I like the BU ones best .. but will buy the proofs if the price is right
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04/27/2011 10:18 pm
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Sorry coinut, flook wanted pics, so I posted. Lets see yours.
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southsav I don't think anyone minds members posting pictures .. Just coinut was talking about Franklin commemorative dollars and other commemorative dollars. Not sure what one he has, young scientist or founding father. Your Ben Franklin half dollar is very cool ... And I did learn something .... I did not know about the type one and two. |
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Now I'm looking for that type 1, running about 3-4 times as much as the type 2. And not many up for sale.
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04/28/2011 9:06 pm
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Now you have done it! You have made me go look at my commemorates. I was fortunate enough to be a regular buyer of the modern proof dollars and I only have the Columbus and the Atlanta set for completion. I really enjoy the early set by it has ten difficult holes to fill. Maybe I could cash in some silver and fill some holes, most commemorates seem to be sleepers over the past few years.
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Those are some very sharp looking coins coinut.. That buffalo is one I am going to have to pick up. I don't know why it is so hard for me to stay focused on what to collect. I really like modern commemorative dollars and want to someday have a complete set, but there are many coins I still need. I really would like to get my type set and Lincoln set done this year, but commemorative coins are a real weakness for me. I was hoping to get a Seated dollar this week .. but ended up buying a High Jump and Gymnastic BU today. I just have no control when I see coins I like. Anyways .. thanks for posting the pics .. I think I know where a buffalo is ... I might have to check out ... |
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