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I just ran across my 1922 Peace dollar the other day. I pulled it out of the basement. I am clueless about coin collecting. I am hoping to learn more here. It is hard to get pictures, especially of the back because of the case. Here is what I have. Let me know what you guys think. One other thing, does the acrylic casing hurt its value.   Edited by worm2559
05/30/2011 10:59 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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the acrylic makes it not worth anything as far as for a coin collection, but a coin collector may still buy it for about 5-10 bucks because it has a coin in it. Its numismatic value is pretty much gone because its in the acrylic as far as it being a coin though. I have seen a few of these things through out the years some with Morgans and just about every other denomination you can think of. I remember when I was a kid my uncle has a cube that had one of each denomination in it from one cent to a dollar coin, but do not remember what design was on each coin. Considering I was real young I am betting it was before the Kennedy half though because it was pretty old at that time. It is impossible to ever get the coin out of the acrylic without damaging the coin so it will forever be just a paper weight and conversation piece. Since this is in the coin grading section I am going to say the grade is probably in the XF range but could possibly be AU since Peace dollars are notorious for having weak strikes |
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Technically, that coin has $29 of silver in it. I doubt anyone will pay that though given that it can't exactly be melted down or easily transported in its current state. But then again, who knows - there are interesting people out there.
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Pillar of the Community
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Wonder what they were thinking when making this item. It will always be worth silver melt but little more if any.
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Hi worm2559 and  to CC forum Most probably the type of acrylic the coin in is a Transparent epoxy resin material and I think it could be burnt out at a temperature before the melting temperature of the coin... but certainly this will ruin the coin and you will be selling it for silver content only .... so may be some collector would pay a closer price especially that I would think it would be a nice paper holder on the desk of any coin collector. This is just my opinion  |
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I like EgCollector's idea it puts a whole meaning to melt value. I did do that once in the fireplace and I don't recommend melting or burning inside. If you don't need the money keep it. Not every on has a coin encapsulated like that. Every one has a 22 Peace dollar.  |
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Your right this is a very early encapsulated holder. Possibly from the king Farouk collection. |
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Forum Dad
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Most high school science departments have liquid nitrogen. Volunteer it for an experiment. I'd bet if you dunk that thing for a little bit you could then shatter the acrylic and rescue it.
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Good idea Bobby131313. That should also keep the coin pretty much intact as long as the hammer doesn't touch it! You might get a few nicks though from the shattering. If you do this, be sure to wear safety glasses and have someone who knows what they are doing dip it into the liquid nitrogen. It would be fun to try! Good luck.
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I'm sure someone on ebay would buy that... all those guys who buy gold plated State Quarters for 20x face would probably love this |
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I did that in Jr. High with a Cent, Nickel and Dime. 1935 for each of them. It was the year of my Dad's birth and the mold was in the shape of the state of Minnesota. It was a piece for his desk, aka a paperweight.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Worthless as a coin? More than likely due to difficult recovery. Value as a paperweight? About $20-30  You could always send it to me, I have a fresh 230L tank of LN2 sitting here nice and cold  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Now that is an impressive cleanup job  I have never seen one come out so cleanly, what was your method for removal? |
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Did you smash the pyramid all over the place till there was a crack that ran right next to the coin? Then insert a knife and keep cutting stuff out. Thats what I would have done.
Well good work on getting out the coin!
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I put it in the freezer, used a little refrigerant on it and hacksawed here and there and kept splitting it where I sawed.
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